imou ranger iq video surveillance wifi cam / a26hi

The wireless car camera with 360-degree rotation when motion is detected is powered via micro USB and has a network adapter with a usable long cable. (The battery power accessory is this cable). As usual these days when you connect the setting, it is finished with the mobile app. The Imou Life app is available for iOS and Android.

When looking for a place for the camera, it is worth noting that it cannot be tilted below the horizontal plane if it is installed in the standard table configuration. So if you want to be able to see a lot directly under the unit, you will need to use the included wall / ceiling bracket instead.

Properties

The Sony Starlight sensor provides a 1080p image and allows the camera to grip color images in low light conditions before automatically switching to black and white when things really get dark. Support for H.264 and a newer H.265 codec is available, which means less space is required to record.

There is a privacy mask setting that wraps the lens to the bottom of the case and completely closes the view.

The built-in speaker and microphone allow the use of a two-way chat unit between someone in the room and the user in the app.

The built-in abnormal sound detector is used to report events, such as smoke alarms (see video below).

In addition to the built-in 802.11b / g / n wireless network, there is also the option of using a 100Mbps Ethernet port for a reliable connection. Power consumption is estimated at <9.5 W.

Artificial intelligence

The true wit of this camera is equipped with built-in human intelligence detection software that automatically recognizes human targets and tracks them by automatically moving the lens to track them around the room.

This ability to differentiate between humans and pets or spiders, for example, is designed to save you from unnecessary false alarms and notifications.

We’ve found that it works well, provided you don’t get too close to the lens or if you don’t move past it too quickly. The sound of the engines moving the lens is audible, but by no means loud, and it’s nice to see it picking up people and following them.

Saving recordings

The Ranger IQ requires a Cloud connection to work and there’s a subscription service for storing your recordings online.

You can however choose to store your recordings locally on an SD card (256GB maximum). It’s great to see that the last 2 cameras we’ve reviewed now both have local storage options, it seems manufacturers are finally listening.

Although the camera cannot be viewed in the browser, you can send the images to an Onvif-compatible NAS, etc. (Also compatible with ONVIF PTZ service controls).

Integration

This camera is compatible with home assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

It also tells us that a series of compatible “Airfly” motion detectors, sirens and door sensors will be launched later this year. Airfly is Imou’s proprietary 433/868 / 915MHz protocol, and the Ranger IQ has a built-in Airfly gateway to connect to these additional sensors.

Rating:

Imou Ranger IQ is an interesting indoor camera. With AI capabilities, local subscription-free recording, Wi-Fi / Ethernet options and Pan-Tilt coverage, it seems good value for money, especially with our time-limited offering below.

Camera

- 1 / 2.8 ”2 MP CMOS
- 2 MP (1920 x 1080)
- Night view: range up to 10 m
- 3.6 mm fixed lens
- field of view: 87 ° (H), 46 ° (E), 107 ° (D)

Network
- 1 x 100Mbps Ethernet port
- Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11b / g / n, 50 m, open field
- Imou Life app: iOS, Android

Auxiliary interface
- Micro SD card slot (up to 256 GB)
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- Reset / pair button

Video and audio
- video compression: H.265 / H.264
- Up to 25/30 frames per second
-  16  -fold digital zoom
- Two-way audio

General
- Power supply DC 5V2A
- Power consumption ≤ 9.5W
- Temperature range: -10 ° C to + 45 ° C, less than 95% relative humidity
- Dimensions: 90 × 90 × 108 mm
- Weight: 250g
- CE, FCC

Observation control
- Motion detection
- Adjustable range
- AI human detection
- Sound detection alarm