Every run out to a boundary gate, trough or trap on a remote property ties up a vehicle and a worker.
This dual lens 4G trail camera lets you monitor each site live from your phone, and sends an alert when either PIR sensor trips, so you go out knowing what is there. The site needs no mains power or WiFi, because a solar panel mounted apart from the camera tops up the battery in daylight. Its two lenses record 180 degrees between them from a single mount, and the app shows where each camera is on a map.
Features
Two 90 degree lenses, 180 degree field of view: One deployment films a gate and the fence line on both sides, with one SIM, one data plan and one set of alerts to manage.
Split-screen live view over 4G: Both lenses open side by side or picture-in-picture in the app, in HD, or in SD when the signal at the site is weak.
Dual PIR sensors up to 20m: Two staggered sensors of 85 degrees each wake the camera in under 0.25 seconds, so the clip starts while the animal is still in frame.
GPS position with mobile-tower backup: The app shows each deployed unit's GPS position on a map, and a rougher mobile-tower position whenever it cannot get a GPS fix.
5W solar panel on its own bracket: A 260cm cable lets the panel sit in the nearest patch of sun while the camera stays in the shade of the trunk.
15,600mAh battery, 6 x 18650 cells: The six lithium cells are replaceable, and the camera sleeps at about 15mW between triggers to stretch each charge on a long deployment.
Full-duplex two-way audio: The microphone and speaker carry a live conversation through the app, so a person at the gate hears you tell them they are on camera.
Animal recognition on a paid cloud plan: With the subscription active, events it recognises are labelled by animal, such as pig or deer, and it does not run without the plan.
Invisible infrared, up to 20m: The 950nm light shows no red glow, so the infrared does not give away the camera's position on a boundary at night.
Temperature in every footage stamp: A built-in sensor adds the reading next to the date and time stamped on the footage.
PIR sensitivity in 5 steps: Set per site, with a false-alarm filter that cuts the empty clips which would otherwise use data and battery.
Motion alerts to your phone: A PIR trigger sends a notification through the app wherever the camera has 4G signal, so live view can open while the animal is still at the site.
microSD up to 128GB, not included: Clips record to the card inside the camera, and a paid cloud plan can keep an off-site copy if the unit goes missing.
IP66 camouflage housing: Sealed against dust and heavy rain, and rated to work from -20 to +65 degrees Celsius.
Weather forecast and map tagging: The free app tags traps, water points and bait stations on a satellite map, with the local forecast, a 7 day animal activity forecast and data analysis for planning site runs.
Applications
Pig trap on a back block
At a trap, the job is knowing when the mob is inside, and whether the pigs are circling before they commit. Strapped to a tree beside the trap, the two lenses watch the gate and both flanks at once. Each alert can be checked on live view first, so you arrive knowing what is in the trap.
Boundary gate on a station
Gates on a remote boundary see stock, contractors and people with no business being there. One camera on a strainer post covers the gate and the track either side, and the footage is stamped with the date and time. When a contractor pulls up, two-way audio lets you give directions from the app while they wait at the gate.
Dam or trough overnight
Pigs, deer and goats work water points long after the last check of the day, which is when the camera uses the most power. Night recording draws roughly three times the daytime figure. On a busy dam, give the panel the sunniest spot within reach of its 260cm cable, facing north. The stamp also records the temperature at the moment of each visit.
How it Works
Set up the SIM and card: Fit a New Zealand SIM with a data plan from Spark, One NZ or 2degrees, or activate the included Nano SIM on the app's plan if it is offered for your site. Insert a microSD card of up to 128GB, screw on the 4G antenna and pair the camera over Bluetooth or its QR code.
Mount the camera, then the panel: Strap the camera around a tree or screw its bracket to a post, then fix the panel's bracket in open sun, facing north and tilted steeply for winter, and run the 260cm cable where stock cannot chew it. Check the 4G signal light at that exact spot before anything is tightened.
Set the trigger and monitor: Choose video or photo mode, clip length and PIR sensitivity in the app. Triggers then send alerts wherever the camera has 4G signal, and live view opens both lenses from anywhere with mobile coverage.
Specifications
Power: 5V, 2A maximum.Use the adapter supplied, or a standard 5V USB charger or power bank rated 2A or less. Do not use fast chargers (USB-C PD, Quick Charge, Super Fast Charging) or high-output power banks: they can damage the device.
Video: 2304 x 1296 (2K) per lens at 15fps, H.264 / H.265
Live view: HD 2304 x 1296 or SD 640 x 360 per lens, split-screen or picture-in-picture
Recording modes: PIR-triggered video (clip length set in the app) or PIR-triggered photo
Trigger speed: Under 0.25 seconds
Motion detection: 2 x PIR, 85 degrees each, staggered, up to 20m, 5 sensitivity steps, false-alarm filtering
Night vision: 950nm no-glow infrared, up to 20m
Audio: Records sound; built-in microphone and speaker, full-duplex two-way talk
Network: 4G LTE with Band 28 (700MHz), works with Spark, One NZ and 2degrees SIMs; a Nano SIM is included and needs activation
Antenna: External, 5dB
Positioning: GPS, with mobile-tower location when GPS is unavailable
Temperature sensor: -30 to +60 degrees Celsius, accurate to 0.5 degrees between 0 and 60
Storage: microSD 4GB to 128GB (not included)
App: Free app for iOS and Android
Paid cloud plan: Animal recognition and cloud storage
Animal recognition classes (paid cloud plan): 39 animals including deer, hog (feral pig), sheep, cow, horse, dog, cat, fox, rabbit, duck and bird. No possum, wallaby or goat class
Setup: Bluetooth or QR code
Battery: 15,600mAh, 6 x replaceable 18650 lithium cells
Solar: 5W monocrystalline panel on its own bracket, 260cm cable
Charging: USB-C, 5V 2A
Power draw (typical): 15mW asleep, 1.1W recording by day, 3.5W recording at night
Indicator lights: Working status, 4G signal, charging
Weatherproofing: IP66
Operating range: -20 to +65 degrees Celsius, humidity up to 80% RH
Mounting: Tree strap or screw-fixed bracket
Dimensions: 140 x 76 x 80mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 564g with batteries
Frequently Asked Questions
How do 4G trail cameras work?
A 4G trail camera sends its alerts and live view over the mobile network through a SIM. A PIR trigger wakes this one to record and send an alert. With no signal it still records to its microSD card, though no alert or live view gets through.
Do I need a subscription?
A data plan, yes, one per camera, because alerts and live view travel over the mobile network. Fit any Spark, One NZ or 2degrees SIM, or activate the included SIM on the app's plan if it is offered for your site. GPS, the temperature stamp and the weather forecast are free, while animal recognition and cloud storage need the paid cloud plan.
Will it work where I am?
It runs on 4G with Spark, One NZ and 2degrees. New Zealand no longer has a 3G network, so there is no slower fallback: walk to the exact tree or post with a phone on the network you intend to use and check you get a data connection, not one bar of voice, before you strap anything on.
How long does the battery last?
There is no fixed figure, because it depends on how much it records. It sleeps at about 15mW and draws about 1.1W recording by day and 3.5W recording at night from its 15,600mAh battery. The 5W panel tops it up in sun, so busy nights drain it fastest. Face the panel north and tilt it steeply for a New Zealand winter.
Does motion detection cover the full 180 degrees?
No. Each PIR sensor covers 85 degrees, and the two are staggered to widen the trigger zone, but two 85 degree zones cannot span the whole 180 degree picture. Walk across the spot you want covered before leaving the site and check that a clip and an alert come through.
Where is the footage stored?
On the microSD card inside the camera. Live view and alerts reach your phone over the mobile network through the app. On the paid cloud plan, clips are also copied to cloud storage, and animal recognition is done by that cloud service rather than inside the camera.
Why 2K when other trail cameras advertise 4K or 40MP?
Each lens records 2304 x 1296 natively, and that is the resolution of every clip on the card and of HD live view. The trade is width over pixel count: two 90 degree views of the same site take in ground that a single narrower lens never sees, and both play back together.
Can I put it on public conservation land?
On land you own or manage, yes, and that is the ordinary use. Attaching a camera to a tree on public conservation land is an installation on land managed by DOC, so contact the local DOC office before you install, and on private land you need the landowner's permission. The camera records sound: under section 216B of the Crimes Act 1961, recording a private conversation you are not part of is an offence, and an unattended camera is never a party to a conversation, so switch audio recording off if you do not need it. This is general product information for New Zealand buyers, not legal advice.
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Main unitDual lens 4G trail camera with 6 x 18650 cells fitted
5W solar panel with 260cm cable
Solar panel bracket
Camera bracket
Tree strap
4G antenna
USB-C charging cable
Nano SIM cardneeds activation
Set of screws and wall plugs
User manual
Not included
microSD card up to 128GB, and a data plan. The Nano SIM in the box needs activating before the camera can connect; most buyers fit a New Zealand SIM from Spark, One NZ or 2degrees instead. The camera runs on the mobile network like a phone, so a data plan is always needed.
