Equipped with a rechargeable 7,800 mAh battery, the BC1C can last up to 210 days* on a single full charge, ensuring consistent performance day and night. It can also be connected to the EZVIZ solar panel for direct power supply
Live Night Vision
Thanks to two built-in spotlights, the BC1C can deliver vivid color images even in complete darkness. This allows you to see critical details that would otherwise be lost.
Impressive 2K+ Image Quality
It features high-resolution 2K+ (4MP) image with excellent image quality, as well as built-in 32GB memory for recording which ensures 10 minutes of recording per day for 6 months (laboratory test) with H.265 compression standard.
Built-in Microphone & Speaker
With the built-in microphone & speaker, you have the capability for two-way audio communication, allowing you to hear what is happening in your space, as well as speak from your mobile phone and be heard in the camera's area through the speaker it has on its body. At the same time, if you detect any suspicious movement, you also have the option of the Active Defense function, which activates the built-in low-intensity siren and the 2x LEDs in flash mode (the LEDs do not go into flash mode if color night vision is enabled).
IP66 Waterproof Rating
Waterproof construction, with IP66 waterproof rating, suitable for outdoor use, such as residences, shops, warehouses, industrial areas, estates, and farms, and a multitude of other applications. Easy installation, the camera has its own rotating magnetic and screw base.
The package includes:
EZVIZ eLife 2K+ CS-BC1C Camera with factory-installed batteries (Non-removable)
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The camera really burns brain cells. It cannot be configured with any next-generation routers. For those who have Wifi 6 or Cosmote provider and Speedport 2 or newer router, the camera is truly useless. Even the technicians from Cosmote cannot manage to connect it (we spent 45 minutes on phone settings, just in case..). The company's customer service is non-existent, somewhere in China without any response, and there is no chance they will assist you (not even a chance). To avoid investing 120+ € just to test your nervous system, it's better to look for something else. For those who have older technology routers, maybe the situation changes!
Waste of money. With a new router with Wifi 6, the device cannot be installed. The setup through the application is not easy. It has taken me 3 days of my life to install it, but it is not possible. It no longer has RSTP, so you cannot write to your own hard drive, and they force you to pay $9.99 per month to get a 30-day recording from the cloud. Their customer service does not understand English very well and cannot help you set it up. The customer service works during China's hours. I would not buy a device from this company again.
Excellent quality heavy construction due to the battery. It has a very strong magnetic or screw support base to choose what suits you.
It was placed outdoors, exposed to rain and sun to monitor the yard and the house as a whole at a 90-degree angle, a fairly large area, I can say about 80 square meters. I couldn't pass power supply, so I preferred to have a battery, maybe in the future I will get its panel. In eco mode, which is activated only with motion detection, it has easily lasted me over 1.5 months with the battery.
It is connected to WiFi Tenda 35mbps at a distance of 15m with 3 walls in between, signal strength 50%, no problem with streaming Full HD, definitely with a better line at shorter distances it would perform better. It detects motion up to 10 meters away and sends a notification with a 3-second delay. The algorithm for humans seems to work relatively well, it only triggered once on a dog that came very close.
Compared to an Aqara that I have, the Ezviz is better for night shots.
It has a microphone and sound, which I have disabled. Additionally, it has a motion-activated light. I have it disabled so as not to give away its location.
It has built-in memory and does not require additional. For cloud storage, a subscription is needed. I haven't explored more features or if I will connect it to a recorder, mainly because I don't have it to record continuously. However, I will come back to it.
Very good camera with excellent image quality day and night. I have had it for about a year and it has not had any issues. Its installation was very easy with the application. If a second person wants to use the application, they should use the same email and password. I have it on standby and I charge it every 2 months or so. I am thinking of getting a panel soon.
The camera is good in terms of construction and its program is very easy for someone who doesn't know, unfortunately its signal is tragic and if it goes out of the internet or for any reason it doesn't sync properly with WiFi, you have to reset it again and the best camera in the world would be useless if it can't connect to the internet after a simple disconnection.
-I wouldn't buy the camera again.
- It has drained my soul trying to do Lan View Live but the credentials are constantly failing.
- The company has disabled RTSP and cannot livestream on anything other than PC Studio.
- The camera can easily be stolen because it hangs on a magnet and is not securely attached anywhere.
- The customer support is terrible.
update 04/09/2023
I contacted customer support because connecting the camera directly to my phone (using the camera's wifi before connecting it to my home wifi) was impossible and gave me an error. The support told me they gave it to technicians to look at but they never responded. I have sent them 4 follow-ups, one each week, and they don't respond.
Very good build quality and easy installation. It has a very good sensor and directly detects movement, resulting in immediate recording without delay, at least during the day. I didn't expect it, but the magnetic base is more convenient in terms of the recording field. The only thing that concerns me is how to delete the device's memory. It remains to be seen regarding battery life.
I have it at a distance of 4 meters from the wifi with a wall obstacle, and I haven't lost signal even once. In power saving mode with human detection, it lasts about 1.5 months max, otherwise, for sure a month. In no case does it last the 6 months it states. Finally, if you get tired of charging it, you can get a solar panel with a 25-watt output and forget about it afterwards.
In the package you will find the camera, wall plugs with a hole guide, a base with screws, and a magnetic base (the second one is more convenient in my opinion), and a 10W charger. The camera has a built-in 32GB memory, so you won't need to buy a micro SD card (plus the option for cloud storage with a subscription, of course).
The installation and adding of the camera to the company's application (EZVIZ) is one of the easiest and most understandable for a beginner user, at least for this specific model (on Android and iOS). The image quality is good, and at night there is the option for color or black and white recording. At least for about 11-12 meters of coverage in an outdoor area where it has been installed for days, it is effective. It is waterproof like all cameras of this type, you can hear the sound, as well as speak through the application. The siren from the alarm sounds relatively low. The lens that lights up at night when it detects motion from the other side is quite powerful in my opinion.
The image delay is about 2 seconds, there are no interruptions or other viewing problems, but this also depends on your network. Notifications always come on time, and any firmware updates for the device are easy to do. The wifi receiver is okay, it goes through one door and about 6 meters from the router in my example, although I haven't tested it with a wall in between. Through the application, you can see the battery level. Depending on the recording mode you set, the duration can reach a few months with 100% charge.
Finally, optional but the device is compatible with the EZVIZ Solar Panel. Such a purchase is recommended.
It loses signal all the time, even with good Wi-Fi inside the house. Outside, especially, it's nothing. We're talking about a distance of 5 meters with one wall obstacle. And the camera, for half the price, doesn't even have a constant signal in the garage. Such a waste of money
We have it and we say! I bought 3 cameras from different companies. All of them were decent, but this one exceeded my expectations.
Positives:
· Tremendous image quality day and night.
· Very easy-to-use app, I connected it immediately.
· Its internal memory says it all.
· Now here's the best part. The app has Critical Alerts (for iPhone). What does that mean? It means that even if your phone is on silent mode, if it detects any movement, it will send you a notification (you can disable it if you want). Imagine, I have three other cameras from different companies and I've been searching for 5 days now on how to set up Critical Alerts on them, so that when I have my phone on silent mode and I'm sleeping (to avoid hearing calls and messages), if any movement is detected by another camera, it will notify me.
· A big advantage is that it doesn't need electricity. I placed it wherever I wanted without the hassle of finding a power source. Just use 2 AA batteries and you're good to go.
· Great battery life. It has only consumed 30% in a month.
· It comes with 2 mounts, one screw-in and one magnetic (it requires some force to remove).
· Wi-Fi. It works perfectly from the second floor with a Wi-Fi extender, even with a weak signal (I'm amazed at how it managed to connect). I definitely need to get a better extender to improve the signal strength.
Negatives:
· The only issue I noticed, and I'm not sure if it's my fault, but I don't think so, is that when you screw it in with the ball joint, it can't be positioned exactly where you want. I came up with a little trick and placed a small piece between the ball joint and the housing, which made the ball joint less flexible and tightened it in the desired position.
· Price. It could have been priced at a maximum of 80-100 units.
The camera is relatively expensive but the quality of construction and the excellent battery compensate for it. The ezviz app is the best and with the right settings, the battery lasts as long as the specifications say.
A very good solution for areas without power supply.
Review 22-07-2022: I have no words. I ordered two. Awesome menu options. Clear picture. It has intelligent motion detection function and the best part... You can set it to trigger the camera alarm. It has lighting that turns on in case of motion. 5 stars are really not enough. I also ordered the solar panel so that its battery is always charged. The only thing you need is a good wifi signal. The camera does everything else.
Review 26-12-2022: After six months of use, I have one thing to say. The camera is a warrior. It is placed outdoors, with winds reaching 7 and 8 on the Beaufort scale, with rain, snow, heatwaves, and it continues to function perfectly. It has not suffered any damage, especially in terms of its functions. I should mention that I have internet speed close to 30 and I have an extender to boost the wifi signal. This is important because the camera requires a very good wifi connection, otherwise it lags.
EZVIZ always leads the way. I bought this CS-BC1C security camera with a focus on excellent quality and PIR function (detecting motion based on heat!!!)
I bought it for a project as a video camera due to its exceptional image quality in low light with very good colors. Yes, it sounds silly, but if you think about it, with the 100 euros I bought it for, it was perfect for my needs. Surely the CS-BS1C 2K+ is better and will definitely be my next purchase as it has H.265 image compression and overall better resolution.
Now, as a security camera, it's not just good, it's more than just a camera with an image. It has quite advanced features, such as self-defense with sound siren and white light that turns on, it doesn't have black and white image at night but colored, built-in 32GB memory, and connection to the EZVIZ cloud.
It has also been tested in water (rain) and didn't suffer any damage, even in a small fall. It comes with two bases, a magnetic one on the back of the camera and a screw-in one for permanent installation.
The downsides are definitely the absence of an http web interface in all EZVIZ cameras, which is logical (for security reasons), it doesn't have FTP protocol, RTSP protocol end-to-end, meaning only through the EZVIZ app for streaming or in software that supports RTSP, for example VLC.
The positives are the price, because we are talking about a wireless security camera without cables and installation, without the need for a PVR recorder, easy connection with the application. Previous functions such as PIR and super-eco mode for up to 210 days of battery life without a cable.
Clearly superior to its predecessor due to its 2k resolution. Colorful at night with sharp and impressive human detection without unnecessary notifications. Buy without fear.
It is better than the previous model of the same company (with a built-in battery). It has a memory card and the most important thing is its light that turns on with every detection.