Customer Reviews

Homeland Security 897N 2.4 GHz Wireless Color Waterproof Camera and Receiver

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I was so excited when I purchased this product at Wal-Mart, and sooooooo disappointed when I got it home and took it out of the box. Setup was easy enough and straightforward. You have 3 different channels to select from. Set the receiver and transmitter on the same channel and plug the receiver into a video input on your TV and you are ready to watch a jumpy picture, full of lines. My first test was with the receiver about 25 feet apart with the 1 wall between them. The picture jumped around and had a scrolling line constantly moving up the screen.

My next test was to take it to the basement where I have about 30 feet of unobstructed, line of site view between the receiver and transmitter.

Result: the picture still had so much static and rolling lines that the motion detection system I had it hooked up to was constantly activated even when there was nothing in front of the camera.

I would have packed it up and taken it back that night, but I don't think I could make two trips to Wal-Mart in the same 24-hour period.

In all fairness, I do have the following working against the camera:

1. Wireless network that runs in 2.4GZ range

2. A cordless phone that runs in the 2.4GZ range

3. Live in a city, but not that heavily populated

I was quite surprised that the camera did not work in my basement, because it is no where near my wireless network or my cordless phone.

Recommendation: If you live in the country, don't have a wireless network, don't have a motion detection system, or don't have a cordless phone that operates in the 2.4Gz range, then you might give this product a try. If you do, make sure you purchase it from a retailer that has a somewhat liberal return policy.

A better bet might be an IP camera from wireless manufacturer like D-Link. Wireless IP cameras have the advantage of security and digital control.

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I purchased this camera at Wal-Mart for its price, size and functionality. It is even a Color~! can not beat the price. I have some idiot keep dumping trash on my drive way, now police is looking for the idiot, and this "tiny" but powerful camera I installed is giving me a comfort and peace of mind every day. I had to purchase separate monitor and separate re-lap video camera which you can find it used for less than $50 each, no need to spend $200~! The all around weather proof construction is wonderful, and serve its purpose for 24-7 out door usage. I like the size, really.

I found this camera to be of poor quality. It's pictture quality is only clear for about 10 ft. After that you can tell what it is but not who it is! range? about 30ft.Night vision? What night vision. Receiver won't work more than 10ft. away from the camera itself.