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From the Manufacturer
VueZone personal video network with 2 VueZone indoor motion detection camerasVueZone personal video network lets you check-in anytime with wireless remote video viewing. VueZone is the easiest way to remotely view your family, your home, your business...virtually anything that's important to you...from anywhere. VueZone is completely wire-free with no camera cables or power cords to install. There is no software to load and your VueZone cameras can be viewed from any internet browser and most smartphones. It's really that simple. This VueZone system contains 2 VueZone indoor motion detection cameras, allowing you to receive alerts when activity occurs in front of the camera. You can also add other VueZone cameras — as all systems support up to 15 cameras. See below for details. | ||||
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Just minutes from the box to live remote video viewing. Here's all you need...everything else is in the box:
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Simple Setup | ||||
 PeelPeel the adhesive strip from the back of the mounting ball. An optional mounting screw is also available. |  StickPosition and stick the camera mount to a flat surface at the desired camera location. |  PositionPlace the camera on the magnetic mount and adjust to the desired viewing angle. | The VueZone DifferenceInstall in minutes — no software to load, no cords to run. Place cameras anywhere — wire-free technology lets you easily position or move cameras in seconds. Add more cameras anytime — simple one-button sync lets you add up to 15 cameras to your personal network. | |
Check in From AnywhereView your cameras from any computer browser and most smartphones. Just log into your private, secure account at VueZone.com. Use of VueZone Mobile for smartphones and some features require an upgraded service plan.
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VueZone ServiceHow much do you want to do with your VueZone system? You have plenty of options and the flexibility to choose the features that you use most often. Choose a plan that gives you access to the VueZone tools you need. | |||
Motion Activated AlertsRecord unexpected activity Alerts keep you informed |  | ||
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Schedule recordingsSet a camera to record events on either a one-time or recurring basis. Capture streaming or time-lapse video activity.  | Pan and ZoomWant to take a closer look? Pan within your live view and then zoom in to see more.  | Share live camerasVueZone lets you share live cameras and recorded video clips with only those friends and family you select.  | Full-screen modeLooking at something strikingly beautiful? VueZone allows you to view it live at full screen resolution.  | Upload to your favorite sitesYou can also upload photos and recorded video clips to your favorite sharing sites.  | ||||||||||
Which VueZone system is right for you?The VueZone personal video network comes in several configurations. All starter systems include a VueZone gateway, VueZone Basic service and everything you need to get started right out of the box. The right system for you depends on your needs. And regardless of where you start, you can add all VueZone camera models to any system as your needs change.
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How it WorksVueZone uses patented technology to make your remote video monitoring experience seamless. Create your own video network with multiple battery-operated wireless video cameras that easily install with no wires or power cords. | ||||||||||||||
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VueZone Camera and Gateway FeaturesFor a complete description of the VueZone system components click here. | |
What's in the boxThe VueZone SM2700 system comes complete with everything you need to set up your own personal video network. Just provide a high-speed internet connection, an available LAN port on your router or switch and a web browser or compatible smartphone to access and view your cameras.
Use of VueZone Mobile for smartphones and some features require an upgraded service plan. Check VueZone.com/mobileapps for current mobile models supported |  |
Product Description
Customer Reviews
-Extremely easy to setup, was up and running in well under 15 minutes including unboxing time.
-Gateway grabs a DHCP address from your broadband router and connects to the my.vuezone site.
-Smartphone clients for Android, iPhone and Blackberry devices. (Update: Blackberry is no longer supported)
-Cameras are completely wireless, allowing for extremely easy installation
-Cameras seem to have a very decent range from the gateway.
-No line of sight needed for the cameras, no problems for me going through walls and floors of brick, wood and drywall. Metal building supplies may pose issues though, but this will be the case with any wireless camera.
-1 year of Premium service comes with the system, currently only $49.95 per year after that.
-Snapshots/videos are recorded out to the website immediately, and can be played back from almost any internet connected computer.
The bad:
-Motion sensing does not work through glass.
-Cannot set ignore times for motion sensing/alerting, it is either on or off for each camera.
-Low-light performance leaves much to be desired. Despite several streetlights, no picture was visible in an area easily visible to the human eye.
-Operating temperatures limited to 32ş to 122ş F, so mounting options will be limited to temperature controlled locations for most locations. (Update: per Avaak Tech Support, this is a limitation of the batteries, not the camera.)
-Cameras have no wired power option, so you'll be using up batteries even in areas where you could easily connect wired power.
-Fixed 60 degree field of view on the cameras is a bit limiting.
Overall, the system is good with a few caveats. With more camera options, it would be great. Unfortunately, it appears Avaak has gone the other way, as the Outdoor rated camera has disappeared from their site.
I would love to see cameras with an AC power option, an outdoor rated dome camera (Pan/tilt/zoom would be outstanding) and perhaps others integrated into the great gateway and website that Avaak has going for them.
Update:
Outdoor (waterproof) camera mounts are now available! This doesn't address the temperature restrictions of the batteries, but gives you a lot more flexibility in the mounting location. Avaak has changed their service plans several times from when this review was written, so check the latest account details on their site. They also run sales on the service renewal from time to time, so renew when the sales are going to save yourself a few bucks.
My concerns with eating through the batteries seems to have been unfounded, as I'm still on the original batteries in all the cameras. Also, the sticky-back on the mounts should be looked at as a BACKUP to the screw slot on all but perfectly smooth surfaces. I had a camera take a nasty 8 foot fall onto concrete which left a crack in the housing, but it still works perfectly.
I tested the motion detection once, and it worked fine. An email was immediately sent showing a video clip of the movement. This can be adjusted from a 10 second or 40 second clip. I will do more extensive testing at a later date, but so far it seems to work well. The 2x zoom function also works well. You get to decide what to zoom in on, and the resolution is excellent. The movements on screen are a little laggy, but that is to be expected and really its not that bad at all. If someone was removing something from your home, I think you would be able to get a clear shot at the persons face along some point of a 40 second motion video. A lot also depends on how far you setup your cameras from the objects they may be viewing. The brighter the available lighting and the closer the better.
I have had zero issues using the software on a PC, IPAD, and on my Android phone. They all three work perfect so far. This is great news, something that actually works!
So far I am very happy with this setup. I will say that this is NOT a high end surveillance system so dont buy it with unrealistic expectations. However, for basic home use I think you will be hard pressed to find anything better anywhere near this price range. I only wish a future firmware upgrade will add a schedule setting that allows the motion detection to turn off/on at a certain time. That way when you come home at 5pm everyday, you dont have to disable it manually.
Otherwise, no real complaints! Two thumbs up!
I am not happy with the frame rate. Eight frame per second at 320 x 160? Come on, this is not in the 80s.
A nice feature will be providing advanced functions by connecting to the gateway directly, just like you connect to the web site inside a Linksys router and change the settings. This feature may be present but hidden.
Don't bother to view the camera at night. The FAQ web site says at least 40-watts light bulb is required. I tried it. The image was very grainy and painful to see.
Overall, the product offers basic functions of live video camera. Make sure you have adequate lighting, or preferably in bright daylight. Online registration is quick and easy. I can view the camera immediately after registration. However, if your network is down such as no Internet due to ISP (Internet Service Provider) issue, you're doomed. You can't view the camera.
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