HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5222L)by D-Link
PROS
- Attractively priced for a surveillance-oriented networked camera that captures high-def video and supports two-way audio, night vision, and remote monitoring.
- The D-Link Pan & Tilt camera includes a motion sensor and a microSD card slot for users who want to record video.
- The app includes remote controls for panning and tilting the camera.
CONS
- The camera's video quality is subpar for a high-def feed, and streaming can be jerky.
- The setup can be complicated.
- The Pan & Tilt camera could be more tamper-resistant.
- LIST PRICE$170
$63.99Buy
$109.22Buy
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| Name | HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5222L) | NetCam HD+ | Simplicam powered by Closeli | Flir FX | Canary |
| Manufacturer | D-Link | Belkin | ArcSoft | FLIR Systems | Canary |
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| List Price | $170 | $130 | $150 | $200 | $249 |
Setup isn’t as horrible as with older IP cameras, but also not always snag-free. We had to update the firmware on the camera before we could…
Setup isn’t as horrible as with older IP cameras, but also not always snag-free. We had to update the firmware on the camera before we could get it up and running.
Camera control from mydlink.com and the mobile app sucks, plain and simple. There is no continuous movement. You have to hit a directional b…
Camera control from mydlink.com and the mobile app sucks, plain and simple. There is no continuous movement. You have to hit a directional button, let the camera move a few increments, then click the button again. It's a frustrating endeavor to try to pan or tilt more than a few feet, especially on the mobile app.
Although the DCS-5222L is a good value among IP cameras, the footage it provides isn't as crisp as 720p video should be.
Although the DCS-5222L is a good value among IP cameras, the footage it provides isn't as crisp as 720p video should be.
The specs of the camera are impressive and it is solidly built with the camera resting in a gimbal to provide full tilt and pan capability. …
The specs of the camera are impressive and it is solidly built with the camera resting in a gimbal to provide full tilt and pan capability. Its main problem currently is the software that runs the camera. D-Link’s interface is sometimes unresponsive with delayed camera movements, episodes of audio dropping out and lost network connections.
