COOAU Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor, 2K 360° Home Surveillance

I bought this camera without expecting too much and honestly it surprised me. The setup was very easy and I connected it to my phone pretty fast. The video quality looks really clear during the day, and the night vision is actually pretty good too. One thing I really like is the battery life, and the solar panel helps a lot so I don’t have to keep charging it all the time. The 360 movement is also useful because it covers a bigger area than normal cameras. The motion alerts come quickly and so far it’s been working great outside in both rain and hot weather. For the price, I think it’s definitely worth it. Highly recommend.

Updated to five stars This device is able to add an additional solar panel to it, you use the same area at the base of the camera to attach the solar panel, photo below which you can request from Customer Service to be able to make sure you have enough sunlight on the solar panel to run the camera. The fact that this game has the ability to do this, makes it rise up to the standard that is expected for five stars. This is a very reliable company and the quality of the internal camera and lens is excellent. This two piece camera set comes well secured in the box at nicely packed. It is very easy to figure out and install quickly. The camera has iCloud features. You have a choice of two different apps to use with the cameras CloudEdge or Coouacam It uses an up to 128 GB SD card that is class 10 I highly recommend that you put an SD card in this camera while using, it is not included with the camera. This camera uses many choices on how you want to install it and connect to the app. It is best placed on the corner of the building. Please see my photos for ideas. The camera has quick connect clip that will release itself from the clip very quick and fast. It is agreed that it is nice to have the solar panel attached to the camera. However, in this case I found when placing up beside a tree, it was difficult because the panel was not adjustable. That is why this product is getting a four star. The angle of the solar panel hinders your mountability. This company puts out very good quality cameras with very good quality lenses excellent viewing and clear photos. The zoom feature and the ability to spin the camera are excellent things that this camera can achieve 360° turnability. All motion detection can be changed by the settings on the app, which is very user-friendly. This is an excellent value for the price paid. I put this camera up a couple weeks ago and I haven’t had any issues with the battery not being charged at 100% since then. Absolutely no issues with this camera at all the notifications are excellent and adjustable and you are able to talk to people from your app to the camera itself.

I didn't install the camera for almost a year after I bought it to monitor my trailer at my campground. My bad. The battery still charged up and the camera connected with no problems. It was easy to install and works fine. Only problem is I have a tracker blocker installed on my android device and Google keeps trying to download information on the COOAU APP I downloaded from the play store.

I purchased two of these wireless solar security cameras for video security at a rental property. I am impressed with the quality of the camera and its IP66 rating. Be aware this camera only operates on 2.5GHZ WIFI band. This is not uncommon for wireless cameras and it actually increases the distance you can place the camera from the router. The Quick Start Guide is pretty good but you will have to read it carefully as a couple of the steps are a bit quirky. The setup using the downloaded app was not difficult but be aware that if you choose to use a micro SD memory card to store data you must insert the card first before turning the camera on for initial setup. Plug the camera charging cable which is provided in to a USB2 or USB3 adapter (not provided) and turn it on to start the setup through the mobile app. You are limited to 128GB maximum cards and I would recommend purchasing a new, well known brand name ( Sandisk, Samsung, PNY etc.) to save yourself from potential incompatibility issues. They are relatively inexpensive. The camera will ask for permission to format the new SD card for FAT32 during the initial setup. Agree and let it do its thing. Because the C5 camera has an attached fixed angle solar charging panel, placement is important to be sure you get enough light to keep the onboard battery charged as well as getting the optimal viewing area for your needs. Placement is also critical for getting adequate WIFI signal from your router. COOAU recommends at least 85% WIFI signal strength to the camera and you can get a pretty good idea of what signal strength you are getting at the camera within the mobile app. The camera had to be moved around the area a few times to find the sweet spot with consistent 4 to 5 bar signal level for my application. Take your time with this step because sometimes repositioning the device just a few feet in any direction can drastically change the WIFI signal strength If you have many devices sharing the WIFI signal on your network or if your router is far from the camera location you may want to consider a separate dedicated router or WIFI booster placed closer to your camera(s). Newer Low E glass windows and doors have a coating which can interfere with WIFI and cellular signal to any WIFI device or cell phone so keep that in mind as well when figuring out your camera location to get the optimal connectivity. There is a learning curve to using the mobile app to control the camera and view files. It's not the most intuitive app and there will be some trial and error when setting up your alert and notification parameters. Not a great deal of detail in the User Guide for how to use the app but once you get the hang of it it's pretty easy to use. Although I have not needed to contact customer support for assistance the manufacturer says they will respond quickly to inquiries and requests for tech help. The basic mobile app has free six second video clips and an alert notification is sent when you have motion detection set up. There are optional cloud video storage and advanced video and alert packages available and the cost seems reasonable if that's the route you choose to go. The battery life is exceptional so far and the new generation solar charging panel works very well to keep the battery charged even on cloudy days. The 2K camera resolution is very good even at night. There are multiple adjustable sensitivity levels which may need some tweeking to get the best setting for you. There is an Automatic function which can be selected to let the camera learn and adjust to the area being viewed. This works well when there is the possibility of high traffic at various times to keep from getting too many alert notifications. There is a two way speaker and a alarm horn which can be turned on or off as desired. I am able to monitor the cameras from anywhere using the mobile app. This is a very good outdoor security camera choice at a very reasonable price. I will buy additional ones for other remote locations

Edit 6/8/26 seller reached out (no I didn’t reach out to them) they fixed everything and I am very happy with the results. They are very easy to set up. The app walks you through the process. The video quality is very good. I can view them anywhere I have cell service. Original 3 star review - They do not detect all movement. I have had quite a few Amazon deliveries that didn’t get detected. The view is set right on the porch and driveway and the mask is set to detect all movement within that view. There is no way to sidestep it. There are times when I will walk out the door and it won’t detect my movement until I go back inside a minute or two later. Sometimes the camera disconnects and I can’t get it to reconnect. Then an hour or 3 it will decide to do it on its own. At least when it disconnects it still acts like a motion detecting camera so that’s kinda a plus. But now it’s past time for a return. The video quality is very good in the 6 seconds you get to view any movement without subscribing to their cloud services even with a 256gb sd card installed. They are pretty easy to install and set up. I have 2 of them the rear camera I haven’t had any issues with. That’s why it gets 3 stars.

So easy to install, hasn’t missed a detection yet, easy settings and user friendly features for customization. Battery chargers well from solar use and picture quality is really great and all for a super affordable cost!

I just purchased the Cooau C5 - I did some looking around at a bunch or makes and models. This one had what I was looking for. I wasn't familiar with the brand so I did some comparing and on paper = Looks very good. Also - Thank everyone who posted a review - That was a big factor. So I figured I would try it. It only took 2 days to arrive. I usually don't get excited about orders, but this, I was looking forward too. I opened it right away and already was impressed. The packaging was great. The could have drop kicked it off the truck - and I don't think it would have affected the camera. Installation was a snap = literally only 2 screws. I downloaded the app - Very straight forward with the steps exactly as shown - Everything connected easily - Wifi, camera, login and syncing the camera was all of 15 min and straight forward - no Youtubing to figure it out. After everything was set - I put up the camera - again only 2 screws and was up and running in 30 min. Now I get to play - Visual were pretty good - Better than I anticipated. However - I wasn't impressed and the motion detection didn't seem to work. So I started to go int specs, adjustments, re boot the router and didn't seem to change. I thought maybe it's placed too high - It's 10' off the ground - so I climbed the step latter to take it down and BINGO - I my haste I pulled a rookie mistake. I forgot to pull off the protective film covering the lens. As happy as I was - It was user error. I was even more amazed at how nice the picture was with the film on - but with it off - Absolutely amazing - very clear - even zooming in at 25-30 feet was great.It's been up for 3 days now and I am very satisfied with this product. I will keep you posted after some tweaking time. Now to top that - there Customer Service is top notch - I sent in the warranty about 2am EST - I had a reply within a couple hours, Cooao had listed in the ad to email them for a Thanksgiving special. So I did - again, the replied right away - Not just a thank you customer email, But a personable, freindly, We appreciate your patronage and are here for what questions or needs that might come up. I felt like family. A rare quality now a days. I may even add them to my Christmas card list. Hmmmm. Seriously - An excellent camera - Does exactly what I needed and want it to do. GREAT Camrea - GREAT Customer Service - GREAT to be a Happy Customer. I hope this helps if you are considering the C5 Camera.

I have purchased three of these cameras for my chicken coops and barn and will be buying a couple more for the area outside my house. It has saved my chickens from a predator and I got a person trespassing. An alarm can be preset or triggered manually from your phone. It is solar powered and has worded for the last two months with no issues. Highly recommend!!

Questa videocamera funziona sia tramite pannello solare sia mediante porta type-c con cavo e sono molto soddisfatto. Una cosa che mi ha colpito subito è la possibilità di ricaricare la batteria tramite pannello solare. In questo modo è come se fosse collegata alla rete elettrica senza la necessità di cavi elettrici. La qualità video è davvero elevata. Le immagini sono molto nitide sia di giorno che di notte e grazie agli infrarossi e ai led la visione notturna è eccezionale in qualsiasi situazione. Si distinguono chiaramente anche i piccoli dettagli e i movimenti vengono rilevati in modo ottimale anche al buio. Il rilevamento dei movimenti ha una precisione pazzesca tanto che la notifica arriva istantaneamente sul telefono e tramite l’app è possibile vedere in tempo reale quello che succede. L’installazione è semplicissima, come la connessione alla rete wifi domestica. L'applicazione è fatta benissimo ed ha un sacco di funzionalità per gestire da remoto la videocamera. Il prodotto è realizzato con materiale di qualità tanto che il prodotto risulta molto robusto. Consiglio assolutamente l'acquisto!!

J'ai acheté deux cameras COOAU Produit de haute qualité, fonctionne très bien, fait son travail. Autonomie solaire est géniale. Possède beaucoup de fonctionnalité pour un prix très intéressant. Qualité vidéo et sonore parfaites. Installation très facile et très simple d'utilisation. A recommander vivement.

Genial, fácil instalación y configuración, muy buena carga de batería, buena calidad imagen, buen rango de Wifi, un soporte que facilita retirar la cámara, funcionamiento, calidad precio genial, y tan practica al no necesitar alimentación externa.

太陽光発電パネルが一体化されているので、設置が簡単です。 半面、発電のために設置場所が限定されるというデメリットもあります。 (この為、USB端子利用の”外付け太陽光パネル”も要求により入手可能) 各種設定は、日本語マニュアルがないので少し大変そうですが、色々トライしてできました。 耐久性については、未だ評価できるだんかいではありませんので”☆ー１”としました。

Top Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis – zuverlässige Außenkamera mit starker Bildqualität! Ich nutze die COOAU 2K Überwachungskamera nun seit einigen Wochen und bin wirklich positiv überrascht. Die Installation war super einfach – dank der kabellosen Verbindung und dem integrierten Akku brauchte ich keine Steckdose in der Nähe. Die App ist übersichtlich und schnell eingerichtet. Bildqualität: Die Kamera liefert gestochen scharfe 2K-Bilder, sowohl tagsüber als auch nachts. Besonders die Farb-Nachtsicht funktioniert beeindruckend gut – Gesichter und Details bleiben auch bei Dunkelheit klar erkennbar. Bewegungs- & Personenerkennung: Die intelligente Bewegungserkennung arbeitet zuverlässig und unterscheidet tatsächlich zwischen Menschen, Tieren und anderen Bewegungen. Fehlalarme sind selten. Benachrichtigungen kommen sofort auf mein Smartphone. Schwenkfunktion: Mit dem 355° Schwenk- und 90° Neigebereich kann ich das komplette Grundstück abdecken, ohne mehrere Kameras installieren zu müssen. Die Steuerung über die App läuft flüssig. Akkulaufzeit & Wetterfestigkeit: Trotz häufiger Nutzung hält der Akku überraschend lange (je nach Aktivität 2–4 Wochen). Dank IP66-Schutz hat sie Regen und Wind problemlos überstanden. Cloud & Speicher: Ich nutze die kostenlose Testphase des Cloud-Speichers – funktioniert einwandfrei. Alternativ kann man auch eine SD-Karte verwenden, was sehr praktisch ist. 👉 Fazit: Eine rundum gelungene Kamera für den Außenbereich – zuverlässig, flexibel und mit einer beeindruckenden Bildqualität. Für diesen Preis eine klare Kaufempfehlung!