The Swann CoreCam Security Camera is a nice little camera that takes clear videos and pictures all in HD 1080p. The videos are clear even at night due to the excellent IR function. The camera is only about 3” high (not including the mount) but has a lot of security features that some others in its price class don’t have. The Swann CoreCam comes with camera, mount, 32gb MicroSD card, USB charging cable for rechargeable battery, mounting anchors and screws, quick start guide with summary operating instructions, and theft deterrent stickers in both English and Spanish. The CoreCam has several good security features-1080p HD videos and pictures, 2-way talk, easy recordings (stored on the MicroSD card), weatherproof, and 24/7 day/night vision. It has a powerful Infrared camera for night recordings. The CoreCam has a peripheral vison of 100 degrees (a little less than others of its kind) but still covers my whole backyard. The motion capture distance for both day and night is about 26 feet. The rechargeable battery lasts about 3 months depending on the motion settings (set in the Swann Security App). The Swann CoreCam was easy to set up after fully charged. Once the Swann Security App is downloaded (for iOS or Android), the CoreCam can be paired with you cell phone. Mounting the Swann CoreCam is very easy. It can be used indoors or outdoors. The mounting stand is attached to the camera with a turn screw which makes it easy to remove the camera for charging. The CoreCam mount has a swivel ball to allow you to adjust the direction of the camera for best coverage. After the position of the camera is set, just turn the “nut” to tighten the swivel and the CoreCam is ready to go. Once the CoreCam is paired and mounted all the functions needed to operate the camera is done through the Swann Security app. At the bottom of the App Home Page, is a settings icon that takes you to the CoreCam device Overview Page. Here you can check all the information needed to set up the camera setting to you needs. The app also has a detailed user guide that’s easy to follow. I have my CoreCam set up to cover my backyard. My backyard is about 50x50 and the Swann CoreCam covers the entire backyard. The videos and/or pictures are all stored on the MicroSD card making it easy to transfer recordings to a laptop or computer using the MicroSD card adapter. I like the clarity and the ease of use of the Swann CoreCam. I also like the fact that I can set up a schedule when the camera starts and stops. I do wish that Swann Security had access to a cloud on their website. It does take a bit to find the downloaded videos/pictures on my Android. It also take a little finessing to transfer the CoreCam recordings to a folder on my MicroSD card in my Android. Fortunately, all the recordings are stored on the camera’s MicroSD card so I can still access them any time. I recommend the Swann CoreCam security Camera. It’s small, but powerful and can be put anywhere.

Swann’s Core Cam Security Camera is a great little 100% wireless camera with many features. It can be used indoors or outdoors as it is built to be weatherproof and to resist any type of weather conditions. The images are produced in 1080p HD quality day and night, and the camera is also equipped with infrared night vision so that quality records can be taken 24/7 of any intruder or vandalism. The CoreCam Security Camera comes equipped with 2-way talk and a siren that can be activated through the app. Heat and motion sensing delivers alerts through Swann’s True Detect technology. The CoreCam Camera comes with a 32 GB Micro SD Card and a free 60-day trail of secure record saving to the cloud. Subscriptions can be purchased, or the camera can be used with just the microSD card or the app. A special for new customers with the use of a single camera is offered during installation only for 2.99 a month or 29.99 a year, and the charge will begin after a free 90-day trial. I took advantage of this because I really like the camera and installed it over my patio area. Charging takes a little time and can take up to 5 hours for a complete charge. Usually, a fully charged camera was tested to last for 3 months which is about the same of comparable products. The camera comes with a 32 GB micro-SD card, a USB to micro-USB charging cable, theft deterrent stickers, mounting screws, and a secure screw-on mounting stand. I hope that I am wrong, but I really do not think that the mounting bracket is going to last through the ice and sub-zero temperatures in my area. The plastic just does not seem to be extraordinarily strong at all. I installed it on the facia board under the eave of the house on an inside corner so that it would be protected from the weather elements some, but it still can collect ice during bad winters. The Core Cam Security Camera also has an additional accessory that can be purchased. It is a solar panel which is about the size of an iPad, and which can enable a constant charge to the camera, therefore eliminating having to take it down every 3 months and physically charge it before returning it to its base. That is a nice concept and one I might have to explore further. I was very frustrated with trying to set this camera up. The box advertises “wireless setup in minutes.” I tried for 3 hours one evening to get the camera to pair with my iPhone and almost 4 hours today. I was ready to just write my review and give it one star when I realized that it could not pair with very recent technology, and I was trying to pair it with the app on an iPhone 14 Pro. I added the app to my iPad Pro, and it paired instantly, immediately downloaded a new firmware and did everything it was supposed to do in a matter of seconds. My opinion of the camera reversed completely, and the app works fine now on the iPhone 14Pro once the camera has been set up and installed. It works great on the iPhone 12 Pro. There was just something in the technology of the iPhone 14Pro and the app that would not allow it to pair and set up, it continuously returned an error. I am impressed with it now and most definitely would recommend this camera to a friend.

One of the things that gives us peace of mind in life is security and having a wireless surveillance camera installed can make a huge difference in this area. In addition to the camera, the box includes a USB charger cable, a base with its respective screws and plugs, some documentation, a quick start guide and some stickers and a 32gb micro SD. The installation is very simple once you choose the place where the camera will be installed, it is required to download the Swann Security app to perform the configuration and registration of the device. The camera has a 1080p resolution and the image looks good, and in night mode the image is also clear. The camera has a 32gb micro sd card previously installed, you can format this memory at any time from the camera settings in the Swann Security app, although with this app you have almost total control of the device, the power and reset buttons are physical and are at the bottom of the camera. Regarding the performance of the camera I have no negative comments as being 1080p is a reliable result in terms of image, regarding the microphone and speaker functions are met without difficulty but what if it leaves a little to be desired is the app. It gives the impression that there is no ease regarding how the user can review the events or simply see in real time what happens outside because the app, when you receive a notification of detected movement, does not show you the capture that made that event but sends you to the live view and this is not bad thought but it turns out that there is a delay of about 10 seconds and sometimes more, resulting not very useful to notify you because you lose valuable time even if it does not seem so. The ideal, I think, would be that when we open the notification we can see the recording instead of the live view and then decide if it is necessary to open the live view. Regarding the masks that are areas that can be delimited so that the camera does not detect movement, sometimes it works and sometimes not, sometimes it does not recognize the entire area instead of the area that was previously delimited, it seems to me that the app needs some improvements in this aspect. Regarding the motion detection has several levels of sensitivity, depending on the area where the camera is placed, will be the one you choose. Different modes can be configured so that if you are away from home you can choose the previously configured mode to avoid having to reconfigure the camera all the time, something that I feel is very useful. The camera has a simple but aesthetic design, white color that looks very good, a battery that lasts a long time but, will depend on the notifications settings and motion sensitivity chosen, as the camera goes to sleep mode is activated whenever it detects movement consuming more battery if more events happen in the day to day, it is important to consider this factor as being a wireless camera is required to charge the battery from time to time. In conclusion, this camera was design to take it out of the box, install it, configure it and start using it. It is not required to pay for the Secure+ subscription plan in order to record events, with the included memory you can do that, plus with no cables to connect it is much simpler to operate this device. 1080p looks great and in night mode it looks great too, although the app seems to need improvement, it does give you the option to customize the camera to your needs, there may be other alternatives at similar prices but I think it's a good option if you don't want to deal with wires.

Easy to connect to the Swann app and my network. Once the camera was connected to the app, the app updated to the most recent version. I have the app operating on my android phone and I have 1GB of internet service into my home. You cannot turn the Swann CoreCam camera off with the app, must turn the switch off on the bottom of the camera. Not convenient if you have the camera mounted high. The camera does go into a sleep mode, which will lengthen your battery life however this does not help if you have a lot of activity happening in front of the camera, such as mowing the lawn or a group of people. I prefer the wireless battery-operated cameras because I choose not to run the wiring for electrical power or wired IP connection. If you are monitoring a yard that does not have a great deal of activity wireless battery-operated cameras work fine. During times of a lot of activity with friends or mowing the lawn I turn my cameras off. If you have a great deal of activity, and prefer not turning off your cameras, you may want to consider a Swann wired camera system. Many people have told me they prefer the wired units that are on constantly and display constant video on a monitor. All these people have their base and monitor located in an office or another room and would have to get up and go to that area to monitor the camera. I prefer to get a camera activation notification on my mobile phone, open the camera app on my phone, wherever I may be, and viewing what activated my camera, more convenient for my needs. For the price the picture quality is good. I have 4K cameras that the Swann CoreCam 1080p HD would give a run for their money. I have the CoreCam camera positioned under a 20’ by 20’ patio cover and the video both day and night is good. The camera does come with a 32GB Micro SD Card pre-installed, very nice addition. Most of my video is observed and deleted so this will always be enough for my needs. You can purchase a plan for cloud video if you require it. The CoreCam mounting bracket is one of the better ones I am using, it is very easy to place the camera on and adjust. Goes into standby mode when no motion has been detected, takes 5-10 seconds to awake and produce video. This is a little bothersome when you are wanting to see the area the camera is monitoring. This was also occurring when a notification would come to my android phone. By the time the camera would open with the app, in most cases, the object/person that activated the camera is gone and you must go to the video stored on the camera’s Micro SD Card. Standby Mode Update: it appears the Swann CoreCam is waking up in a split second now, not sure what changed, the location of the camera has not changed, and the wireless signal is the same. I’m now able to click on the notification and, in many cases, see what activated the camera quickly. Standby Mode Update: the Swann CoreCam has revered back to taking approximately 10 seconds and in some cases more, to wake up. Takes a little trial and error to figure out how to batch delete videos. You can press the delete button on the first video and a red square will appear around the video, you move down the list of videos and as you touch each one a red square will appear. You can do this with as many videos as you chose, press the delete button and delete a batch of video. The app ghosted the videos, and it took some time for this to stop however that could be the app or my android phone. The Swann Security app is not the best I have used and it’s not the worst however it is all about preferences and what a person likes or dislikes. The Swann CoreCam Security Camera appears to be a well-made small camera with good video quality, worth the purchase. After four days of constant operation the CoreCam battery has utilized 28 percent of the battery. Battery longevity may not be short as I do not have a great deal of activity where the CoreCam is mounted.

This is the first wifi connected security camera I've ever owned. Like most smart home related products, I was pretty sure that this thing would win or lose based upon two things: how easy it is to set up and how well the app works. Fortunately, it's a win for the most part in these two areas. Attaching the camera to the overhang of my front porch was easy enough. Screws are provided, though I swapped these out with ones I suspected wouldn't strip as easily. If you plan to do this note that if the screw head is even slightly larger than the ones provided you may want to go in at an angle, as the ring that tightens and locks the camera mount itself into position can't really go anywhere and is somewhat in the way of the bottom screw. I wish there was a way to take that part of the mount off of the plate for installation purposes, but I didn't ever figure out a way to do so. It's worth noting that you'll need to charge your camera first, which is done via micro-USB and a provided cable. I would prefer USB-C, but I get that it's probably too large for what they needed on the camera. Once it was charged, it's incredibly easy to mount. You just screw it in like a camera to a tripod plate and voilà. Positioning is simple and straightforward. It's easy to get it just right. Pairing the camera with the Swann app and getting connected to wifi was also easy as pie thanks to a QR code on the back of the camera itself. (You may want to do this before mounting for obvious reasons, depending upon where you hang it.) You'll have to create a Swann account for using the app and while they do offer a paid subscription service, I'm delighted to report that they don't constantly barrage you about joining in the app itself. And about that app. It's not bad. Not great. Notifications about movement and person detection have been spot on. But tapping on those notifications and getting an immediate live feed from the camera itself takes awhile. In the included literature for Swann's Secure+ plan it mentions one of the features is something called "Smart Alerts" which is advertised as being able to "Know What's Happening Faster." I'm not sure what they mean by that, but if they're intentionally delaying the live feed from appearing in the app unless you subscribe to their service, then that's a major knock against this product in terms of company ideology. Regardless, I just wish it pulled up the feed faster so I could see the live stream to tell who or what is at my door when I get a notification. I've had some connectivity issues. My wifi is great, over 300 mbps and I'm getting over 70% signal strength according to Swann's app itself. But every now and then I had trouble getting the camera to show up as being online. I'm cautiously optimistic that these problems have mostly been resolved after a software update (available via the app). But even after the update, trying to check the device info in the app takes a while to load. I wish that could be sped up. The same is true for how this product works with Google Home. I have an Android TV and a Nest smart monitor. I can get Google to pull up the camera reliably via voice command and that's fantastic. But it takes minutes - yes minutes - to actually show an image. As this is happening on both Google devices, I don't think it's a problem with the device itself and something to do with how the feed is sent to them. If that's a Swann issue then I hope they can fix it via update. I also hope that's not part of their subscription benefits... Image quality itself is great both in daylight and lowlight. No complaints there. Being able to have intercom and speaker access to the camera in the app is great. Recordings (from both cloud and the included microSD card) are easily accessible and stream just fine in the app... after they have had time to upload. I don't know how long it takes, but it's certainly not immediate. That said, there's a handy calendar feature to help you find what you're looking for. One thing I haven't figured out just yet... are the modes options in the app. These have received an update in the few days I've had the camera and I think I'll be able to have it do what I want, but I wish it was easier to simply schedule a period for turning off motion detection. We wait for the school bus twice a day, five days a week. I don't need to be alerted someone's at the door during these times, but it looks like I have to configure this in "Home," "Night," or "Away" modes. Really, I wish I could just set time periods for it to turn off detection. That shouldn't be this complicated. All in all, I'm happy with the product and expect it will continue to get better via software updates. The price is right and the quality is solid. Just know it may take a few days to really feel stable.