10 Of The Best Cellular Security Camera ([year])
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07.19.2023
Written By: John Fox | Security expert / Locksmith 30 Years Experience
If you want to keep an eye on things, particularly in a remote place, and you don’t want to rely on WiFi, then a cellular security camera is the best choice.
However, with the wide range of cellular security cameras available in the market, many features to consider, and differences in quality and performance, how would you choose? We’ve made this task easy for you by comparing thoroughly and devising a top-ten list of the best cellular security cameras available today.
Check out our top picks for the best cellular security cameras.
Before we even begin to list these, you may want to see our article regarding what is a cellular security camera?
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1. SOLIOM S600-4G FBA 3G/4G LTE Outdoor Solar Powered Cellular Security Camera
The motion sensor of the Soliom S600 relies on accurate software pixel analysis that can reduce false alarms and has a 120° detecting angle. It has two built-in IR LED lights for night vision, providing color night vision up to 32.8ft, with a wide viewing angle of 320°. Once activated, the camera comes with a free virtual cellular SIM card and a 30-day 100M data package. You get instant alerts, but it can also schedule its working time.
While other cameras have superior features, the build quality sets this apart, making it the number 1 choice. There are no cons to note, except that it is the heaviest on the list at 4 pounds.
Features:
- Resolution: 1080p
- Battery: Lithium Polymer
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Up to 128GB
What We Liked:
- Long-lasting battery power (9000mAh)
- Highly sensitive motion sensor
- Wide viewing angle of 320°
- Color night vision (up to 32.8ft)
- Minimizes false alarms
- Free virtual cellular SIM card included with a 30-day 100MB data package
What We Didn’t Like:
- Heaviest
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2. Ebitcam S40 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
The Ebitcam S40 is a good all-rounder. It has a good battery capacity, solar panel, pan and tilt, 4x zoom, and good night vision. A 32GB SD memory card, is included. There are cons to note.
Features:
- Resolution: 4K
- Battery: 10400mAh Rechargeable
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Local Storage & Data Plan
What We Liked:
- Good night vision
- Good pan, tilt, and zoom
- SIM card included with 30-day 100MB cellular data
- 7-day cloud trial with 100MB of free data
What We Didn’t Like:
- Slight delay in notification
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3. SOLIOM S800C-4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
Two key features of this camera are its 6W solar panel, which is larger than the others in this list, and its large 14,400mAh battery backup. Both these features make it ideal for remote locations. Also, it is equipped with a 105° wide angle lens and uses “advanced video processing technology” to provide clear (1080p) video images day and night. Up to 10 users can share the camera at a time. However, the pan and title are less than the others, which is disappointing.
Features:
- Resolution: 1080p
- Battery: 14400mAh High Capacity and Solar Powered
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: SD Card and Data Plan
What We Liked:
- Large 6W solar panel
- Large 14,400mAh battery backup
What We Didn’t Like:
- Less pan and tilt compared to others
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4. REOLINK GO Plus+SP 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
Like the no. 1 and a few others on our list, this camera also has smart detection. It uses a “detection algorithm” to reduce false alerts. The company’s product descriptions did not mention details of the battery capacity, solar panel wattage, and weather resistance rating. Also, there is no pan or tilt. Possibly, the only strongest point is its night vision capability.
Features:
- Resolution: 2K Super HD
- Battery: Rechargeable Battery
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Cloud Storage
What We Liked:
- 4MP night vision capability
What We Didn’t Like:
- No SD card included
- No spotlight
- Weak motion sensor
- No pan or tilt
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Best Multiple Use
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5. REOLINK GO PT Plus+SP 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
This camera has excellent pan (355°) and tilt (140°) ranges, but no spotlight. It also has smart motion detection that analyzes persons and shapes to give “accurate detection” and reduce false alarms. The number of simultaneous users allowed is 12. However, its night vision capability may not be on par with the other cameras in this list and is not in color. For these reasons, it is lower on our list.
Features:
- Resolution: 2K Super HD
- Battery: Rechargeable Battery
- Night Vision: Infrared Photos
- Memory: Micro SD up to 32 GB
What We Liked:
- Built-in 32GB micro SD card
- Supports up to 12 simultaneous users
- Three privacy mask areas
- Excellent pan and tilt
What We Didn’t Like:
- Connection issues and difficulty troubleshooting them
- Weak alarm
- Fair night vision capability (not color)
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6. Eufy T8150 security 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
This camera is capable of connecting with Google Assistant and Alexa. Another distinguishing feature is its Starlight Night Vision, which allows it to view at night secretly without using a spotlight.
The powerful AI can filter up to 95% of false alarms.
However, the camera lacks a solar panel/charger. They have to be purchased separately. There are no panning or tilting options, and the built-in storage is low. Users like its app.
Features:
- Resolution: 2K HD
- Battery: Batteries
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Built-in Local Storage
What We Liked:
- Good app
- SIM card provided
- Filter for false alarms using advanced AI detection
- Starlight Night Vision
- Excellent weather protection (IP67)
- GPS tracking
- Connects with Google Assistant and Alexa
What We Didn’t Like:
- No pan or tilt
- Solar chargers sold separately
- Only 8GB built-in storage
- Verizon not supported
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Best Zooming
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7. Camcamp SC12 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
This camera distinguishes itself from others in this list by having a 3MP (2304x1296p) resolution and 5x digital zoom, both of which are the greatest. Also, users get a longer 30-day cloud service compared to the normal seven days. However, the package does not include a built-in or provided SD memory card, and the battery capacity is comparatively low.
Features:
- Resolution: 3MP HD
- Battery: 8000mAh Battery
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Built-in Local Storage
What We Liked:
- 3MP resolution
- 5x digital zoom
- 30-day cloud service
What We Didn’t Like:
- No SD card included
- Low battery capacity (8,000mAh)
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8. Xega S204G 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera
The makers of this camera claim it gives a night vision viewing range of 65ft, which is the longest in the list. Like no. 3, it also has the largest battery capacity of 14,400mAh. The view, pan, and tilt degrees are also larger than normal at 360°, 355°, and 95°, respectively. The same is true for the cloud trial, which is 30 days instead of 7. However, some users think the app is unintuitive to use.
Features:
- Resolution: 2K HD
- Battery: 14400mAh Rechargeable Battery
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Support up to 128G card
What We Liked:
- Large 14,400mAh capacity battery
- Wide view, pan (355°) and tilt (95°)
- Long night vision of 65ft
- 30 days cloud trial
What We Didn’t Like:
- Unintuitive app
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Best Wide Viewing
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9. Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera (VMC4050P-100NAS)
Unlike other cameras in this list, this one has WiFi capability, although it may not be hassle-free, based on user experiences, or even necessary. But if you need WiFi, this is one model you can buy. You can also set different activity zones to help eliminate unnecessary notifications, and the app comes additionally with a one-touch emergency help feature.
A downside, however, is that there is no solar power. It runs only on a battery, and the battery capacity is unspecified. The built-in local storage capacity is also not specified.
Features:
- Resolution: 2K HD
- Battery: Rechargeable Battery
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Cloud Storage
What We Liked:
- Wide 160° diagonal viewing
- Color night vision
- WiFi (if you need it)
- One-touch emergency help
What We Didn’t Like:
- Unspecified storage and battery capacities
- No solar power (battery only)
- Few app options
- Weak bracket
- Magnetic mount only (no screws)
- No pan or tilt
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10. Vyze-Link 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera (VYZ-KT3-4G)
The camera offers two night-vision modes: infrared mode, which provides a clear view with the LED lights turned off, and starlight mode, which works well in low-light conditions. Also, it claims to have a long range of 49ft. Another outstanding feature is that you can have unlimited simultaneous users. This is why we included it in this list. Other cameras are normally limited to around 10.
However, like with no. 9, the product description does not mention the battery capacity, and some users have reported issues with its charging and battery life.
Features:
- Resolution: 1080p
- Battery: Solar Battery Powered
- Night Vision: Yes
- Memory: Up to 128GB
What We Liked:
- 4 LED lights and 4 IR lights
- Long-range night vision
- 32GB SD card included
- Wide pan (355°) and tilt (95°)
- Unlimited simultaneous users
What We Didn’t Like:
- Unspecified battery capacity
- Users report issues with charging and battery life
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Features of Our Top Ten Cellular Security Cameras
Cellular security cameras are ideal for places without WiFi or power.
For example, they are suitable for your vacation or off-grid home, cabin, garden, backyard, construction site, wildlife study, etc. They can be connected to a power outlet, but the additional power sources prove useful when a sudden power outage occurs.
They are not suitable for 24/7 recording but for event detection and on-demand monitoring. To use them, you need a SIM card and a cellular data plan, hence the label.
To ensure you get what you need, all the cellular security cameras included in our top ten list have the following features in common:
- Connectivity – Cellular cameras are defined by having cellular connectivity. All the models listed here have 3G/4G LTE connectivity.
- Control – All of them can be controlled via an app on your smartphone.
- Installation and use – All the cameras we included here are easy to install and use.
- Motion detection – A PIR motion sensor checks if there is any activity in the area, and if there is, it activates the camera and sends an alert. The detecting angle determines how wide it can detect motion.
- Night vision – All the cameras here can function in the dark, generally up to 33ft. The view is usually black and white, but a few models have color night vision.
- Pan and tilt – All the cameras can be panned and tilted to varying degrees, so you can easily change their field of view. This can be done remotely via the app.
- Power – They are battery-powered and can be charged in sunlight (solar power).
- Storage – All of them can save to local storage, while some also offer a cloud backup service.
- Two-way audio – All the models in our top ten list have two-way audio communication in real-time due to a built-in microphone and a speaker.
- Weatherproof – They are designed for outdoor use and have casings to protect them from harsh weather conditions. The weather resistance prevents water from seeping inside.
- Wireless – They are all suitable for wire-free use.
Incidentally, where we would like to see improvement in future models is a quicker response time. Recording to the cloud usually takes a few seconds before it starts. For instance, you might see a car moving away but not the driver getting into the car. This is an issue with all cloud-based services because connecting takes little time.
Comparison Chart
The comparison chart below will help you compare the top ten models. A tick shows where a model excels in that feature, and a cross shows where it is deficient compared to others.
| No., Brand & Model | Dimensions (inches) & Weight (pounds) | Package Contents (Camera + Battery +) | Video Resolution*, Zoom (digital) & Audio | Night Vision (Type, Modes, Range) | Storage (Local & Cloud) & No. of Simultaneous Users | View, Pan & Tilt | Motion Sensor Type, WiFi & Weather Resistance | Battery (mAh) & Solar (W) |
| 1. SOLIOM S600-4G FBA | D: 6.69 x 4.72 x 10.24 W: 4 | + solar panel + 4G SIM + USB cable + user guide + bracket + fitting bag + ¼” collet | Res: 1080p Zoom: 3x Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared x2 Spotlight 32.8ft | Local: 32GB (max. 128) Cloud: 7-day free trial (100MB) | Pan: 320° Tilt: 90° | MS: smart PIR WiFi: no WR: IP66 | 9,000mAh battery + solar |
| 2. Ebitcam S40 4G LTE | D: 7.17 x 6.81 x 5.39 W: 2.2 | + solar panel + SIM card + micro SD card + solar panel + user manual | Res: 2K Zoom: 4x  Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared Spotlight | Local: 32GB (max. 128) Cloud: 7-day free trial (100MB) | Pan: 355° Tilt: 100° | MS: smart PIR WiFi: no WR: IP65 | 10,400mAh battery + 5W solar |
| 3. SOLIOM S800C-4G | D: 22 x 9 x 20 W: 2 | + solar panel + 10ft cable + mounting plate + user manual + quick guide | Res: 1080p Zoom: 3x Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared Spotlight 25ft | Local: 32GB (max. 128) Cloud: 7-day free trial (100MB) | Pan: 320° Tilt: 90 | MS: unknown WiFi: no WR: IP66 | 14,400mAh battery + 6W solar |
| 4. REOLINK GO Plus+SP | D: 8.53 x 6.48 x 6.48 W: 2 | + solar panel + camouflage skin + accessories pack + surveillance sticker | Res: 2K Audio: 2-way | 4MP Infrared No spotlight  33ft | Local: 0 (max. 128) + 7-day free cloud | View: 115° Pan: – Tilt: – | MS: smart WiFi: no WR: | Battery + solar |
| 5. REOLINK GO PT Plus+SP | D: 8.53 x 6.25 x 7.78 W: 2.2 | + solar panel + quick start guide + accessories pack (antenna, reset needle, bracket, screws, micro USB cable) + surveillance sticker | Res: 2K Zoom:? Audio: 2-way | B/W Infrared No spotlight | Local: 32GB (max. 128) Cloud: 7-day free trial Users: 12 | Pan: 355° Tilt: 140° | MS: smart PIR WiFi: no WR: IP64 | Battery + solar |
| 6. Eufy T8150 Security 4G LTE | D: 4.53 x 2.56 x 2.64 W: 0.91 (14.6 ounces) | + mounting bracket + charging cable + quick start guide + SIM card | Res: 2K Zoom:? Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared Spotlight (Starlight) | Local: 8GB + 7-day cloud (100MB) | View: 120° Pan: – Tilt: – | MS: yes WiFi: no WR: IP67 | Battery Solar: no |
| 7. Camcamp SC12 4G LTE | D: 8.7 x 6.46 x 5.08 W: 2.2 | + solar panel + bracket + SIM card + 2 installation kits + Type C USB cable + metal base + user manual | Res: 3MP (2304x1296p) Zoom: 5x Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared No spotlight 33ft | Local: 0 (max. 128) Cloud: 30-day service | View: 360° Pan: 355 Tilt: 90 | MS: smart PIR WiFi: no WR: IP66 | 8,000mAh battery + 4W solar |
| 8. Xega S204G 4G LTE | D: 12 x 8 x 7 W: 2.2 | + solar panel + SIM card | Res: 2K Zoom: 4x Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared No spotlight 65ft | Local: 0 (max. 128) Cloud: 30 days trial Users: 10 | 360° Pan: 355 Tilt: 95 | MS: smart WiFi: no WR: IP66 | 14,400mAh battery + 5W solar |
| 9. Arlo Pro 4 | D: 3.15 x 131.89 x 92.52 W: 0.69 (11 ounces) | + mount and screw kit + magnetic charging cable + wall mount + quick start guide + monitoring decal | Res: 2K Zoom: yes Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared Spotlight | Local: yes Cloud: 30 days | View: 160° Pan: – Tilt: – | MS: Yes WiFi: yes WR: resistant | Battery only Solar: no |
| 10. Vyze-Link 4G LTE | D: 7 x 5 x 4 W: 2.42 | + solar panel + SIM card with 100MB + user manual + accessory bag | Res: 1080p Zoom: yes Audio: 2-way | Color Infrared x4 Starlight 49ft | Local: 32GB (max. 128) Cloud: 7-days (100MB) Users: unlimited | View: 110 Pan: 355° Tilt: 95° | MS: 33ft WR: IP66 | Battery + 5W solar |
* Resolution: 2K normally refers to 2048x1080p but is a more generic term for having approximately 2,000 pixels, whereas 1080p normally means 1920×1080 resolution.
FAQs on Cellular Security Cameras
Is there a security camera that works without WiFi?
Yes, several of the cameras on our list will work without WiFi, even though the use of (wi fi) is what makes them special. CCTV, or closed-circuit TV., is essentially video surveillance without WiFi. Cameras that have an SD card can record video without the use of the Internet or WiFi. The downside is you will not be able to monitor it live from a remote location, but you will get anything that moves recorded onto your SD card.
What is a cellular security system?
A cellular security system is a surveillance system that uses cell phone technology to record and show video. It is wireless and relies on a phone signal instead of the Internet. The system is wireless often easy to install, and easy to move around as needed. It is powered either by a battery or with solar energy. The key is that it records video with cellular technology. Some operate on specific networks, so it is important to know which network before you buy a system.
How much cellular data does Arlo use per month?
Arlo is one of several security systems to use cellular technology. This one is popular in Canada. The company estimates the system will use 855 MB of data per month. The camera turns on when motion is detected. If it records five minutes per day, which is about average, and if the camera is set to “best battery life” that should be an accurate estimate of usage.
To get the best usage of data set up your camera where there is a strong signal and set your system on the best battery life. Another trick is to set your camera to record 30 seconds when it is activated by motion. You will get a notification and can then set it to record longer if needed. Be mindful of how much you want streaming from your camera.
Can you use a hotspot for security cameras?
A regular hotspot may not work, but you can make your phone into a hotspot, and that will work. Set your smartphone to a hotspot, and it will use your data from there. From this type of hotspot, you may use your connection to monitor your wireless surveillance video camera.
Wrapping Up
Cellular Wireless technology allows you to put up cellular surveillance systems (surveillance devices) almost anywhere (with most cell service providers). This type of system gives you a lot of flexibility. You can set up a security camera (surveillance systems) like this inside your home, or outside.
You can use it to monitor pets or children. It also has a lot of outdoor uses. It can be used in remote areas where there is no Internet signal (internet service) strength by using your phone signal. Remote areas like construction sites, fields, fences, or even campsites or your car, are great places to use such cellular security cameras. You can have great outdoor security no matter where you are.
These could be your go-to cellular security cameras or cellular camera while traveling. If you need security monitoring, but don’t want wires (camera connector), you can use one of these and have maximum flexibility.
In general, the device you choose will depend on your exact needs. If for example, long battery life is important to you, you may want to go for a solar-powered camera, and if harsh weather conditions abound you may want to go for a more heavy-duty trail camera. Whichever you choose, make sure it’s something you will be happy using, and good luck.
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John Fox
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is John Fox and I’ve been working as a security consultant for over 20 years now. During my time in the industry, I’ve learned about what it takes to ensure your home and family are always safe. With Safe Now, I’ve tried to take those two decades of experience and share it with others. My goal now is to help others figure out how to make the right choices for their businesses and families. On my website, you’ll find tips and guides on how to prevent crimes, as well as product recommendations. What’s more, my readers can learn more about what to do in case of an emergency and how to protect themselves at all times. So, if you want to know everything there is about security systems and home safety, I invite you to join me and my team and help us build a community together.
