Cell Game Cams

[MCO8891]

What are the best game cameras that you can link to your phone? Also, how much are the plans? I have property in Humphreys county. Not great service. Not the worst service either. My phone is with AT&T if that matters.

 

[deerhunter10]

They all have apps, what exactly are you looking for?

 

[LenS]

I have a couple of the Moultrie Edge cameras and have been happy with them. They are easy to set up and use multiple cellular networks so that is a bonus as well. I haven't had any issues with them and have been running them since October.

Here are a couple of recent day and night videos to give you an idea of the quality.

 

[backyardtndeer]

I have the stealth cam that Sam's carries, they run deals on them for $79 from time to time. You can use att or Verizon with them. Their service packages start at like $5 for so many pics, $8 for 1200 pics, or $20 for unlimited.

The cam has worked fine for me, but have had biking issues and the folks at stealth cam don't answer emails. I need to call them to get some things straight on my account.

 

[Ski]

I got a Tactacam RevealX as a gift last year and bought the 1yr unlimited plan for about $100 I think. Also bought the solar pack for it so it stays charged. Although it's my only experience with cell cams it has been a positive experience. No issues. When a deer steps in front of it I get the picture on my phone within a minute or two.

 

[deerhunter10]

I have bushnell, tactacams, and Moultrie. And like the tactacams better then any of those. My bushnells went down so will replace those with brownings and I'm going to try a few others TBD. The picture quality and video quality of the Moultries are not anywhere close to the tactacams or bushnells. Also have to wait 24 hours for videos on them. Won't buy those again.

 

[DMD]

I've got 4 of these. I don't really have anything to compare them to but they work great, plans are reasonable, super easy to turn plan on and off, app works great. It doesn't matter what cell service you have on your phone.

Meidase S950 4G LTE Cellular... Amazon product ASIN B0BQBM3MPP

 

[Bushape]

If your cell phone doesn't have a signal where your camera is going to be is that a sure fire sign that your camera won't work there either?

 

[huvrman]

If your cell phone doesn't have a signal where your camera is going to be is that a sure fire sign that your camera won't work there either?

Not necessarily. Cell cameras seem to have greater reception and many now are not at@t or Verizon specific. They are usually labeled as LTE network cameras. They will find any signal available. I have a camera set up on my place that transmits pictures, but my phone won't receive them unless I move 100 yards to higher ground. (Because i have verizon as my carrier and that's where my the Verizon signal reaches.)

 

[Andy S.]

Not necessarily. Cell cameras seem to have greater reception ..........

Ditto, for my neck of the woods and the cell cameras I have tested. Generally speaking, my cell cameras have at least one bar better service than my iPhones over the years.

 

[Jrmoultrie21]

I also live in Humphreys county. I use tactacams and love them. I have AT&T service and they do great. I do the monthly plans and will deactivate them after deer season. I pay 13/month for the 1st camera and then an additional 12/month for each additional camera. Hope this helps.

 

[DMD]

I also live in Humphreys county. I use tactacams and love them. I have AT&T service and they do great. I do the monthly plans and will deactivate them after deer season. I pay 13/month for the 1st camera and then an additional 12/month for each additional camera. Hope this helps.

Is that unlimited pictures?

 

[DMD]

Here's what plans run with the Meidase cameras:

 

[Mattt]

I would not recommend spypoint

 

[Bgoodman30]

I bought a tactacam reveal x with solar panel and extra antenna that you hang in the tree and installed it in a low to no service spot and it works fine.

 

[BigCityBubba]

I am replacing my reveal with a Moultrie. Cabelas had one on sale for $50. The reveal lasted a little over a year before it started going through batteries. 12 aa only last about 2 to 3 weeks now. I have read where this is not uncommon.

 

[chris1976]

I have been running the same 4 browning defenders 24/7/365 for the last 3 years. Still going strong.

 

[Jrmoultrie21]

Is that unlimited pictures?

Yes that's the unlimited plan

 

[TheLBLman]

I have been running the same 4 browning defenders 24/7/365 for the last 3 years. Still going strong.

Which specific model?

I run more Browning cell cams than any other brand, and have been pleased with them. IMO, they are the overall best value. Plus, should there be any issues, their customer service is 2nd to none.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Plus, should there be any issues, their customer service is 2nd to none.

I will also vouch for the CS. It is really good. As far as cell cams go though, I just wish they had a true black flash. That's currently the only thing holding me back from getting one

 

[Creek]

I have been running the same 4 browning defenders 24/7/365 for the last 3 years. Still going strong.

I run more Browning cell cams than any other brand, and have been pleased with them. IMO, they are the overall best value. Plus, should there be any issues, their customer service is 2nd to none.

Music to my ears. I just bought / ordered two Brownings, batteries and SD cards, all separately. The girl at Browning, who was very professional and helpful, told me to call them back after everything arrived, and they would help walk me through the setup procedure. Its really nice to talk to someone who speaks English.

 

[GRIT]

Been using tactacam reveal x for 5 years now they run year around no problems with them.

 

[Bgoodman30]

Tractor supply has the browning defenders on sale for $99 btw

 

[TheLBLman]

I will also vouch for the CS. It is really good. As far as cell cams go though, I just wish they had a true black flash. That's currently the only thing holding me back from getting one

Browning periodically offers true black flash in certain cellular models.

Keep in mind they have one or two different models (versions) of the Defender Cell line each year. In years they may not offer a true black flash model, you may be able to get a prior year's model.

But, here's something interesting I've found via extensive usage:

Brownings cell cams (the ones that are not true black flash) have a low-intensity or "economy" flash setting. If you set the flash to this, you will little to no cam avoidance due to flash. I have been using various Browning models, both true black flash & not, and the difference over scrapes is not significant if you set the cam flashes to low or economy mode.

In many cases, I'm finding more advantages than disadvantages in using the low-intensity "red" flash over true black. Generally, the low-intensity "red" will reach out about as far as many black-flash units set on either medium or long range flash settings. With red flash, battery life is significantly longer, and you have the option for longer flash ranges if desired on fields.

Of course, the disadvantage to the so-called "invisible" red flash is that, if looking at the cam, both deer & humans can see that red glow. So as to which is better, just depends on your application.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I will always recommend the Spartans and not recommend tactcams.

 

[cecil30-30]

I have had a moultrie base out for just over a year and it's been great. Still running on the original set of batteries. Easy to set up. I just ordered a second one. $49 @ bass pro right now.

 

[chris1976]

Which specific model?

I run more Browning cell cams than any other brand, and have been pleased with them. IMO, they are the overall best value. Plus, should there be any issues, their customer service is 2nd to none.

Defender pro scout or scout pro

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Browning periodically offers true black flash in certain cellular models.

Keep in mind they have one or two different models (versions) of the Defender Cell line each year. In years they may not offer a true black flash model, you may be able to get a prior year's model.

But, here's something interesting I've found via extensive usage:

Brownings cell cams (the ones that are not true black flash) have a low-intensity or "economy" flash setting. If you set the flash to this, you will little to no cam avoidance due to flash. I have been using various Browning models, both true black flash & not, and the difference over scrapes is not significant if you set the cam flashes to low or economy mode.

In many cases, I'm finding more advantages than disadvantages in using the low-intensity "red" flash over true black. Generally, the low-intensity "red" will reach out about as far as many black-flash units set on either medium or long range flash settings. With red flash, battery life is significantly longer, and you have the option for longer flash ranges if desired on fields.

Of course, the disadvantage to the so-called "invisible" red flash is that, if looking at the cam, both deer & humans can see that red glow. So as to which is better, just depends on your application.

Good to know. From what I've found, tactacam is one of the better ones for cellular, but I'm such a Browning fan, I'd like to give them a try.

 

[TheLBLman]

Good to know. From what I've found, tactacam is one of the better ones for cellular, but I'm such a Browning fan, I'd like to give them a try.

Personally, I've been disappointed with my Tactacams.
Compared to all Browning cell models, they have slow trigger speeds,
and in many my applications, worthless because of that alone.

Most of my Browning cell cams are the Pro Scouts.
They use 8 AAs and usually last around a year.
Fast trigger speeds, very reliable.

 

[East TN Bowhunter]

If your cell phone doesn't have a signal where your camera is going to be is that a sure fire sign that your camera won't work there either?

With my experience with tactacam atleast with at&t plan on them and having a straight talk phone service which i believe uses multiple towers of verizon and at&t. If i dont have any service on phone it wont either. I even tried a spycam 20ft antenna this year and it would work ever couple days and send a few photos until a bear tore it off the camera and wasnt really worth it anyways.