security camera set up (help!)

[spotty_pony2]

I got a Security camera for Christmas for my stable and have attempted to set it up tonight. It isn’t a reolink but it is very similar.

Anyway I’ve tried to insert the sim and the sd card and gone and dropped the sd card inside the camera head and can’t seem to get it back out haven’t dared to do the sim in case the same thing happens. It does have little screws so I’m guessing I could probably open it up and get it out but have no idea on screw driver size I would need. they are tiny screws with a cross in them. Not really got anyone to ask currently so hoping somebody may be able to help on here!

This is where I’ve tried to insert them - assuming I’m doing it in the right place but it looks like it’s here on the instruction manual. It isn’t a specific make so I can’t google it.

 

[nagblagger]

Spoke to OH he says possible keep gently rattling to see if you can get it to drop out or use tweezers?
It looks similar to ours so is the right place and is fiddly. Be careful if you unscrew the screws as it may invalidate the warranty.

 

[spotty_pony2]

Spoke to OH he says possible keep gently rattling to see if you can get it to drop out or use tweezers?
It looks similar to ours so is the right place and is fiddly. Be careful if you unscrew the screws as it may invalidate the warranty.

Thank you, I’ve put it on charge tonight and will have another go when it’s charged up. I can’t even see it, I’m guessing it may be stuck behind one of the wires. Did you get yours in without unscrewing it?!

I guess if all else fails perhaps if I take it somewhere like curry’s they will help me! I’m willing to learn but these things don’t come naturally!

 

[nagblagger]

Must confess i leave it to OH, but he didn't need to unscrew anything extra.

 

[spotty_pony2]

little update - it hadn’t fell inside the camera at all and was in fact on the floor! managed to set it up now, just charging it and then hopefully tomorrow will attempt to put it up which will be interesting!

 

[spotty_pony2]

aaaaand it’s up! I must confess my friend helped me put it as she is a lot more DIY savvy than me and I do have a reputation of being heavy handed and was scared I’d break it. I now am w a new hobby! don’t think I’ll sleep tonight.

 

[nagblagger]

aaaaand it’s up! I must confess my friend helped me put it as she is a lot more DIY savvy than me and I do have a reputation of being heavy handed and was scared I’d break it. I now am w a new hobby! don’t think I’ll sleep tonight.

You definitely won't, i still watch mine daily and bore people on the 10000 thread with photos of them. Remember to turn off any alarms you don't want, or the lights to come on and startle them.

 

[spotty_pony2]

You definitely won't, i still watch mine daily and bore people on the 10000 thread with photos of them. Remember to turn off any alarms you don't want, or the lights to come on and startle them.

I’ve turned the motion sensor off so it doesn’t keep coming on every time he moves. I think I’ve turned the lights off so that should be fine but I’ll check. The only problem I’ve got is I don’t know how to view past data. I’ve got an sd card in there but it is asking me to pay and join icloud to be able to see past history? Do I still have to do this as well as having an sd card do you know?

 

[nagblagger]

I'm not sure as i don't use it. But i thought you could download it from the sd card if needed, direct into computer.

 

[spotty_pony2]

any tips on how to prevent the battery from going down so quickly? Obviously not got much sun today but it’s on 75% already!

 

[nagblagger]

any tips on how to prevent the battery from going down so quickly? Obviously not got much sun today but it’s on 75% already!

Unfortunately no, i'm the worse, obvious the more you use it and move it around the quicker it drains.. I alternate batteries weekly.

 

[onemoretime]

aaaaand it’s up! I must confess my friend helped me put it as she is a lot more DIY savvy than me and I do have a reputation of being heavy handed and was scared I’d break it. I now am w a new hobby! don’t think I’ll sleep tonight.

That's a really good picture. Would you be able to tell me what make of camera that is. I would like to install 2 cameras, one in each stable and one also on the yard looking out over the paddock. Had a quote for this to be done from a company but it was £1,600

 

[spotty_pony2]

That's a really good picture. Would you be able to tell me what make of camera that is. I would like to install 2 cameras, one in each stable and one also on the yard looking out over the paddock. Had a quote for this to be done from a company but it was £1,600

Wow! It actually doesn’t have a make on the box. I think it cost about £100 to buy and the app is called ubox. I got it for Christmas but I can ask my friend where he got it from and see what he says and let you know. I think I might have to get another one in the summer for the field!

 

[spotty_pony2]

Unfortunately no, i'm the worse, obvious the more you use it and move it around the quicker it drains.. I alternate batteries weekly.

I’m trying to stay off it - it is charging but slowly. I want plenty of battery for tonight who needs tv lol

 

[nagblagger]

You will need another for the field..I love watching their interactions. The other day donkey foal was really winding another donkey up, eventually he retaliated so foal went running back to mum who laid into the "innocent" donkey... Have got so many short videos saved on my phone from it.
Our cheaper cameras cost about £70 and the other one, which I prefer, as not 'split' screen and focus is clearer was only about £95, entertainment has been priceless.

 

[spotty_pony2]

what camera do you have in the field? I might go for a cheaper one outside and preferably something a bit more portable because then I can move it around when he moves fields. It’s already put my mind at rest because I was worried he was struggling when eating his hay now he’s getting older as he keeps balling up grass in his front teeth(hoping vet tomorrow to come and do teeth) but he appears to be eating his hay fine.

 

[nagblagger]

You can take very dramatic photos, after dark.

 

[nagblagger]

Or daylight

 

[spotty_pony2]

Or daylight
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which camera is it?

 

[nagblagger]

Just checked the app, it says camHipro

 

[nagblagger]

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Something like this, not the really cheap one.

 

[onemoretime]

Wow! It actually doesn’t have a make on the box. I think it cost about £100 to buy and the app is called ubox. I got it for Christmas but I can ask my friend where he got it from and see what he says and let you know. I think I might have to get another one in the summer for the field!

That would be great if you could find out some details. Many thanks.

 

[spotty_pony2]

Just checked it and saw a rat I thought that might happen. I know they are around and my horse isn’t bothered at all. I’m sure it’s pretty normal to them but it did make me shudder.