I wanted to share my experience with everyone because I found nothing on the internet about this but it is clearly a thing. I have bought 10 of these cameras and I could not figure out why 5 of them were all doing the EXACT same thing right out of the box. Little did I know, its probably a software bug and I just didn't do the same thing when I activated the other 5 cameras. Here is what my problem was...
After I purchased the camera plan while adding the camera,**** I chose the option to have Photo+Video.****
I then turned the camera on for the first time as the directions said.
The camer boots, connects and then takes a software/firmware update.
The camera then reboots and connects. The app even shows it checked in perfectly fine.
The next thing that happens is the camer goes into useable mode and when it sees movement turns the video on. The IFR lights come on and the green light comes on like its taking a video. The problem is, the video camera never stops and it never uploads the video. It doesnt matter how many times you turn it off and back on, it just continues to happen until the batteries are dead which is very fast considering the camera is permanently on.
After a bunch of trial and error i discovered what snaps the camera out of it.
1. Turn Camera off.
2. Go into the camera settings on the app.
3. Change the setting to Photo only. NOT PHOTO+VIDEO
4. Turn camera back on.
5. Do something in front of the camera and wait for it to show up on the gallery in the app.
6. At this point once you have gotten your first photo upload, you can switch it back to PHOTO+VIDEO and BOOM....it works.
This solution fixed all 5 of my cameras that I thought were not uploading or bricked.
Moultrie, Please research this and share this information with your customers. There is a lot of people saying they had bricked cameras and I bet this is why!
Overall, the camera is amazing for its price. I got 6 cameras for the price of 1 of the newer fancy ones. They take great pictures. You just have to request the HD picture or video. They do make a click sound in the dark but i have never once seen an animal spook from it. 5 stars!!!
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
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Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Video Capture Resolution | 720p |
Color | Black |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | Camera body |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Form Factor | Box |
Night Vision Range | 80 Feet |
Material | Plastic |
Wattage | 1.5 watts |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 10 x 6 x 4 inches |
Batteries Required? | No |
Item Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Low light technology | Night Color |
Alert Type | Motion Only |
Light Source Type | LED |
Video Capture Format | MP4 |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Effective Still Resolution | 33 MP |
International Protection Rating | IP54 |
Control Method | App |
UPC | 053695140766 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.12 x 6.06 x 3.86 inches |
Package Weight | 0.63 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 6 x 4 inches |
Brand Name | Moultrie |
Warranty Description | 2 year Warranty |
Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Pradco Outdoor Brands |
Part Number | MCG-14076 |
Model Year | 2022 |
Style | 1-Pack |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |