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AREBI Spy Camera Wireless Hidden WiFi Mini Camera HD 1080P Portable Home Security Cameras Covert Nanny Cam Small Indoor Outdoor Video Recorder Motion Activated Night Vision A10 Plus 2020 Version
Last Updated: April 16, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
842
Old Reviews
165
Unverified
71
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
WIFI
Yes
VIDEO
300 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
Review Analysis - 606 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Camera
128cameras, spy, picture, mini, app
+70%
-30%
" ... This camera is awesome. ... "
" ... High quality images ... "
" ... Very nice little camera. ... "
" ... This is a cool little camera. ... "
" ... * camera wise, not a lot of detail in the pictures. ... * It is kinda big to be hiding somewhere for a spy camera ... "
" ... Great little camera ... "
" ... I also am in love with the versatility of this camera! ... "
" ... The best spy camera in market ... "
Software Platform
73camera, android, pixel, google, cameras
+36%
-64%
" ... They changed the app 2 weeks ago and now it only works if u are home . ... "
" ... Only drawback is that it came with no real directions on how to use the app. ... "
" ... Software stopped working and manufacturer never fixed it. ... "
" ... Could not get the garbage app you need for it to work. ... "
" ... Tried it out one day on my way to work and about 15 minutes after I took off it disconnected from the app. ... "
" ... Waste of money app sucks saying reboot when your off wifi cant watch while your not home or off your wifi connection but it says you can it lied ordered two different cameras both work off the same app dont be fooled if your not on the app 24/7 cant record at all i don’t understand what the purpose ofthis camera dont waste your money and time because it cud b a real important reason you need this thing to work and it dont but tou get what you pay for ... "
" ... Unfortunately the app isn't as well done. ... "
" ... We did not even get to use this product because the app that was required to be downloaded our phone flagged as malware, so we didnt even want to risk it and returned the item. ... "
Apps
70camera, cameras, download, android, store
+43%
-57%
" ... They changed the app 2 weeks ago and now it only works if u are home . ... "
" ... Maybe because the instructions are vague and the app to download doesn’t work consistently ... "
" ... We did not even get to use this product because the app that was required to be downloaded our phone flagged as malware, so we didnt even want to risk it and returned the item. ... "
" ... Tried it out one day on my way to work and about 15 minutes after I took off it disconnected from the app. ... "
" ... The viewing app named in the instructions doesn't even exist and the camera won't connect using other apps. ... "
" ... The app is supposed to work via wifi but connecting is impossible. ... The app is required to use the camera but the app doesn't work . ... "
" ... Could not view images on phone app ... "
" ... GUI of application is horrible, play back of recorded video had no controls. ... "
Ease of Use
66set, easy to use, easy to set, easy to install, app
+86%
-14%
" ... Small and discreet, feature rich and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... The instructions are very easy to understand. ... "
" ... Once connected - it is surprisingly easy to use ... "
" ... It was also very easy to install and use. ... "
" ... I accepted the offer and the process was fairly painless. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Awesome little thing it works great and easy to set up. ... "
" ... -The setup is easy ... -setup is easy to DO if you follow the instructions, but not so easy to UNDERSTAND exactly what is set up. ... "
Price
64money, waste of money, worth, waste your money, cost
+50%
-50%
" ... I will be a waist of money. ... "
" ... Save your money and buy something of higher quality. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money . ... "
" ... Don't waste your money with this manufacturer. ... "
" ... I stopped using it n consider this wasted money . ... "
" ... It's a waste of money. ... "
" ... This is stupid device wasted my money 😑😑 ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
Battery Life
56last, battery life, hour, plugged, life
+34%
-66%
" ... It doesn't charge or hold a charge and dies right after turning it on. ... "
" ... Also, it must be plugged in because the charge only lasts about two or three hours. ... "
" ... The REAL ISSUE was that the camera WOULDN'T HOLD A CHARGE even after being on the charger for a full day. ... "
" ... Really want to like this camera but the battery life so is short that it’s pretty much useless! ... "
" ... Battery life did not make it past 2hrs. ... "
" ... Bought for my sons helicopter only lasts about 10 min on a full charge ... "
" ... Battery life is horrible. ... "
" ... Battery life is only an hour. ... "
Wifi
55connect, connected, home, connected to wifi, connect to wifi
+27%
-73%
" ... won't stay connected to wifi . ... "
" ... Did not connect to my WiFi ... "
" ... Kept dropping WiFi, unable to log on to app. ... "
" ... Couldn't connect to wifi. ... "
" ... Keeps telling me device offline even after I connect it to WiFi and the lights on it are blinking. ... "
" ... I can't seem to get pass the wifi network screen. ... I have hotspot on it but how would the cam connect to my hotspot and wifi on my phone at the same time?? ... "
" ... Can’t get this to connect to WiFi at all ! ... "
" ... I have WIFI and I tried from my phone and it communicated no signal. ... "
Device Compatibility
50connected, wifi, phone, pc, home
+38%
-62%
" ... It doesn't stay connected very long. ... "
" ... Bought this about a year ago and most of the time I can't get it to connect. ... "
" ... Will not stay linked with wireless. ... "
" ... It does not work, it's nonsense, it's constantly disconnected. ... "
" ... I tried to connect and connnect the camera to phone. ... "
" ... I was never able to register my device let alone use it. ... "
" ... i ordered two of them and everytime i went to try to connect them they ALWAYS said invalid UID . ... "
" ... Lights come on to look like it is working but it does not connect to ANYTHING TOTAL RIPOFF ... "
Product Reliability
48worked, days, stopped working, months, work
+23%
-77%
" ... It works for a couple of months and then it stop working ... "
" ... I did wait a few months because I did not have an immediate need. ... "
" ... Worked for 3 months. ... Stopped working got a refund and got a brand new one then stopped working again after 2 months. ... "
" ... AND I ONLY HAD IT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. ... "
" ... I reset, it connected for a couple of days and its stopped again. ... "
" ... It's not worked from day one. ... "
" ... And, still not working. ... "
" ... seems to need a rocket scientist to keek it working. ... "
Picture Quality
48quality, good picture quality, clear, image, blurry
+88%
-13%
" ... I really like the size and the picture quality. ... "
" ... It provides pretty good picture quality as well. ... "
" ... -Picture quality is astounding for the price point ... "
" ... - Picture quality and night vision is good ... "
" ... Picture quality is great for the price, it's a handy little device is very useful. ... "
" ... Pic quality is descent. ... "
" ... The picture quality is very good, and the coverage with the wide angle is great, although grainy with night vision. ... "
" ... Photos are clear for what I need. ... "
Setup
40instructions, easy to install, easy, easy to setup, set
+65%
-35%
" ... If you’re not familiar with cameras, or not tech savvy, then these may be tough to setup. ... "
" ... The directions are easy to setup. ... "
" ... About the installation is easy just follow all instructions I bought for records when I run my bike I use portable charging so for me is oki the price is no bad. ... "
" ... New 2020 Arebi Camera has better pictures and easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... works perfectly and easy to setup ... "
" ... When i got the camera i was so excited and couldn’t wait to install it, it was super easy and the directions where written out STEP BY STEP ! ... "
" ... Had a problem with install, problem corrected by email within 2 hours. ... "
Charging
34charger, plugged, charge, charged, power bank
+47%
-53%
" ... On/off button doesn't stop the camera - when charged- green light kept blinking to connect . ... "
" ... Bought for my sons helicopter only lasts about 10 min on a full charge ... "
" ... Battery doesn't hold charge, looses connection to network. ... "
" ... Battery last for 10mins and camera gets too hot when you have it plugged in. ... "
" ... It doesn't charge or hold a charge and dies right after turning it on. ... "
" ... The REAL ISSUE was that the camera WOULDN'T HOLD A CHARGE even after being on the charger for a full day. ... "
" ... Doesn’t fully charge to 100% and has to be plugged in to the wall to get the full capacity of the camera needs work on the battery usage every thing else is awesome ... "
" ... It's a boat anker rip off#! ... "
Marketplace
31picture, thank, works, seller, described
+74%
-26%
" ... I love this product its exactly as described. ... "
" ... This product worked as described. ... "
" ... You'll thank me. ... "
" ... We have ours stationary as you can see from the picture. ... "
" ... I will order again. ... "
" ... Thank you very much. ... "
" ... Totally as advertised. ... "
" ... What I enjoyed most is the quality of the picture. ... "
Network
27router, home, connected, would, connection
+22%
-78%
" ... Sometimes works when you are on the same network, but never works remotely. ... "
" ... Bad connectivity issues. ... "
" ... Again, it comes on fine, but then drops the connection after 20mins. ... Don't expect it to offer live streaming, because it drops the connection. ... "
" ... Kept dropping WiFi, unable to log on to app. ... "
" ... Plus everytime I try to check it its offline so even though it's not that far from the router, it isn't strong enough to work consistently. ... "
" ... It has to be connected to a 2.4ghz wifi router and you have to type in the password first and then connect to the camera's AP then it should tell you to go back to the software and finish the install, but my camera/software never did that so I had to retry it several times before it was able to connect and continue with the install. ... "
" ... When connected to WiFi it will randomly shut off and so when away from home impossible to monitor because it has powered off. ... "
" ... It connected to my home WiFi but had no range. ... "
Storage
22sd, sd card, memory, record, micro sd card
+50%
-50%
" ... Also it does not include a SD card. ... "
" ... Within a few uses the video was mostly purple and the SD card will not eject. ... "
" ... - the SD card slot didn't want to eject the micro SD ... "
" ... so naturally had to uncompress….my PC replied: "not sufficient memory". ... "
" ... Bought two, right of the bat one of them turns off (possibly due to overheating) if I use it with an SD card. ... "
" ... Within a few uses the video was mostly purple and the SD card will not eject. ... "
" ... I’ve purchased a memory card to see if it makes a difference however I don’t have high hopes. ... "
" ... It does record to the sd card even though I can't view the live feed on my phone. ... "
Size
22size, convenient, camera, portable, hide
+91%
-9%
" ... But overall, very convenient n practical. ... "
" ... This camera is small and sleek. ... "
" ... is very small and very convenient and easy to hide. ... "
" ... My kid likes to 'travel' so I needed to be able to see more of the bed. ... "
" ... It is small and discreet and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Its small and can hide almost any where . ... "
" ... Not bad for it's size ... "
" ... Small and concealable, used to catch petty coworkers in the act of vandalizing my work space, works great ... "
Fit
21magnetic, camera, stay, car, work
+86%
-14%
" ... I'm super classy and I decided to utilize the magnetic feature of the camera and put a large binder clip on the side of the crib and the camera attached right to it and I ran the power cord to the wall. ... "
" ... the cam is good the Magnet sucks ... "
" ... Has a handy little mount and a couple extra 3M flat mounts as well. ... "
" ... I also like the built-in magnet and the magnetic stand with 3M glue. ... "
" ... I like that this camera has a nice strong magnet to hold my mini camera. ... "
" ... I love the magnet feature. ... "
" ... It small, discrete and can fit just about anywhere without standing out. ... "
" ... Its mounted with a sticker and magnets. ... "
Night Photography
20vision, light, day, clear, camera
+60%
-40%
" ... It is so easy to connect and it works find in low light. ... "
" ... Night vision was also unexpectedly great. ... "
" ... But for daylight pretty good. ... "
" ... When in night vision mode, picture is clear, when it works. ... "
" ... The night vision is EXCELLENT. ... "
" ... Great cam just a little big Has a great picture or video day or night ... "
" ... Good night vision - inside. ... "
" ... Image quality and night vision are not as good as others. ... "
Returns
17back, returning, return window, want, sent
+18%
-82%
" ... Want to return ... "
" ... Can’t return! ... "
" ... Unfortunately I was too busy to play with this when I had the return window (by 4 days ugh) so I am stuck with a non-functioning item. ... "
" ... I think I'm going to send it back. ... "
" ... so is after thev30 days and can't not return it . ... "
" ... I will be returning this POS immediately! ... "
" ... I will be returning mine. ... "
" ... I want my money back!!! ... "
Other
14detection, works, sensor, night vision, activation
+86%
-14%
" ... The sensor works perfect ... "
" ... The new model comes with a new application and has more precise motion detection along with upgraded infrared night vision feature. ... "
" ... The motion sensor works very well. ... "
" ... motion sensor works great. ... "
" ... Motion detector is good ... "
" ... Motion detection definitely works, I kept getting alerts whenever a car drove by until I turned down the motion detection sensitivity a little. ... "
" ... Motion detection was on point , night vision was great and the picture was clear ! ... "
" ... Good motion sensor. ... "
Product As Described
13works, described, quality, product, love
+100%
" ... Picture is better then I expected. ... "
" ... I love this product its exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as stated in videos ... "
" ... The image quality is amazing, just as described. ... "
" ... Totally as advertised. ... "
" ... Love that it give you a great picture. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... What I enjoyed most is the quality of the picture. ... "
Features
13mode, lights, light, green, night
+77%
-23%
" ... Put it in my room with blackout curtains to try night mode absolutely great ... "
" ... Looking forward to updated version to address these lack of features that I mentioned. ... "
" ... * features work as described ***** ... It's not what I want in a spy camera, 3 exact features are what I want. ... "
" ... Also, all status lights (e.g. ... "
" ... As per the Manfacturer specification all the features are working fine in the camera. ... "
" ... All the features work as described. ... "
" ... You can turn off the indicator lights, which is great for not having a green and blue light visible at night. ... "
" ... ALL OF THE FEATURES WORKS PROPERLY. ... "
Video Playback
11videos, quality, phone, works, audio
+73%
-27%
" ... Works as stated in videos ... "
" ... The more light the better, but the video quality. ... "
" ... Currently must view, then exit video, before again selecting, viewing and exits next video. ... "
" ... THE PIC AND LIVE STREAMING IS VERY CLEAR ON MY PHONE. ... "
" ... Video quality is okay 1080p and 720p looks like 480p to me. ... "
" ... This product is great for motivation and video. ... "
" ... The videos are high quality. ... I find it easier to review the short videos rather than scroll through one long one. ... "
Lagging
11times, work, multiple, motion detection, motion
+27%
-73%
" ... And the MOTION DETECTION doesn't work properly either. ... "
" ... SO I TURNED OFF MY PHONE FOR TEN SECONDS TO RESET IT. ... "
" ... I’ve had to reset it multiple times and now I cannot get it to reset. ... "
" ... Needs to be reset often, keeps going "offline". ... "
" ... I have to reset it several times because it dosent work ... "
" ... The sound have a large lag. ... "
" ... I had to delete and reload multiple times. ... "
Cables
11cord, long, enough, cable, also
+45%
-55%
" ... * It's too heavy for the USB cable / not stiff enough / Just flops over ... "
" ... Hard to hide wires and plugs. ... "
" ... Awkward power connection cant eaily stand on its own bc of power wire ... "
" ... Crappy power connector lasted just long enough that Amazon will not let me return it. ... "
" ... Not happy the power cord also fits VERY loose will fall out on it's own ... "
Resolution
101080p, video, 1080, resolution, camera
+90%
-10%
" ... The HD picture is great and of course the ability to remote monitor my home. ... "
" ... I like how it is HD 1080P, has night vision and motion detection. ... "
" ... Excellent product I recommend it to everyone and the camera is full HD and also excellent customer service. ... "
" ... The AREBI Spy Camera Wireless Hidden WiFi Camera HD 1080P, provided all three of my headline tags. ... "
" ... Don't know if this thing can run at 1080. ... "
" ... This is an excellent little HD spy camera! ... "
" ... Don't know if this thing can run at 1080. ... "
" ... Video quality is okay 1080p and 720p looks like 480p to me. ... "
Sound Quality
9audio, video, sometimes, pretty, motion
+67%
-33%
" ... * sound works decently ... "
" ... I also liked how quick the alarm sounds when motion is detected. ... "
" ... Audio is clear ... "
" ... Audio pretty good. ... "
" ... The audio pickup is nice for a camera this size ... "
" ... Picture is pretty clear, sound was not good though in that I could hardly hear much. ... "
User Manual
8+50%
-50%
" ... I cannot really give a review the product only works with an iphone as per the description in the manual. ... "
" ... I looked for the manual, with no luck. ... "
" ... (not 1 minute) as the manual says. ... "
Controls
8button, need, mode, menu, long
+38%
-63%
" ... but it didnt take long of the power button to break . ... "
" ... Mode button = reset ... "
Capacity
8room, whole, put, problems, night
+88%
-13%
" ... I was wanting a camera to add to my living room as a “nanny cam” for when I have a babysitter over. ... "
" ... its great in the house and car! ... "
" ... Great wide angle for seeing a whole room ... "
" ... I FIRST PURCHASED THE MODEL # A10 PLUS TO PUT AROUND MY HOUSE BECAUSE I FELT THAT SOMEBODY WAS COMING IN AND OUT OF MY HOUSE WHEN I'M GONE. ... THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS, I CAN NOW MONITOR MY HOUSE WHEN I'M AWAY FROM HOME MILES AWAY. ... I HAD MY SON GO TO MY HOUSE. ... "
" ... I felt safe knowing I had eyes on my house. ... "
" ... Even being in the same room with my Nighthawk router (which my phone can pick up outside on the other side of the house, with many internal walls, a brick external wall, a giant metal shelving unit in the garage, and a garage door . ... "
Ports
8plugged, power, work, source, port
+38%
-63%
" ... * It's too heavy for the USB cable / not stiff enough / Just flops over ... "
" ... The only option missing is a BNC/composite connection method, so I can hook it into a DVR. ... "
" ... Wouldn't make unless its always plugged in an outlet. ... "
" ... I have tried to set the router port forwarding up manually (the first time the camera software did it), and I can't get it to work. ... "
" ... It's hooked up to an outlet but when I'm away from my house, it doesn't work. ... "
Build Quality
8stand, quality, dropped, camera, came
+38%
-63%
" ... I’ve owned this hidden camera for just over one month and it already broke. ... "
" ... But that lasted all of 3 minutes before the connection dropped. ... "
" ... This item was a ok purchase had it for about a month or less now it is extremely crap no i havnt dropped it or nothing I've installed it easily as said it was working good until now never touched it since I've installed it ... "
" ... It overheats and the casing around it melts. ... "
" ... purchased recently, after two weeks of using it broke. ... "
Display Clarity
6phone, see, resolution, android
+67%
-33%
" ... Instead use the "rec/play" button under the display on the Devices screen. ... "
" ... Also the option of able to have 4 cameras on the screen of your phone is a positive. ... "
" ... The camera had great resolution and worked well in the dark. ... "
" ... I’m still trying to create a successful long “viewing” experience. ... "
Design
6easy to use
+100%
" ... * it looks good ... "
" ... I also like how tiny it is and how simple it looks. ... "
" ... Just great quality, so easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. ... "
" ... The device is well designed and looks good. ... "
Color
5picture, video, purple, pinkish, night
+60%
-40%
" ... Photos are clear for what I need. ... "
" ... There was one that did observe the image had a purple hue. ... "
" ... As there are multiple settings for resolution, its up to you how good you want the picture to be but at 1020 the quality was great. ... "
Door
5camera, front
+100%
" ... Got this to monitor a door. ... "
" ... A new unit was at my front door by July 13 and completely functioning with a matter of minutes. ... "
" ... Great camera and exactly what I needed to monitor the front door. ... "
" ... We easily positioned our spy camera to see front door, walkway, and yard. ... "
Delivery
5+80%
-20%
" ... Delivered all options exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Good delivery and was new in the packaging. ... "
" ... I received a timely response from Alyssa and she went above and beyond to give me a satisfactory response to my needs. ... "
For Kids
4+100%
" ... You can never be too cautious when someone else is watching your child. ... "
" ... Now she’s happy with her new “toy” ... "
" ... Ultimately we just plan to use the device to track who comes into our bedroom (adult children living with us) but would be excellent for a number of other uses. ... "
" ... I like that the cam is small and that I can catcg my kids breaking into my room ... "
Remote
4+50%
-50%
" ... App no longer works for remote viewing ... "
" ... Keeps turning off, can never remote access it. ... "
Original Product
4+50%
-50%
" ... This is a scam product. ... "
" ... Amazon should get rid of this fake product. ... "
Lens
4wide, angle
+100%
" ... The accessories were terrific, I like the clear image, the wide angle lens is great, and the loop recording is very user friendly. ... "
" ... The picture and sound quality is really good , 150° wide angle lens is a big plus point. ... "
" ... I like the wide angle lens. ... "
Storage
4storage, small
+100%
" ... I like how it can stick to magnetic surfaces such as the fridge. ... "
" ... They don't seem like much, but they will illuminate a dark space. ... "
" ... Small and concealable, used to catch petty coworkers in the act of vandalizing my work space, works great ... "
" ... loads of space . ... "
For Running
3+100%
" ... This is designed to only run for an hour or so. ... "
" ... I used to be able to run Roomba while they were sleeping. ... "
" ... I bought three of these and use one of the others to find an engine oil leak on my boat while the engine is running. ... "
Clock
3+67%
-33%
" ... I have a friend who put one of these in his kitchen and when he got off work at 5 o’clock, he took a look. ... "
Overall performance
3video
+67%
-33%
" ... It works well for the job, but would be nice if it would record continuously ... "
" ... I usually figure it out by the time I get a response, which like I said is fast. ... "
Cable Length
3enough, cord, charger, also
+67%
-33%
" ... It also came with 2 charger cords (each varying length). ... "
" ... Cord is not long enough to leave plugged in consistently but it is easy enough to find your own! ... "
Viewing Angles
3view, angle
+100%
" ... Nice wide angle view. ... "
" ... I like that it provides 150 degree wide angle view so that I can see what is going on. ... "
" ... This is for online viewing. ... "
ISP
3connect, wifi, pctools, connected
-100%
" ... Did not connect to my WiFi ... "
" ... Will not connect to the internet. ... "
" ... but never connected as per PCTools. ... "
Clarity
3image, easy
+100%
" ... The image is very clear. ... "
Comfort
3set, pain
+33%
-67%
" ... Waist of time. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 300 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Body
Size: 196.85 meters
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
WIFI
Yes
VIDEO
300 mAh
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