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Mini Spy Camera WiFi Jayol 1080P Spy Hidden Camera Upgraded Night Vision and Motion Detection Spy Cam Portable Nanny Camera for Home Office Security and Outdoor with Cell Phone App
Last Updated: August 31, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
218
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
12
Spam Test
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
WIFI
Yes
VIDEO
65536 GB
MEMORY
Review Analysis - 206 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Camera
67spy, small, clear, pictures, picture
+93%
-7%
" ... The security camera I received is very useful. ... "
" ... This camera was a lot more than expected. ... "
" ... Bring this camera on holiday, it does have good video and audio. ... "
" ... The camera is great. ... The camera has clear picture and audio. ... "
" ... The camera is small enough to hide it. ... The other part I loved about is the fisheye view. ... "
" ... This spy camera is really useful for me. ... "
" ... This mini spy camera has quality recordings. ... "
" ... I got this camera couple weeks ago and so happy with this. ... "
Ease of Use
45easy to set, setup, easy to use, easy to install, instructions
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up. ... "
" ... The connection and software are easy to use and the instruction make it easier. ... "
" ... The set up instructions are not the best but it was pretty easy to set up. ... "
" ... Edited: Very easy to install . ... Once connected it is so easy to access. ... "
" ... The picture is clear and it was very easy to set up. ... "
" ... It is so easy to install. ... "
" ... The app was very easy to setup and I always use it remotely and it doesn't glitch like the last one I got ... "
Setup
36instructions, easy to install, easy, install, follow
+72%
-28%
" ... After you set up all, please make sure you change the password, this is very important. ... "
" ... The connection and software are easy to use and the instruction make it easier. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... The set up instructions are not the best but it was pretty easy to set up. ... "
" ... Setup was less than 5 minutes. ... "
" ... It came with an instruction that is easy to follow but you tube guide made it much easier. ... "
" ... Connecting is confusing at first but follow the instructions online is good help. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, I haven’t used a manual to setup. ... "
Picture Quality
27quality, clear, camera, video, pictures
+96%
-4%
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... the picture and video quality are great for the cost. ... "
" ... I cant believe the picture quality from this tiny cube. ... "
" ... I am using this camera for my project to get face structure and it gives me the perfect picture quality needed. ... "
" ... Wish the USB cable is longer, but regardless, the picture quality is amazing! ... "
" ... It takes very clear videos and pictures. ... "
" ... Other than that, the app seemed to work fine and the picture quality was good. ... "
" ... The picture quality is really good also. ... "
Software Platform
26android, download, device, took, ios
+62%
-38%
" ... Installation with the app and everything only took me about 30minutes ... "
" ... The app was very easy to setup and I always use it remotely and it doesn't glitch like the last one I got ... "
" ... Or you can get vide through your app. ... "
" ... My kid was able to access the app on his own and had no issues. ... "
" ... It was easy for me to set up which I was concerned about because I’m not tech smart. ... App was easy to download and it was so easy to connect. ... "
" ... After you set up all, please make sure you change the password, this is very important. ... "
" ... I found that the SDcard organization (SDcard.org) provides a free download of a card formatter application for both PC and Mac platforms. ... They do have a firmware update that is easy to install if you have a SD card installed, but it not cure the switching issue. ... "
" ... The only annoying thing is the app is glitchy and has to be reset every couple weeks but for the price I can deal with that. ... "
Device Compatibility
26android, connected, cell phone, notification, mac
+62%
-38%
" ... CAN'T AFFORD HOME SECURITY SYSTEM? ... "
" ... All I got was how well it works on their devices in China. ... "
" ... You can put in a 64 gig card or just record through your phone. ... "
" ... I like that it's easy to sync up to my phone and good app. ... "
" ... Once I figured out the software link it was easy to connect. ... "
" ... I can view while I’m at work on my phone ... "
" ... I can check it using my phone. ... "
" ... Once connected it is so easy to access. ... "
Apps
23download, device, took, live, icookycam app
+70%
-30%
" ... I just wish the app worked a bit better as it constantly shows as offline though it worked perfectly fine for the first couple of days. ... When the app works, it's fantastic because you can choose when to turn on sound and can take video and picture that's saved to your device. ... "
" ... I like that it's easy to sync up to my phone and good app. ... "
" ... My kid was able to access the app on his own and had no issues. ... "
" ... Or you can get vide through your app. ... "
" ... The only annoying thing is the app is glitchy and has to be reset every couple weeks but for the price I can deal with that. ... "
" ... App is very responsive. ... "
" ... You can get a almost real-time video from you app, without any lag or something. ... "
" ... Phone app allows for customizing settings. ... "
Price
22worth, money, waste, quality, product
+77%
-23%
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... For the price, it can't be beat. ... "
" ... Great product, great price, great buy. ... "
" ... Definetaly worth it ... "
" ... It works pretty well for the price. ... "
" ... For the price I decided to order it since its so much cheaper than one. ... "
" ... I highly recommend for the price. ... "
" ... But this is the real deal. ... "
Storage
19micro sd card, card, recordings, record, video
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to setup to wifi or just record on an SD card. ... "
" ... It has good copying speed than my old sd card. ... "
" ... It saves all recordings on the micro SD card, which you can watch by putting into your computer. ... "
" ... Video and audio are saved on the ad card (buy an SD card), or if on WiFi, it can go right to your phone. ... "
" ... It has an option for micro SD card. ... "
" ... Good product, usual micro SD. ... "
" ... Supports up to 64 GBs of SD card. ... "
" ... They do have a firmware update that is easy to install if you have a SD card installed, but it not cure the switching issue. ... "
Night Photography
17vision, clear, light, low, lights
+100%
" ... Night vision is also very good. ... "
" ... Image quality is good and the IR night mode works well. ... "
" ... Night vision is just as good as with light and even with the pictures, zooming in doesn't distort it. ... "
" ... The camera did pretty good job when lights are changing. ... The auto night vision mode helps a lot during the constantly lights switching. ... "
" ... Excellent night vision ... "
" ... I haven’t had a chance to try it in the evening or low light but so far it works wonderfully. ... "
" ... It has night-vision. ... I'm used to seeing the IR lights on camera when night vision is on. ... You cannot see the IR light when staring at this one in the dark. ... "
" ... The night vision is even great! ... "
Marketplace
16amazon, picture, works, received, questions
+81%
-19%
" ... Will order from them again. ... "
" ... Received as described. ... "
" ... I am holding it in my hand in the picture to give you an idea. ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... The seller was great about responding to my technical questions. ... "
" ... Amazon makes returns easy ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... I have taken some photos to provide a closer look. ... "
Fit
15bike, mount, surface, metal, magnet
+100%
" ... It is easy to install all you do it take the circle magnet sticker and put it wherever you want the camera and the stand connects to it magnetically. ... It comes with another stand that attaches to a bike handle too but I purchased for a security camera so I haven’t used it in that way. ... "
" ... It comes with a bike mount and a magnetic mount for any other surfaces. ... "
" ... I had my kid pull out his accessories and it fits everything. ... I plan on buying one so I can mount in my car since its so small and barely noticeable. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my dash cam also. ... "
" ... This is a great camera for the prize and small enough to hide or be mounted on the wall with its magnetic attachment. ... "
" ... Magnetic suction can attach this camera to any metal place, and take it away anytime 3. ... Using strong sticker can attach any smooth surface ... "
" ... I was happy it came with all the mounting devices and magnets. ... "
" ... Along with that I was also happy that it came with the stand that I can mount it on my bike because I like to go mountain biking and I had always wanted to get a GoPro which is probably three times the price of this camera. ... "
Size
14size, compact, portable, hidden, easy
+100%
" ... It’s very small and can be hidden very easily. ... "
" ... - Compact in size. ... "
" ... It’s teeny tiny but seems sturdy! ... "
" ... Also love the size of it! ... We have bigger cameras but this one is so much more portable! ... "
" ... It is compact and small and you can barely see it or recognize that it is even there. ... "
" ... This camera is small and not bulky so easy to put anywhere. ... "
" ... Very Small and easy to hide. ... "
" ... It’s very small and can be easily hidden. ... "
Product Reliability
13worked, unit, things, stopped, replacement
+31%
-69%
" ... Then Lei suddenly stopped speaking to me. ... "
" ... which after 6 mos, it didn't . ... "
" ... Will not work correctly. ... "
" ... Worked for about 2 hours then nothing. ... "
" ... I did not return because I was determined to get it working! ... "
" ... I’ve had these two weeks. ... "
" ... Working with Jayol Support was absolutely THE most frustrating thing of all. ... "
" ... He looses it in under a month. ... "
Video Playback
13video quality, video, phone, good, takes
+77%
-23%
" ... I captured lots of interesting videos from rabbits and fox and deers ... "
" ... The video quality is very good overall. ... "
" ... Video is nice, even outside. ... "
" ... Good video quality and small. ... "
" ... You can also take a picture or video which saves to the phone you are viewing it on! ... "
" ... It has got everything you need to record videos while you are not around home or while you are driving and want to record videos. ... You can just install the app in your phone and watch the live videos later on. ... "
" ... I have only had this a short time and have used it in my car and in the apartment and the videos are nearly flawless. ... "
" ... It takes very clear videos and pictures. ... "
Battery Life
13charge, battery life, hours, plugged, time
+62%
-38%
" ... Although the battery life is impressive, I haven't found myself really needing it. ... I did use a portable battery pack when we went on vacation and it lasted several days. ... "
" ... The battery life seems good. ... "
" ... I loved this mini cam because it records 24 hr loop and it runs 4 to 5 hours in full charge which I could not find with many mini cameras I bought and saw people use. ... "
" ... Wish the battery life was a little longer but other than that, it's a good camera. ... I say this knowing that more battery life=larger camera and I needed this to be small and discreet. ... "
" ... Good battery, sustains more. ... "
" ... Once you charge the battery, it lasts for entire day. ... "
" ... It gets like 4 hours on a charge, which isn't bad for the size I think. ... "
Capacity
12living room, house, small, view, monitor
+100%
" ... It is small and I can place anywhere in my living room. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son’s house. ... "
" ... I usually keep it plugged in since I have outlets all over the house. ... "
" ... I have quite a few cameras in my house and work area. ... "
" ... I needed the camra for my old house sitter. ... "
" ... I put mine in a fake plant in my living room and its completely unnoticeable. ... "
" ... I want to keep in my room when I was out of the room. ... "
" ... I bought this to protect my storage in my apartment's basement. ... "
Charging
12charge, plugged, hours, usb cable, charged
+58%
-42%
" ... Comes with USB cable for charging and all mounting accessories and some magnetic. ... "
" ... Night vision lights up my whole living room, and battery lasts for hours before needing a recharge (charging cable included). ... "
" ... left it plugged into the charger with a radio going 24 hour surveillance is stays on for 10 minutes and then no worries we'll turn the camera back on I had a hundred and twenty-eight 10-minute ... "
" ... It holds a great charge via usb charging adapter. ... "
" ... It charges via micro usb. ... "
" ... It gets like 4 hours on a charge, which isn't bad for the size I think. ... "
" ... Its SD card slot is easy to find and its easy to charge. ... "
Wifi
11camera, connect, password, network, router
+45%
-55%
" ... Do not use this device if you are not okay with your WiFi compromised by the device. ... "
" ... back they will not stay "on" and I was unable to sync with AT&T Wi-Fi and Apple Iphone 6s. ... "
" ... Trying to connect it to a router to connect to use wifi is impossible. ... Why pay for a WiFi camera when it will not connect. ... "
" ... Resetting the password caused the unit to malfunction ... "
" ... Could not get this camera to work with my home WiFi at all. ... "
" ... Wouldn't connect to router. ... "
Other
10detection, work, night vision, camera, well
+80%
-20%
" ... I have to say, I love the motion detection / activation on this camera, it's great that I don't need to wade through and store hours of unimportant still footage! ... "
" ... I'm used to seeing the IR lights on camera when night vision is on. ... Motion detection appears to work well as a bird flying by a window seemed to trigger the camera. ... "
" ... The motion detection and the night vision functions work good. ... "
" ... It detects even the slightest of motion. ... "
" ... Motion detection works well and alerts you when it see anything. ... "
" ... Motion Detection is enabled so it starts recording automatically when there’s some movement in the area. ... "
" ... At this time, its night vision function and motion detection make me quite satisfied. ... "
" ... Also has motion detection. ... "
Resolution
91080p, quality, good, camera, video
+100%
" ... The picture quality is not 4K but very good for that camera size. ... "
" ... This is a nice HD spy camera! ... "
" ... This is portable on of the smallest hd cameras you can buy. ... "
" ... Records full HD 1080p videos at 30 frames per second with a 140 degrees wide angle lens. ... "
" ... I do a lot of filming and used on my video camera filming at 1080p. ... "
" ... The 1080p picture is great. ... "
" ... Its quality is really good, record in HD, which operates very efficiently both during the day and nigh. ... "
Returns
9returning, returned, working, worked, replacement
-100%
" ... I did not return because I was determined to get it working! ... "
" ... I wish I would’ve returned them. ... "
" ... I gave up and returned the device. ... "
" ... Now I have to return, wait for refund to reorder it. ... "
" ... Will be returning :( ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Very disappointed and am returning to Amazon. ... "
" ... So, in summary, buyer beware. ... I will be returning mine ASAP. ... "
Product As Described
8works, described, received, pictures
+88%
-13%
" ... I am holding it in my hand in the picture to give you an idea. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Received as described. ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... I posted pictures of that. ... "
" ... Works as stated ... "
" ... I have taken some photos to provide a closer look. ... "
Delivery
8received, quickly, described, also, well
+88%
-13%
" ... Micro works very well delivered quickly ... "
" ... Arrived as described and on time!! ... "
" ... It was also shipped and received promptly! ... "
" ... Received as described. ... "
" ... Item arrived a day sooner. ... "
" ... Once I ordered it, it arrived really quickly and was packaged very nicely and professionally. ... "
Network
8router, connect, camera, use, unless
+50%
-50%
" ... Trying to connect it to a router to connect to use wifi is impossible. ... "
" ... Kept losing connection. ... "
" ... It worked with its own signal which had about a 3’ range, which is worthless unless you want sit in the room with the camera. ... "
" ... Wouldn't connect to router. ... "
Build Quality
8stands, one, metal, magnetic, durable
+100%
" ... We will see how long it is durable. ... "
" ... It has a very strong inhaler base on iron ... "
" ... If you're looking to buy a product from Jayol, you can feel confident that they will work extremely hard to keep you happy. ... "
" ... It’s teeny tiny but seems sturdy! ... "
" ... I like how it is magnetic on the back so I could easily attach it to any metal surface. ... "
" ... It does pick up audio (lightly) and the camera overall feels very durable. ... "
" ... I have owned a few other previous models of similar cameras and this one stands apart from all of them. ... "
" ... It came with two different stands one for a bike and one to sit on a shelf and its magnetic . ... "
Device Stand
7mounting, comes, wall, stand, options
+100%
" ... Package includes mounting options. ... "
" ... It comes with a bike mount and a magnetic mount for any other surfaces. ... "
" ... It comes with two stands one for the wall and another for bikes or cars. ... "
" ... They truly stand behind their products. ... "
" ... Along with that I was also happy that it came with the stand that I can mount it on my bike because I like to go mountain biking and I had always wanted to get a GoPro which is probably three times the price of this camera. ... "
For Travel
5trip, traveling, portable, needed, bring
+100%
" ... I did use a portable battery pack when we went on vacation and it lasted several days. ... "
" ... I Needed an action camera for a snowboarding trip .The footage from this cam is incredibly clear and stable! ... "
" ... I want something portable to be able to bring with me to monitor my car and also when I'm traveling to bring with me. ... "
" ... I gave this camera 4 stars because, despite many drawbacks, it was exactly what I needed for enhanced security while traveling. ... "
" ... I still have to try it to track it remotely on the web I plan to do that probably during my next trip but so far I'm being very happy with the performance of this small camera. ... "
Memory
532 gb, storage, size, need, card
+100%
" ... Bought a MP3 player from amazon with 16gb internal storage and ended up with low storage to store my favorite songs . ... "
" ... Easy set up but be aware you need a micro sd card 32 gb or smaller inserted for it to work properly. ... "
" ... I needed a mew card for my gopro and it was a good price for a 32 gb card. ... "
" ... I have recently bought some products that require more memory. ... I recommend it for the cost for storage. ... "
" ... Make sure you order the correct memory stick size as you need to purchase this separately. ... "
Sound Quality
5video, sound, quality, picture, well
+60%
-40%
" ... The camera has clear picture and audio. ... When the app works, it's fantastic because you can choose when to turn on sound and can take video and picture that's saved to your device. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the quality and that I could hear as well as I could. ... "
" ... I also like that it has good audio quality . ... "
For Kids
4room, monitor, baby
+100%
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... I use it as a baby monitor in my child's room. ... "
" ... After months of begging for a Go Pro I gave in and bought my kid one. ... "
Color
4quality, picture, good, clear
+100%
" ... Decent batt life, but cant seem to adjust the color settings. ... "
" ... Almost completely clear picture when dark. ... "
" ... What’s also nice is that it’s very small and the color is dark which allows it to blend in with other things very well. ... "
" ... The color quality is great and has good night vision. ... "
Lagging
4recording, detection, starts, detects, work
+50%
-50%
" ... Also, motion detection did not work at all. ... "
" ... 30 minutes continuous recording, 60 minutes on motion detection mode. ... When it detects motion the blue stays on and the red starts blinking. ... "
Features
4features, modes, mode, main, indicator
+50%
-50%
" ... They also say NO INDICATOR LIGHTS and put it in all caps. ... In motion detection mode the red and blue lights are constantly on. ... "
" ... Turned on blue light showed for about 5 mins and then turned off. ... "
Ports
4like, charging, usb cable, usb, port
+75%
-25%
" ... I like that you can use a micro sd in addition to the WiFi. ... "
" ... Wish the USB cable is longer, but regardless, the picture quality is amazing! ... "
" ... Recorded video and picture files are easy to access, just plug the camera in via cable like any USB drive. ... "
Video Recording
4camera, motion, 1080p, filming
+100%
" ... Well made camera HD video is perfect (include motion detection). ... "
" ... It’s very nice because the camera records at a staggering 1080p high definition video while constantly looping the recording ensuring that you don’t miss a single moment. ... "
" ... I do a lot of filming and used on my video camera filming at 1080p. ... "
" ... The video quality is good and i am able to detect motion of my baby. ... "
User Manual
3set, good, user, setup, follow
+100%
" ... The included manual was good enough to do the basic setup. ... "
" ... The manual even has the screenshot to set up which makes it a lot easier and faster to set up. ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... I didnt have any issues with card and the transfer rates were great. ... "
" ... It gets the job done well. ... "
" ... Class 10 write speeds average of 12MB a sec ... Read speed is on par with other name brand chips I have ... "
Storage
3small, room, corner
+100%
" ... It is small enough to be well hidden in a corner of the room and be unobtrusive, which is perfect so it isn't seen and doesn't affect the decor of my room. ... "
" ... I recommend it for the cost for storage. ... "
" ... Very handy for me since I can just put it on my refrigerator. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 800 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Memory
Memory: 65536 GB
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
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