Smart outdoor security cameras in SA?

Hopefully soon.

  • 2021-10-27 14:50 HONG KONG - HONG KONG / Shipment arrived at facility and measured.
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 CNHKGB / Leaving the operating point
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 HONG KONG - HONG KONG / 4PX picked up shipment.
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 CNHKGB / Packing the operating point
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 HONG KONG - HONG KONG / Shipment arrived at facility and measured.
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 CNHKGB / Picking the operating point
 
holler said:
I'm thinking of trying this camera for now - want to minimize cabling, thus decided to go with something wireless and no NVR. Will pair it with a 128GB SD Card.

Does anyone have experience of this Ezviz Husky Air?

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I agree with ebendl. I have 2 Sonoff cameras that also have 2 IR LEDs for night vision. The picture is "ok", but there is very little definition with night viewing.
 
Hemps said:
Hopefully soon.

  • 2021-10-27 14:50 HONG KONG - HONG KONG / Shipment arrived at facility and measured.
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 CNHKGB / Leaving the operating point
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 HONG KONG - HONG KONG / 4PX picked up shipment.
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 CNHKGB / Packing the operating point
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 HONG KONG - HONG KONG / Shipment arrived at facility and measured.
  • 2021-10-27 12:22 CNHKGB / Picking the operating point
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Feckers shipped our orders with the post office and not DHL. @Saba'a waited 4 months for his to arrive via the postal shipping method

:crying
 
holler said:
I'm thinking of trying this camera for now - want to minimize cabling, thus decided to go with something wireless and no NVR. Will pair it with a 128GB SD Card.

Does anyone have experience of this Ezviz Husky Air?

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www.takealot.com www.takealot.com
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Here's a review I did of the C3X with pics: Quick Review: EZVIZ C3X camera - IOT (The internet of things) - Energy Talk
 
Hemps said:
Fark sakes
So even if it arrives , affirmative shopping might take place
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Doubt they'll use PO after my experience.


I moaned and got refund for 1st 810A plus discount on 2 x 810As I bought after refund.

And a discount on the original refunded 810A when it finally arrived.
 
The_Mowgs said:
I received my cameras in the last month and it was handled by DHL from start to finish.
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Did your shipping method say 4px or DHL? Our parcels is sent via 4px according to the tracking info which is the Hong Kong postal service and not DHL
 
It depends on number of cameras they said.

But pretty sure they have realised SAPO is a waste. Or so I hope as I spelt out the dire situation at SAPO. Even worse now.

Hardly any close SAPO branches.

All my reolink cameras (I have 8) shipped via DHL except the one 810A. Guess they wanted to save as courier prices skyrocketed during covid.
 
Saba'a said:
It depends on number of cameras they said.

But pretty sure they have realised SAPO is a waste. Or so I hope as I spelt out the dire situation at SAPO. Even worse now.

Hardly any close SAPO branches.

All my reolink cameras (I have 8) shipped via DHL except the one 810A. Guess they wanted to save as courier prices skyrocketed during covid.
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Ordered 2x RLC 520's yesterday. Stated in the notes that they should use DHL because of the state of our PO. Even said I would pay extra for DHL. Received tracking info this morning, shipped via 4px???
 
Devo1 said:
Ordered 2x RLC 520's yesterday. Stated in the notes that they should use DHL because of the state of our PO. Even said I would pay extra for DHL. Received tracking info this morning, shipped via 4px???
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No I think 4PX simply tracking system.

It takes a week before DHL picks it up. So don't panic yet.

Once DHL gets it, 3 to 5 days for arrival.

Edit

Then again checked. In my sapo one it states 4PX in the "order is on your way email" while DHL delivered "order is on its email" it states DHL.

Have you received the order is on your way email?
 
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Saba'a said:
No I think 4PX simply tracking system.

It takes a week before DHL picks it up. So don't panic yet.

Once DHL gets it, 3 to 5 days for arrival.
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Hope you are correct. My previous order said DHL as the shipping method when you navigate to your order on the reolink website. This one says 4px. Holding thumbs.

By the way, how did you know they sent your delayed 810 order via post office previously?
 
Saba'a said:
No I think 4PX simply tracking system.

It takes a week before DHL picks it up. So don't panic yet.

Once DHL gets it, 3 to 5 days for arrival.

Edit

Then again checked. In my sapo one it states 4PX in the "order is on your way email" while DHL delivered "order is on its email" it states DHL.

Have you received the order is on your way email?
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Yup, received it this morning, and it says "Courier: 4PX"
 
I had a pair of 820's in my cart. After I read about the post office vs DHL uncertainty, I hit pause. They sent me a mail, asking why I did not complete the transaction.

Here is the mail thread. Read it and weep...

Me;
Good day.
Unfortunately I have heard from friends who previously ordered from you, that delivery is done by the post office. The South African post office is useless. Parcels are often stolen or vandalised. If they are delivered, it takes at least 4 months for delivery and the items are often damaged.

I cannot take the risk of ordering items that are delivered via the post office.

Them:
Greetings from Reolink!

In the past, we will ship by singapore post or DHL according to the weight .
If you choose multiple cameras one time,we may ship to you via DHL.
However, the DHL logistics channels we cooperate with are temporarily closed now. It may be available again in one months.

Would you mind taking multipe camera one time? Then we will ship to via DHL when the shipping channels is available again.
Is it good for you?

Me:
I was planning to buy a box of 2 x RLC-820 cameras.

Please let me know when the DHL channel is open again

Them:
Greetings from Reolink!

Thanks for your reply,
But if only 2pcs RLC-820 camera,we may not ship via DHL.

Would you mind choosing 4pcs cameras one time?
If you need,we will contact you again when the DHL is available again.

Me;
I'm sorry, but I only need 2 cameras. I will have to look for a different brand.



So it seems that at least 4 cameras must be purchased before DHL is used, but DHL are out for the next month or more.
 
holler said:
I'm thinking of trying this camera for now - want to minimize cabling, thus decided to go with something wireless and no NVR. Will pair it with a 128GB SD Card.

Does anyone have experience of this Ezviz Husky Air?

Takealot.com: Online Shopping | SA's leading online store

South Africa's leading online store. Fast, reliable delivery to your door. Many ways to pay. Shop anything you can imagine: TVs, laptops, cellphones, kitchen appliances, toys, books, beauty & more. Shop the mobile app anytime, anywhere.
www.takealot.com www.takealot.com
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Builders Centurion Lifestyle special yet discount below R1 500 is more expensive than TA price R1049.

Or is it a different better model?
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Broke into the house next to us and stole items out the guys garage, right by our bedroom window and didn't hear a freakin think.
He has sausage dogs who slept through as well.
This was at 4:30am so farkers are brazen.
 
Hemps said:
Broke into the house next to us and stole items out the guys garage, right by our bedroom window and didn't hear a freakin think.
He has sausage dogs who slept through as well.
This was at 4:30am so farkers are brazen.
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Damn - sorry to hear about that. No beams / alarms in the yard / garage? Still sucks though. The guys this side have been seen crawling to get under the beams
 
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