{"id":6447,"date":"2023-10-06T17:10:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T09:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=6447"},"modified":"2023-10-16T14:42:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T06:42:30","slug":"alfredcam-plus-users-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/alfredcam-plus-users-review\/","title":{"rendered":"AlfredCam Plus: First Users, In Their Own Words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e151c088a5887da844582cd0ebc4eb27\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam-plus-outdoor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam Plus<\/a>, the second-generation hardware camera designed for AlfredCamera, launches Oct 18.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate the arrival, <strong>we invited longtime AlfredCamera users to try out all the new features for themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out what they had to say about AlfredCam Plus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set-up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the board, users appreciated the overhauled AlfredCamera pairing process. <strong>Set up is faster than ever<\/strong>, finessing the set-up-and-go formula existing AlfredCamera users are familiar with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power on the camera, tap \u2018add a camera\u2019, and use the camera to scan a unique QR code generated on the app. And that\u2019s it. Outdoor security, at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Michael_Liby-min-1024x579.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Michael_Liby-min-1024x579.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Michael_Liby-min-300x170.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Michael_Liby-min-768x434.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Michael_Liby-min.jpeg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Clear, concise instructions. <strong>Beautifully packaged<\/strong>, easy pairing.<\/p>\n<cite>Keith Magnon<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The instructions are clear, not too many steps, worked good. Everything was great for the pairing process. Even the help section.<\/p>\n<cite>John Lindsay<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In my opinion this is a giant step up for ease of pairing and set up for AlfredCam Plus. <\/p>\n<cite>Jason Blair<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There was no tape to cut just standard packaging that was easily accessible.<\/p>\n<cite>Matthew Hamilton Walton<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You have made setup bulletproof. <\/p>\n<cite>Paul Nash<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pairing is very quick compared to other products.<\/p>\n<cite>Brad Frank<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The packaging was super easy to open and find all the items that came with the camera. It was nice to have the items for set up in one package and the camera in its own package.<\/p>\n<cite>Michael Liby<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mounting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complement the easy pairing process, <strong>users are given a variety of options to mount AlfredCam Plus<\/strong> so that it\u2019s ready to be used as a reliable surveillance solution as soon as you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screws and wall plugs are included, as is a super strength 3M mounting sticker. The base is magnetized so it can be attached to metallic surfaces with ease. Much like the original AlfredCam, it\u2019s also suitable for desktop use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6455\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6481\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-474x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-474x1024.jpg 474w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-768x1659.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min-711x1536.jpg 711w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Pkus_mounting_screw-min.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_mounting_3M-min-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6480\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Eric_Berglund_mounting_standalone-min-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Eric_Berglund_mounting_standalone-min-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Eric_Berglund_mounting_standalone-min-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Eric_Berglund_mounting_standalone-min-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Eric_Berglund_mounting_standalone-min.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6479\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_John_Lindsay_mounting_screw-min-459x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_John_Lindsay_mounting_screw-min-459x1024.jpeg 459w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_John_Lindsay_mounting_screw-min-135x300.jpeg 135w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_John_Lindsay_mounting_screw-min-768x1713.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_John_Lindsay_mounting_screw-min-689x1536.jpeg 689w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_John_Lindsay_mounting_screw-min.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I like all the options available with the new designed base. <\/p>\n<cite>Kevin Kiser<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Positioning sticker was very helpful. <\/p>\n<cite>S Green<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The magnets are strong enough to keep the camera in the right position. <\/p>\n<cite>Julio Cesar Irra<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I used the <strong>magnetic base <\/strong>to mount the camera as I wanted a non-destructive mounting option. I <strong>fabricated a metal plate that I can use to temporarily hang the camera on<\/strong>. That way I can <strong>try it in different locations <\/strong>on my house.<\/p>\n<cite>Roy Allen<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Best position for seeing the front yard and sidewalk leading to my front door. Screws provided most reliable mount as the front of my house has wood shingle siding.<\/p>\n<cite>Brian Rialti<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I mounted with a magnet temporarily but I plan to screw it to the side of my house in the future. The removable bottom will definitely make this task easy. <\/p>\n<cite>Jason Blair<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I typically move cameras so a permanent mounting is not what I prefer. I like the magnetic base and will likely use that as well.<\/p>\n<cite>Eric Ashley Michael<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camera Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AlfredCam Plus supports up to 2K QHD video for Live viewing<\/strong>, giving users great detail and excellent overall performance, even in diminished light.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wide field of view lets you capture everything you need in the frame, minimizing the need for multiple cameras in a single space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Infrared night vision has a longer range<\/strong>, making it more appropriate for outdoor use. Motion detection makes all this easy to use, while <strong>Premium users get access to new advanced motion detection features<\/strong>, including person detection, pet detection, and vehicle detection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"6456\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-min.png 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"6454\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Jennifer_Rousseau_Reigel_2-min-1024x585.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Jennifer_Rousseau_Reigel_2-min-1024x585.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Jennifer_Rousseau_Reigel_2-min-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Jennifer_Rousseau_Reigel_2-min-768x438.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Jennifer_Rousseau_Reigel_2-min.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-1536x709.png 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Charles_Peele_2-min-2048x946.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min-768x1664.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_Amy-Baldwin_1-min.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The field of view is wider than the first generation, which is important for a security camera.<\/p>\n<cite>Phil D.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Better resolution, better night vision.<\/p>\n<cite>John Lindsay<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Received a delivery from FedEx today. Using camera data I could see when the driver arrived and left and could see how he treated my package. I also got a clear shot of his face. Good info to have if there had been a theft or delivery problem to report to FedEx management.<\/p>\n<cite>JT Martin<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>AlfredCam excels at being able to be viewed from a web browser and phone app. Also doing a good job of detecting people and alerting on movement.<\/p>\n<cite>Brian Rialti<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Very impressed that I\u2019m not getting false triggers (e.g. from moving vegetation or lighting) in motion detection.<\/p>\n<cite>Jennifer Rousseau Reigel&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A guest arrived and we didn&#8217;t hear him knock but the motion detection told me he was here.<\/p>\n<cite>Amy Baldwin&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Misc. Fixes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of AlfredCam encouraged the development of Plus, a model that addresses the need for outdoor viewing and \u2018pro\u2019 features while retaining an affordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We treasure the dialogue we\u2019ve developed over the years with our expanding user base. We took the time to implement some smaller changes with AlfredCam Plus based on your feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The micro USB cable of the original model is now a USB C cable. Doubled in size, it\u2019s more appropriate for outdoor use. 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