Demo and Review of the Panasonic HomeHawk Window Camera (RV Security)

[@alec4672]

Wow Ray I never knew you were a TV repair man!! I just barley remember bringing ours to the last shop in the county when I was a little kid but unfortunately that didn't last. Shame that's there's pretty much none left along with the HiFi and Vacuum repair shops. I'm glad I at least got to see what was left as a kid.

[@michaelcunningham2899]

Great idea. I love the quality and the price point is good. Thanks for the review!

[@darisanshanger1616]

Oh yes.. nice! Many uses for this

[@donmorgan3873]

Thanks for the review! Well done!

[@jpsadventures9864]

Thanks for a great review of this camera. This looks like a good little camera. Was going to order one from Amazon but they were are currently out of stock. Always enjoy your videos!

[@yankeesusa1]

Really good review and very detailed. As soon as it's available i will be giving it a try. Thank you

[@latergator3367]

Excellent review ! Thank you. Very interesting product. Is there a “skunk” detector setting in case Joe and the Ho were strolling through the trailer park ?

[@0HARE]

Thanks, Ray, for a thorough, quality review. I could see getting one of these for the front door window at my house, or for the RV. I’d like to hear more about that RV wifi you mentioned. Cheers!

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome, I use the Winegard ConnecT WiFi Booster - www.loveyourrv.com/winegard-connect-2-0-installation-and-review-wifi-extender-4g-lte/ I did swap it out for the TOGO RV last year - www.loveyourrv.com/installing-togo-roadlink-c2-with-30-a-month-unlimited-data/ but basically same box with different branding.

[@TheRVDummies]

Nice review 👍. This look like something that would be a good addition to our security system. Thank you

[@forthrightnight]

Great review, as always!

[@mjm3852]

great review; thanks for sharing.

[@ScotWalt858]

Nicely done!

[@pagenelson328]

Excellent review.

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

Great review.

[@rightpassage]

GREATest review so far!! It's been 2 years what do you think now? Have they made the app better so on? The only reason I like this better than Wyze is the wide-angle and night color!!

[@LoveYourRV]

Its still working very well, like it, they have updated the app a few times I guess with bug fixes, but the biggest update was to make it easier to find in a clip where the motion occurred they put an little icon in the video replay bar showing where to look. If you look at the bottom of this page you can see some video clops where I used the Home hawk footage to make some neat time lapses www.loveyourrv.com/panasonic-homehawk-window-camera-review-rv-security/

[@toddvolpe6396]

The app called Alfred allows you to use old cell phones in the same way. You set up a cell phone or in my case an old tablet in the window and then you can monitor it from computer or cell phone and also it uses motion sensor to take little 5 Second videos or until the motion stops every time something passes it takes video. And there's a section where you can review they're in files every half hour and they have a cover picture. Pretty easy to review the things that have passed in front of your camera and you can even send them.

[@terryhaynes1596]

Very good review. Thanks. This is interesting. Will add to my want list. Is there anything you haven’t tested? 😁

[@LoveYourRV]

haha, always seems to be new stuff coming out. Next gadget on the list is a portable battery powered pressure washer. :)

[@earlribaudo4807]

Went to the Amazon website for the camera and it said unavailable. I guess that took care of that. But nice video. Like the camera. Like you said, could use it in the rear window of your rv to monitor what's happening behind you. Someone rear ends you or whatever. Again, great video.

[@LoveYourRV]

They just ran out just recently. The rep said that demand was higher then they imagined and they are working on getting more inventory out soon. Being a new product offering I guess they weren't sure how popular it would be.

[@americanpatriot7781]

newegg.com has cameras

[@TheHermitHacker]

I have a van conversion. This might be a great option for me.

[@autopeep24]

Nice video for not being able to save a picture you could always screenshot it as an easy fix.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks for the tip. I have a dash cam with WiFi access capability and on its app I can just click and download a saved video clip to my phone.

[@CinnamonBrown-pw4tu]

You can download the video to your phone, there a download symbol under each video

[@dokmanian]

Hi Ray does it need wifi or can it just record on memory card and look at thought the place I leave my RV doesn't have wifi and I just want use it as security in case

[@LoveYourRV]

It needs WiFi router connection to setup options through the smartphone app but doesn't need an internet connection to function

[@dokmanian]

@@LoveYourRV thank you

[@wilmaamos]

They also updated the app u can now save the video to your phone right from the app.

[@ZoomVictory]

It is out of stock at Amazon. I will be purchasing one when they are back. I'm thinking it will also be a backup/rear view camera for travel when not being used for security.

[@LoveYourRV]

The rep told me its been more popular than they thought so sold out, but they are preparing additional inventory.

[@ZoomVictory]

@@LoveYourRV Thanks!

[@LoveYourRV]

The only issue with using as rear view is there is about a 1 second delay or so due to the WiFi transmission. Would be OK for slow back ups but on a fast highway may be a little bit weird.

[@ZoomVictory]

@@LoveYourRV I agree it could be a problem. I will probably purchase a rear view camera for my Grand Design Reflection since it is prewired and based on your reviews. I didn't want another display in the truck but I may not have a choice. My 2016 Super Duty does not have additional inputs for cameras like newer ones.

[@thunderbird97]

wonder if it will shut off if it gets to hot, especially in the AZ winter sun

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, when I inquired about the fan, the rep told me if it gets too hot it will shutdown. Our back window gets many hours of summer sun each day and so far no shutdown.

[@danr1832]

Hi. Thanks for the review. I'm interested but I dont have a WiFi hub in my RV. All I have is a high end Verizon-Android phone. The phone itself will be a WiFi hub if I turn it on. Will the HomeHawk connect directly to my phone? Can multiple camera's work with the app? Thanks!

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome, here are the FAQs - panasonic.net/cns/pcc/support/homehawk/KX-HNC500.html Needs a WiFi hotspot or router to work and up to 32 cameras Cheers, Ray

[@alanmcmahen5238]

Ray, have you tried a doorbell with a camera in it?

[@LoveYourRV]

No, I haven't. I have a few backup cameras that can record and also a security camera that has a rechargeable battery and solar panel and can work via the cell network - www.loveyourrv.com/rv-security-camera-review-reolink-go-4g-lte/

[@ceefiveceefive]

This could also be useful as a blind spot camera! I could mount it right on the passenger window and pair it with a tablet or phone.

[@LoveYourRV]

Only issue is it does have a bit of a delay due to the WiFi transfer time

[@timf6916]

Maybe, looks nice

[@rightpassage]

The only reason I like this better than Wyze is the wide-angle and night color!!

[@64maxpower]

Must have been a bad coincidence for me. I had a Panasonic TV and Cordless drill. Both broke just out of warrantee.

[@peterdement]

Ray what was the latency in receiving the person alerts?

[@LoveYourRV]

On the local network it's very quick maybe a couple seconds, over the internet it will vary based on the network.

[@john543]

As a security camera, not having cloud storage means the thieves just steal the whole camera. It would be REALLY nice if you could choose any of a number of cloud services you may already be a user of. A great looking display and sensitive camera to be sure, but most security cameras are able to see closer to the rig. I might buy it for just recording what is going on outside (game), but I will also need a proper security camera. Very strange it has WiFi access to send notifications yet no cloud support, maybe another model is coming?

[@LoveYourRV]

I think they designed this one to be easy to use and install, so limited features. Likely targeting a different market segment that the regular security camera systems out there. Seems to have worked they sold out quick and are trying to restock.

[@miatared]

Funny how people complain about cloud storage and cost associated with it. You'd probably pass on Panasonic's cloud offering if they offered or had one. Would be pretty expensive.

[@unkindguy88]

this type of security camera is great for people who live in apartments.

[@orcasea59]

There IS a way to download from your camera to a PC without taking out the SD card. etc.. Connect your phone to the PC with a data USB cable, access the folder on your phone where the clips are stored and transfer them to the PC. So, you CAN download them, just using the phone as an intermediary.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, thanks for mentioning it. Panasonic was able to add the download clip to phone feature into the software sometime after this video review was published. In early software versions, it couldn't be done. At the same time, they added the ability to jump straight to the person's motion detected in the video clip, prior you had to watch the whole clip. Cheers, Ray

[@aitutaki98]

I would be curious to see how window condensation would affect it.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good point, should be able to find out in about a month or so when the cold weather comes. Could be that the unit may generated enough heat to keep condensation at bay. Cheers, Ray

[@aitutaki98]

Totally off topic but what are your plans for the winter?

[@LoveYourRV]

@@aitutaki98 Many people have been asking me if we will be heading, or can we even head south, as usual, this fall. And the short answer is no. So far, the border remains closed to non-essential travelers, and with Anne's condition, it would take a drastic turn around in the way things currently are for us to consider it. So we have booked an RV site here on Vancouver Island, BC, and will spend the fall and winter at least and reevaluated things come 2021. That means I get to learn all about cold weather west coast camping. :) I already have ordered myself a quality dehumidifier, and I'm researching skirting for the rig, heated hoses, etc. So, stay tuned for more about that as we get into the fall months. At least we will have a pretty view for storm watching! We are, of course, sad to not be back in the desert this winter and will be missing all our fellow snowbirds and American pals. :( But, it will be interesting to see what the estuary and Campbell River area is like in the opposite season. I'm sure we will get out and visit the surrounding forests, parks, and lakes, or do some boondocking Vancouver Island style, especially once the summer camping throngs subside a bit. This has been an extremely busy camping season in these parts.

[@aitutaki98]

I look forward to those videos! Have fun!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

We probably need no more comments about how this item is out of stock. This is an indicator of just how effective Rays videos are. It is a good thing.

[@FanceeName]

Does the system have the ability to add a second camera to the same app? Need one for the slide out to look forward and one for the kitchen to look near the front door.

[@LoveYourRV]

The specs say up to 32 cameras per mobile device and up to 8 mobile devices per camera - shop.panasonic.com/home-and-office/connected-home/connected-home-complete-systems/KX-HNC500W.html

[@jameskevintaylor1655]

I appreciate all your video right now. Give me a shout out

[@cnelson0541]

Why on gods green earth did they use a barrel connector and not a USB power. Would have made powering it so much easier with no shore power "AC". Great review👍🏻

[@miatared]

Easy to find a USB to barrel connector. I use them for a few devices.

[@purplegravy]

Seems like they’re marketing it to homes and not so much RVs. Maybe they’ll come out with an RVHawk with more features tuned towards the mobile RV crowd.

[@miatared]

Very limited market for RVers, maybe full timers mostly. Ideal for any home really, we all peak in a window once in a while.

[@miatared]

I did not see any price? Panasonic is not known for inexpensive... Will wait for competition, I suspect there may be a bigger than expected market....

[@LoveYourRV]

MSRP on the sheet I had said $149 so that's what I quoted in the video. I imagine it may be a little cheaper on Amazon as most stuff is versus the MSRP, but out of stock right now so can't see. Cheers, Ray

[@miatared]

@@LoveYourRV Thank you. Guess I missed the part where you mention the price sorry. My little Wyze still stuck against the window, USB powered and under $30 is still my go-to unit... 😉

[@adik4919]

Nice review!! But you should be careful with showing qr-code on a back of the device. This is ID of your device. Stay safe!!

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. No its not. the qr-code links to a Panasonic KZbin video with instructions on how to remove the camera from the window. :)

[@adik4919]

Love Your RV Oh... great.

[@yankeesusa1]

No longer available???

[@wilmaamos]

Can u view camera away from your home?

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes

[@biologistjim4905]

Went to buy this, you Amazon lnk show that it is unavailable.🤔🤨🤨🤨

[@LoveYourRV]

They just ran out just recently. The rep said that demand was higher then they imagined and they are working on getting more inventory out soon. Being a new product offering I guess they weren't sure how popular it would be.

[@Videpedia]

Are there other cameras like this one that suction to the window ?

[@LoveYourRV]

Sorry, I don't know.

[@rightpassage]

I think this might be better than the Wyze cam v3?

[@donnaray6757]

It won't let me watch it if I'm away from home unless I pay data remote fee, WHAT EXPLAIN

[@LoveYourRV]

Mine doesn't charge anything, it hooks into my home WiFi network, and I can view from anywhere I can get hooked onto the internet, even free internet places.

[@pwu8194]

What if burglar smiled at the camera, broke in, took everything and the camera, what evidence do you still have?

[@LoveYourRV]

No evidence, you would be out of luck at that point. You need a security cam that uploads footage to cloud based storage for that case. The HomeHawk window cam doesn't have that ability. Though it is kind of hard to spot so I'd assume many thieves would miss it.

[@beauvelo8981]

Great for security against the trolls out there

[@davidmcconnell8690]

:-)))) :-))))

[@mrspanky369]

THIN???? lol

[@jamesanthony897]

Always enjoy the they gave it to me for free but I have no affiliation with them line. Such an oxymoron.

[@LoveYourRV]

Means I'm free to say whatever I want about the product, I wasn't paid money, don't work for the company and maintain full editorial control over the video content. Cheers, Ray