Swann MaxRanger 4K Solar HaLow WIFI Security Camera Review

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Today, we are going to review and test out the Swann MaxRanger 4K Solar Security Camera System. This uses HaLow WIFI which has a longer range than traditional WIFI. We will check out all its features, do the unboxing, setup and install and check out its video quality day and night and run it through our tests and see if this Swann MaxRanger4K system is a good option for your home security camera needs.
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 Features
01:37 Unboxing
03:07 Setup
03:48 Installation
04:05 Settings
06:50 HaLow
07:36 Video Quality
09:14 Testing
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@hellojpg Ай бұрын

I actually have a max ranger and didn't have any of the issues that he describes in this video. I set it up using the phone interface without any problems and the range is as advertised, I wonder if there was some form of interference near by that was causing issues for the reviewer. Overall I am pretty happy with it.

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

What is interesting is that in less than an hour, there are 3 comments from supposedly different people or users complimenting this camera and also 3 likes...hmmm....

@tech-u3i Ай бұрын

Easy installation and reliable performance. Works well so far

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

What is interesting is that in less than an hour, there are 3 comments from supposedly different people or users complimenting this camera

@ajameschen Ай бұрын

No issue with this camera, long distance and stable, good to me

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

What is interesting is that in less than an hour, there are 3 comments from supposedly different people or users complimenting this camera and also 3 likes...hmmm....

@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT Ай бұрын

Great review as always. I'm still waiting for a Ring 4K. 😂😂😂 Ring behinde the times like Nintendo.

@TypicalBlox Ай бұрын

Your complaint sbout HaLow is due to just the technology itself, 900Mhz means there is less bandwidth and even best case scenario is only capable of about 15Mbps of data, but average closer to around 3 Mbps which is why it needs to be compressed to lower resolution or else it would probably never load. This doesnt mean the technology is bad though, its just simple as the more range you have the less speeds and vice versa. This is why LoRa and HaLow are better used for more simple applications that have smaller data packets like weather stations since the range can reach a couple of miles.

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

Thanks for the clarification. It seems then the HaLow is not a good option for higher resolution security cameras then...

@axion8788 Ай бұрын

Great work, as always. When Halo technology matures it will be a game changer.

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@T_B_C_L Ай бұрын

I'll be honest. I changed over to eufy almost a year ago. I have 4 4k cameras and several other 2k cameras, including the wired doorbell. I've had little to no issues with these. I had one of my pan and tilt cameras malfunction. I reported it to eufy, and they advised me to send it in at their cost, and they sent me a replacement right away. The app is pretty good to. It's gonna take alot for another company to compete or beat them. I can see Swann is far from accomplishing this. Great video as usual 👌

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching the video!

@vcythandle1912 Ай бұрын

u r awesome 👏🏾

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@BTx789 Ай бұрын

I bought Swann here in Australia. Im suffering from buyers remorse

@jcm9698 Ай бұрын

Sorry you have buyers remorse - I've heard that more often than not about Swann.

@BTx789 28 күн бұрын

@@jcm9698 The only reason why I chose Swann Allsecure 4k is that the battery can be changed. Eufy and Reolink have built-in sealed batteries inside the cameras which is no good for me.

@nanfad Ай бұрын

You should do a video that deep dives into the respective apps for each of the cameras. The app often makes or breaks the viability of the cameras, especially with cloud services into the mix. For example, I have eufy, ring, and wyze cameras in different houses around the world. While I think the eufy cameras are better, the Wyze app is so much better since the initial videos are pulled from the cloud along with a timeline function. Remote viewing of eufy recordings that are recorded locally take longer due to the latency from around the world, even when both sides have fiber. Ring I found to be a messy app, especially on the camera side with there UI. A comparison video of all these different apps would be great.

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. In my experience when I check my cams when I away from home...all of them cloud or local loads up fine as long as my WIFI or cellular signal in my phone is good.

@slingblade01 Ай бұрын

I'm new to your channel and enjoy it a lot...very informative. I current have two ring doorbell cameras, the Pro 2 and the standard 1080p. I'm now in the market for two 2k-4k cameras w/excellent night vision for the back of my house, specifically the back of my basement under a deck. Connectivity is not an issue; I have access to 120v, ethernet, 2.4ghz, 5ghz, and WiFi6. I'm also not opposed to getting a hub, spotlight cameras, or triggering devices for after-market floodlights. After reading a lot and watching many of your videos I'm leaning towards Eufy or Reolink but not totally sold. My concern at this point, is the functionality of the app. I really like the functionality of the Ring app, specifically the ease of setup, notifications, and snooze. Question 1. What app(s) meet or exceed the Ring app? Question 2. What 2k-4k camera has the best night vision? SUGGESTION: Shoot a video comparing apps and also include which features are important and why.

@rustynail4x4 24 күн бұрын

I purchaased the 4 camera kit a few weeks ago and I'm not impressed at all especially with how much i paid, expected a lot more for the money and for it to be better quality. hub is low quality and not easy to setup at all. Memory card supplied didn't even work and wasn't 64gb as advertised. Think i will return. I've used Ring cams for years and they are much better in every way. Just my opinion and honest experience. Thanks for putting the video up as there wasn't any a few weeks ago.

@byrondelgado5521 Ай бұрын

I’ve been looking forward to this video. Great job, but Eufy killer it is not. Swann had some nice features on the system, however, they’ve added so many limitations it’s not worth the buy. They’ve released an inferior product and want to test and patch after market release. If anything there are things Eufy could emulate from this product to improve their own security system.

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@maxroth9795 26 күн бұрын

What are your favorite camera brands and models? I've unfortunately had a lot of issues with Eufy's software but for the price the hardware is amazing

@PatrickC139 27 күн бұрын

I've noticed that alot of the Older camera companies that have migrated into the smart camera market are not doing so well when it comes to this. Even Amcrest IMO. The cameras themselves can be impressive BUT their App interface is terrible for most users and is very "NVR'ish" with other issues like touches not registering, terrible menu, all that.

@gojeffgordon24 Ай бұрын

Thanks for reviewing this one. I doubt Swann provided it and when I checked KZbin, I couldn't find any reviews that weren't tied to the company it seemed. This product looked nice on paper, but from my previous Swann experience, they tend to over promise and under deliver. That seems to be true still based on what I saw. I would be curious how a regular wi-fi based camera would fair if you put a wireless router the same spot you tested the hub. I know this would be extra cost, but I think a small on board memory card that can serve as a buffer would be helpful on devices like this that are trying to stream to a hub. Would help keep the quality and FPS at a higher quality. PS...You are doing great if you are still rocking that 900Mhz cordless phone! 😂

@LifeHackster Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gerryf7015 Ай бұрын

There are so many better options on the matket. Their market has always been low cost bundles at places like Costco. Hard to see them moving up.

@galactichazzard8932 Ай бұрын

I owned Swan products before and never again.

@YukonHawk1 Ай бұрын

Nah.....I'll pass. To confusing jumping between the hub and app.

@moialder252 Ай бұрын

more of the same mediocre stuff. 15 FPS? come on. its been same specs over and over for the last nearly 5 years. Especially in a wide field of view, reduce the resolution, increase bitrate, increase FPS. software/hardware and overall tech can do this no problem but these companies are milking the industry

@thegrayareapodcast242 Ай бұрын

Im not convinced to switch from eufy

@virtualvortech Ай бұрын

Swann won’t update the app for this camera settings. They would already be developing their next product, the Swann Mega Ranger, it uses the 800mhz and gets 2fps from 15k feet, coupled with that reliable PIR tech, it’s going to be competitive in the market. 😂

@darkkforest Ай бұрын

Damn. Is Swann engineering team working from their bedroom? What is that trash🙄

@pizzadave9812 Ай бұрын

It still blows my mind that these companies will release products that have so many problems . .. this camera should have never went into production it's got way too many issues especially for somebody just starting out and has no clue what to do with setting up a camera. People need to do their research that's why we come to your channel lol. Thanks for the review I know I won't be buying this camera .