TURN ANY CAMERA IN TO A CELLULAR CAMERA! - Review of the Cellular Spypoint CELL LINK

[@boblynn9168]

I've had two out for a couple weeks. Using them with non-spypoint cameras with zero issues. So far I am happy as they have performed as expected!

[@HolleyProductions]

Still feel the same?

[@boblynn9168]

@@HolleyProductions Hey Charlie. I do feel the same. However, I did have to upgrade the firmware on one of them. It just stopped transmitting after a battery change. it powered up and had a great signal but i noticed i wasn't receiving any pics over night. Brought it in to camp and upgraded the firmware, which wasn't hard at all if you are somewhat tech savy. That took care of it. It has been fine for over a month since then. The other camera is still working fine with the original firmware so i didn't upgrade it. Both are hooked up to wildgame innovation cameras...

[@SargeantKiller]

Thanks much for doing this video. Was done very well. Did not know about this until coming across this video. Have two cell cameras and five non-cell cameras. Gonna buy one of these units!

[@HuntinGrounds]

Thanks!

[@jimowens381]

I have this unit and it seems to work pretty well. One concern is having squirrels or other critters chewing that external cable. I've had that happen with mounting external flashes, external batteries, and such. The thing I have found that will absolutely deter this problem is wrapping the exposed wire in duct tape. For some reason the critters will not chew on it. Since I started doing that I've never had an external wire damaged again.

[@brianforbes8842]

Great idea. Have had same problem with critters chewing mine up.

[@michaelbattle7477]

Very good job of set up and explanation

[@jeremyf_thgtv]

Got the same setup on the way I can't wait to put it to use even more after watching this

[@jeremyf_thgtv]

Mines working great!

[@Blackpanther_risen]

If it works as it should, probably the second best thing invented to the trail camera

[@edsalisbury3291]

How do you feel about the Cell Link now?? UPDATES???

[@ThatOutdoors]

Great little set up, spypoint's live customer service leave quite a bit to be desired.

[@jakeyates2455]

The live help service is HORRIBLE!

[@thomasjefferson6334]

@@jakeyates2455 thanks for the warning

[@ethanguidry312]

Are you able to take that sd card off of the cord and plug it into a computer if you want to?

[@HuntinGrounds]

No the external unit has a card in it that you can remove and plug in

[@flyifri]

Do you have to have data on your phone for this link to work..? Thank you for your video with thumbs up for sharing.

[@HuntinGrounds]

No. You pick a Verizon camera or an AT&T nationwide camera, which ever get the best service in that area and download a app to your phone and it connects to it.

[@youraveryhandsomewoman5835]

​@@HuntinGrounds, do you have to pay for a plan? Or is it like spy point and you get 100 free photos a month

[@ramh5558]

I bought two of this but it didn’t work. It took few pictures when I was beside the caller link but when I left it didn’t took any picture or transfer data to my phone. When send email to tech support they told format your ad card which’s I did it and also ask me to update firmware but I didn’t I returned to Cabelas.

[@ericstoker1046]

Exactly.. junk

[@isaacheidi]

Looks interesting! I'm hesitant as well because of the bad things I've heard about spy point.

[@outdoorlife4x4lifted85]

I have a spy point camera and I love it.

[@jimkrider4055]

Currently dealing with customer service for spypoint cell-link. I can attest they are Garbage!!!!! The WORST customer service

[@redneckfarmer6584]

@@outdoorlife4x4lifted85 give it time.

[@antoinesanders9469]

@@outdoorlife4x4lifted85 9896000000⁰0and the

[@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028]

Do your self a favor, try to give Spypoint a call for service or ask a question. After being on hold for half an hour you will see why there are so many bad reviews towards Spypoint products...I was told I would receive a refund when they received their products back it's been 3 weeks and I haven't received my refund yet even though I obtained an RMA...I will never buy a Spypoint product again.

[@og_swifty3602]

Would this work on a tasco camera as well?

[@HuntinGrounds]

Yes it does

[@zachrugh9828]

How am I supposed to run the sd card cord thing if I don’t have the little rubber thing on the bottom

[@sandych33ks1]

Thats awesome. Thanks for the video. I need to order several of these..

[@basilkey2949]

Can you use and external battery for this unit.

[@chefduane3742]

Are they any fees involved with the need to use the cellular network?

[@HuntinGrounds]

You have to pay though the app, no need to contact a network.

[@dnhman]

@@HuntinGrounds any way to share the fees?

[@jamesauton7112]

@@HuntinGrounds Spypoint you get 100 free photos free a month or you can pay $5 for 250 pics, $10 for 1,000 pics or $15 for unlimited pics per month.

[@NelsonCobb]

Sweet! I like that thing! I just picked up a micro LTE! Hogs beware 👍🏼

[@swvafarmer]

I love spypoint, I live in Virginia and get Ohio private land pictures daily all year

[@bobfiorentino3762]

Can I use my iPhone to ask the trailcsm to send it’s last photo to my iPhone or does automatically send every photo it. Takes? Thanks much!!!

[@HuntinGrounds]

Good question. It sends every photo

[@jdg5682]

Would this work outside the USA ?

[@mainemonty]

wonder if a slightly better paddle antenna would make a difference

[@howardmiller4241]

How much does the service cost a month?

[@HuntinGrounds]

Depends on the plan. Also get a discount if you do a year plan. Could be $15 a month or down to $5 depending on package

[@KUBBI7488]

Can I connect browning cam to it or only spy point?

[@HuntinGrounds]

Any camera

[@zachtomasiak2378]

Does it work with any brand of traditional trail camera??

[@barryrose1299]

"NOT" compatible with trail cams that use a micro SD card

[@lauralee321]

He took the SD card out in video

[@swampfizz]

the bears like the looks too..the really love the free roaming fees..it only takes them 2 seasons to learn its not edible

[@JasonCalvertRI]

I’ve been looking for something like this for my father-in-law. How much is the month fee for the cell?

[@waynetruitt1924]

Thinking about trying one out

[@pkayee288]

Does it come with the cell SIM card or do you buy that separate?

[@stewartkeen9916]

Awesome new tool that Is a game changer!

[@carlysearles7513]

Will have to look into one of these!

[@desertcathunter]

Great product for whitetail hunters. We don't have cell service in any of the areas we hunt out west.

[@micshtr]

Thanks for the great video. I'm gonna get one.

[@Miguel_Travels]

Great video. I am a trail camera aficionado and I had no idea that this was a thing... You definitely got my interest.

[@redneckfarmer6584]

If it performs like their cameras do. I don't want any part of it. Nice idea though.

[@DeadeyeOutdoors]

Ain't that bad once you learn how to do the updates.

[@redneckfarmer6584]

@@DeadeyeOutdoors been there done all that. Stay tuned going to do a video soon on just how bad they are.

[@DeadeyeOutdoors]

@@redneckfarmer6584 I've ran them for over 2 years, ain't nothing to it just how you do it.

[@longbeardmcstruttin5876]

They really upped their game for real, I suck at computers and have no problems with these, customer service has really turned out to be real good now too

[@redneckfarmer6584]

@@longbeardmcstruttin5876 can you all do me and yourself a favor. Put a regular camera piggyback side by side for a couple days. And tell me what your results are. This Turkey season my buddy and I have literally shot turkeys in front of these cameras and were excited to at least see the Turkey coming in to our setup. No pictures nothing. That's why I'm saying what I'm saying. We've had cameras set up in our house and no camera takes the same pics. We've had some cameras take pics an not save it to the sd card. Keep in mind all cameras are fully updated ect. ect. All I know is I'm not seeing everything that walks in front of these cameras. You have believe it to see it. So just try and let me know. Good luck

[@dln9063]

Is it free to use that app?

[@HuntinGrounds]

App is free. And you have to pay a subscription after the first month to get them to send pics to your phone unless you just stay with the free package which is only 100 free photos a month

[@calvinmauger7539]

I've been thinking about getting one. After some time any thoughts you have?

[@deerteam6510]

Don't!!! Bought 6 of them and was so excited I got them all out same day. 2 worked for a week and then just dropped service from a 100% reading to 0-25% and won't send pictures, 3 set pics while being set up but then never sent anymore, and 1 never worked period...I'm very disappointed in product and in myself for not doing more research as I am normally a nut about checking reviews before any purchase and have since found that more than not have the same issue I've had

[@do7hemath937]

When you power a camera using the 12 volt adapters, will the batteries kick in if the cameras lose electricity?

[@jessestewart5212]

What if you have a non spy point can??? Will it find the cam or is it set up for spypoint only ? You prob should have used non spypoint

[@HuntinGrounds]

Works the same on most all cameras

[@danielkrause8154]

Looks easy how much do they run. It's there a link?

[@thadeocarreon7250]

Can it work with T-Mobile

[@digitalreject3233]

Will this work with a Victure trail cam?

[@DonFlintEnt]

Great review.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

So how much is it a month?

[@terrygulliford5308]

Didnt fit 2 of my cameras and the Spypoint that the SD did fit cut the cable a third of the way thru and yes it was in flat and the door closing cut like scissors. Wish they had a list of cameras that the SD card would fit in.

[@honeybeedrones5510]

Does it send video as well or only pictures

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Only pics

[@kyletyre2282]

Might have to grab one. Do you know when they will update their app for the cellular cameras?

[@Wild-nc1vz]

It just got updated yesterday

[@BornN2Grave1]

Is there a way to set this up for those without cell phones?....I have no cell and no way to scan it.

[@chirs983]

Is their like a subscription or somthing you’ll have to pay?

[@NYCamper62]

I might have to look into this, except most spots at camp I can only get 2 bars. Bet it burns through aa's to.

[@Wild-nc1vz]

Run the lithium batteries from energizer. Don’t have much service on mine and I still have 100% battery after three weeks.

[@Ty-xe9yp]

@@Wild-nc1vz Lithiums are made to run at full power output all the time, theres no in-between. They will go straight from 100 to 0 when they cannot put out maximum voltage to power said item. Little info for ya.

[@mattcollier616]

How much does it cost for it to send to your phone a month I know most cellular cameras you have to pay for the pictures and I don’t think you should have to you buy the camera and put it out and get pictures and then have to pay to see them just me but that’s not right

[@swvafarmer]

Most spypoint cameras you get 100 free pictures per month, the camera continues take pictures and saves them on the SD card even though it's not transmitting them past the limit. You can pay $4 per month annually for 250 pictures a month, $7 for 1000 per month, and $10 per month annually for unlimited photos

[@nathanhintz7154]

I got one and mine tells me that I need to insert an sd card... I did insert one.... did you have this notification at all?

[@NManitou]

I found that the sd card adapter that replaces the camera sd card is sensitive to connections issues. Try moving it ever so slightly.

[@michaeltubbs2493]

This will really work great another Great product from Spypoint to enhance the trails cameras out there This is Great Thank you for showing it to us great video thanks for sharing God Bless

[@parkerstapp9863]

I have three and none of them are transmitting photos. I am trying to figure it out through Spypoint on how to fix the issue.

[@hunt4me80]

Good luck their customer service sucks I have one camera that works went through 11 camera's after that not one worked so I moved on to Browning defender wireless not one problem since

[@dudleydriller]

Buddy had the same problem his software needed updated on all his cams and he was all set

[@redneckfarmer6584]

@@dudleydriller have your buddy piggyback a regular camera with the spypoint. Compare the capture count. I guarantee your buddy will be very disappointed with the spypoint.

[@redneckfarmer6584]

@@hunt4me80 spypoint cameras suck.

[@hunt4me80]

@@dudleydriller still didn't work customer service had me try formatting my spypoint micro SD and updating the camera and Still no luck you get what you pay for

[@jaredglass2562]

I'm not writing a book on how bad my experience with spypoint was but let it suffice to say I purchased 3 and all 3 worked fine for the first 6 months at which they all 3 quit working . Customer service couldn't function....got nothing resolved...end of story . I will never own another spypoint product again 🖕

[@thomasjefferson6334]

Sheesh! Thanks for the warning

[@trailcamoperations]

Can it be mounted on other models than Spypoint?

[@ram3930]

No, it will not work with a camera that has MicroSD cards. NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS.

[@therealgabrielcash]

Be extremely careful with the routing of that ribbon cable, if it gets snagged when closing the door of the camera it will rip! Had it happen on mine, while using it on a spypoint camera. Still works but if it happens again im sure that will be the end of it. I may just wait for the link-micro to go on sale next time, twice the price of the cell-link but A LOT less hassle.

[@jaredmiller1828]

Junk had nothing but issues with door being shut on wire and tech support kept telling me to wrap it a certain way in which I did

[@redwood9741]

Great video..thank you ! Cheers from Southeast Alaska !

[@mid-michiganoutdoors1505]

Thanks for the video... I was curious about these and how they work.

[@ridingtimesamazon6449]

wow

[@nicksummerfield5408]

Got bears where I'm at that's a another chew toy if it doesn't a bear box it's pointless

[@huntnnw]

make your own, pretty easy

[@mikeherpel6308]

Have used Spypoint trail cams for quite sometime the only problem I have with them is their service dept. When I had problem with a camera they were willing to try and fix until they found out it was out of warrenty then they wanted nothing to do with it. Until the time it was disclosed we had emailed back and forth 3-4 times after they found out about the warrenty they stopped corresponding. When I called and finally actually got someone to talk to it was a receptionist, she talked to techs after I explained problem and she informed me they were busy and would get in contact with me. That has been 5 months ago. However until the camera failed to power up I had no issues with them. Lots of luck when you need help out of warrenty.

[@chriscrossman4464]

Does not work with cameras that take minie sd cards

[@chadpeterson5723]

Just by some rapping for cables to make it harder for wire to get ripped from bears raccoons tip of the day

[@HuntinGrounds]

Good idea

[@chadpeterson5723]

Yes ive been using the 1st trail monitor 1st it was trip wire string on a trail that would pull out and stop the time that was fun i time and start over then i got a home made plastic container with a some holes for for the sensor and the 35mm camera that after getting it back from 1hr could ba a bird a blade of grass moving in the wind to the 1st white flash digital with big D or c batteries then what we see now . Just my opinion from many years of cams the flash is still best for not yes not spooking deer they dont even look at them. Ir is a gimmick and cheap but last longer flash but i still use my older white flash plus color at night looks better wish i could still get them but with a replaceable flash because they only have so many before the bulb burns out. Just do one test for your own by turning on your flash light when deer is walking by in the dark they will look and then go right back to doing whatever it is no running off . Its funny to see all the pics of deer looking at cams that are sold as hard to see for humans not deer lol

[@bkdft09]

Bought three spypoint micros....... Two of them lasted about one month..... The other lasted about six months. I won't spend another dollar on their products

[@barryrose1299]

FYI... "NOT" compatible with trail cams that use a micro SD card

[@HuntinGrounds]

Fact! Thanks!

[@chucksmith5002]

That did look simple

[@andrejobin3810]

I have 2 one is fine one is not..

[@larryalexander4833]

How much is it for monthly for subscription for sending pics ?? This is the part they don't tell you .

[@swvafarmer]

Free for 100 pics per month, $4 for 250 a month, $7 for 1000 pics per month and $10 for unlimited photos

[@doncaruso1949]

My cameras use a mini sd card, so I can't use it.

[@larryalexander4833]

I believe they make a adapter ? If you have room in camera

[@codybenton4111]

Spend the extra money get a covert!! Be here done tht with spypoint not made in USA customer service women!

[@willynillynilky5226]

Covert is junk

[@seanconnaghan5239]

Why not just buy a wifi camera for slightly more money? I guess I don't really see the need to turn a non wifi cam into one.

[@grantmason25]

Spypoint is a terrible Game Camera company

[@hunt4me80]

With terrible customer service also

[@MrGS53]

How soon after capturing an image does the cell link transfer it to your phone?

[@HuntinGrounds]

Depends what you set it up to do. Can be instant or couple times a day to 6 times a day.

[@MrGS53]

@@HuntinGrounds thank you