![]() ![]() Inside this area, you should be able to identify a small plastic clip which, when released, it will open the entire back cover of the camera (the plate is also magnetic), exposing the two internal 18650 lithium batteries offering a 6000mA capacity – the batteries can be removed and replaced (as well as recharged). I noticed that on the rear side of the camera, you can remove a silicone cover which is positioned towards the bottom and once removed, it exposes the ports area which includes a microSD card slot (supports up to 128GB), a 5V microUSB port for recharging the batteries (I would have preferred a type-C port, but it does have a relatively long cable inside the package), a On/Off button and a recessed Reset button (use the tool provided in the box to push and hold the button until the front LED start blinking to return the device to the factory default settings). Speaking of which, the Meco Eleverde IP camera is IP65-rated, which means that it is completely dust-proof, so no amount of dust or any other solid particle can get inside the case to do any kind of damage and it’s also resistant to low-pressure jets of water, regardless of the angle, but you should not submerge the device under water since it is not waterproof – it should offer some decent protection against the rain, but I wouldn’t mount it on a pole in a vulnerable position (not only because of storms, but also because of lighting, since it lacks any kind of protection against it). ![]() The camera is also a bit heavy (it weighs 7.4 oz) which we, users, usually associate with a premium construction and indeed, the device does feel robust enough to handle the outside conditions. This type of design approach seems to be quite popular due to its minimalist nature and its size should render it relatively unobtrusive – it measures 3.93 x 2.16 x 1.96 inches, so it’s quite similar to the Netgear Arlo Pro 2 and shorter than the Canary Flex. ![]() ![]() Note: Inside the package, besides the mounting kit and the camera, there’s also a gift card for receiving a Class 10 32GB microSD card.Īfter I took the Meco Eleverde IP camera from the package, it became immediately evident that the manufacturer did took some inspiration from the Canary Flex camera and it also does share some elements with the Netgear Arlo, featuring a similar long oval-shaped case made of sturdy plastic and, while most of the device is covered by a white matte finish, the front is reserved for the glossy black surface where you can find the camera, the IR sensors, the microphone and the motion detector (the glossy finish does retain fingerprints, so make sure to keep the camera clean in order to get a clear footage) – immediately underneath the glossy black area, you can also find the holes for the speaker. While it makes it very convenient to be placed almost anywhere, there are some compromises that need to be made when using a battery-powered camera, such as a lower resolution video quality (the 1080p footage is an interesting claim from MECO) or the lack of continuous recording (only when the PIR sensor detects motion, to save the battery life), but MECO does say that a single charge could last more than three months and there is subscription-based Cloud storage available to make up for some of the inevitable shortcomings. Meco has been bold enough to come forward with its new battery-powered weather-proof camera and it’s ready to join the group of popular outdoor-friendly cameras, offering 1080p footage, motion detection, IR night vision, protection against the elements and a rechargeable battery (some device from the competition require that you periodically change the batteries). ![]()
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