How much are the data plans associated with the cams you all are running? I think the stealth cam was $20 a month with ATT
I have nothing good to say about Stealth Cams, except that it's a joy not owning any of them anymore.
Tactacam runs off of an app, so it doesn't matter if you have an ATT cam or Verizon cam, it all goes to the same app. $12/month for unlimited pics per cam, there are cheaper options if you're putting a cam on a trail or something. Feeder cams you'll want unlimited though imo.
I get pics in about 20 seconds with my tactacams. A couple advantages to them.
You can tell what’s in your area before you walk in.
If you run multiple cams, if there are deer in another area you can see the general direction they leave in real time. Possibly heading your direction.
I was getting ready to walk in to an area Tuesday when I got notice that a deer I wanted to take was at another feeder. I decided to try a sneak. Didn’t work but was fun anyway.
You can follow movement in quick chronological time directly through the app.
There’s a few other advantages but those are just a few off the top of my head.
You can tell what’s in your area before you walk in.
If you run multiple cams, if there are deer in another area you can see the general direction they leave in real time. Possibly heading your direction.
I was getting ready to walk in to an area Tuesday when I got notice that a deer I wanted to take was at another feeder. I decided to try a sneak. Didn’t work but was fun anyway.
You can follow movement in quick chronological time directly through the app.
There’s a few other advantages but those are just a few off the top of my head.
That’s not bad at all. Is it contracted or can you shut it off when you’re not running cams?
It’s month to month with no contract
I liked ATT Buy a Session, because I got unlimited pictures for $78/year/per camera. The Spartan plan I’m using is $200/year, and I can add additional cameras for $60/year. The more cameras you add the more cost effective. I have 3 on the Spartan plan and one still on Buy a Session. By next year, I plan to add another camera, because 5 gets you pretty close to what I spent a year with ATT.
Another option....... I have 2 Arlo Go cameras I use for security. The cameras are a little more pricey than a trailcam ( around $400 ) but they are on my shared data Verizon plan for $5/month each. I can see where they would work great as a trailcam. They have a rechargeable battery that lasts a month or so depending on useage. I "arm" mine so I get a 10 second video ( user defined ) almost instantly when motion is detected. and the clip is saved to my phone for review later as well. I can also access them for real time observation anytime. The 2 cameras I have......have worked flawlessly for 3 or 4 years now. I purchased an extra battery that I keep recharged so it's just a matter of switching out the battery in about 10 seconds.
Looks like the price has come down since I purchased mine, just checked Verizon's website. The Arlo Go 2 LTE is now just $250. I have the optional 'sleeves" that hide the white camera just fine.
Yes you can suspend them. So just leave them on location until the next time you need them and then "unsuspend" them. They'll still be taking pics, just not sending them.
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