2K+ (2560 x 1440) | 4G (Nano SIM, global page) and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 340° pan, 80° tilt | 5,200mAh battery | IP65
Overview
The EZVIZ CB8 Lite 4G is a battery pan-tilt camera that can connect over 4G as well as 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and this review covers the camera on its own. EZVIZ’s UK page for the CB8 Lite 4G lists 2K+ (2560 x 1440) video from a 1/3in 4MP sensor and a 4mm F1.6 lens with a 90° diagonal and 75° horizontal view. It pans 340° and tilts 80°, night vision reaches 15 m, and it has AI human shape and vehicle shape detection; EZVIZ’s CB8 Lite 4G datasheet adds auto smart tracking. EZVIZ’s global page, which lists the camera in a kit with a 5W solar panel, says it sets off a siren and flashes two spotlights when it detects intruders.
For 4G you need a supported Nano SIM card (EZVIZ’s global page) and a mobile data plan. The UK page lists the EU LTE bands as FDD B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28 and TDD B38/B40/B41, and the camera also has 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. The 5,200mAh battery charges at DC 5V 2A, with the adapter sold separately. EZVIZ’s global page quotes up to 15 days of all-day recording per charge in always-on video (AOV) mode, from EZVIZ lab tests under standard conditions, and says results may vary with the environment and how often the camera is active. Storage is microSD up to 512GB or CloudPlay, which needs a subscription. It is rated IP65 and set up in the EZVIZ app.
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Versions, Kits and What You Need
This review covers the CB8 Lite 4G camera on its own (model CS-CB8c-R100-1N4WL4GA). EZVIZ’s global page also lists a kit that adds a 5W solar panel on a 3 m cable, an adjustable mounting bracket and a second screw kit. EZVIZ’s UK page lists a power cable, a drilling template and a screw kit in the box with the camera on its own, so check the listing if you want the panel.
You’ll need your own Nano SIM card with a data plan for 4G, and a DC 5V 2A adapter (sold separately) if you want to charge from the mains. EZVIZ’s global page and datasheet say the camera works with EZVIZ solar panels (Type-C versions).
Setup & Installation
Before you start, EZVIZ says 4G needs a supported Nano SIM card and a mobile data plan, and its 4G camera support article says the SIM’s PIN must be unlocked before the card goes in. Then follow EZVIZ’s general add-device steps: download the EZVIZ app, register an EZVIZ account with your email or phone number and log in, reset the camera and wait about a minute until the light flashes red and blue alternately or blue quickly (some cameras show no light change). Tap + on the app’s home page, scan the QR code on the device label and follow the instructions in the app.
If the app says “Connection failed”, EZVIZ’s 4G support article says to tap “Try APN Configuration”. If the light is not flashing blue quickly, hold the RESET button for 4 seconds to reset the camera first, then enter the APN and authentication type, which you get from your mobile network. Put your phone, at full volume, next to the camera’s speaker; two rapid beeps mean the camera has received the settings. If there are no beeps, EZVIZ says to reset the camera and start again.
Common Problems & Fixes
Running into issues? Our EZVIZ camera troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from EZVIZ’s own support pages, including offline, won’t connect to Wi-Fi and SD card not recording.
Who Should Buy It
Anyone who wants a pan-tilt battery camera that can connect over 4G with a Nano SIM and data plan, where Wi-Fi doesn’t reach.
Verdict
The EZVIZ CB8 Lite 4G gives you 2K+ video, a 340° pan and a 4G connection on a 5,200mAh battery. If the camera’s spot is in range of your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the CB8 Lite lists the same 2K+ resolution and 340° pan without the SIM.
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