Pan-Tilt Outdoor Battery Camera 2K+
EZVIZ CB8 Lite Review

2K+ (2560 x 1440)  |  340° pan, 80° tilt  |  5,200mAh battery  |  IP65  |  2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6

Overview

The EZVIZ CB8 Lite is a battery-powered pan-tilt camera for outdoors. EZVIZ lists 2K+ (2560 x 1440) video at up to 15fps 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°, and night vision reaches 15 m. It has AI human shape and vehicle shape detection, and its auto tracking follows detected people only. EZVIZ’s UK page says that with AOV mode enabled it can detect movement up to 25 m away by day and 12 m at night in EZVIZ lab tests, and lists a siren and strobe light. Two-way audio is supported.

It runs on a 5,200mAh battery. EZVIZ’s datasheet gives 108 days per charge in the standard PIR-triggered mode, based on 5 minutes of use a day, or 15 days in AOV mode with an auto interval. Charging is DC 5V 2A, and the adapter has to be bought separately. Video goes to a microSD card of up to 512GB or to EZVIZ CloudPlay, which needs a subscription. It connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6, is rated IP65 and runs from -20°C to 50°C. EZVIZ’s UK page and datasheet name Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

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Key Features

✓2K+ (2560 x 1440) from a 1/3in 4MP sensor, up to 15fps
✓4mm F1.6 lens: 90° diagonal, 75° horizontal
✓Pans 340° and tilts 80°
✓Night vision up to 15 m
✓AI human shape and vehicle shape detection
✓Auto tracking follows detected people only
✓Siren, strobe light and two-way audio
✓5,200mAh battery: 108 days in PIR mode at 5 minutes of use a day, or 15 days in AOV mode with auto interval (datasheet)
✓microSD up to 512GB or CloudPlay (subscription required)
✓IP65; -20°C to 50°C
✓Full-colour night vision with two spotlights (EZVIZ UK page)

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ 340° pan and 80° tilt on battery power
+ 2K+ video with AI human and vehicle detection
+ 108 days per charge in PIR mode at 5 minutes of use a day, per EZVIZ’s datasheet
+ IP65 rated, with microSD up to 512GB
+ Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa named on EZVIZ’s UK page

Cons

− 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
− Charging adapter sold separately
− Battery figure drops to 15 days in AOV mode with auto interval (datasheet)
− Solar panel not included

Good to Know

Wi-Fi: EZVIZ’s UK page mentions dual-band Wi-Fi in its marketing text, but its spec table and the datasheet both list 2.4GHz only (the datasheet says Wi-Fi 6), so plan for a 2.4GHz network at the camera’s spot.

In the box you get the camera, a power cable, a drilling template and a screw kit, but no charging adapter and no solar panel. EZVIZ says to check compatibility before buying a solar panel for it.

Setup & Installation

These are 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, then wait about a minute until the light flashes red and blue alternately or blue quickly; EZVIZ says some cameras show no light change, so just wait. Connect your phone to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, tap + on the app’s home page, scan the QR code on the device label (usually on the back or bottom) and follow the instructions in the app to connect it to your Wi-Fi.

If the app asks for a verification code, EZVIZ says it is normally printed on the device label.

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 battery camera that pans and tilts to cover a wide outdoor area, with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi in range of the spot.

Verdict

The EZVIZ CB8 Lite brings 2K+ video, a 340° pan and AI human and vehicle detection to a battery camera with an IP65 rating. If you need 4G, the CB8 Lite 4G takes a Nano SIM.

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