Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera 3MP
EZVIZ CP1 3MP Review

3MP (2304 x 1296)  |  350° pan, 55° tilt  |  10 m night vision  |  microSD up to 256GB  |  2.4GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Overview

The EZVIZ CP1 3MP is a plug-in pan-tilt camera for indoors. EZVIZ’s UK page lists 3MP (2304 x 1296) video from an F2.0 1/2.7in sensor, with a 4mm lens that gives a 104° diagonal view (85° horizontal, 55° vertical). The motor turns it 350° horizontally and 55° vertically. Infrared night vision reaches up to 10 m, and an IR-cut filter switches between day and night automatically. It has motion detection and two-way talk, and records at up to 20 frames per second in H.265 or H.264.

It runs from a DC 5V/1A supply over Micro USB (5W max), and EZVIZ’s datasheet lists a power adapter, a 3 m power cable, a base, a screw kit and a drill template in the box. Recordings can go to a microSD card of up to 256GB or to EZVIZ’s encrypted cloud storage, which EZVIZ offers only in certain markets. It connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) or a 10/100 Ethernet port, and it is set up in the EZVIZ app. EZVIZ’s UK page doesn’t name Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Key Features

✓3MP (2304 x 1296) from an F2.0 1/2.7in sensor
✓4mm lens: 104° diagonal, 85° horizontal, 55° vertical
✓350° horizontal and 55° vertical rotation
✓Infrared night vision up to 10 m
✓IR-cut filter with auto switching
✓Motion detection
✓Smart tracking (EZVIZ UK page)
✓Two-way talk
✓DC 5V/1A over Micro USB, 5W max
✓microSD up to 256GB; encrypted cloud storage in certain markets
✓2.4GHz Wi-Fi or 10/100 Ethernet port

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ 350° pan and 55° tilt to cover a room
+ Wired Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi
+ Wide 104° diagonal view
+ Power adapter and 3 m cable in the box

Cons

− 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
− EZVIZ lists motion detection only, with no person detection listed
− Micro USB power rather than USB-C

Setup & Installation

These are EZVIZ’s general steps for adding a device, from its support FAQ. Install the EZVIZ app from the App Store or Google Play, then register an EZVIZ account with your email address or phone number and log in. EZVIZ then says to reset the camera by holding the reset button for about 10-15 seconds, and to wait until the light flashes red and blue alternately or blue quickly. Some cameras show no light change; in that case EZVIZ says to just wait about a minute.

Connect your phone to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only. Tap + on the app’s home page and scan the QR code on the device label, which is usually on the back or bottom, then follow the app’s instructions to connect the camera to your Wi-Fi. EZVIZ says the verification code is normally printed on the device label too.

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 plug-in pan-tilt camera to cover a room indoors, with the option of a wired Ethernet connection.

Verdict

The EZVIZ CP1 3MP covers a room with 350° pan, 55° tilt, 3MP video and 10 m night vision, and it can use Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi. The CP1 4MP lists a higher 2560 x 1440 resolution but a narrower 88° diagonal view.

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