Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera
EZVIZ CP1 4MP Review

2560 x 1440  |  350° pan, 55° tilt  |  Smart tracking  |  10 m night vision  |  microSD up to 256GB

Overview

The EZVIZ CP1 4MP is a plug-in pan-tilt camera for indoors. EZVIZ’s UK page lists a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440 from an F2.2 1/3in sensor, with a 4mm lens that gives an 88° diagonal view (75° horizontal, 41° vertical). It turns 350° horizontally and 55° vertically, and has 4x digital zoom. Infrared LEDs give night vision up to 10 m. It has motion detection, smart tracking and two-way talk.

It runs from a DC 5V/2A supply over Micro USB, and the box includes a power adapter, a 3 m power cable, a base, a screw kit and a drill template. Recordings can go to a microSD card of up to 256GB, and EZVIZ says its cloud storage service is offered only in certain markets. It connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 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. EZVIZ lists an operating range of -10°C to 45°C.

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Key Features

✓2560 x 1440 from an F2.2 1/3in sensor
✓4mm lens: 88° diagonal, 75° horizontal, 41° vertical
✓350° horizontal and 55° vertical rotation
✓4x digital zoom
✓Infrared LED night vision up to 10 m
✓Motion detection and smart tracking
✓Two-way talk
✓DC 5V/2A over Micro USB; adapter in the box
✓microSD up to 256GB
✓2.4GHz Wi-Fi or 10/100 Ethernet port

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ 2560 x 1440 maximum resolution
+ Smart tracking
+ 350° pan and 55° tilt
+ Wired Ethernet port as well as Wi-Fi

Cons

− 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
− Narrower 88° diagonal view than the CP1 3MP’s 104°
− EZVIZ lists motion detection only, with no person detection listed

Good to Know

EZVIZ lists the same specs for the C6N 2K and TY1 2K on its UK site, and one EZVIZ EU declaration of conformity lists the C6N, CP1 and TY1 model codes together. This review uses the CP1 4MP’s own UK page.

The C6N 2K is not the 1080p C6N, which EZVIZ lists with a different model code (CS-C6N-A0-1C2WFR).

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 for indoors with smart tracking and the option of a wired Ethernet connection.

Verdict

The EZVIZ CP1 4MP pairs 2560 x 1440 video with 350° pan, 55° tilt, smart tracking and the option of wired Ethernet. If you want a wider view, the CP1 3MP lists a 104° diagonal view against this camera’s 88°.

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