Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera 3K
Imou Ranger 2C Pro Review

3K 5MP (2688 x 1664, Imou North American spec)  |  2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi  |  Human and pet detection  |  Four night vision modes  |  microSD up to 512GB

Overview

The Imou Ranger 2C Pro is a plug-in pan-tilt camera for indoors, and this review covers the 3K 5MP version with dual-band Wi-Fi. Imou’s North American spec sheet for this version lists 5MP (2688 x 1664) from a 1/3in sensor and a 3.6mm lens with a 108° diagonal view, and Imou lists 8x digital zoom. It pans 355° and tilts from -5° to 80°. There are four night vision modes (Smart, Full Colour, Infrared and Off) with a 10 m range. Detection covers motion, human, pet, configurable regions and an abnormal sound alarm, with auto-tracking.

It runs from a DC 5V 1A supply (under 5W) and connects over 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi; Imou’s spec lists Wi-Fi 6. Imou’s UK store says you can record to SD cards, an NVR or the cloud. Imou’s UK spec table lists microSD cards up to 512GB and ONVIF, and the UK store says Imou Protect cloud storage is free for 30 days. Two-way audio includes a one-touch call, though Imou notes Call Kit works on iOS only. It is set up in the Imou Life app, and Imou’s UK store says it works with Alexa, including live view on an Echo Show.

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Key Features

✓3K 5MP (2688 x 1664) from a 1/3in progressive CMOS sensor
✓3.6mm lens: 89° horizontal, 48° vertical, 108° diagonal
✓355° pan and -5° to 80° tilt
✓8x digital zoom
✓Four night vision modes; 10 m range
✓Motion, human, pet, configurable region and abnormal sound alarm detection
✓Two-way audio with one-touch call; customisable siren
✓AOR mode records full-frame video only when a suspicious object is detected
✓2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6), plus an Ethernet port
✓microSD up to 512GB, NVR or Imou Protect cloud
✓Auto-tracking, two built-in spotlights and active deterrence with a siren (Imou UK page and store)
✓Hides its lens with one click in the Imou app (Imou UK store)

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ 3K 5MP video with 355° pan
+ Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
+ Pet detection as well as human detection
+ microSD up to 512GB, NVR or cloud storage
+ Alexa and Echo Show live view named on Imou’s UK store

Cons

− Call Kit works on iOS only
− Imou’s UK store names Alexa only, not Google Assistant
− Needs a nearby socket for its 5V 1A power supply

Good to Know

This review covers the Ranger 2C Pro 3K 5MP with 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi. Imou’s UK catalogue lists the Ranger 2C Pro in 3MP and 5MP versions, so check the listing says 3K 5MP.

Setup & Installation

Plug the camera in, download the Imou Life app, create an account and log in. Imou’s UK store FAQ gives general steps for its cameras rather than for this model: keep the camera, phone and router within 30 cm while you set up. Tap +, scan the QR code on the camera’s label, tap Next and join the camera’s own hotspot (its name begins with “DAP”). Then pick your Wi-Fi network, enter the password, tap Next and wait for the app to confirm it has been added.

If initialisation fails, Imou says to keep the camera and phone on the same network, keep the router online and switch the DNS server to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Imou camera troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Imou’s own support pages, including offline, won’t connect to Wi-Fi and not detecting motion or sending alerts.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone who wants an indoor pan-tilt camera on 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi, with pet detection and a choice of microSD, NVR or cloud storage.

Verdict

The Imou Ranger 2C Pro 3K 5MP pairs dual-band Wi-Fi with pet detection, four night vision modes and microSD up to 512GB. If you want Google Assistant named as well as Alexa, Imou’s UK store lists both for the Ranger 2C.

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