4MP (2560 x 1440, Imou global spec) | 355° pan | Human detection | 10 m night vision | microSD up to 256GB
Overview
The Imou Ranger 2C is a plug-in pan-tilt camera for indoors, and this review covers the 4MP version. Imou’s Global spec sheet lists 4MP (2560 x 1440) from a 1/2.7in sensor, a 3.6mm lens with a 109° diagonal view, and 8x digital zoom. It pans up to 355° and tilts, and one click in the app lowers the camera to protect your privacy. Night vision reaches 10 m. The Global spec sheet also lists motion, human, configurable region and abnormal sound alarm detection, and the built-in speaker and microphone give two-way audio with echo cancellation.
The Global spec sheet also lists a DC 5V 1A supply (under 5W) and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi; Imou doesn’t state the band. Storage options are a microSD card of up to 256GB (sold separately) and Imou Protect cloud storage, which comes with a 30-day free trial. Imou’s UK page says it works with NVRs that support the ONVIF protocol. It is set up in the Imou Life app, and Imou’s UK store says it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. The UK store lists a 3-year warranty.
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Key Features
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Good to Know
This review covers the Ranger 2C 4MP. Imou’s UK store lists the Ranger 2C in more than one resolution, so check the listing says 4MP.
Imou’s UK store also lists package and vehicle detection. Imou’s Global spec sheet lists motion, human, configurable region and abnormal sound alarm detection, and those are the ones this review covers.
Setup & Installation
Plug the camera in, then 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 of each other while you set up. In the app, tap +, scan the QR code on the camera’s label and tap Next, then connect your phone to the camera’s hotspot, whose name begins with “DAP”. Choose your Wi-Fi network, enter the password, tap Next and wait for it to connect.
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. To add the camera to Google Home, Imou says to follow the Google Home configuration wizard to link your Imou account.
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 a plug-in indoor camera that pans across a room, with a privacy mode that lowers the camera and the option of ONVIF NVR recording.
Verdict
The Imou Ranger 2C 4MP pairs a 355° pan with 4MP video, 10 m night vision and a one-click privacy mode, and Imou’s UK store names both Alexa and Google Assistant. If you want pet detection and 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Imou lists both for the Ranger 2C Pro.
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