So far, I've been really impressed with the trail cam. I've used it for about 4 months so far. Photos and videos are clear; you can set how long videos should be. I placed it on my back fence to see what wildlife passes behind our fence and I've discovered resident foxes, skunks, raccoons, and house cats. The WiFi connect feature means that I can review and download the pics/videos whenever I'm close to the camera right on my phone. I don't need to take the card out or mess with it at all. The battery lasts a long time. I haven't charged it yet, and when I looked earlier this week it was still at 35% --after about 3 months of steady use. I also set it just to record at night, which is another helpful feature. Price is great, and seems to be durable too. Read more

I really like this trail cam. It performs well, and it has been fun and informative to see the animals that frequent our property. However, there is one significant flaw. After a few months of use, the "ball and socket" mounting system rusts and can no longer be adjusted. The screws are rusted in place, and trying to force them to loosen only causes the plastic "handles" to break loose from the screws. I now need to jury-rig a different mounting system. It would have only cost a few cents more to provide stainless steel screws to prevent this problem. UPDATE — The vendor responded to my review, offering a full refund or replacement with the latest model, so I updated my rating to 4 stars. They said that they passed on the information about mounting system corrosion to their product team and that the recommendation to use stainless steel components "will be implemented in future versions." I hope they follow through with this. I did not request a refund or replacement, since I'm satisfied with the overall performance of the trail cam and continue to use it, as well as a second one I purchased later. Read more

Very good quality pictures and videos. It was easy to set up and I can connect at up to 50 yards and sometimes farther. The rechargeable battery lasts about a week Read more

MaxDone PH960 W review peter J We live in Central Florida. We have plenty of coyote, bobcat, alligator, etc. We also have 2 legged Trespassers. This little camera is great to capture all of them on the trail or for security purposes. The Cam is conveniently small so hiding it in non-script containers or even natural settings, etc., allows it to be located close to the subject’s path and provides an excellent platform. I appreciate the picture/video quality from the 960W. I must admit though that I can’t see a resolution difference between 20mp and 48mp even in zoom mode. I like the “TrailCam Go” app simple set up and particularly the Intelligent Detection feature which reduces irrelevant pictures and battery usage. Sure, the rechargeable battery is not replaceable but so what. Cell phones go through a whole lot more recharging and keep going almost forever. Since finding that long use of the cell to app connection can drain both batteries more than when taking pictures, I simply recharge from a battery bank after each extended period of using the cell/app connection. Recharge takes only minutes to get back to 100%. My 960 W fits my needs. I consider it a very good value and a very functional tool. Their Customer Service operates at a high level. Read more

It's been 5 months now since my original review and the camera continues to work as expected. I am raising my review to 5 stars because the customer service has been very responsive with any questions I have had about the camera operation and features. They have also promised to try to do a better job of clarifying their advertising with regard to the megapixels which was really my only serious criticism of the camera. In live mode where you can elect to take a photo or a video using the app on your phone, the output is 1280 x 720 pixels which is commonly referred to as SD resolution and is about 1 megapixel. In the camera mode with the app closed, it will output a file that is 48 megapixels. But I expect this is achieved by simply multiplying the number of pixels within the camera before outputting the file. Meaning that where you originally had one pixel from the camera sensor, you get 2, 4, 6, 8 or whatever pixels in the output file - with all the additional pixels being the same as the original single pixel from the sensor. From a quality of the image standpoint, you seem to gain nothing from the 48 megapixel file compared to the 2 megapixel (1920 x 1080) FHD resolution plus the 48 megapixel file is difficult to work with because of it's size. I'm not totally positive the the 2 megapixel setting is actually higher quality than the 1 megapixel setting, but it may be. So my conclusion from trial & error and experimentation is that the actual sensor in the camera is probably either 1 or 2 mega pixels. The good news is that the 1 or 2 megapixel photos it takes are good quality - much better than my security cameras which are rated 3 or 5 megapixels. I do wish that it had some white Led lights in order to take color photos at night, but so far the black and white infrared photos are decent and the motion activation seems to be working properly. Battery life has also been good so far, and setup was fairly easy. It is worth noting that in live mode - the camera creates it's own hotspot for the app to connect to - which mean no access to wifi internet while the app is active. When you are connected with the app, the camera battery is drained much quicker (which is disclosed in the "manual") and your phone battery will also go down pretty fast while using the app. Mostly I use the camera in live mode to take photos of my birdfeeder and it works well for that. I do wish that live mode offered FHD instead of just SD, but most people are probably going to use it as an unattended game camera where the FHD setting will work. Like I said - it seems a good value for the cost and the customer reps are very responsive. Read more

I received this camera a few days ago. I found it easy to set up, lightweight, and small (in a good way). I’ve tested it in the backyard where wildlife comes through. The pictures and videos are clear. I like that it’s rechargeable, and I’ll be able to check footage, delete, and save photos/videos from inside the house via my cell phone or iPad. I won’t need to remove the SIM card to check the photos or videos. So far, I’m pleased with my purchase. Read more

I love the easy setup and especially the easy retrieval of images. The bluetooth works for a far greater distance than I expected. I bought3 and 2 of them have amazing battery life. They have never been recharged and I've had them over a month. They don't seem to pick up tree movement, etc as much as other cameras I own. They still pick up animals easily. Now one of the cameras won't hold a charge at all. I charged it up, kept it off, and took it out a week later. It was below 10% battery. I recharged again. No dice. It's too late for me to return the one malfunctioning unit, so I'm stuck. I'm research ways to replace the battery or hook up a solar panel, but I'm bummed I got a dude. The image quality is great, though, on the two that work. Read more

I have been using this product for a week and these are my initial observations. The TrailCam functions as advertised. It has met my expectations as regards to quality of both the device and the iOS TrailCam Go application. Extremely pleased with the fidelity of the picture especially when using night vision. I found configuring the TrailCam operation using the TrailCam Go application was easy to follow and could quickly adjust the functional settings. Overall I am pleased with the value of the device and recommend it to others. Read more

I got this to see what was taking out my chickens and ducks. The picture quality, especially at night, is great. The app is easy to navigate, but you do have to be fairly close to the camera for them to connect. The motion detection works well and we caught the culprit on camera. Durable and a great value. Love that it's rechargeable Read more

I’ve purchased other trail cameras and was instantly unhappy with their quality. One, in particular I thought I’d like because it had a built-in screen but it took 8 batteries and its weight felt like a brick. I plan to do some solo camping this summer and lightweight gear is a necessity. Therefore, I purchased this MAXDONE Trail Camera because it ticked several of the boxes for things I want from a camera, and I couldn't be more satisfied with its build, features, and performance! Here are 5 highlights I appreciate most: 1. High-Quality Imagery: The 1080p HD resolution is crisp and clear, capturing detail images perfectly. The photos, whether taken during daylight or at night, are consistently sharp and vivid. 2. Night Vision: The night vision feature works exceptionally well and has allowed me to capture nocturnal wildlife activities without any issue. It has a wide detection range, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed. 3. Wifi Connectivity: It advertises a Bluetooth connection, but I haven’t found that the be the case. Regardless, the Wi-Fi feature alone makes it incredibly easy & quick to connect to my iPhone. This seamless connection has enabled me to view images in real-time and then share them from my phone. Very cool! Other trail cameras I used I had to remove the SD card physically to transfer. Not the Maxdone camera. Best part is, this will allow me to be several feet away in my tent and I can observe what’s outside in the dark without exiting my sleeping bag. Big perk!!! 4. Durable: I’ve exposed it to outdoor cold & wet weather conditions and no problems so far! 5. Value for Money: At $49.99 with a substantial discount, this trail camera has given me the best value for its quality, features, and ease of use. I’d say this camera is a must-have for anyone interested in wildlife photography, for anyone wanting to monitor their property discreetly, or like me, someone wanting to have peace-of-mind while out camping. Overall, the Maxdone Trail Camera is an outstanding product that delivers on all its promises. Whether you're an avid nature enthusiast or simply want to capture outdoor moments, this camera will exceed your expectations. Highly recommended! Read more