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(More customer reviews)I was so excited when I purchased this product at Wal-Mart, and sooooooo disappointed when I got it home and took it out of the box. Setup was easy enough and straightforward. You have 3 different channels to select from. Set the receiver and transmitter on the same channel and plug the receiver into a video input on your TV and you are ready to watch a jumpy picture, full of lines. My first test was with the receiver about 25 feet apart with the 1 wall between them. The picture jumped around and had a scrolling line constantly moving up the screen.
My next test was to take it to the basement where I have about 30 feet of unobstructed, line of site view between the receiver and transmitter.
Result: the picture still had so much static and rolling lines that the motion detection system I had it hooked up to was constantly activated even when there was nothing in front of the camera.
I would have packed it up and taken it back that night, but I don't think I could make two trips to Wal-Mart in the same 24-hour period.
In all fairness, I do have the following working against the camera:
1. Wireless network that runs in 2.4GZ range
2. A cordless phone that runs in the 2.4GZ range
3. Live in a city, but not that heavily populated
I was quite surprised that the camera did not work in my basement, because it is no where near my wireless network or my cordless phone.
Recommendation: If you live in the country, don't have a wireless network, don't have a motion detection system, or don't have a cordless phone that operates in the 2.4Gz range, then you might give this product a try. If you do, make sure you purchase it from a retailer that has a somewhat liberal return policy.
A better bet might be an IP camera from wireless manufacturer like D-Link. Wireless IP cameras have the advantage of security and digital control.
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The Homeland Wireless Security Camera is a compact and stylish color camera (with a Color CMOS 1/3" sensor) is designed for durability. It has waterproof construction with an aluminum housing. It has a range up to 150 feet with a 60 degree field of view. The receiver can connect to any TV or monitor via RCA jacks. MSRP: $109.99
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