Looking for a budget-friendly, subscription-free security camera? I've been hands-on with the IMOU Cell 3C, and it could be exactly what you need

Want to monitor the outside of your property but haven’t got mains power nearby? Then you need a battery-powered security camera. The problem is that even with a built-in lithium-ion battery you still need to take the device down for charging every few months. Enter the IMOU Cell 3C. Like the similar looking Baseus Security S2 camera, it combines a large rechargeable battery with a separate solar panel for added juice. However, unlike the Baseus camera's ingenious rotating solar panel, this one is fixed. And while it lacks the 4K resolution and functionality of some more advanced models, it does offer a compelling proposition for a very reasonable price tag. Particularly useful is the ability to store recorded footage on a MicroSD card to avoid hefty monthly subscription costs.

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  Extremely affordable solar-powered solution

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  Supports up to 256GB MicroSD storage

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  Integrated 2.2-watt solar panel

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