That's good to know, I still have my eyes on this system, it would work very well for our layout. Keep us posted on their new stuff coming out and how cuddelink is working for you.Our camp switched to Cuddelink in January 2024. We only get cell service in one spot. I've been very happy with them. Not 100% bullet proof, but very good. Almost all are on solar panels. Some are getting close to 500 days with the original 4 D cell batteries + solar. Most of the panels are the cheaper ones that aren't as efficient as the newer super solar models too. They're about to release some new capabilities that address some of the shortcomings.
- Some settings can't the controller remotely
- Only transits a lower quality image today. High res pics on demand coming soon.
I'm not sure exactly where and when they're announcing the new capabilities, but it should be soon. The only social media presence I see for them is here. https://www.facebook.com/CuddebackDigitalThat's good to know, I still have my eyes on this system, it would work very well for our layout. Keep us posted on their new stuff coming out and how cuddelink is working for you.
What were the issues? What series cams were you using? I saw them years ago, but had a feeling they were going to need to work with it the kinks in this kind of system over time.I had Cuddelink. I hung on way longer than I should have, but it was an uphill battle and I finally gave up. Went to Tactacam and haven't turned back. I have 3 cameras that have been deployed with tactacam solar panels since 9/22 without a battery change. This is possible only in full sun. Another disclaimer, they aren't on feeders either, but one is on a mineral sight and still keeps up. I don't even put batteries in the cam any more, just use the solar which has lithium cells in it.
It didn't matter how I set them, they got 25% of the photos a good camera got. Batteries was the big one, and their solar was lacking. One cell plan is ok, but with Tactacam, I'm on the $8 plan and I can live with that for the improved results. I have 3 tactacams that are out on solar without batteries in the cam 24/7/365 since 9/2021 or 9/2022, I can't remember.I've had good luck with battery life. We have 12 L series remotes and a G series home. Most cameras are set to 1 or 2 minutes per picture.
I agree the default sensitivity takes less pics than cameras without or having limited sensitivity settings. We had some cameras that were not detecting at the ranges we wanted. I cranked up the sensitivity setting and it's where I want to to be now, comparing to other "dumb" cameras we've used.
If you're only running a few cameras, individual cell cams can make sense, but the more you add, I think you get a better deal on Cuddelink. (Max 24/network)