Really glad I ran across your review on this camera. I just bought this same model just a moment ago on Amazon for $140. Seeing your review on this spypoint model gave me pice of mind and I believe I will be happy with my purchase
I have 7 Spypoint products, 2 cell link and 5 link micro. Only one gave me a problem and customer service replaced it within 10 days of my first email to them. Totally satisfied. Operator error is most often the problem (IMHO) and choosing the wrong carrier for the area where the camera will be hung.
I bought this thing and it’s making me crazy. It took me a week to get it set up downloading the programs into their microSD etc. probably cause I’m over 40. But just today I’ve gotten over 20 SPYPOINT sent you a photo and then I go to the app and nothing is there. Company said it’s installation problem because I installed it in the field with shadows that move. I said I can’t control the sun they said move it to someplace else. I’m very frustrated with this unit. They keep saying “you need to have the unit with you so we can diagnose the problem”. I told them that it’s a 52 mile drive to go get it and I can’t be running back-and-forth. I’m pretty frustrated.
Had a Link Micro(original non-LTE ver.) for a year now and worked good once you find the optimized settings for your area. Had to install an extended antenna in a poor signal area to get 2 bars. Then after a while the Link Micro-S LTE came out and bought that and it worked great. Upgraded both cameras firmware one time each with success and added the LIT-10 power pack to the LinkMicro. The latest firmware (1.17.12-178 as I write this) has disabled both cameras! The Link Micro-S was upgraded locally by me and the Link Micro update pushed out remotely by Spypoint tech support. Neither camera worked after that firmware update. The Link Micro-S version has been replaced by Spypoint. Link Micro is still dead in the field(to be picked up)They claim that firmware 1.17.12-178 is OK. My experience tells otherwise. Tech support depends on who you get (used the online Chat feature) So don't upgrade the firmware on these cameras unless you are having functioning issues is my advice!
Thank you so much, Sara, for your comments. I hope they will be helpful for many viewers! Thank you for watching as well, and subscribe while you’re here if you would!
good revew! looks like you have a good camera. i have T MOBLE got to see if it will work . bad news for me is signel in the mountains were i am, may be a problem in areas. but i should find a place were signel will come in. i guess if my phone gets out the camera should work.? i hope
Well, these run off AT&T or Verizon but aren’t connected to your cell phone plan. It’s a different plan altogether. SO, you just need to be able to get one of those to work.
I have 7 of these spypoints and they have been doing a very good job. Temperature reading are pretty much way off and are different on each one. I use the Verizon trail cam because I know I get cell service in my phone out there. Even at one of my trail cams that gets 25% cell it still is able to send photos and the cell signal changes through out the day but no less than 25%
STAY AWAY FROM THESE CAMERAS! I can't speak on other Spy points, although I've heard horror stories. Me and a buddy decided to give them a try. I brought 2, he bought 3. My first one worked for 2 weeks. Wont accept the firmware update... the same goes for my buddys camera. The 2nd one of mine won't transmit photos fresh out of the box either. Probably due to it not accepting the firmware update either. Pure trash. Should've went with Moultrie or Spartan. Have friends and relatives who run both and zero issues. No matter what brand I suggest a 12v external battery
Thank you for your input! Thankfully ours have still been working great, but there are definitely some negative reviews. We appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
I have three SpyPoint Micro-Link-LTEs and they all work decent enough. I've updated the firmware on them all and they've been very decent cameras. The main issue I have is the delay between pictures is too long and not adjustable. This should be an adjustable option on all trail cameras. The motion sensor and trigger are both good but there's a tradeoff between the trigger's Fast and sometimes blurry pictures and Optimal and better pictures but slower trigger. I've been using this with a Browning camera and the Browning is a better camera (except it doesn't do cellular), although much more expensive so it should be.
@@joechomko9522 Yes you're absolutely right, there is a delay setting. I had it set to "Instant" but it would still wait at least one minute before it took another picture. I'll play around with it some more and see what I get. I hadn't changed it since the last firmware update so maybe it's fixed now.
We haven’t tried them all, but based on what we have tried, I’d say either Tactacam or Spypoint. I know people who love both and people who have had issues with both. There are pros and cons to each.
Thanks for the comment, Brett, and for watching. We’ve had them out there almost 6 months and still seems to be going strong. From some of the comments we’ve gotten, I’m a little afraid it will quit any minute, but so far so good. At the end of the year we’ll probably do another update. Thanks again for watching. Subscribe while you’re here if you would 😊
I was going to try to attach some pics but can’t seem to find that option. They get a bit less clear right before/after they switch to/from night mode but they’re still decent. Like we’ve said, the pics that come across aren’t as high quality as the HD version in general.
Excellent question! Subscribe because soon we’re going to do a video comparing all 4!!! Spypoint Micro Link, LTE, Tactacam Reveal, Moultrie X6000, and Muddy Manafest!
If you use this link www.spypoint.com/en/products/trail-cameras when you add to cart, you can get a US or Canada version. This link spypoint.info/en/homepage/ will take you to the European page. I can’t really read that page 😊 but hopefully this helps. Customer service said they cannot be used across different countries.
Might not be a bad idea. Ours finally also died after a couple of years. It somehow got popped open while in the woods and got full of water. Our Spypoint FLEX review will be coming soon!
Garbage products. I have 4 Cell Links, 2 of the cameras with cell built in and 6 of their cables. The first cable I installed came apart. The locking device completely separated from the cable. The cell links routinely have to be cleaned out as spiders, ants, etc are all setting up nests. Hard to believe how many ants and ant eggs can fit into a cell link. Not to mention the cameras just stop working and their support insists its a long fromat issue, when explicity told all cards are of the proper standard and were all long formated. The support team of this company is more a sabotague team. I would never recommend this product, nor company to anyone.
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Good Video and I plan on putting my two out this weekend. Thanks for the reviews because camera purchases are becoming tougher and tougher.
Thanks for watching! I hope you love them! There are a lot of options.
Really glad I ran across your review on this camera. I just bought this same model just a moment ago on Amazon for $140. Seeing your review on this spypoint model gave me pice of mind and I believe I will be happy with my purchase
Come back after you’ve had it a while and let us know your experience!
I have 7 Spypoint products, 2 cell link and 5 link micro. Only one gave me a problem and customer service replaced it within 10 days of my first email to them. Totally satisfied. Operator error is most often the problem (IMHO) and choosing the wrong carrier for the area where the camera will be hung.
Thank you for your input, Terry. Cell carrier also made a HUGE difference for us. Thank you for sharing your experience with these cameras!
I bought this thing and it’s making me crazy. It took me a week to get it set up downloading the programs into their microSD etc. probably cause I’m over 40. But just today I’ve gotten over 20 SPYPOINT sent you a photo and then I go to the app and nothing is there. Company said it’s installation problem because I installed it in the field with shadows that move. I said I can’t control the sun they said move it to someplace else. I’m very frustrated with this unit. They keep saying “you need to have the unit with you so we can diagnose the problem”. I told them that it’s a 52 mile drive to go get it and I can’t be running back-and-forth. I’m pretty frustrated.
I can definitely see how that would be frustrating!!!
Had a Link Micro(original non-LTE ver.) for a year now and worked good once you find the optimized settings for your area. Had to install an extended antenna in a poor signal area to get 2 bars.
Then after a while the Link Micro-S LTE came out and bought that and it worked great. Upgraded both cameras firmware one time each with success and added the LIT-10 power pack to the LinkMicro.
The latest firmware (1.17.12-178 as I write this) has disabled both cameras! The Link Micro-S was upgraded locally by me and the Link Micro update pushed out remotely by Spypoint tech support. Neither camera worked after that firmware update. The Link Micro-S version has been replaced by Spypoint. Link Micro is still dead in the field(to be picked up)They claim that firmware 1.17.12-178 is OK. My experience tells otherwise. Tech support depends on who you get (used the online Chat feature)
So don't upgrade the firmware on these cameras unless you are having functioning issues is my advice!
Thank you so much, Sara, for your comments. I hope they will be helpful for many viewers! Thank you for watching as well, and subscribe while you’re here if you would!
good revew! looks like you have a good camera. i have T MOBLE got to see if it will work . bad news for me is signel in the mountains were i am, may be a problem
in areas. but i should find a place were signel will come in. i guess if my phone gets out the camera should work.? i hope
Well, these run off AT&T or Verizon but aren’t connected to your cell phone plan. It’s a different plan altogether. SO, you just need to be able to get one of those to work.
I have 7 of these spypoints and they have been doing a very good job. Temperature reading are pretty much way off and are different on each one. I use the Verizon trail cam because I know I get cell service in my phone out there. Even at one of my trail cams that gets 25% cell it still is able to send photos and the cell signal changes through out the day but no less than 25%
Thank you, Juan, for your comments! I’m glad to hear someone else is having positive experiences with them!
Yep, the temp on my SpyPoint Micro-Link-LTEs all show a lower temp than what it actually is by maybe 7 or 8 degrees give or take.
@@RARufus it definitely seems to be a trend. We don’t pay that much attention to the temps, but it would be nice for it to be correct.
Tried two of these, neither sent pics, just burned through batteries. Went with cuddeback, works great
I’ve heard good things about Cuddeback but never tried them. Thanks for the info!
@@ReviewThisThing depending on back ground and settings, the night pics aren’t always good, but otherwise no problems
We may have to take a look.
Get the solar model. Battery problem solved. Mine stayed on 100% for 4 months
That’s awesome. We need to try a solar panel for sure.
Very good app
Thanks for the comment, David!
App is extremely easy to use, especially for the technology impaired like myself. I can have one of these cameras operating in less than a minute.
STAY AWAY FROM THESE CAMERAS! I can't speak on other Spy points, although I've heard horror stories. Me and a buddy decided to give them a try. I brought 2, he bought 3. My first one worked for 2 weeks. Wont accept the firmware update... the same goes for my buddys camera. The 2nd one of mine won't transmit photos fresh out of the box either. Probably due to it not accepting the firmware update either. Pure trash. Should've went with Moultrie or Spartan. Have friends and relatives who run both and zero issues. No matter what brand I suggest a 12v external battery
Thank you for your input! Thankfully ours have still been working great, but there are definitely some negative reviews. We appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
I have three SpyPoint Micro-Link-LTEs and they all work decent enough. I've updated the firmware on them all and they've been very decent cameras. The main issue I have is the delay between pictures is too long and not adjustable. This should be an adjustable option on all trail cameras. The motion sensor and trigger are both good but there's a tradeoff between the trigger's Fast and sometimes blurry pictures and Optimal and better pictures but slower trigger. I've been using this with a Browning camera and the Browning is a better camera (except it doesn't do cellular), although much more expensive so it should be.
@@RARufus there is a delay in your settings, I think it's 10 seconds all the way up to 30 minutes. Out of the box is preset on 1 minute.
@@joechomko9522 Yes you're absolutely right, there is a delay setting. I had it set to "Instant" but it would still wait at least one minute before it took another picture. I'll play around with it some more and see what I get. I hadn't changed it since the last firmware update so maybe it's fixed now.
@@ReviewThisThing Did Trent Marsh give you guys nice gifts to give such a good review?
Mine is junk it only works like 3 days then it won’t send pics to my app and customer service sucks. Buy Spartan zero issues
Thanks for your input, Eric. So far, we’re still having good luck. Obviously not all of these cameras work the same as others!
Question ? HD pictures 50 for 5 bucks. Its it a monthly thing or do you get time to use your 50 pictures over the year?
You can spread them out. I’m not sure if it ever actually runs out, but it’s definitely not just in a month.
Are there anyway to secure this camera? Thank you in advance
I haven’t used one of these, but this might work. amzn.to/3VL1TSb
What are the best trailcam to your opinion
We haven’t tried them all, but based on what we have tried, I’d say either Tactacam or Spypoint. I know people who love both and people who have had issues with both. There are pros and cons to each.
Can you live stream through this Camara?
No. It doesn’t have that ability.
Wait till after your 2nd month thats when it acts up
Thanks for the comment, Brett, and for watching. We’ve had them out there almost 6 months and still seems to be going strong. From some of the comments we’ve gotten, I’m a little afraid it will quit any minute, but so far so good. At the end of the year we’ll probably do another update. Thanks again for watching. Subscribe while you’re here if you would 😊
Wow, now I'm grateful I got 5 months out of it.....
What about low light, dusk, or night pics?
I was going to try to attach some pics but can’t seem to find that option. They get a bit less clear right before/after they switch to/from night mode but they’re still decent. Like we’ve said, the pics that come across aren’t as high quality as the HD version in general.
ok bud. the spypoint micro link vs moultrie 6000?
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The one moultrie I have has been a good camera ( not cellular)
Can this work in a different country from USA
If you use this link www.spypoint.com/en/products/trail-cameras when you add to cart, you can get a US or Canada version.
This link spypoint.info/en/homepage/ will take you to the European page. I can’t really read that page 😊 but hopefully this helps.
Customer service said they cannot be used across different countries.
Thanks for your response
time for a 2022 review
Might not be a bad idea. Ours finally also died after a couple of years. It somehow got popped open while in the woods and got full of water. Our Spypoint FLEX review will be coming soon!
Do they take videos? That stay on the SD card .
I’m pretty sure it doesn’t do videos at all.
It does take video but only as regular trail camera defeating the purpose of going cellular.
@@joechomko9522 thank you!
Does this have gps if it gets stolen?
It does not.
A nightmare!
Several people have had problems
They are junk. They will stop working and formats signal new batteries firmware updates nothing will get them going again.
Thank you for your input. Thankfully ours are still going strong. I wish I had an answer for those of you having so much trouble with them.
to update is a nightmare
We’ve heard that for sure. We haven’t updated ours yet. I guess if we can avoid it, we won’t.
Any problems yet? I had one to stop working yesterday and one the day before. These cameras are junk. Any potential customers reading this dont buy.
It seems crazy but still no problems, thankfully. We know people who had had some, but we’ve been fortunate.
@@ReviewThisThing maybe they are recirculating RMA'd cameras, and they made sure yours wasn't defective.
@@pasander4371 maybe. I already responded, but ours just died a couple of months ago. We didn’t have any complaints until then 🤷🏼♀️
Garbage products. I have 4 Cell Links, 2 of the cameras with cell built in and 6 of their cables. The first cable I installed came apart. The locking device completely separated from the cable. The cell links routinely have to be cleaned out as spiders, ants, etc are all setting up nests. Hard to believe how many ants and ant eggs can fit into a cell link. Not to mention the cameras just stop working and their support insists its a long fromat issue, when explicity told all cards are of the proper standard and were all long formated. The support team of this company is more a sabotague team. I would never recommend this product, nor company to anyone.
Definitely doesn’t sound like a very positive experience! You’ve got to stick with what you like. Thank you for watching!
garbage! do not purchase one of these cameras. Works for awhile and poof ...nothing! no tech support either
They are a bit finicky. Ours worked for 2 seasons - only broke because it got propped open and water got in.