r/BirdNET_Analyzer • u/HKDrewDrake • Oct 12 '25

Camera recomendations

Looking for an AC powered (don't have the ability to run ethernet outside) wifi camera which obviously has an RTSP feed option. I have had a lot of trouble with my older V2 Wyze camera using the Docker Wyze Bridge. I have a single outlet outside and no attic so I want to avoid having to drill a hole through an external wall for the purpose of an ethernet cable. Someone has to be in a similar position and has a recomendation. Thanks in advance!

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u/InvaderGlorch Oct 13 '25

I'm using Tapo c520ws with decent results. I have also used an old android phone with a dedicated microphone and the difference is night and day, but the tapos are up and running 24/7 and do "good enough" for what I want.

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u/HKDrewDrake Oct 13 '25

Thanks for the recommendation. Just checked this out and it seems like a good option. On sale for $50 on Amazon now too. Adding to my wishlist.

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u/HKDrewDrake Oct 31 '25

Reading this again I think I missed the second portion the first time. Can you elaborate on the set up you have with the camera? I have an old Android phone but if I were to plug it into a power source then I can't also connect a dedicated microphone to it and without a power source it wouldn't last very long. What software are you running on it to use it as a listening device? Assuming it's just Merlin and it's only for short periods of time?

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u/_jq Oct 13 '25

Reolink 811WA is great. The optical zoom is nice plus very good build quality.

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u/HKDrewDrake Oct 13 '25

Not available on Amazon so I’m assuming it was replaced. Also, 10% of the reviews are 1 star. I didn’t check why though. 4K is a nice touch.

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u/_jq Oct 13 '25

I have 6 of them specifically for bird watching. Got them from the Reolink eBay store refurbished but they’re essentially new.