One of the most challenging aspects of utilizing trail cameras is the inability to access real-time footage. This often leads to missed opportunities to monitor and capture wildlife behavior as it happens, leading to frustration among users. The Spartan GoLive M 4G LTE Trail Camera solves this problem with its unique feature of live streaming. … Read more
The Moultrie Mobile Edge cellular trail camera is a game-changing device that is helping to revolutionize wildlife monitoring and property surveillance as it offers innovative solutions to common challenges faced by outdoor enthusiasts and hunters. With its ability to utilize multiple cellular networks, give users unlimited cloud storage, and eliminate the need for SD cards, … Read more
Are you looking for a cellular trail camera that reliably sends pictures and videos to your smartphone regardless of which cellular provider has the strongest signal where you are using it? If so, the SPYPOINT FLEX cellular trail camera is an excellent choice for many people. In this review, we’ll discuss its features, advantages, and disadvantages, … Read more
Similar to the cost of ink with computer printers, as the prices of cellular trail cameras have gone down over time the most expensive part about cellular trail cameras is the data plan subscriptions. This is because cellular trail cams need an internet connection in order to send pictures or videos to your smartphone or … Read more
If you are a hunter or property owner that uses cellular trail cameras to monitor remote areas you are looking for a reliable scouting tool that helps you stay connected and informed. However, when it comes to cellular trail cams there isn’t always a reliable cell signal from every provider in the locations you want … Read more
Are you tired of the limitations found on many cellular trail cameras? If so, you’re not alone. Many hunters and property owners are frustrated by the lack of features found on cellular trail cameras, like giving away their location at night, not transmitting HD pictures or video, only being able to operate on one carrier’s … Read more
Whether you are using it for security purposes or trying to figure out the perfect location for your next hunt, have you ever put your trail camera out to monitor an area and wished that it was a cellular trail camera instead so you could see the pictures it captured right away and eliminate the need to go out to the camera and pull its memory card?
If you are like most of us your answer is probably yes. But how?
So let’s talk about how you can make make your trail camera have cellular trail camera capabilities, what your options are, how much it will cost, and when it makes sense to do it.
Back in 2021 when we reviewed the Moultrie Mobile Delta cellular trail camera we were pretty impressed. It was one of the few cellular trail cameras that came with a no glow flash and still a very affordable price, which put it in some pretty exclusive company. In 2022, Moultrie released an updated version of … Read more
Sometimes when you find the place you want to monitor with a trail camera it is fraught with problems or worries like: Will the trail camera spook deer or other game animals? Will the camera get stolen or vandalized? You also need to consider how much will it cost to check the trail camera. If … Read more
Note: In 2022 Moultrie came out with the next version of this camera, the Moultrie Mobile Delta Base. At the time we are writing this both cameras are still available for purchase and depending on your needs you may opt to go with the original Moultrie Mobile Delta, which we are reviewing here, instead of … Read more
The popular is a state-of-the-art cellular trail camera that has a wide range of features and functions. Plus, it comes at a super affordable price and has very affordable data plan options to choose from. We’ve gone over the specs of the Tactacam REVEAL X and compared it to the competition so you can decide … Read more
Over the past several years cellular trail cameras have become the hot new trend in trail camera technology. Cellular trail cameras are a great way to keep track of game animals or monitor your property, as they send the pictures directly to your phone or tablet. This is very helpful because it can help you … Read more
When I use trail cameras for hunting I have become a big fan of two things no glow flash and video. While pictures are valuable to have, I feel like I can learn so much more from watching videos. Especially when it comes to learning about deer behavior. What I usually do is have my … Read more
Sometimes it feels like you need to be ready to make a compromise when you are looking to make the step up to a cellular trail camera. Some cameras don’t record or transmit videos. Other cameras struggle in low-light conditions. Still, other cameras require long term a subscription to get a good price on a … Read more
Trail cameras are a great way to monitor game animals and to check your property, but they can present you with some headaches when deciding where to set them up. The first struggle is that they are not always in a convenient location and it can take a lot of time and money to check … Read more
If you are an avid hunter or simply an avid trail camera user, you may have noticed a few trends in the world of trail cameras. One of these trends is the use of cellular technology and another is the use of external power supplies, specifically solar panels. Cellular trail cameras allow you to see … Read more
Hunters appreciate trail cameras because they allow you the opportunity to monitor the activity and behavior of game animals without having to worry about disturbing the deer or other game animals with your presence and human scent. The problem with most trail cameras is that at some point you will still need to go out … Read more
Do you live a long way from your hunting property and want a cellular trail camera to help you monitor the activity by your favorite food plot or feeder, but you don’t want to pay a lot of money or end up with an expensive data plan or terrible smartphone app. The might be just … Read more
Cellular trail cameras can cost a lot of money and sometimes they don’t have everything that you need. Either it doesn’t have a feature you are looking for, a certain spec or specs are subpar, the cellular plan can be too expensive, or the app is poor and in some cases nonexistent. Luckily for us, … Read more
If you are familiar with trail cameras you already know that they can be expensive. Then if you want something like a cellular trail camera the price can sometimes be out of reach for people who are on a budget or for people who need to buy multiple cellular trail cameras. Then to make matters worse, cellular trail cameras are often large and are easily spotted by people who might steal or vandalize the camera.
In addition to the price of the camera, you also need to purchase a data plan in order to have the images sent to you. If you have multiple cameras or have a camera placed in an area with a lot of activity the price of sending all those images can add up as well.
If you are a budget-conscious buyer who is looking for an affordable cellular trail camera the super-compact SPYPOINT Link-Micro might be a good option for you.
TECHNOLOGY: SMALLEST cellular trail camera in the market! Powered by only 8 AA batteries and MicroSD card. Smaller than your hand! BUCK TRACKER - AI Image Recognition. Mobile app & web app capable with photo viewing on smartphone & computer
CELLULAR: 4G Photo transmission, works with major cellular providers nationwide, see Coverage Maps for performance. Preactivated SIM, mobile app capable, simple and fully configuration with app. Data plans available
PICTURE QUALITY: 10 MP, 4 Power LEDs, up to 80' Flash and Detection Range, 0.5s Trigger Speed, color photos by day, infrared by night, Multi-Shot and Continuous Modes
POWER: 16GB MicroSD memory card (not included), 8 AA batteries (not included), 12V jack Network 4G (HSPA+)
So Is It Possible to Find a Good Compact Cellular Trail Camera on a Budget?
Making an affordable cellular trail camera is exactly what SPYPOINT was trying to do when they made the Link-Mirco. They already have some terrific full-featured cellular trail camera options available, but this was their attempt to make a more compact entry-level model that could still meet peoples’ needs.
They went about trying to achieve this goal by doing 3 different things.
