Question

Pro 3 or Ultra?  I am getting ready to replace my 2 camera Pro 2 system with either of the above.Pro 3 or Ultra? I am getting ready to replace my 2 camera Pro 2 system with either of the above. Will be going to 6-7 cameras at least. I will be running someone solar, some on regular power and some on battery.  Other than standard specs found online I’m not finding any real life experience. What are people finding? 

Answer 1

I have an Ultra. Bought it before the Pro 3 came out. I really love the Ultra. The battery charge will last 4-6 months for me and I enjoy how the Ultra camera moves and follows the object in a clip. But because of cost the 3 should perform as well and is a good option.  

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@gratt how do you get so long out of your batteries. Mine are lucky to last 3 weeks before I have to charge them

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It is at my front door, minimal plant or tree movement to cause a motion detection. Frankly it only records people or the random cat. The positioning in relation to the base is good too so this particular camera stays connected and with strong WiFi never seems to “look” for the base otherwise which I believe conserves battery. If a camera is always has to reconnect to the base or drops off a lot, that really eats battery life.  

Answer 2

Gosh the Pro 3 is $169 on Amazon. Good price.  

Answer 3

I don’t have any of the new pro 3 cameras but I like my ultras. Seems like some go through battery life faster than others. What I don’t like about the ultra is the ones recording in 4K wont playback on a pc without downloading. Some kind of flash or coding or streaming issue.  

Answer 4

Curious, why u replacing the Pro 2 setup?  

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@goodrum9559 i was told the base is not compatible.  

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@dominick not true. Let me know how it goes when you install.  

Answer 5

Ultra all the way, you can’t beat the wider view, detection of animal/car/person (not 100% is other models have this), and especially can’t beat the built in spot light

Answer 6

I have the Ultra, setting minimal so I didn’t run battery out and needed charging within 3 weeks of installing them. Then this week I have haft two charge the batteries at least twice. We brought solar and installed yesterday so will see how they go!  

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@pyrethrum49854 if battery continues a fast drain, reboot the camera and router. That might help.  

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@gratt thank you for the suggestion. We put solar up and not been an issue since. But will keep this in mind

Answer 7

I have the Ultra 6 cameras and solar power on all and i keep getting constant animal detection cars on the road driving past etc etc dropping out etc this is my second hub and still back where i was 6 mths ago out of pocket $2900 yep get a hard wired kit

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@bloodless since you’re cameras are broken, I’ll buy them from you.  

Answer 8

One thing to note - with the Pro3 and Ultra you are REQUIRED to have a subscription.  

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@sheathbill that's why I went for the pro 2

Answer 9

The Pro 3 is a good buy and great choice.