Child safety devices

D-Link Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera DCS-8526LH review

D-Link Full HD Pan & Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera DCS-8526LH

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Very good picture quality (depending on smartphone or tablet that is used)
  •   Excellent sound range (dependent on existing Wi-Fi network)
  •   Very good immunity from interference (microwave had a small effect on audio signal on the Wi-Fi network)
  •   Camera pan and tilt control
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   Installation was not smooth using the app on an Android smartphone
  •   App is not intuitive for settings such as motion and sound detection
  •   Poor maximum sound level at the carer end (depending on smartphone or tablet that is used)

Type

Monitor type
Camera and app – audio/video

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Sound performance score
74%
Ease of use score
64%
Overall picture performance score
94%
Daylight picture performance score
85%
Dim light picture performance score
85%
Dark light picture performance score
85%
Sound range score
100%
Sound sensitivity and sound quality score
55%
Immunity from interference score
74%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$149.00

Specifications

Weight of carer unit (g)
N/A
Dimensions of carer unit (H x W x D, cm)
N/A
Country of origin
China
Website
dlink.com.au

Features

Motion monitor
Visual sound indicators
Baby room temperature monitor
Night light
Belt clip on carer unit
Plays a tune
Two-way audio communication
Low battery indicator on baby monitor
Low battery indicator on carer unit or smartphone
Carer unit

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