You’re on the search for one of the best stable cameras? Whether you’re preparing for foaling, need to keep an eye on a poorly patient on box rest or just enjoy the idea of watching your horses from the comfort of your sofa, there are plenty of stable cameras to choose from. Plus, not only do stable cameras allow you to keep an eye on your horse, but they can boost your yard security and help to deter thieves, too.
I’ve selected a range of cameras suitable that allow you to check in on your horses when you’re away from the yard. We’ve covered a range of budgets and a range of features you’ll be sure to find something suitable for your needs.
Best stable cameras: H&H’s quick guide
Best battery/solar-powered camera: Reolink Go PT Plus
Best value camera: ieGeek 3G/4G LTE
Best mains-powered camera: Genbolt 3G/4G LTE
Best camera for crime prevention: Guard My Farm WiFi
Reolink Go PT Plus
Connectivity: 3G/4G
Power: Battery or optional solar
RRP: From £159.99 for camera only
H&H Review: 10/10, H&H Approved
Reasons to buy
- Operates via a sim card no need for Wi-Fi
- Two-way audio
- Controllable via an app
Reasons to avoid
- Cost increases as you need to buy a memory card, solar panel and sim card separately (although sometimes a bundle is on offer)
You can use this waterproof, wireless camera without Wi-Fi and without mains power, which makes it suitable for any yard. It gives you a really wide field of view with 355° pan and 140° tilt, so is ideal if you’re looking for a field and yard camera. It has a high resolution of 2K 4MP Super HD, a zoom function, 33ft night vision and benefits from intelligent person and vehicle detection. The app can alert you when the camera senses the movement, and offers live view and playback.
The camera also has an effective two-way audio system so you can communicate with someone through the camera using the app. You can also take instant time- and date-stamped screenshots from the live recordings
The battery lasts up to four weeks, depending on usage before it needs recharging, but you can connect a Reolink solar panel via a USB cable for non-stop supply. The Go PT Plus has 32GB of memory built in, but you can add a Micro SD card to add another 128GB or store seven days of footage for free in the Reolink Cloud.
H&H’s Becky Murray tested this camera and was really impressed. She found the picture quality was excellent day and night. If you get the package with the solar panel, it offers everything you need from an outdoor camera, especially yards with no Wi-Fi or electricity.
Read H&H’s independent Reolink Go PT Plus review.
ieGeek 3G/4G LTE Outdoor Camera
Connectivity: 3G/4G
Power: Solar
RRP: £149.99
Reasons to buy
- Supplied with solar panel and memory card
- Control remotely from app
Reasons to avoid
- If you are only monitoring one stable you might be able to get a fixed camera
This camera comes complete with a 64MB memory card and is connected to a network via a SIM card and powered by sunlight, with a solar panel (included) you can install it anywhere without wifi coverage and electricity. It has a 4x zoom function, 355° horizontal rotation and 120° vertical tilt, which you can control remotely via the app.
It has 2K resolution and 33 feet colour night vision aided by built-in spotlights. It can track human movement.
Genbolt 3G/4G LTE Outdoor Camera
Connectivity: 3G/4G or POE
Power: Mains
RRP: £89.99
Reasons to buy
- Supplied with a 300MB trial SIM card
- Provides all-round coverage
Reasons to avoid
- Mains powered might not suit everyone’s needs
This waterproof mains powered camera doesn’t need wifi. This 4G camera comes with an exclusive high-speed SIM card inserted, which includes 300MB of cellular data for a 30 day trial. You can view live footage with multiple users online at the same time and easily refill and check your remaining data on an app. With customizable motion detection you’re able to set 1-4 specific detection zones for your camera, preventing false alarms. It offers 355° Pan, 90° Tilt and 4X digital zoom providing you all-round protection.
It has colour night vision aided by built-in floodlights. It can track human movement and has two-way audio.
Guard My Farm WiFi Outdoor Security Camera
Connectivity: 4G or WiFi
Power: Mains or optional solar
RRP: £135.99
Reasons to buy
- Super HD resolution
- All-round coverage and 4 x zoom controlled via an app
- Live stream, record, store and download footage
Reasons to avoid
- If you don’t have a use for the extra features
You can use this waterproof, wireless camera that gives you a really large field of view with pan and tilt rotation providing 360° surveillance perfect for use as a field or yard camera. With a high resolution of 3MP Super HD, a 4x zoom function, 65ft full colour night vision and benefits from human triggered motion detection. The app can support multiple users and allows you to position the camera where needed.
The camera can be powered by solar or plugged into the mains. It also has an effective two-way audio system so you can communicate with someone through the camera using the app. The WiFi outdoor wireless security camera has a built in siren alarm, security lights and will instantly notify you of activity detected.
Ezviz CB8 2K
Connectivity: WiFi
Power: Battery or optional solar
RRP: £129.99
Reasons to buy
- Offers 360° view
- Battery or solar powered
- Colour night vision
Reasons to avoid
- If you need a solar panel this is sold separately
This wireless weatherproof camera benefits from a 360° field of view and boasts up to 210 days of battery life. Features include person detection, auto-tracking and colour night vision, and with no wires it’s easy to install. It has 2K resolution, smart human motion detection and auto-tracking, colour night vision and two-way audio.
You can use a Micro SD card up to 256 GB, and it works with an Ezviz solar panel for non-stop power.
Reolink Go Plus
Connectivity: 3G/4G
Power: Battery or optional solar
RRP: From £169.99 for camera only
Reasons to buy
- Battery or solar powered
- High resolution images
Reasons to avoid
- It doesn’t come with any built in memory, so you will need to purchase a memory card
If you don’t have the budget for the Go PT Plus, this Reolink camera boasts many of the same benefits, including image quality, plus it’s still suitable for yards without Wi-Fi or mains power. The main difference is that this camera doesn’t pan or tilt, so would be better suited covering a smaller area such as a stable. It also doesn’t come with any built in memory, but there is a Micro SD card slot so you can add up to 128MB or use the Reolink Cloud.
Farmstream Static 5MP Camera
Connectivity: WiFi, 4G or POE/WiFi
Power: Mains or battery
RRP: From £149
Reasons to buy
- If you are looking for a mains powered camera
- Stream live footage from app
Reasons to avoid
- Fixed position camera – so if you need to view a wider area look for a camera that pans and tilts
The Farmstream 5MP Static Camera has a viewing angle of 75° and night vision range of 30m. It is a fixed position camera (no panning or tilting option, but you can choose the initial position) with 5MP HD resolution. It is available in a Wi-Fi or 4G model, and can be plugged into the mains or powered by a standard 12V leisure battery.
The app allows you to stream footage remotely, receive motion detection alerts and set recording times. You can use an SD card with up to 256GB footage, which is approximately eight day’s worth.
This camera is described as easy and simple to install – plug it in, download the app and scan the QR code on the base of the camera to connect.
Xega 3G/4G LTE Outdoor Camera
Connectivity: 3G/4G
Power: Battery/solar
RRP: £139.99
Reasons to buy
- Battery can be boasted by solar panel
- 4x zoom
- Colour night vision
Reasons to avoid
- If you are looking for a camera to cover one stable you might not need the pan features it offers
This water-resistant camera doesn’t need Wi-Fi and comes with a rechargeable battery that can be boosted by a solar panel. The camera can pan 355°, vertically tilt 95° and has 4x digital zoom. It has HD night vision, which enables the camera to capture 2K colour footage up to 65ft.
You can use the app to control the pan and tilt, and access the camera’s live footage at any time, as well as replay and download footage.
JideTech 5MP PTZ Outdoor Camera
Connectivity: POE
Power: Mains/battery or mains only
RRP: £269
Reasons to buy
- Offers 20x zoom
- Pan and tilt features
- Two-way audio
Reasons to avoid
- Uses an ethernet cable to transmit both power and data
The HD 5MP camera has 20x zoom, which provides sharp and clear images, with night vision that allows you to see movement up to 400ft away. It has intelligent motion detection and automatic tracking, with the ability to pan 355° and tilt vertically 90°. It has two-way audio and has a 128GB SD card slot for storing footage.
Hiseeu PTZ 5X Zoom Outdoor Camera
Connectivity: WiFi
Power: Mains
RRP: £109.99
Reasons to buy
- Can remotely control via an app
- Pan and tilt features
Reasons to avoid
- Mains powered so not suitable for stables with no mains power supple
This waterproof camera is a great option if your stable block has ethernet or 2.4Ghz WiFi connection. It has a 5x zoom function, 320° panning and 90° vertical tilt, which you can control remotely via the app.
It has 2K resolution and 65ft colour night vision aided by two built-in floodlights. It can track human movement and has two-way audio. The camera supports up to 128GB SD card recording and cloud storage.
Xega 4G LTE Outdoor Camera
Connectivity: 4G
Power: Solar
RRP: £199.99
Reasons to buy
- Weatherproof camera can be used outdoors
- Comes complete with solar panel and prepaid 300mb sim card
- Records 24/7 not only when motion is detected
Reasons to avoid
- Camera needs to be positioned outdoors as the solar panel is positioned on top of the camera to offer non-stop power
This 3MP HD weatherproof wireless camera runs off a mobile phone network and is powered by a solar panel. Comes complete with 20W solar panel, prepaid 300MB SIM card. Unlike other cameras it can record 24/7 not only when motion is detected. This camera can turn 355°horizontally and 95° vertically, pan and tilt. You can remotely control the pan-tilt and view live footage from the App.
It has four built-in infrared LEDs, two night vision modes for use even in complete darkness. It supports an SD card to record footage that you can view from the app or on your computer. It has two-way audio and the option of alerts sent to your phone.
Can you use stable cameras with no Wi-Fi?
Stables often don’t have access to Wi-Fi, while many also don’t have access to mains power, but there are stable cameras designed for every situation.
In order to be able to watch your camera live or download footage wirelessly to your phone, you need some sort of internet connection. Considering most yards don’t have Wi-Fi connection – or at least not close enough for a strong signal – you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t need Wi-Fi to make use of a stable camera. Of course, if you do have Wi-Fi connection, then there are camera options that run off the Wi-Fi, too.
Most stable cameras run off the mobile network – all you need is a SIM card, which you insert into the camera and top up like you would a pay-as-you-go phone or pay a SIM-only monthly contract. It’s worth finding out what networks are strongest in your area to ensure you get a reliable connection.
You can also connect a camera via a PoE (power over ethernet) connection, which provides both power and internet via a single cable. You don’t need outdoor mains to use a PoE camera, but you need a PoE network switch and you have to run a cable from a power source from a nearby building. PoE is generally considered to give a more reliable connection than Wi-Fi, so this is a good option if your stables are fairly close to your house.
How to choose the best stable camera
There are several features that make some cameras stand out as particularly good, but much of the answer depends on how you hope to use your camera – for example, whether it will view a single stable, the yard area or field.
First of all, you need a camera that is suitable for outdoor use – if you’re unsure, look for the ratings IP66, which offers the highest protection against water and dust, or IP69K, which means it has also been tested in high temperatures. All the cameras we’ve featured below are suitable for outdoor use.
Secondly, you want to ensure the camera offers good image quality – many are HD – and good night vision capabilities. If you’re looking to monitor an area larger than a standard 12x12ft stable, then zoom function will also be beneficial. Likewise, depending on the size and shape of the area you’re monitoring, panning and tilting functions could be incredibly beneficial as they allow you to view a much larger area. Wireless cameras are easy to move and suffer less from interference.
Other handy features include two-way audio, which allows you to communicate with someone in your stable. This could be useful for giving rugging instructions as well as warning away an intruder. Motion detection is also beneficial for security purposes.
When it comes to storage, there are a couple of options. Most cameras support an SD card, but some will have a more generous size limit. Some cameras also have a cloud function, which is useful if you need to store large amounts of footage. Finally, it would be foolish to forget the app as you’ll be using this regularly. Check reviews before making your purchase to ensure it is easy to use and has the functions you require.
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