EZVIZ BC1C

If you want a weatherproof outdoor camera that rarely needs charging and still returns usable footage, the BC1C is built for that job. It solves the common problem of battery cameras that die quickly or need constant swapping by combining a 10,400 mAh battery, an included solar panel for continuous power, and 2K+ (2560×1440) colour night video so you can actually see faces after dark. ## What makes it worth it The BC1C delivers class-above video for its category: a 4MP sensor recording at 2K+ (2560×1440) gives noticeably more detail than typical 1080p battery cameras, and the two built‑in spotlights enable full‑colour night footage rather than monochrome IR. The 10,400 mAh battery combined with the included solar panel means you can run it for months without manual charging; EZVIZ quotes up to 270 days on a full charge and independent tests report roughly 210 days depending on settings. It also packs 32GB of onboard eMMC storage so you won’t be forced into a cloud subscription, plus person‑detection AI, two‑way audio and Alexa compatibility for simple smart‑home integration. ## Where it falls short Downloading long clips from the app can be fiddly and slow compared with some rivals, and the camera’s spotlights won’t flash when colour night‑vision is enabled, which reduces the active deterrent behaviour in that mode. The built‑in 32GB storage is handy but modest compared with microSD options on some competitors. Buyers who want a largely hands‑off, solar‑backed outdoor camera with very good night footage will get the most value; if you need 4K resolution, enterprise‑grade analytics or huge local storage, look elsewhere.

£149.99