Question 1

Will it keep working through a run of dull days?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a fully charged battery typically carries on recording for 3–5 days without meaningful sun in winter, depending on how hard the camera is working and the local weather.

Question 2

Which SIM card should I put in it?

Accepted Answer

Any UK data SIM with around 20 GB a month or more is fine. We can send one ready-configured, or you're welcome to fit your own.

Question 3

Can I keep an eye on it from my phone?

Accepted Answer

You can — both live and recorded footage feed straight to our free app on iPhone and Android, wherever you happen to be.

Question 4

Do I need planning permission for a solar camera pole?

Accepted Answer

Temporary poles under about 6 metres usually don't, but it's worth a quick word with your local authority for anything permanent or on a listed building.

Question 5

What will it cost me to run each month?

Accepted Answer

Only your data SIM — usually somewhere between £10 and £25 a month. There's no electricity bill and no line rental, since nothing is plugged into the grid.

Question 6

Can I add more cameras across the farm later on?

Accepted Answer

Easily. Each solar unit stands alone with its own SIM, and you can roll out as many as you like while managing the whole lot from one app.

Question 7

What if someone interferes with the camera?

Accepted Answer

It pings an alert straight to your phone the moment it picks up movement or tampering, and because everything is already backed up to the cloud, the footage is safe regardless.

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