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Intro
The GardePro X50 is a cellular trail camera with 4G LTE connectivity that operates on AT&T and T-Mobile cellular networks and comes with a pre-installed sim card. The X50 can be remotely controlled and managed through the GardePro Mobile app, and the camera will send pictures to the user's cell phone according to the transfer schedule set on the app. The camera is equipped with invisible 940nm no-glow infrared LED illumination ranging up to 100ft. The camera has a fast 0.1s trigger and three detection sensors capable of detecting movement up to 90 feet. The X50 has a wide field-of-view angle of 70° and can take 32-megapixel still photos and 1080p HD videos. Eight AA batteries power the camera. SD memory cards up to 512GB are supported. The X50 game camera has a 2.4-inch color screen and has two working modes, motion detection and time-lapse. Data plans start at only $7 per month. A free 100-image free trial is available for new users. The cellular option can be switched off, and the camera will still function as a traditional game camera. The camera is designed for outdoor use, has P66 waterproof rating, and can operate in extreme temperatures from -4F to 140F. In addition, the camera has a 12v jack for an external power supply.
Pros
- Invisible Flash
- Affordable Service Plans
- Can be Used as a Non-Cellular Camera
Cons
- Unstable Cell Connection
- Mobile App Only - No Website
- Limited Detection Range
Camera Ratings
Detection Range: 8/20
Speed: 5/10
Accuracy: 6/10
Battery Life: 7/10
Daylight Images: 8/10
Lowlight Images: 7/10
Night Images: 7/10
Design: 15/20
Verdict: 63/100
In our opinion, the GardePro X50 is a unique trail camera that offers the option to disable its cellular function and use it as a traditional camera with a memory card. This is a great feature for those needing cellular functionality only during specific seasons. However, during our testing, we encountered frequent drops in the cellular connection, which was disappointing. The camera also only transferred images every two to three days, regardless of transfer frequency settings. We only tested one unit, so it's possible that this was a problem specific to that unit. The phone app is easy to use, but at the time of writing this review, the manufacturer doesn't allow viewing pictures and videos through their website. Despite these issues, the camera is still a great value. While the nighttime images were just average, the daytime images were impressive. If you're looking for a hybrid camera that provides affordable cloud viewing and can overlook infrequent file transfers, the GardePro X50 could be a good choice.
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User Reviews
July 19, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Feb. 13, 2024, 3:01 p.m.
[email protected] 10/10
Can sim card be exchanged/or swapped
Feb. 13, 2024, 3:01 p.m.
Anonymous 5/10
Help from HQ took the SIM card out and put it in phone. Set it to data transfer-worked ONCE. Now refreshes on demand 'Succeeded' but no images. Simple, take the SD card out stick it in laptop. Sad to pay for fancy tech and fails to transmit. Chris L
Specs
Official specs from the manufacturer.- Name:
- GardePro X50 Cellular
- Manufacturer:
- GardePro
- Model:
- X50
- Model Year:
- 2022
- Series:
- X Series
- Flash Type:
- No-Glow IR
- Max Pixels:
- 32
- Max Video:
- 1080p
- No. of Sensors:
- 1
- Detection Range:
- 90 ft
- Flash Range:
- 100 ft
- Field of View:
- 70 degrees
- Trigger Speed:
- 0.10 second
- Min Delay:
- 5 seconds
- Max Delay:
- 60 minutes
- Max Card Size:
- 512 GB
- Cellular/Mobile:
- Yes
- WiFi:
- No
- Bluetooth:
- No
- Live View:
- No
- MSRP:
- $199.99
- Warranty:
- 12 months
- Country of Origin:
- N/A
Questions & Answers
je n arrive pas a la connecte a mo telephone
I can't connect the camera to my phone I need help thank you
Unfortunately, connection issues are common with this model. We recommend trying these steps: 1) Turn OFF the Cellular option in the settings. 2) Turn OFF the camera. 3) Turn the camera ON. 4) Switch the Cellular option back ON and wait a few minutes.
Is this camera compatible with pure talk services provider?
Does the GardePro X50 with with Puretalk internet provider?
Your current provider is irrelevant. The trail camera manufacturer manages the service, and the camera has no connection to your cell phone or internet provider account.
You'll be making monthly subscription payments directly to the camera manufacturer, and they will handle the service with the cellular provider.
In addition, some trail camera manufacturers are using multiple operators, and the camera automatically connects to the strongest available signal.
You'll be making monthly subscription payments directly to the camera manufacturer, and they will handle the service with the cellular provider.
In addition, some trail camera manufacturers are using multiple operators, and the camera automatically connects to the strongest available signal.
I bought the the x50 Freedom (bring your own sim) in hopes it would work with Google Fi data only sim. The Fi data only sims operate on T-Mobile 4G LTE. Alas it was a no go with little to no help from Garde tech support. The sim registers and acqu
The camera went dead due to the batteries running out. I replaced them but the camera will not turn on. Any help or troubleshooting would be appreciated
how do I change the operation hours and time format? Can I do this on the phone app??
How do I change hours of operation and time format to 24 hour? Can I do this on the phone app?
Is it necessary to purchase a plan for continued operation after 30 days?
Yes, to maintain the cellular service functionality, you will need to subscribe to a plan. However, the camera can still be used as a standard non-cellular trail camera without a subscription.