Auto Tracking VS Dual Panoramic 180° Security Cameras - ONE is definitely BETTER!

Today, we will compare not specific brands or models but 2 security camera types. Security cameras that can track like the Reolink Trackmix, Eufy SoloCam S340 or the Wyze Cam Pan V3 and compare it to dual lens 180 degree panoramic cameras like the Reolink Duos and see which security camera platform is better especially for dependability and reliability.

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[michaeln.]

I used to like tracking cameras but this video made me rethink that.

[futurebatman]

A few things to mention. With a tracking camera as the person comes closer the camera will follow them. So the area they occupy will be bigger and so the 4k image of say their face will be bigger and more detailed.


When the camera tracks it make potential thieves uncomfortable as they may notice the camera follow them and think maybe they are being tracked by a person.

At night when the night lights are on the light follows the camera tracking which again makes any potential thief uncomfortable.

[floryy_]

I really like my reolink trackmix poe. It really zooms in and the spotlight, combined with the optical zoom, can get a clear image of a face in the middle of the night.

[Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE]

I used to use all tracking cameras. After a couple of years I saw the downfalls of them. #1. I have 2 dogs I monitor in a large back yard. This has been super helpful with one dog who was an escape artist when he was a puppy. He jumped the 4ft fence in certain places. He also got his head caught in the gate once. The camera helped review and fix these problems. Anyway, 2 dogs means 2 subjects running in 2 directions. Tracking cams can only track one subject a time. I ended up using 4 existing tracking cams as bullet cams. The next issue was in the event of a power failure, the tracking camera would reboot and then point in a place I did not want. Recently I replaced all 4 tracking cams with real bullet cams and all problems solved. I also have a DUO2 in the front and it is my favorite camera. I'm considering a 2nd DUO2 for the back yard for better coverage.

[SmoothBaileys]

It is great to use them both in combination...single lens or dual lens can be used as backup for the tracking Cameras .I used RLC-811As in combination with my two Trackmix.

[randomname]

I have a couple wyze pan tracking cameras. The tracking portion are one of those things that it's great from a marketing point of view but in real life you better off having some super wide angle camera. Everything you said was spot on about the pros and cons.

The main pro I can see from a tracking camera is if you are in some sort of "L" shaped room / area then you can take advantage of panning.

[alwaysgrateful]

I like how you me tion that the tracking camera could be a good additional backup camera. I love backups 😊.

[llNMll]

I have the dual lens Anke, it was expensive, but holy smokes that 1.0 aperture is insane at night. Like dead of night and it doesn't need any light or IR and its almost as clear as day, really impressive.

[KickerHandle]

I was leaning towards tracking ones specially trackmix but now I am second guessing, what do you recommend?

[mattwright]

I use both, I have a track mix to track and a duo underneath it. It's a great combo as my track mix is made for distances well my duo2 is made to watch the areas that my trackmix can't. Track mix has blind spots that the duo 2 can pick up as I have it fully facing down. Both work great. Track mix was better for identifying and staying locked on the subject well the duo watched it's blind spots

[samboswell]

Thank you for the informative video brother and for your time and effort. Your videos are always on point and useful .

Really appreciate your time and effort in helping keeping us informed and updated.

[leisong]

PTZs are great for custom monitoring. You can put your query right in the middle of the picture and zoom on in optically to get every single detail. Duo cams can't do that; they only do digital zoom and start to pixelate quickly, even for a 4k camera. A bullet camera is fixed so it is only good for fixed locations such as doorways. Once the query starts to move side to side or close in and farther away, that's where PTZs shine.

Auto tracking is not reliable in complex environments such as multiple persons/buildings, etc. More than once, when a person disappears behind an object momentarily and, when they reemerge, auto tracking would stop tracking that person. Auto tracking would require much more advanced AI analysis than what the current generation of cameras are capable of.

[Rockaland]

good review.. I like the tracking and i like you to do a review on the new Reolink Argus Track . The standalone does the job as you pointed out in your video.. What i like to see in the future with tracking cameras is that it zooms in on the face so you can ID the crooks.. also zoom in on plates..

[eworks]

Go to source for security cameras. Great content.

[artieartya]

There is a new eufy 4k version of the s340 now. Curious how this unit is? Worth the upgrade?

[milkymustache]

Bro i love your videos. Really helps me decide the best cams for my home security

[TwoFeatherChannel]

I think the tracking cameras are better suited for smaller spaces, more of a indoor use. they seem to over track a walking person outdoors and have to move back to center the person. and their distance range isn't that good for outdoors if you have more than 1 acre lot.

[webeducation]

It seems the more pixels they add, the more night time ghosting there is, since it is software processed. The tracking cameras as least will keep motion with a car for a little bit, so that blurring is not there. Wish they came out with a better night time version.

[OnyxKami]

Reolink Poe auto tracking hands down. Keeps the creepers away from the front door.

[skullandcrossbones]

G'day I have a Duo2 as well as an 823. I have to much foot trafic and it confuses the camera. The 823 is great for getting a better view if waht is going on around the area. I want to add the 16x version when funds allow. I use the 823 as an extra with fixed cameras covering all areas. My 823 gets about 250 degrees unobstructed with one point of intrest about 900 meeters away.