Imagine a scouting camera capable of sending you photos instantly anywhere in the world. That is a reality with the new SmartScouter system. All you need is an internet connection or cell phone to view all the latest images from your favorite hunting spots. The SmartScouter essentially is a 1.3-megapixel scouting camera capable of sending digital images just like a cell phone. Here's how it works: set up the SmartScouter just like you would a regular scouting camera. It will detect game movement and snap a photo. The image is sent wirelessly through the cellular network to smartscouter.com. You can then retrieve images and manage the camera from your computer or cell phone. Send pictures to your computer or cell phone within 40 seconds. Convenience is just one of SmartScouter's many advantages. It saves you time and money by eliminating travel expenses to and from camera locations for picture retrieval. You won't have to disrupt your hunting area, eliminating the chance of spooking away game before the start of the season. You get 24/7 picture viewing in real time for the most accurate scouting information. This means you'll know where to hunt tomorrow based on today's game movement. Each contract can have up to six different guest accounts, making it perfect for hunting groups and clubs. The SmartScouter can also be used as a normal scouting camera in areas without cellular coverage. It has a built-in compact flash (CF) card slot for easy image retrieval and allows you to use the camera in areas with no cellular coverage. The infrared monitoring flash system allows you to set the camera next to your stand location for precise scouting without the fear of spooking game with a white flash. The 50 infrared bulbs illuminate out to 60 feet. Three smart Passive Infrared Sensor settings (high, medium and low) detect different temperatures, while allowing the camera to sleep and conserve energy. The system is capable of taking pictures at specific times, and image resolutions can be set at high or low settings. Best of all, each of these adjustments can be made from your computer via your personal user account on smartscouter.com. SmartScouter currently sends pictures over the Sprint and Alltel networks to include their roaming partners such as Verizon.
SmartScouter pricing plan:
SmartScouter base charge is $14.99 per month (in season) and $7.99 when not in use (off season). You can hibernate your account for up to six months per year. The first 500 pictures each month are $0.04 for each low-resolution image and $0.10 for each high-resolution image. After the first 500 pictures, the fee is $0.02 for low resolution and $0.05 for high resolution. A wireless contract is required on activation. A one-time activation fee of $20 applies to all contracts. Cancellation fee is $75.
SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Item:IK-418542
Reg: $649.99
Sale:
$599.99
Item notes This camera is set up to work with Sprint cellular towers. If the customer has Alltel cellular towers in their area they will need to send the Smart Scouter to the manufacturer and have it changed. If the customer needs an Alltel system, they need to call the manufacturer and get an RA number to ship it back to them and they should have their camera back in 7 to 10 days.
Imagine a scouting camera capable of sending you photos instantly anywhere in the world. That is a reality with the new SmartScouter system. All you need is an internet connection or cell phone to view all the latest images from your favorite hunting spots. The SmartScouter essentially is a 1.3-megapixel scouting camera capable of sending digital images just like a cell phone. Here's how it works: set up the SmartScouter just like you would a regular scouting camera. It will detect game movement and snap a photo. The image is sent wirelessly through the cellular network to smartscouter.com. You can then retrieve images and manage the camera from your computer or cell phone. Send pictures to your computer or cell phone within 40 seconds. Convenience is just one of SmartScouter's many advantages. It saves you time and money by eliminating travel expenses to and from camera locations for picture retrieval. You won't have to disrupt your hunting area, eliminating the chance of spooking away game before the start of the season. You get 24/7 picture viewing in real time for the most accurate scouting information. This means you'll know where to hunt tomorrow based on today's game movement. Each contract can have up to six different guest accounts, making it perfect for hunting groups and clubs. The SmartScouter can also be used as a normal scouting camera in areas without cellular coverage. It has a built-in compact flash (CF) card slot for easy image retrieval and allows you to use the camera in areas with no cellular coverage. The infrared monitoring flash system allows you to set the camera next to your stand location for precise scouting without the fear of spooking game with a white flash. The 50 infrared bulbs illuminate out to 60 feet. Three smart Passive Infrared Sensor settings (high, medium and low) detect different temperatures, while allowing the camera to sleep and conserve energy. The system is capable of taking pictures at specific times, and image resolutions can be set at high or low settings. Best of all, each of these adjustments can be made from your computer via your personal user account on smartscouter.com. SmartScouter currently sends pictures over the Sprint and Alltel networks to include their roaming partners such as Verizon. SmartScouter pricing plan:SmartScouter base charge is $14.99 per month (in season) and $7.99 when not in use (off season). You can hibernate your account for up to six months per year. The first 500 pictures each month are $0.04 for each low-resolution image and $0.10 for each high-resolution image. After the first 500 pictures, the fee is $0.02 for low resolution and $0.05 for high resolution. A wireless contract is required on activation. A one-time activation fee of $20 applies to all contracts. Cancellation fee is $75.
Average Customer Rating:
3.7 out of 5
8 of 11 (73%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Problems....and not a lot of help,October 15, 2009
By kstine98from Southern Illinois
"My wife bought this for me as an anniversary present! My land is about an hour away, so this was a perfect scouting solution. Prior to buying the camera, she went on the Smartscouter website to be sure we had cell coverage. My land was in the highest rated area.
The first camera would not send pictures. After several emails and phone calls, Smartscouter determined that the serial number on my camera was incorrect and that my pictures were probably being sent to another customer. So, they agreed to send me a new camera (I had to pay for it up front and activate a SECOND cell plan), and I could return my Cabela's camera to them for a refund.
I got the new camera and it worked at home but I could not get ANY cell serviced any where on my 120 acres with the camera, despite their website giving it a top rating for cell service.
I called again to get a refund. Smartscouter promised a refund on BOTH activations and on my second camera (the first was returned to Cabela's without any problems), but said I had to wait for a shipping slip to send it back. I have emailed and called several times, and each time they promise a shipping slip, but still after over a month nothing has been sent. Oh, and they are still billing me a monthly cell fee!
So, I guess I will pay the money to send it back and demand refunds for the camera, cell service and shipping.
I don't know if the camera is good or not since I never did get either of mine to work. They are nice, but follow up is terrible."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 2 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
LOT OF FUN,January 14, 2009
By RENJRfrom WMSPT PA
"THIS CAMERA IS A LOT OF FUN. ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR CAMERA AND SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT WITH SMART SCOUTER YOU ARE ABLE TO HAVE YOUR PICS SENT TO FIVE OF YOU CLOSEST HUNTING BUDDIES EVERY TIME THEY ARE SENT TO YOU. MY PHONE STARTS RINGING NOW AS SOON AS A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT GET PICS. THEY ARE CALLING TO SEE IF I PULLED THE CAMERA FOR CHARGING. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS WITH SMART SCOUTER ARE GREAT AND REALLY GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO HELP YOU OUT. EXPECT TO SPEND A LITTLE TIME TWEAKING YOUR CAMERA SET UP AND DISTANCE TO YOUR DESIRED TARGET TO GET OPTIMAL PICS, BUT IT IS WORTH THE TIME. THE ONLY REASON I DID NOT GIVE IT FIVE STARS IS PICTURE QUALITY. THE PICTURE QUALITY ALTHOUGH MEDIOCORE AT BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH TO IDENTIFY AND DIFFERENTIATE BUCK ON YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU ARE A LAND MANAGEMENT NUT LIKE MYSELF THIS CAMERA IS A MUST."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 3 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Great Idea, however with unresolved problems,October 14, 2008
By turkeyhunter6520002000from Huntsville, AL
"The SmartScouter product is a superb idea, however, the product has many "glitches" to be resolved, including poor photo quality, even when paying 39 cents per photo at the "mega level". Most concerning is that the customer service department appears to be severely limited and you will either be met with an answering machine with no response, emails that evidently get lost, or if you are able to speak with someone "a promise to recontact you regarding the issue that is not fulfilled". I have been using the product for over a month and many of the pictures between 10-15 feet are of such poor quality that horns are not identifiable, don't expect anything relative to photos taken at greater than 20 feet other than to tell that something is there. It is a great idea and exciting to use, however, do not spend the money for this product until they resolve these issues. The photos I have obtained so far do not meet with the expectations of the company web-site, however, this may be something that I need to correct, but have been unable to obtain direction relative to such from the Customer Service/Support department. - October 14, 2008"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 4 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
Unit doesnt always work,September 8, 2008
By willmsenfrom Iowa
"I bought the unit very excited and was expecting nothing but a great product for the money I spent. After recieving the unit I had to go buy a memory card (you have to have one to use the unit.) After that I got the unit up and running and seemed to work fine. The pictures werent the best with low meg pixel camera. After the 1st day it didnt send the pics to my computer anymore, a error code kept coming up and in talking with the owner for 2 days we never could figure out why it wasnt sending the pictures to my computer. A Signal strength was 3 out of 5. With the amount of time I spent on it I decided to send the unit back."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 5 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best trail camera around,August 26, 2008
By firefighterlinnfrom Kansas
"This is probably the best trail camera that I have ever used. I only live 20 miles from where I have my camera set, but now with this camera I don't have to drive in there all the time and disturb the animals. I haven't really had this camera out long, but so far I am extremely impressed. I would very definately recommend this to all my friends!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 6 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Like getting a present every day,June 5, 2008
By IllinoisBucksfrom WI
"MY Smart Scouter is set up on my Property in IL. I live 200 miles away. I set it up to send photos to my cell phone. It's so cool to see the buck on my property from my cell phone even though i'm 3.5 hours away. It's like a getting a present everytime a new photo pops into my cell phone. I love it....it's addicting....and it's saving me money by not driving down there every other week"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 7 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
FINALLY A CELL CAMERA THAT DELIVERS,June 4, 2008
By canewtonfrom COMANCHE CO, TEXAS
"LAST YEAR I TRIED ANOTHER BRAND AND HAD TO RETURN IT, I READ ABOUT THIS CAMERA IN A BOWHUNTING MAGAZINE AND CALLED THEM. THIS CAMERA DOES EVERYTHING THEY SAY AND MORE, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INSTANT RESULTS. I RECOMMEND THE AUXILARY BATTERY PACK FOR LESS TRIPS TO THE WOODS. CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT PRODUCT, THE PRICE IS NOTHING COMPARED TO THE PRICE OF FUEL."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 8 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love smartscouter,June 3, 2008
By mesatlfrom ks
"Killed the biggest buck of my life last season with smartscouter after seeing it at a tradeshow. I was able to "save" a stand location and not hunt it while knowing big bucks were travelling near it by looking at the pictures at the internet. Midway through the rut, I couldn't wait any longer - three shooters the first morning I hunted the stand with the third (and biggest) now on my wall!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 9 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Product,May 25, 2008
By popeyoungsfrom Kansas City, Mo
"WOW!!! i was leary of the product until i broke down and bought one after having to drive 75 miles with $4 gas to check my cameras during turkey season. the product was very easy to setup, the customer service at SmartScouter as fantastic and the product beat my expectations. It has a fast trigger speed and bright infra-red flash. Best thing about it is that i can change all of my unit setting from my computer at home. i can change my delay between pictures, picture size, see my battery life, and cellular signal strenght. Only reason im giving 4 versus 5 bars is that i wish was just a bit cheaper so i could afford to have 3 or 4 more camera. No wonder this product won Field and Stream product of the year in 2007.."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 10 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
SmartScouter I've been waiting for you!!,May 20, 2008
By intgenefrom Vermont
"I purchased a SmartScouter camera primarily for deer hunting and I just can't contain my excitement!! Here I am sitting at work (don't tell) and I just logged into the SmartScouter website to check my pictures...no bucks...yet.... but a lot of doe action. Normally I would travel to my hunting spot about a 1/2 hr drive, hike into my hot-spot, retrieve my pictures and then drive back home. Now I can check my photos and not even get out of my chair!! VERY COOL!!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 11 for SmartScouter™ Cellular Surveillance System
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Trail Camera 10 hours away...,April 29, 2008
By huntKSliveCOfrom Gypsum, CO
"I live in the Eagle Valley (Vail) Colorado but hunt close to my family and in-laws in central Kansas. With two Smart Scouter cameras I can keep tabs on what is going on with my hunting acreage as well as "WHO" is on my property. ...pretty awesome..."
