Best stable cameras for all connectivity situations

Reolink Go PT Plus mounted on stable — (Image credit: Becky Murray)

You’re on the search for one of the best stable cameras? Whether you’re preparing for foaling, need to keep an eye on a poorly patient on box rest or just enjoy the idea of watching your horses from the comfort of your sofa, there are plenty of stable cameras to choose from. Plus, not only do stable cameras allow you to keep an eye on your horse, but they can boost your yard security and help to deter thieves, too.

I’ve selected a range of cameras suitable that allow you to check in on your horses when you’re away from the yard. We’ve covered a range of budgets and a range of features you’ll be sure to find something suitable for your needs.

You can use this waterproof, wireless camera without Wi-Fi and without mains power, which makes it suitable for any yard. It gives you a really wide field of view with 355° pan and 140° tilt, so is ideal if you’re looking for a field and yard camera. It has a high resolution of 2K 4MP Super HD, a zoom function, 33ft night vision and benefits from intelligent person and vehicle detection. The app can alert you when the camera senses the movement, and offers live view and playback.

This waterproof mains powered camera doesn’t need wifi. This 4G camera comes with an exclusive high-speed SIM card inserted, which includes 300MB of cellular data for a 30 day trial. You can view live footage with multiple users online at the same time and easily refill and check your remaining data on an app. With customizable motion detection you’re able to set 1-4 specific detection zones for your camera, preventing false alarms. It offers 355° Pan, 90° Tilt and 4X digital zoom providing you all-round protection.

You can use this waterproof, wireless camera that gives you a really large field of view with pan and tilt rotation providing 360° surveillance perfect for use as a field or yard camera. With a high resolution of 3MP Super HD, a 4x zoom function, 65ft full colour night vision and benefits from human triggered motion detection. The app can support multiple users and allows you to position the camera where needed.

If you don’t have the budget for the Go PT Plus, this Reolink camera boasts many of the same benefits, including image quality, plus it’s still suitable for yards without Wi-Fi or mains power. The main difference is that this camera doesn’t pan or tilt, so would be better suited covering a smaller area such as a stable. It also doesn’t come with any built in memory, but there is a Micro SD card slot so you can add up to 128MB or use the Reolink Cloud.

In order to be able to watch your camera live or download footage wirelessly to your phone, you need some sort of internet connection. Considering most yards don’t have Wi-Fi connection – or at least not close enough for a strong signal – you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t need Wi-Fi to make use of a stable camera. Of course, if you do have Wi-Fi connection, then there are camera options that run off the Wi-Fi, too.

You can also connect a camera via a PoE (power over ethernet) connection, which provides both power and internet via a single cable. You don’t need outdoor mains to use a PoE camera, but you need a PoE network switch and you have to run a cable from a power source from a nearby building. PoE is generally considered to give a more reliable connection than Wi-Fi, so this is a good option if your stables are fairly close to your house.

Secondly, you want to ensure the camera offers good image quality – many are HD – and good night vision capabilities. If you’re looking to monitor an area larger than a standard 12x12ft stable, then zoom function will also be beneficial. Likewise, depending on the size and shape of the area you’re monitoring, panning and tilting functions could be incredibly beneficial as they allow you to view a much larger area. Wireless cameras are easy to move and suffer less from interference.

When it comes to storage, there are a couple of options. Most cameras support an SD card, but some will have a more generous size limit. Some cameras also have a cloud function, which is useful if you need to store large amounts of footage. Finally, it would be foolish to forget the app as you’ll be using this regularly. Check reviews before making your purchase to ensure it is easy to use and has the functions you require.

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