How does the phone get power?
Without power there is no alarm, no photo and no email. CampSecure™ can run on onboard power, a power bank or a power station. A portable USB solar panel with a 5 V output can connect straight to the phone: lay the panel on the roof and run the cable through the roof hatch.
Continuous power (recommended)
- USB/USB-C charger at mains or 12 V USB outlet
- Leisure battery / shore power in motorhome or caravan
- Power station for the pitch and winter storage
- Deep-discharge protection for long storage periods
Power bank (limited time)
10,000–30,000 mAh lasts for a limited time depending on phone and battery health—OK for weekends, not ideal for months in winter storage.
Solar cell and USB solar panel
A portable USB solar panel with a 5 V output (often about 5–6 W) can connect straight to the alarm phone: lay the panel on the roof and run the cable through the roof hatch. A solar cell without a USB regulator must not go straight to the phone. At night and in low sun the panel produces nothing, so use a power bank or leisure battery as storage for longer stays.
SIM card or Wi‑Fi?
A SIM is not mandatory—permanent Wi‑Fi at the pitch, at home or in a storage hall is fine as long as the alarm phone stays online.
- Alarm emails, daily status and Telegram or email remote control need internet.
- Without Wi‑Fi (winter storage, pitch, allotment): a cheap prepaid data SIM is recommended.
- Roaming: check your plan abroad—no network means no delivery.
How much mobile data?
CampSecure™ sends status emails, alerts and photos on alarm—no video streaming.
| Usage | Data per month |
|---|---|
| Normal (status mail + rare alarms) | about 50–200 MB |
| Many test emails or alarm photos | about 500 MB – 1 GB |
| Recommendation for most users | 1 GB prepaid plan is enough |
What happens when the battery is low?
CampSecure™ does not detect power outages. When the battery is low, the app sends a warning email (threshold 5–50 %, default 30 %).
For reliable continuous operation, keep the alarm phone plugged in. Battery care tips: old phone guide.
Mounting (brief)
Mount opposite the door or with a good interior view—firm on suction cup, magnetic, adhesive or tripod mount. Check the camera view before arming. More: FAQ on the homepage.
FAQ – power & SIM
Run your alarm phone reliably
Set up power and network, send a test email, arm the alarm.
Liability notice: CampSecure™ helps you monitor your property and alerts you to suspicious events. As with any technical solution, power supply, mobile signal, internet connection or device settings may affect operation. No guarantee can be given for the detection, triggering or delivery of every individual alarm.