Remote monitoring made easy

30 May 2025 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

In South Africa, where security is essential, but power and connectivity are not always guaranteed, a new product from Links Field Networks provides peace of mind – the fully wireless P5 Plus Solar outdoor PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera.

This 4G, solar-powered smart camera is perfect for security monitoring in remote areas. Agriculture, livestock, game reserves are just some of the verticals that could benefit from the wireless device. By offering LTE and 4G connectivity, The P5 Plus provides remote access in any spot with mobile connectivity – no need for Wi-Fi or a router.

The cameras IP65 rating ensures it can endure the outdoors, while a 7 W solar panel, its ultra-low power consumption, and its 8000 mAh battery keep it powered up come rain or sunshine.

The P5 Plus offers extensive capabilities, including human detection, infrared night vision, full colour night vision, and a light to scare away intruders when they are detected. It can pan 270 degrees, tilt 90 degrees, and zoom for extensive coverage across a large area, ensuring that nothing is missed.

Furthermore, the 4G connectivity lets you store recordings in the cloud (with automatic cloud storage of movement detection events), while an included 64 GB microSD card stores historical footage.

Links Field Network – a leading global connectivity provider – takes this camera a step further by bundling it with a 4G data package for ease of use. This wireless connectivity, combined with the P5 Plus’s robust build quality, provides next-level reliability – a critical factor for remote monitoring, where access is limited.

The local branch of Links Field Networks provides this wireless connectivity through its partnership with Otto Wireless Solutions. Links Field is an international provider for IoT smart connectivity in which Otto has a 25% stake.

Links Field Networks partners with mainstream wireless module manufacturers, global tier 1 mobile network operators, and wireless chipset suppliers to provide flexible connectivity packages at wholesale data rates. Through this partnership, Links Field Networks provides its clients with all-in-one connectivity solutions consisting of hardware, a SIM card, and an antenna (if required) with support at every level.

The P5 Plus is Otto’s first bundled offering, and buyers can choose between 1, 3, or 6 GB of data pre-loaded with the camera. Once depleted, a simple scan of a QR code will allow choosing a new bundle size.

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