The video camera works very well! I tested in both SD and HD, and the quality is noticeable. For ease, I have broken down the review into pros and cons:Pros:Easy to install.App works flawlessly, and easy to maneuver.Video quality in both SD and HD look very good.Camera mechanics and quality feel great, and very sturdy, and well-built.Connects to live mode fairly quick, and delay is only about 2 seconds. I absolutely love the motion alerts, as they are almost instant, and THOSE have no delay. Baby monitor mode works very well, and it is a excellent feature to have!Speaker works Ok, could be a tiny bit louder, but still good for the most part. Cons:Microphone pickup is not the greatest. Need to be loud, or close to the device in order to pick up any clarity, or faint sounds.There is a large delay in the PTZ function of the camera. You click and wait for the signal to process, and that is about 3-4 seconds before each movement. Also, the movements have to be clicked on one-by-one. You can't hold down the button and make it move that way. Night vision is OK, light colors are easy to identify, but darker colors often disappear, or blend too much into the image.Color match of the video quality to actual is not too accurate. Video quality is excellent, but the color palette is off most of the time. This next one is a big one for me! There is no app available for tablets! My parents have an iPad that they would have loved to use this device with to keep open, and keep an eye on their granddaughter. But the Amcrest Smart Home app is only available for phones, and that was kind of a let down. If you could develop the app for tablet use, it would be fantastic, since these cameras are mainly used indoors, and connected to wifi, as most tablets are. That we, we aren't having to use our phones, and then get interrupted when a phone call comes in, and we can have the option to use a tablet as a dedicated device for these cameras. Overall, this is a great device to own, and I love the fact that it has live view, and "always on" option for baby monitor use. That was the primary use for this device, and overall, it is reliable, stable, and works very well! Plus, it gives such a long range of coverage, anywhere my wifi covers, which is excellent!