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Product guide

Imou 2.5K 4MP Indoor Security Camera

The Imou 2.5K indoor security camera is a corded Wi-Fi camera for monitoring a home, baby or pet, with app-controlled pan and tilt, two-way audio and motion and sound alerts. Its listing specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, so check that your network is compatible before buying.

At a glance

The camera can pan and tilt through a stated 360° field of view, with viewing controlled in the app.
Listing claims include human detection and tracking, motion alerts, and sound or baby-cry detection.
Built-in microphone and speaker provide two-way audio for talking through the camera.
Privacy mode is described as hiding the lens through the app.
The listing describes microSD, NVR, cloud, RTSP and ONVIF storage options.

Price

£25.26Save 23%

Reference price: ~~£32.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Corded power avoids reliance on a rechargeable camera battery.
Pan-and-tilt operation and two-way audio suit checking on pets or family remotely.
The listing specifies microSD storage up to 256GB as an option, alongside NVR and cloud options.

Cons

It supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, which may not suit installations that require a different wireless band.
The camera is listed as not water resistant, limiting it to indoor use.

Technical specifications

23 specifications

Identity
Brand	Imou

Display and video
Resolution listed	4 MP
Video format listed	MP4
Night vision	Night Color
Night vision range	10 Metres
Field of view	360 Degrees

Camera optics
Sensor technology	CMOS
Focus type	Auto Focus
Zoom ratio listed	8x
Zoom type listed	Digital Zoom

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Wi-Fi
Connectivity technology	2.4 GHz WiFi, Wired
Control method	App
Alert type listed	Motion Only
Special features listed	2 Way Audio, Cry Detection, Motion Sensor, Night Vision, PTZ Technology
Compatible devices	Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet

Power and battery
Power configuration	Corded Electric
Wattage	5 watts
Batteries required	No

Dimensions and installation
Mounting types listed	Wall/Ceiling/Table mount
Form factor	Dome
Installation type	Freestanding

Materials and protection
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title calls this a 2.5K camera, while the detailed resolution field says 4 MP. The listing also labels night vision “Night Color” but describes infrared night vision, and its alert field says “Motion Only” despite feature claims for sound and cry alerts. Treat these details as inconsistent rather than settled, and check the selected listing if a particular resolution, night image type or alert is essential. The claimed 360° coverage is a field-of-view specification alongside pan-and-tilt operation, not a stated simultaneous multi-camera view.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Indoor monitoring of pets, babies or home areas where a power outlet and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi are available.
Buyers who want app-based camera movement, two-way audio and motion or sound notifications.

Less suited to

Outdoor or wet-area installation.
Buyers whose Wi-Fi setup cannot provide a 2.4 GHz connection.
Anyone needing a clearly confirmed night-vision image type or sound-alert configuration without checking the listing.

Imou 2.5K 4MP Indoor Security Camera · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 1,127 ratings

5 stars66%66%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star9%9%

Customer feedback praises image quality, setup and motion or sound detection, while also reporting Wi-Fi connection difficulties and mixed views of app functionality and visibility, including poor night viewing. That contrast matters here: the listing claims 4 MP resolution and 10 m night vision, but those claims do not ensure a reliable connection or satisfactory night-time results in a particular home. The overall ratings lean positive, though a meaningful minority are low ratings, so feedback is not uniformly favourable.

Positive themes

Customers report favourable picture quality and generally easy setup.
Customer feedback highlights responsive motion and sound detection.

Negative themes

Connectivity problems, including difficulty connecting to Wi-Fi, are reported.
Some feedback describes night-time visibility as poor.

Mixed feedback

App usability and functionality receive mixed feedback.
Visibility experiences vary, including reports that it works for pet monitoring but performs poorly at night.

Frequently asked questions

Does this camera work on 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

No. The listing specifies 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.

Can it be used outdoors?

The listed usage is indoor, and the water-resistance field says “Not Water Resistant”.

What recording options are described?

The listing claims microSD support up to 256GB, NVR, Imou Cloud, RTSP and ONVIF. It states that the microSD card is not included.

Does it support sound or baby-cry alerts?

Feature text claims abnormal-sound and cry detection, but the technical alert field says “Motion Only.” The listing is inconsistent on this point, so confirm the alert behaviour before relying on it.