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Solar & 4G Security Cameras: No Power, No Wi-Fi Needed

A solar 4G security camera charges itself from the sun and sends live video to your phone over the mobile network, so it can watch a farm gate, building site or holiday home where there is no mains power and no internet. Footage records to a card in the camera, with no monthly subscription.

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Jovision solar 4G security camera on a farm gatepost in rural Australia

No mains power

Solar panel and battery, no electrician

No Wi-Fi or NBN

Live view and alerts over a 4G SIM

No subscription

Records to microSD in the camera

Melbourne stock

Pickup in Blackburn or shipping Australia-wide

What is a solar 4G security camera, and how does it work?

It is a security camera that does not need anything from the site it watches. Instead of mains power and a network cable, it uses:

  • A solar panel that charges a battery during the day
  • A battery that runs the camera overnight and through cloudy spells
  • A 4G SIM that sends live video, playback and alerts to the app on your phone
  • A microSD card that stores the recordings in the camera, so footage is kept even when mobile coverage drops

Mount it on a pole, post or wall, insert a SIM and a card, scan the QR code in the app, and it is running. No trenching, no electrician and no recorder.

Jovision JVS-N47-AOR key capabilities: solar powered, 4G SIM, 360 degree pan and tilt, colour night vision, AI detection, siren and two-way talk
Jovision JVS-N47-AOR 4G solar security camera with solar panel

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Jovision JVS-N47-AOR 4G solar security camera

The all-in-one option: one unit with its own solar panel, battery and 4G connection that covers a whole yard with 360° pan and tilt.

  • 12W solar panel and 10,400mAh battery, over 2 weeks without sun in low-power AOV mode
  • 4G LTE bands 1, 3, 5 and 8, no Wi-Fi or NBN needed
  • 360° pan and tilt, 3MP (2304×1296) with full-colour night vision up to 35m
  • AI human and vehicle detection, line crossing, intrusion zones, siren and light
  • microSD up to 512GB, no monthly cloud fees
  • IP66 weatherproof, operating −5°C to 45°C

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More solar and 4G options

Not every site needs an all-in-one camera. If there is power but no internet, or Wi-Fi but no power, one of these may suit better.

Jovision JVS-N98-4G 4G pan-tilt camera (12V powered)

JVS-N98-4G

4G pan-tilt camera (12V powered)

For sites with power but no internet. Runs on 12V DC and streams over a 4G SIM, with pan and tilt and two-way audio.

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Jovision JVS-N97-SW Solar Wi-Fi pan-tilt camera

JVS-N97-SW

Solar Wi-Fi pan-tilt camera

For spots your Wi-Fi reaches but power does not, like a shed or gate near the house. Solar powered, colour night vision.

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Jovision JVS-60W30AH-P12 60W solar power kit, 30Ah

JVS-60W30AH-P12

60W solar power kit, 30Ah

Solar panel and battery kit for running wired CCTV where there is no mains power. Ask us to match it to your cameras.

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Jovision JVS-60W20AH-P12 60W solar power kit, 20Ah

JVS-60W20AH-P12

60W solar power kit, 20Ah

Smaller-battery version of the 60W kit for off-grid CCTV. Ask us to match it to your cameras.

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How to choose a solar 4G security camera

Six things to check so the camera keeps running through winter and stays connected at your site.

Check 4G coverage on the right bands

Jovision 4G cameras use LTE bands 1, 3, 5 and 8. They do not support band 28 (700 MHz). Check your carrier covers the site on those bands before you buy, or ask us to help.

Size the solar for winter

Look at panel wattage, battery capacity and low-power modes, not just the headline. The JVS-N47-AOR pairs a 12W panel with a 10,400mAh battery and runs over 2 weeks without sun in AOV mode.

Choose local recording

A camera that records to its own microSD card keeps footage when coverage drops and avoids a monthly cloud subscription.

Use AI detection

Human and vehicle detection ignores wind, shadows and animals, so you get fewer false alerts and the battery lasts longer.

Pan-tilt or fixed

A 360° pan-tilt camera can cover a whole yard from one pole. A fixed camera suits a single gate or doorway.

Check the weather rating

Look for IP66 or better, and check the operating temperature range against your site. The JVS-N47-AOR is rated −5°C to 45°C.

Where solar 4G cameras work best

Jovision solar camera on a farm gatepost in rural Australia

Farm security cameras

Watch gates, sheds, fuel and water tanks and machinery kilometres from the house, with no cable runs across paddocks.

Read the farm camera guide

Jovision solar 4G camera monitoring an Australian construction site

Construction site cameras

Protect tools, materials and plant before site power is connected, then move the camera as the build progresses.

Shop construction site security

Holiday homes and vacant land

Keep an eye on weekenders, blocks and caravans you rarely visit.

Gates and driveways

Get an alert when a person or vehicle crosses the line at a remote entry.

Remote assets

Bores, pumps, solar farms and huts far from power and internet.

Yards and depots

Cover large open areas from one pole with 360° pan and tilt.

Why a solar 4G camera costs less to own

  • No trenching or electrician. Running power and data cable to a far gate or shed often costs more than the camera.
  • No monthly subscription. Recordings stay on the camera's microSD card. Your only running cost is the SIM data plan.
  • Nothing to run. The sun charges it, so it adds nothing to your power bill.
  • Pay for the features, not the badge. We import Jovision direct, so you get AI detection, colour night vision and 360° pan-tilt without paying a premium-brand price.
Checking a farm property live in the CloudSEE app on a phone

Solar 4G vs wired CCTV vs Wi-Fi cameras

Solar 4G cameraWired CCTV (PoE)Wi-Fi camera
PowerSolar panel and batteryMains power to every cameraMains power at the camera
Internet4G SIM, no Wi-Fi or NBNNetwork cable to a recorderSite Wi-Fi must reach the camera
InstallationBolt to a pole or wall, insert SIMCabling, trenching, often an installerPower point nearby, connect to Wi-Fi
RecordingmicroSD in the cameraNVR and hard drivemicroSD or cloud subscription
Running costSIM data planPower for cameras and recorderPower, sometimes a cloud plan
Best forFarms, building sites, remote gatesHomes and businesses with power and networkNear the house, within Wi-Fi range

If your site already has power and network, a wired PoE system is usually the better long-term choice. See our wireless security camera guide for the trade-offs.

Jovision full-colour night vision compared with black-and-white infrared

New to Jovision? Why you can buy with confidence

  • Making cameras since 2000. Jovision is a security camera manufacturer ranked #28 in the a&s Global Security 50 (2022), with its own factory and ISO 9001 certification.
  • Australian stock. We hold stock in Melbourne, with pickup in Blackburn, VIC or shipping Australia-wide.
  • Local warranty and support from ARC IP Networks, the authorised Jovision distributor in Australia.
  • See before you buy in our Blackburn showroom.

About Jovision in Australia

See a solar 4G camera working in our showroom

The JVS-N47-AOR is set up in our Blackburn, VIC showroom. Pan it from the app, walk past to trigger the AI human detection and siren, and see the colour night vision for yourself before you decide. Farmers, builders, installers and homeowners are all welcome.

Solar and 4G security camera FAQ

Straight answers on winter, SIM cards, subscriptions and installation. Last reviewed October 2026 by ARC IP Networks.

A camera that powers itself from a solar panel and battery, and connects over a 4G mobile SIM instead of Wi-Fi or the NBN. It needs no mains power and no internet connection on site, so it suits farms, building sites and remote properties.

Yes. The panel keeps charging on shorter, overcast days, and low-power modes stretch the battery. The Jovision JVS-N47-AOR runs for over 2 weeks with no sun in its low-power AOV mode. Face the panel north with a clear view of the sky.

Not for a 4G model. It sends live video and alerts over the mobile network, so you only need 4G coverage at the site. Solar Wi-Fi models such as the JVS-N97-SW do need your Wi-Fi to reach the camera.

Jovision 4G cameras support LTE bands 1, 3, 5 and 8 (2100, 1800, 850 and 900 MHz). They do not support band 28 (700 MHz). Check your carrier has coverage on those bands at the site, or ask us and we will help you check before you buy.

No camera subscription. Footage records to a microSD card in the camera. The only ongoing cost is the data plan on the SIM you choose.

The JVS-N47-AOR records 24/7 at a low frame rate while nothing is happening and switches to full frame rate when it detects a person or vehicle, which saves battery and storage.

Mount it high on a wall or pole, out of easy reach, with the supplied bracket. The JVS-N47-AOR also sounds a siren, flashes its light and alerts your phone when it detects a person.

Yes. The JVS-N47-AOR is set up in our Blackburn, VIC showroom, where you can pan it from the app, trigger the AI detection and see the colour night vision.

From ARC IP Networks, the authorised Jovision distributor in Australia, with stock in Melbourne, pickup in Blackburn, VIC or shipping Australia-wide.

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