SME Bullseye Sight-In Cameras on Sale at Midway and Amazon. Worth it?

[Stevie Boy]

SME Bullseye Camera Systems Sight-In 300 Yard Target Camera System

The SME Bullseye Camera Systems Sight-In 300 Yard Target Camera System is an all in one unit; built-in camera, high definition video, Wi-Fi transmitter,...

ads.midwayusa.com

Looks like Amazon has price matched.

The 300 yard version is $190 and the 1 mile range version is $300. How do folks like them? I'm not a long range shooter so I'm considering the 300 yard model. Camera part looks to be the same for either model.

 

[slsc98]

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[Neutron]

I just use a Wyze cam and my cell phone app. I think they are about $35 on Amazon or direct from Wyze cam. I added an external antenna to get it to work to at least 200yds. I haven't tested it past 200.

 

[Stevie Boy]

I just use a Wyze cam and my cell phone app. I think they are about $35 on Amazon or direct from Wyze cam. I added an external antenna to get it to work to at least 200yds. I haven't tested it past 200.

Can you provide some more detail? I use a couple of wyze cams now but they are wi-fi are far as I know. Also, mine need to be plugged in. So, what's your setup if you don't mind sharing?

Edit: I see they offer an outdoor wireless cam but still curious about the wi-fi source.

 

[slsc98]

I just use a Wyze cam and my cell phone app. I think they are about $35 on Amazon or direct from Wyze cam. I added an external antenna to get it to work to at least 200yds. I haven't tested it past 200.

Same question here - what is your wifi source?

 

[slsc98]

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[teratos]

Same question here - what is your wifi source?

The camera has a wi-fi transmitter. It’s in the ad…

 

[slsc98]

I understand the camera the OP is looking for feedback on has its own WiFi but, my question is regarding the suggestion to use a Wyze camera.
None of the *Wyze* cameras we have possess their own WiFi (they all depend upon an external WiFi source , which can be hard to come by at the 300 yard and 600 yard ranges I have access to …)
If there exists a Wyze cam that can send a WiFi signal to a phone or tablet from 300 yards (or a mile) then that would be a possible reason the SME target camera systems (in the OP) are on sale … and they’d be valid suggestions as alternatives to the camera system the OP is looking for feedback on.

 

[Stevie Boy]

The camera has a wi-fi transmitter. It’s in the ad…

Yes, what slsc98 said. Just to reiterate, I'm certainly open to an effective lower cost alternative. Depending on how that shakes out, I'm still interested in user feedback of the SME Bullseye system.

 

[jmb122mp]

Anyone with any experience using these at a gun range? In particular, whether the range allows or doesn't allow using them?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[slsc98]

Anyone with any experience using these at a gun range? In particular, whether the range allows or doesn't allow using them?

Thanks,

Jim

Not the specific model the OP a is looking for (relevant) feedback on but, I see lots of different target live-time illustrating tech at the ranges we belong to (the old DIY ammo can and most recently lots and lots of the pricier ShotMarker system ( https://autotrickler.com/pages/shotmarker )

Q - I’ve belonged to and shot on some Fudd-run ranges in my time so I realize I may regret asking this but, on what basis wouldn’t a range allow a shooter to use a target camera? Just curious ….

 

[Todd S]

I have an older Ammocan Bullseye Target cam. They updated their app, last year. Since the update, the app will not recognize the camera. I called tech support. It's a known issue, that they are trying to resolve. It connects to my iPhone perfectly, with the built in wifi. It just will not recognize the Ammocan. As far as I know, the new Bullseye cameras are not having this issue. I would be leery about any of the Bullseyes, until they can resolve their issues.

Besides that, I used the Ammocan almost every range trip. It worked fairly well. It would lose the camera every once in a while.

 

[Stevie Boy]

I have an older Ammocan Bullseye Target cam. They updated their app, last year. Since the update, the app will not recognize the camera. I called tech support. It's a known issue, that they are trying to resolve. It connects to my iPhone perfectly, with the built in wifi. It just will not recognize the Ammocan. As far as I know, the new Bullseye cameras are not having this issue. I would be leery about any of the Bullseyes, until they can resolve their issues.

Besides that, I used the Ammocan almost every range trip. It worked fairly well. It would lose the camera every once in a while.

Check out this thread on snipershide.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/bullseye-target-camera-suck-now.6994430/
In particular, post #12. It at least implies you can get the older app back but I can't personally vouch for that as it isn't an issue for me (yet?).

 

[JohnnyE]

I have an older Ammocan Bullseye Target cam. They updated their app, last year. Since the update, the app will not recognize the camera. I called tech support. It's a known issue, that they are trying to resolve. It connects to my iPhone perfectly, with the built in wifi. It just will not recognize the Ammocan. As far as I know, the new Bullseye cameras are not having this issue. I would be leery about any of the Bullseyes, until they can resolve their issues.

Besides that, I used the Ammocan almost every range trip. It worked fairly well. It would lose the camera every once in a while.

Thanks for the head's up.
I have an older version as well, from 2016 or maybe even a few years earlier, but at least I am using an ancient iPad to connect and the app hasn't updated in several years and is a couple of generations old.

Please drop us a line if and when they fix the app. Problems like this rattle peoples' confidence, mine included.

 

[Neutron]

Same question here - what is your wifi source?

I see this is an older thread that I replied to but failed to answer a couple of questions that were asked. For that I apologize.

If it's not too late I will answer now in case anyone is interested.

The Wyze cam uses the hotspot on your cell phone for Wi-Fi. It also needs a battery pack with a USB port for power. This is assuming your range has no power at the target area and no WiFi. It's kind of a tricky situation setting up the initial connection and involves using two cell phones with the second phone using the first phones hotspot to connect to the camera. Even with the setup being successful, it is still a chore getting the camera connected each time you want to use it at the range. After using this system for over two years I still struggle with the connection. Once connected though, it's a fantastic system. I've tested it out to 300 yds and it gives a very clear target image since the camera is placed right next to the target. You get the same image at 300yds as you do at 25yds. Also the biggest advantage to me is that I don't have to lean over to look through a scope and I don't have to re-aquire the target because the scope moved due to vibration from the shot or me accidentally bumping it as I try to look through the eyepiece. I can just glance at my phone that is sitting on the shooting bench next to me. It doesn't matter if the phone gets bumped because the camera is out at the target. As long as you don't shoot the camera, you're good! Picture of camera out at target and image on cell phone.