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Hikmicro M15

  • Mid-range
  • 4G / cellular
  • No-glow

Hikmicro's long-running entry 4G camera sends photos and short clips to the HIKMICRO Sight app over an embedded SIM, with a free monthly photo allowance. It uses 12 invisible 940nm LEDs and can run on either six or twelve AA cells.

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Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • Embedded SIM with a free monthly photo allowance
  • Invisible 940nm illumination
  • IP66-rated housing
  • Flexible 6 or 12 AA power, plus DC input

Weaknesses

  • Maximum 64GB SD card
  • IR range not published
  • Paid plans needed for heavier use
  • Modest 10MP stills

Who it suits

The research we draw on points to: deer, 4G, budget, badgers and foxes.

On our shortlists: 4G / cellular

What reviewers found

  • Which? best wildlife cameras (which.co.uk)

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Full specifications

From the manufacturer. “Not published” means we couldn’t find the figure in the maker’s own information.

Brand
Hikmicro
Model
M15
Year launched
2023
Price band (our label)
Mid-range
Photo resolution
10 MP (up to 10MP (4240×2385) HD photo; maker does not state native sensor resolution)
Video
1080p (with audio)
Trigger speed
0.5 s
Detection range (PIR)
25 m
Night vision
No-glow infrared
Night illumination range
Not published
Power
6 or 12×AA (or 12V DC input)
Battery life (maker’s claim)
Not published
Storage
SD card 8–64GB
Connectivity
4G, app
Solar
No
Weatherproofing
IP66
Viewing screen
Not published
Dimensions
112 × × 86.4 × × 143 mm
Weight
440 g

Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Specifications and findings come from:

  1. Hikmicro: M15 product page (hikmicrotech.com)
  2. hikmicrotech.com (hikmicrotech.com)
  3. which.co.uk (which.co.uk)
  4. cliftoncameras.co.uk (cliftoncameras.co.uk)
  5. Which? best wildlife cameras (which.co.uk)
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