BAVIN Indoor Security Camera SC801 Review

Name: BAVIN SC801 3MP E27 Bulb Socket Wi-Fi Security Camera
Brand: BAVIN
Price: 1200 PHP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (79 reviews)

BAVIN SC801 review: best bulb camera

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Quick verdict

Screws into a light socket for around ₱1,200, with 3MP, 355° pan and color night vision: no drilling at all, at the cost of the light and a good angle.

Price: ₱1,200 as of Aug 11, 2026
Biggest pro: Screws into a light socket, so there's no drilling, no bracket, and no cable across the wall
Main catch: It occupies the light socket, so that fixture stops being a light

BAVIN SC801 bulb security camera screwed into a ceiling light socket, a white E27 body with a pan-and-tilt lens head ringed by LEDs

BAVIN SC801 3MP E27 Bulb Socket Wi-Fi Security Camera

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At a glance

Brand	BAVIN
Type	Indoor security camera
Price	₱1,200 (as of Aug 11, 2026)
Owner rating	4.9 ★ from 79 reviews
Shop	BAVIN Official Store · Shopee Mall ✓
Units sold	296

Pros and cons

✓ Pros

Screws into a light socket, so there's no drilling, no bracket, and no cable across the wall
3MP with 355° pan and 90° tilt, published properly
Color night vision from its own ring of LEDs rather than infrared grey
One year warranty from BAVIN's Shopee Mall store

✗ Cons

It occupies the light socket, so that fixture stops being a light
Ceiling height means it looks down on heads, which is a poor angle for identifying faces
2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, and ceiling corners are often where the signal is weakest
No published night-vision range or field of view

The BAVIN SC801 is our Best Bulb Camera: it screws into an E27 light socket, with 3MP, 355° pan and 90° tilt, and color night vision, for around ₱1,200 as of August 11, 2026.

Why would you buy a camera shaped like a bulb?

Because installation is the reason most cameras never get put up. A normal camera needs a shelf or a bracket, a drill, and a socket with a cable run to it. This one screws into a light fitting and it is done: mounted, powered, and high up, in under a minute.

For renters, for a ceiling with no nearby outlet, or for anyone who is not going to drill into concrete, that is the whole argument, and it is a good one.

The specs are decent too: 3MP, 355° pan and 90° tilt, color night vision from its own LED ring, human tracking, and a one year warranty from BAVIN’s Shopee Mall store.

What are you giving up?

Two real things. First, the light. That socket stops being a light, so pick one you can spare.

Second, the angle. Looking down from a ceiling gives you the tops of heads, not faces. It tells you someone was in the room; it is much weaker for telling you who. If identification is the point, a camera at chest height beats this every time.

There is also a practical trap: the camera draws power through the socket, so if anyone flips the wall switch, the camera goes off.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱1,200 as of August 11, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. Compared with a ₱1,200 shelf camera you get easier installation and a worse viewing angle. Whether that is sulit depends entirely on whether drilling was going to stop you putting a camera up at all.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you are renting, or the spot you want covered has a light socket and no power outlet, and you accept an overhead view. It is the right choice for a stairwell, a corridor, or a stockroom. If you need to identify faces, buy a normal camera and drill.

See how it ranks against the rest in our best indoor security cameras in the Philippines roundup, or read about camera placement in our indoor security camera buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want the same socket trick for less? The V380 D5 is around ₱1,000, though it drops to 2MP. Want a proper overhead camera that keeps the light and sees more? The V380 Q1 is a ceiling dome for around ₱1,500, if you are willing to drill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it still work as a light?

No. It takes over the E27 socket, so that fixture stops being a light and becomes a camera. The LEDs around the lens are for color night vision, not for lighting the room. Only put it in a socket whose light you can live without.

Does the light switch need to stay on?

Yes. The camera draws power through the socket, so if someone flips the wall switch the camera goes off. That is the main practical weakness of every bulb camera, and it is worth taping the switch or picking a socket nobody touches.

Is the ceiling angle a problem?

It is a real trade-off. From a ceiling you see the tops of heads rather than faces, which is fine for knowing that someone was in the room and poor for identifying who. If identification matters, put a normal camera at chest height instead.

Can I use it outdoors under a roof?

We would not. No IP rating is published, so treat it as indoor only, including covered porches, where humidity and wind-driven rain still reach. For an outdoor socket you want a fixture that states a weather rating.