AllOutdoor Review: Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera – Set It, Forget It

By Adam Scepaniak • Published August 21, 2026

The scouting season that is the prelude to hunting is here! Are your trail cameras out in the field yet? The advancements we have seen from cellular trail cameras in the past few years is nothing short of marvelous. With more and more technological advancements imbued into these tech items meant to make us better hunters, we are getting more value every year with every new product introduction. One of the newest cellular trail camera models announced this year has been the Moultrie Edge 4 promising even more assistance from A.I. (artificial intelligence) in positively identifying game animals for us. So, in this AllOutdoor Review, we are going to take a look at the Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera to see how it performs out in the field. Let’s dive in!

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As part of Moultrie’s partnership with onX Hunt, cameras in the EDGE 4 series integrate directly with the onX Hunt app. Purchasing any camera in this new lineup, as well as some of their legacy models, will include several free months to get you going.

Specifications – Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera

The Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera has an MSRP of $129.99 per camera, and is loaded with a lot of standard features that are pretty incredible, in my opinion. You have On-Demand, Live Aim, GPS, Moultrie AI, Buck Shot, Offline Settings, Built-In Memory, waterproofing, and solar power reporting (when paired with solar packs). The rest of the technical specifications for the Edge 4 cellular trail camera can be read below as presented by Moultrie:

Technical Specs

SKU: MMC-14227
UPC: 053695142272
Cellular Connectivity (Auto Connect): Major US Networks
Power Input: USB-C
Trigger Speed: 0.40 Seconds
Image Resolution: 40MP
Video Resolution: 1080p FHD
Max Detection Range: 100 Feet
Max Flash Range: 100 Feet
Flash Type: Low-glow
Field of View: 50°

Standout Features

We already mentioned some of the standard features that Moultrie puts into their Edge 4 cellular trail camera. Now, let’s walk through some of the more standout features that elevate this cellular trail camera above its competition.

Easy Setup – Turn it on. Aim. Walk away. Built-in memory means no SD card. Live Aim gets your angle perfect before you leave. Automatic connection to the top US networks.
Smarter Detection – Your camera now hunts with you. Moultrie AI detects when a big buck steps in front of your camera and can switch from photos to HD video, then uploads immediately. By the time you check your phone, the shot is already there.
On-Demand – Your camera, on command. Request a new photo or video at any time. Check your stand before you enter.
Every Image in HD – No more waiting for HD images to upload. Every photo and video preview arrives in HD resolution automatically.
GPS – Every camera, on the map. EDGE 4 automatically pins its location in the Moultrie App.
Built to Perform – 40MP. 1080p. 100-foot detection and flash range. 0.4-second trigger. No SD card required.

A Word from Moultrie on the NEW Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera

Birmingham, Alabama – Moultrie, the leading innovator of feeders, trail cameras, and game management tools, today introduced the EDGE 4 series. The first cellular trail camera line built to recognize your target buck and fire a max-resolution cropped image to your phone, before you ever set foot in the woods. The EDGE 4 is waterproof, has enhanced night clarity, and all-season power options built for every piece of ground you hunt, from pre-season scouting through the late-season grind.

“The new Moultrie EDGE 4 picks up the best cell signal and with the solar panel on there, this thing is going to run all year long,” said Steven Rinella, MeatEater Host and Founder. “You can put it up and you don’t need to go to that place and disturb that area in order to see what’s going on. It’s just going to send you images.”

What’s the Upsell to the Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera?

So, what sets this cellular trail camera apart from prior ones that Moultrie has produced in the past, or even their competitors?… There are a lot of reasons why I – and most of our staff here at AllOutdoor – are running Moultrie trail cameras, but the biggest upsell to the new Moultrie Edge 4 is the 21st century tech they imbued these with.

NEW! Buck Shot – Max resolution when it matters most. Moultrie AI detects a big buck and sends a zoomed-in, max-resolution image, so you can count every antler tine.
NEW! Waterproof – Rain doesn’t cancel your hunt. It doesn’t stop EDGE 4, either. IP67 waterproofing keeps your camera capturing and sending through downpours and temporary floods. Season after season.
NEW! Night Clarity – Darkness, solved. Enhanced IR LEDs illuminate the scene evenly, edge to edge.
NEW! Moultrie Connect – Skip the feeder maintenance trip. EDGE 4 connects to compatible Moultrie feeders via Bluetooth, so you can check feed levels, update settings, and dispense on demand from anywhere, straight from the Moultrie App. [Camera subscription required.]
NEW! Integrated Solar Capability – EDGE 4 is compatible with Moultrie’s new solar attachment, converting any EDGE 4 into an integrated solar camera with optimized recharge efficiency and no external power cables. Solar attachment sold separately.

What’s in the Box? Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera

A basic, but important question many prospective buyers want to ask is: “what’s in the box?” This lets you know what extra accessories you may or may not need to get your trail camera up-and-running. So, this is everything that you can come to expect with your purchase of a new Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera.

Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera
Heavy-Duty Mounting Strap
1/4″-20 Mounting Plate
Quick Start Guide

Installation & Setup – Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera

When it comes to the installation and setup of the Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera it is incredibly easy and intuitive. Simply crack open the packaging of the Moultrie Edge 4 and lay out your camera as well as all of the accessories that it comes with. Now, you have the full lay of the land of what this all comes with.

If you are already a user of Moultrie cellular trail cameras and have the Moultrie app, you can simply:

Go into the app
Scan the QR code on the inside of the door to the camera
Have prompts in the app walk your through the whole setup process
Easy Peasy!

You can do a Live Aim feature to get the best hanging position while deploying your camera. Also, you can get live feedback by getting a test image taken immediately, and see it in your app right away. Also, the buttons are bigger, easier to actuate, and it is the easiest to understand version of a cellular trail camera from Moultrie yet.

Field Use – Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera

So, how did the Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera perform out in the field?… I’ll let the photos do the talking. The first pictured it captured might be my favorite one all year because it was my wife and son going for a leisurely four-wheeler ride on one of our trails through the forest.

That same day on that same trail only a few hours later, I had a doe with her fawn walk down our forest trail heading to our small, but important creek on our property.

This trail that I identified on my property I soon learned is a safe passageway for does with their fawns because I have not seen any bucks yet, and that’s OK. I always welcome does and fawns because they eventually draw in bucks to the property later in fall, and it is a good sign of a healthy whitetail deer herd.

Finally, I got my first appearance of a sneaky buck working along this trail and headed to the creek. I am hoping to see more and more bucks utilizing this trail the later into the year that we get, and the closer we get to the rut.

Throughout the summer I continued to see more does and fawns. This specific location I knew wouldn’t be a high traffic area, but I am playing the long game. Having put out this camera in June, I believe that by the time the rut and November rolls around, that this will be a very busy and popular spot that I won’t want to disturb. So, getting a camera out early and leaving it along was my ideal situation.

Final Thoughts

So, what are my final thoughts on the Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera after several months of use?… Overall, this camera performed exactly as advertised. It has a great battery life, I haven’t gotten much of any false triggers (pictures of the wind blowing on grass or leaves), the connection has been great, and the images themselves are the best resolution that I have gotten from Moultrie yet. I fail to find any authentic complaints about this cellular trail camera. It has done everything that I have asked of it, and performed really well. If anyone is in need of another cellular trail camera leading into hunting season, I can sincerely endorse the new Moultrie Edge 4.

In closing, I want to say thank you to Moultrie Mobile for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their new Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that the Moultrie Edge 4 cellular trail camera is something worth spending your money on? Would you deploy one for whitetail deer hunting? For varmint control? As a security measure on your property? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Moultrie Mobile and the Edge 4 cellular trail camera in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback and engagement.

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