No, it doesn't need a base station, but wifi and the reception of the camera is extremely poor, so it has to be placed directly on the roiter for a decent stream.

Batteries last 5 days on the forecourt of a house, no longer. In the garden with a little less movement, about 7 days, so they are very very poor.

6 months is utopian and I have no idea how you come to such a statement.

I have unfortunately bought 3 and am only running to keep them all charged.

... but does not need a basic staton

Yes, it needs a permanent wifi connection!

Needs the router,and permamente wifi connection