Remote didn't preclude wifi, but if by remote you mean no wifi and data only, then you want a trail cam as another poster said. They aren't cheap. If you wante

Remote didn't preclude wifi, but if by remote you mean no wifi and data only, then you want a trail cam as another poster said. They aren't cheap. If you wanted cheap for this, then get a crappy android phone and hook it up to a solar charger and put it in a weatherproof case. There are apps that will sense movement and send out notifications. Night vision might be a challenge.