![]() ![]() The difference in price that you pay for is the quality of these features you'll pay more to receive 4K footage, than full HD footage for example. What is a home security camera?Ī home security camera offers a level of surveillance to your property whether you are at home, or away.Ī smart home security camera works with an app which displays live and recorded footage, along with some other fancy features that enable you to engage with the person (or animal) inside and outside of the house. We also assessed each model for its durability and design, looking to see if it comes with handy mounting plates and the ability to adjust the camera angle to suit your home. Where relevant, we compared the battery life of each model, and for cameras with lights and/or sirens, we also compared the brightness and loudness to see if they were sufficient. In addition, for each model, we wanted to know how easy the setup and installation were, as well as how efficient the cameras were at delivering motion notifications and whether AI features were designed to identify if the activity has been created by a person, animal, vehicle, or another source, were accurate. We rated each camera on the quality of the footage it records during the day and in the dark, how clear the two-way talk features are, and the settings to arm and disarm the camera. To ensure the home security cameras we’ve reviewed can be fairly compared, we’ve tested and analysed several crucial features covering style, performance, and practicalities. Read our full Google Nest Cam (battery) review How we test home security cameras We were disappointed that the battery is built-in to the camera, so it'll be out of action when it needs charging, unlike other cameras in this list that offer swappable batteries. However, if you want to review footage captured by the camera after that point, you will need to invest in a Nest Aware subscription. Unsurprisingly, it offers Google Assistant integration and even comes with three hours of free storage. On test, we found this home security camera was simple to use and recorded clear colour footage during the day, although the lack of a built-in spotlight meant video recorded at night was in black and white. It also benefits from superb facial recognition, but unlike the Swann Wire-Free 1080p security camera (above), it requires a monthly subscription. The Google Nest Cam (battery) is a versatile home security camera that you can use outside or indoors thanks to its rechargeable battery. Both these Arlo cameras record in 2k, so they still offer detailed footage but are more affordable.Ĭamera is out of action when it needs charging If that's slightly out of your price range, consider the Arlo Pro 3, which also comes with a base station for local storage, or the Arlo Pro 4, which connects directly to your home Wi-Fi network. ![]() There is the ability to store footage locally on a micro SD card in the base station, but you can't view these videos through the Arlo app. If you want to store video to review later, you'll need to subscribe to Arlo Secure at an extra monthly cost if you continue keeping footage in 4K and using the various smart features. However, the Arlo Ultra 2 will set you back a fair amount (it comes in different camera configurations). It's also compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit, and has a range of smart features that help reduce the number of alerts the camera sends you. It builds on the Arlo Ultra with support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-F bands and an increased range, which should end connectivity issues. The footage the Arlo Ultra 2 records is extremely clear and detailed and in colour during the day and night, thanks to a built-in LED. The Arlo Ultra 2, which records in 4K, offers just this and is excellent for mounting high-up on your property, for example looking over your driveway, ensuring you can still read a car number plate on the drive. Looking for a home security camera that ensures tiny details are visible in the footage it records, even if the camera's field of view is in a large area. Video stored locally can’t be seen in the app ![]()
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