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The best security camera can give you peace of mind, even if you are miles and miles away
It's the perfect addition to your smart home, a crucial bit of security tech you can add to your smart locks and state-of-the-art alarm
Perhaps you have workers or other employees in your home, or maybe you want to keep an eye on your kids and make sure they're doing their
home work, like they say there are and not playing another game of "who can jump the highest off of the couch."Or maybe you just want to
make sure that if the worst happens and you do suffer a break-in, you have video evidence of the perpetrators.Whatever your reasons for
investing in a security camera, there are plenty of different devices out there for you to choose from
Thanks to recent developments in technology, many security cameras can steam HD-quality video straight to your phone, as well as speak to
up to 1080p HD | Footage recording: Free cloud recordings for seven days | Audio: HD two-wayFree cloud recordingsCrystal-clear
videoExpensive systemInstallation is hit-and-missThe Netgear Arlo Pro 2 is called Pro for a reason
This high-end set-up is truly a professional-quality security system for your property, with a price tag to match.The Arlo Pro 2 is
essentially a starter pack, which consists of one hub and two cameras
The cameras are of a high-end and solid build and they're capable of recording crystal-clear 1080p HD video.It's worth noting that they do
siren' and a powerful Night Vision mode, there's no corner of your home you can't keep a close eye on from the system's app or web
interface, giving you ultimate peace of mind.The main downside is the set-up, which proved to be tricky
camera with a host of cool featuresResolution: up to 1080p HD | Footage recording: 24 hour as standard, 30 days with subscription | Audio:
two-wayFantastic designDetachable headFor Hive users onlySome features require a monthly feeThe Hive View is the latest camera from the
smart home manufacturer behind the well-regarded range of heating control kits
substance as the style, and the Hive View comes with some really cool features
portable, totally wireless cameraResolution: 720p HD | Footage recording: Free cloud storage | Audio: Two-waySuper portableGood designNeeds
good signalExpensive - ongoing costsUnlike most other security systems, the Arlo Go from Netgear has an interesting proposition: it's
totally wireless.It works using a 4G LTE signal rather than WiFi, which means it works whenever it has mobile coverage
Add to that its IP65-certified waterproof rating and you've got yourself a portable camera that really can go anywhere
Well, anywhere with mobile signal.Arlo offers limited cloud storage allocation for free, as well as a microSD slot
This sets it apart from similar security brands that charge for a subscription
sync it up with the Arlo App on your phone and you're ready to go
You can place it anywhere and if you're putting it outside you can screw it to a metal stand
Although this is lower than other cameras in our buying guide, many of us don't really need best-in-class 4K recording on a security camera
- especially if you're trying to transmit that kind of data via 4G
It also has a bunch of solid recording features, including motion sensing, timing options and geo-fencing, which turns the camera off when
you're on your way home.The main downside is that it won't get perfect 4G coverage everywhere, especially in the countryside where good 3G
is sometimes hard to come by
subscription | Audio: HD two-wayFantastic build qualityVery high video qualityQuite expensiveFull functionality requires subscriptionsThe
tested, shooting in 4K and HDR (high dynamic range)
But if you want the best quality, and are prepared to shell out for it, the Nest Cam IQ is probably the camera for you.Hive CameraA slightly
older, still very reliable security cameraResolution: HD streaming | Footage recording: SD card slot for on-camera storage | Audio:
two-wayRecording without a subscriptionDedicated appInstallation is hit-and-missPlastic designThe Hive Camera is the original connected
either going to be a positive or a negative depending on if you already have Hive products, or are planning on building out from your camera
subscription.The design is more traditional, with a white plastic casing, and a black surround for the camera lens
It has some tricks up its sleeve, like being able to sound an alarm or even replicate the sound of a barking dog if you see someone in your
streaming | Footage recording: one day free, 14 days with subscription | Audio: two-wayEasy setupCharming designFull functionality requires
systems like the Nest Cam IQ
to know every time your dog jumps up on the couch, you can designate the couch as a zone, and any movement in that zone gets included in
camerasNetatmo PresenceA floodlight camera that can distinguish people from trafficResolution: 1080p HD streaming | Footage recording:
microSD | Audio: one-wayPowerful, dimmable LED floodlightAccurate motion sensorLarge and unwieldy designQuite expensiveThe Netatmo Presence
is a definite statement of a security camera
Its hefty black body feels significant to hold, and is difficult to miss
can adjust to your specified brightness
you can quite quickly recoup the price difference for the fairly expensive unit.Nest Cam OutdoorA fantastic camera, but vulnerable to being
functionality requires subscriptionsDesign is susceptible to theftThe Nest Cam Outdoor is, unsurprisingly, the outdoor camera from Nest
The one fault we have to pick with the Nest Cam Outdoor is that it connects to its base with a magnet, meaning a thief could feasibly pluck
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