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Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 review: Low light footage that won't leave you in the dark
Peace of mind for six months on a single charge
Wyze has become very well known for producing affordable home security devices that perform on par with cameras two or three times as expensive. Since the company introduced its first camera with its “Starlight” sensor (and subsequently put that sensor in every camera update), the improvements to low light performance and added color footage at night have made them excellent bang-for-the-buck cameras. The original Cam Outdoor was already great, but the Cam Outdoor V2 version is one of the best battery-powered security cameras money can buy.
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro vs. Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera: Which is right for you?
Lights, camera, action! How do these powerful, well-rounded floodlight security cameras stack up?
Whether waiting for a package delivery or simply want to keep an eye on your front yard, you'll need a reliable outdoor security camera. There are plenty of great options on the market, and both the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera are among the best. Both ensure high-def footage, plenty of nice security features, and robust subscription plans that round out the cameras, making them even more powerful. However, each camera has a different approach to the process and its own unique set of features, so which one will be the best fit for your home?
GE Lighting's new outdoor camera comes in wired and battery flavors
A smart thermostat and a wave of lightbulbs are also new for 2022
Savant Systems is celebrating its first anniversary since revamping the entirety of General Electric's old lighting division from C by GE to Cync. At CES 2022, it's unveiling a whole line of smart home products to last through the winter (barring any supply chain surprises du jour) including an outdoor camera, home climate control solutions, and some lights, too — Savant decided to keep the GE Lighting name, after all.
Win one of three ANNKE C800 turret 4K PoE IP cameras (Update: Winners)
Or purchase one for 30% off with coupon
While Black Friday is great for snatching up incredible deals on all different kinds of gadgets, our friends at ANNKE are taking this special shopping holiday to give away some of their products. This weekend, three Android Police readers will win an ANNKE C800 turret 4K PoE IP camera, valued at $149 a piece.
Win one of 4 VACOS outdoor/indoor security cameras (Update: Winners)
Or save up to 20% on a VACOS Cam with special coupon code
With more people spending time at home, having a reliable home security camera is vital to keeping tabs on your property while you work and relax indoors. To help you stay on top of the things happening beyond your front door, our friends at VACOS are giving away four outdoor/indoor security cameras to our readers. Here's everything you need to know.
Wyze's long-awaited outdoor camera is here: 1080p, no subscription requirement, $50
It looks like the Death Star
It hasn't exactly been a secret that smart home company Wyze has been working on an outdoor camera. Wyze said it was beta-testing such a product in February, and the camera passed through the FCC in April. Now every little detail about the camera has been revealed, including the price.
Investing in a home camera system can be expensive, especially when looking at dedicated indoor and outdoor setups that can capture footage even in the dead of night. Why not get a camera system that can do it all? Maximize your dollars with the versatile eufyCam 2 – plus a free Insignia garage door controller – for only $343.98 ($156 off) at Best Buy.
Annke is known for making some pretty fantastic smart camera systems to help keep your home and your loved ones safe. In our latest giveaway, you can win one of two Annke Baby Monitors or one of four Annke 4K Ultra HD IP Cameras. Here's everything you need to know.
Arlo home security cameras are quite popular, in large part due to their recording capabilities and overall design quality. Unfortunately, this degree of reliability and performance doesn't come cheap, but today's deal from Amazon offers an impressive discount if you're in the market for a multi-room security system. Right now, you can grab a bundle that includes three Arlo Ultra cameras and a base station from Amazon for an all-time low price of $668, which is $131.99 off the MSRP.During our review, we were impressed by the quality of the footage captured by the Arlo Ultra. However, full 4K recordings are limited to 1080p unless you agree to a $1.99 monthly, per-camera fee. These cameras also feature Alexa/Google Assistant/Homekit support, a fully wireless design, and an integrated spotlight. The camera's 180° field-of-view and full-color night vision capabilities improved the quality of the captured footage even further still.
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A great home security camera system should be easy to set up, strong enough to hold up against the elements, and capable of capturing HD footage even in the dead of night. Right now on Amazon, you can have all of these with this five-piece Arlo Pro 2 camera set with hub for an all-time-low price of $570.This Arlo Pro 2 bundle is a completely wireless home security solution that can withstand both indoor and outdoor environments. Each camera features a 1080p lens, 2-way audio, and night vision to help you survey your home or yard on even the darkest of nights. The Arlo Pro 2 can even be controlled with Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.
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D-Link’s venture into the connected home space has so far been focused on security cameras, while other categories have taken a back seat. That may not change anytime soon as the company today announced two new additions to its Wi-Fi-enabled camera lineup just days before CES 2020 is set to kick off. The camera pair supports some AI-based security features that work without cloud video processing.Leveraging edge-based AI, both cameras can recognize human faces and detect the sound of glass breaking using offline video processing. This, according to D-Link, helps send out alerts faster and with more accuracy. If you have privacy concerns about storing your camera feed on an off-site server, the company offers you the option to pop in a microSD card of up to 256GB or use ONVIF Profile S for connecting your NAS unit. You can also still pick one of the free and paid cloud storage tiers from D-Link.Both 1080p cameras support two-way audio, and besides working over Wi-Fi, they can also take in an ethernet cable for a more stable connection. The two cameras are managed through the mydlink app that has integrations for both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.The outdoor model (DCS-8526LH) has a couple of additional security measures, such as a spotlight and siren that can be set to trigger when motion is detected. The indoor model’s (DCS-8302LH) design, on the other hand, allows for a full 360-degree pan that is controlled using the companion app. Though D-Link will showcase these two cams at CES next week, they will not be available until later this year. The outdoor camera will ship sometime in Q3 2020 for $119.99, while the indoor model may come out a bit early in the second quarter for $99.99.
Having a good, reliable home security system is incredibly important. Not only does it give you the power to monitor your house and yard for any unwanted guests, a great camera can even play a part in saving your life. Right now, you can pick up an Arlo Ultra indoor/outdoor security camera from Amazon for only 9.99, which is $67.92 off its most recent sale price.When we reviewed the Arlo Ultra last spring, we loved its lasting battery life, 4K video, and integrated spotlight. Actually, the biggest letdown was the expensive price tag, which was $400 at the time. So at less than half of that original figure, this deal is a steal! The Arlo Ultra features Alexa support, 4K and HDR recording capabilities, and enhanced night vision. Keep in mind that in order for the Arlo Ultra camera to work, you need to also have an Arlo SmartHub.
These days, just about any "dumb" product in your home – be it a bedside clock, front doorbell, and even your window drapes – can be transformed into an intelligent one. All you need are the right connected accessories, and controlling your various appliances are simply a tap away. Right now on Amazon, you can save up to 25% on a wide range of smart home upgrades from TP-Link, including wall plugs, lightbulbs, outdoor outlets, and even security cameras for both inside and outside your home.Today's Amazon deal showcases seven different products from TP-Link, all of which are WiFi-connected and can be controlled through the Kasa Smart app or with Google Assistant and Alexa voice commands. Other notable features include automated schedules for the smart plugs, multicolor support for the smart bulbs, and 1080p recording capabilities for the security cameras.
When investing in a security camera, you usually have to pick whether you'll use it indoors or outdoors, mostly because the latter are weatherproof and built to be more durable. Unfortunately, when you move out or decide your security device would have made more sense in another location, you end up having to purchase a new one — or end up with a bulky camera in your house if you went for the outdoor model. Thankfully, Canary's Flex cameras are, as their name might suggest, quite versatile as they work both indoors and outdoors while remaining discreet and resistant to harsh weather conditions. The bundle with two cameras just dropped to $250 on Amazon, instead of its original $380 MSRP.The Flex have a 1080p HD sensor with a 116° wide-angle lens, night vision, pan, and zoom. They connect directly to your router over Wi-Fi and don't require an additional hub. Their setup is also easy, and the cameras can operate using either corded power or run off their built-in 6,700mAh rechargeable battery. As mentioned above, they're discreet but also designed to withstand harsh weather conditions between -4°F and 113°F.
Remember the Nest Cam IQ that came out earlier this year? The new Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is pretty much that but, as the name suggests, for outdoor use. You get the same specs, including a 4K sensor with a 130-degree FoV and Night Vision, plus the same facial recognition tech, all in a more rugged outdoor-oriented package. You can preorder it now for $349, and it'll ship this November.
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There are plenty of choices when it comes to security cameras, but for the longest time, most of them needed to be tethered to electricity and couldn't be placed outdoors. Now, lots of companies like Nest and Canary are releasing outdoor-friendly cameras, but Arlo has been doing it for a while before them. The wireless Arlo security cam system is comprised of one smart home base connected to power and your router, and one or several small cameras interspersed around your house or business. They're wireless, work off battery power, have night vision, are weather-proof and motion-triggered, stream in HD quality, and come with free 7 days of cloud storage. They're also compatible with Wink, IFTTT, SmartThings, (ie, they should work nicely with Google Home) and have a nice Android app to access them any time.All in all, they're a good proposition if you want to keep an eye on your property without drilling holes and extending wires everywhere. But they're also a bit expensive. One camera kit with a base station and one Arlo wireless cam usually costs $179.99. Ouch. However, if you're interested, Amazon has great deals on them today: