We were impressed with the 1080p video from the Roku camera - it was crisp and clear, both day and night. ![]() Roku's app also integrates with the company's other smart home devices, which include smart lights, plugs, and video doorbell. And, it has one extra feature: Roku owners can stream a live feed from the camera to their Roku streaming stick or Roku TV. The Roku Indoor Camera SE is little more than a rebranded Wyze Cam v3, but that's not a bad thing this little camera delivers a lot of value for less than $30. ĭetection features and cloud recording are locked behind a subscription Read our full Ring Stick Up Cam Battery review. It's also only compatible with Alexa at the moment in terms of smart home integration, so not best if you have Google Home or Apple HomeKit. Our only qualms are that you need a subscription to store footage as there's no local storage. It's waterproof to an IPX5 rating and can withstand temperatures of -5☏ to 113☏ (-20° to 45° Celsius), so it can handle the elements. It has good coverage on the whole, with the view being wider than it is tall, and features a speaker which allows you to chat to any visitors, or raise the alarm if necessary. As it's battery powered, there's no wires and one charge will last for months according to Ring. Although, if you want to mount it from your ceiling, you will need to buy a separate $20 ceiling mount kit (opens in new tab). ![]() It features a minimalist design which can be mounted via its base or back, giving you versatility. Ring's Stick Up Cam Battery functions as an outdoor or indoor security camera. No Google Home or Apple HomeKit integration We liked it just as much as the original, so spending the extra $15 could be worth it. However, like the original, it has to be plugged in to get power. It's just as small as the Wyze Cam v3 and has all the same benefits, including local storage and a dirt-cheap subscription plan. If you don't mind spending a bit more, the Wyze Cam v3 Pro ( $49, (opens in new tab)) has a 2K camera for even sharper resolution, and has a small, 70-lumen spotlight that adds a tiny bit more light. You can get unlimited-length videos and no cool-down periods if you subscribe to Wyze Cam Plus ($1.25/month per camera). That's cheap but good. The Wyze Cam v3 comes with two weeks of free cloud storage - though clips are limited to 12 seconds - but it also has a microSD card slot which you can use to enable continuous recording and create time-lapse videos. Its color night vision is especially impressive. As its name suggests, it can record video at a resolution of 1080p, and while the quality isn't up to the same par as the 4K Arlo Ultra, it's still sharp enough to see who's there. The representative told us Ring is looking into a way to ship the devices out to Alaska and Hawaii and to expect an international rollout within the coming months.Free cloud storage clips limited to 12 secondsĭon't let the low price fool you the Wyze Cam v3 is the best home security camera for those on a budget. ![]() As for expanding into other regions, they didn't give us any concrete information. Update 4-1-2023: A Ring representative got back to us and was able confirm that SOS for Cameras is supported by the Indoor Cam 2nd Gen. If you’re looking to beef up your home security, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, check out TechRadar’s list of the best Ring video doorbell deals for April. This story will be updated at a later time. However, we did ask Ring if it has plans to expand the availability of the second-generation Indoor Cam to those missing regions plus whether or not the device actually supports SOS for Cameras. If you live on Baffin Island in Nunavut, you’re sadly out of luck. Pre-orders ship out on May 24 to people living in the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) as well as Canada except for far-off rural areas. Buying one will also net you a free month-long trial of the company’s Protect plan. The Indoor Cam, 2nd Gen is currently available for pre-order at $59.99 in black and white on Ring’s website.
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