Annke I91BF 4K 8MP POE IP Security camera Review – An affordable 4K POE CCTV camera suitable for home users wanting improved performance over wireless CCTV
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Annke I91BF 4K 8MP POE IP Security camera Review – An affordable 4K POE CCTV camera suitable for home users wanting improved performance over wireless CCTV

ByJames Smythe

Annke is a popular, affordable IP CCTV brand that you can buy on Amazon. They generally sell their hardware as a system and you can pick up four of these cameras, an 8-channel NVR and 2TB hard drive for £489.99 on Amazon with an option for an additional £56 off. Alternatively, you can buy this…

Blurams Launches Advanced Smart Doorbell with Free AI Facial Recognition for just $89.99.
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Blurams Launches Advanced Smart Doorbell with Free AI Facial Recognition for just $89.99.

ByJames Smythe

I was previously impressed with the performance of the Blurams Outdoor Pro, the affordable camera is one of the few AI facial recognition cameras on the market and it was quite accurate, much better than standard motion detection. Blurams are now taking that tech and shoving it in a smart doorbell and to make things…

CES: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera is the first wireless floodlight camera
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CES: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera is the first wireless floodlight camera

ByJames Smythe

I am a big fan of floodlight and spotlight cameras, I have both the Ezviz Floodlight and Netatmo Presence. The problem with both of these is that they need to be wired into your mains, because big lights use more power. Arlo thinks they can do better than this and have launched the Arlo Pro…

Somfy Indoor Camera Review – A privacy focussed indoor camera
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Somfy Indoor Camera Review – A privacy focussed indoor camera

ByJames Smythe

Being in a house of two with no pets, I am not a big fan of indoor cameras, they are a bit wasted on me and there is always that creepy feeling of being watched. Then, of course, privacy concerns. The Somfy Indoor Camera hopes to address those concerns by utilising a physical shutter on…

blurams Outdoor Pro Review – An affordable outdoor camera with facial recognition
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blurams Outdoor Pro Review – An affordable outdoor camera with facial recognition

ByJames Smythe

One of the big problems with outdoor security cameras is all the false alerts. A gentle breeze will set off some cameras. You can generally tweak the settings to find something to minimise alerts such as motion zones and sensitivity levels, but it is never perfect. The one exception I have found is the Netatmo…

EZVIZ Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Camera Review
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EZVIZ Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Camera Review

ByJames Smythe

I have reviewed a few EZVIZ products in recent months, their Floodlight camera was particularly good, and the indoor camera is working well for me in my garage. The most recent product is the Full HD Outdoor Cam which is technically a wireless camera but requires a power cable, then wireless for data connectivity. For…

Ezviz C1C 1080P Indoor Smart Security Camera Review
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Ezviz C1C 1080P Indoor Smart Security Camera Review

ByJames Smythe

Ezviz has an ever-expanding range of affordable security cameras that can compete with more well-known brands. However, Ezviz is owned by Hikvision, the world’s largest supplier of video surveillance products so this is not some no-name brand you often find on Amazon. I have reviewed three cameras from Ezviz now, the most recent, the Floodlight…

Yale Indoor WiFi Camera Review – An affordable indoor camera from a reputable brand.
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Yale Indoor WiFi Camera Review – An affordable indoor camera from a reputable brand.

ByJames Smythe

Yale has finally started moving away from the old-fashioned DVR style CCTV systems they used to sell, and have finally embraced WiFi cameras. To be honest, I wish more consumer brands did POE wired cameras too, but that is another matter. I previously reviewed the HD1080 All-in-One – Indoor/Outdoor Camera, and found it to be…

Blink XT2 Launched – Outdoor Smart Security Camera with Extended Battery Life, Two-Way Audio, & Enhanced Motion Detection
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Blink XT2 Launched – Outdoor Smart Security Camera with Extended Battery Life, Two-Way Audio, & Enhanced Motion Detection

ByJames Smythe

It has been nearly two years since I reviewed the original Blink XT. Since then many new products have hit the market to contend with this outdoor security camera, but many have failed to offer the same level of value this low-cost camera achieves. Since I reviewed it, they were bought out by Amazon, and…

Ezviz Floodlight 1080P Wired Camera Review
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Ezviz Floodlight 1080P Wired Camera Review

ByJames Smythe

It is safe to say that the home security camera market is a little saturated nowadays. Things seemed to escalate quickly when cheap IP CCTV cameras came to the market, and I still use the Ezviz EZ-C3S-Wi-Fi today. Once companies like Arlo introduced wire-free solutions, the market boomed, it was now affordable and easy to…

Soliom S60 Bird Solar powered Outdoor Security Camera Review
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Soliom S60 Bird Solar powered Outdoor Security Camera Review

ByJames Smythe

One of the big issues with wireless CCTV cameras is the regular need to charge or replace the batteries. With some companies, like Eufy, you can go several months between charges, while Reolink offers a solar adaptor to provide some extra juice. The Soliom Solar Cam follows a similar concept as Reolink, but the solar…

UCam247 Moobox ProXT Review – A well-made sub-£100 Wire Free Outdoor Security Camera
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UCam247 Moobox ProXT Review – A well-made sub-£100 Wire Free Outdoor Security Camera

ByJames Smythe

*This review has been updated to reflect the new firmware which addresses my main gripe with motion detection* In the past few years, the wire free outdoor camera market has boomed there are now dozens of options on Amazon. I have recently reviewed the Ring Spotlight, Eufy E, and D-Link, all of them being great…