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Logitech’s new Circle 2 home security camera is no longer stuck inside the house

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Logitech, who are well known for their wide selection of high-quality mice and keyboards for the office and mobile devices, has recently unveiled an updated version of their home security camera the Circle 2. I reviewed the original Logitech Circle security camera a year and a half ago and liked it except for the low […]

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D-Link OMNA 180 security camera review

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Security cameras and nanny cams have become a huge market. Even baby monitors have added night vision capabilities, so you can just grab your phone from your pocket, desk, or nightstand and check on anything you’ve decided to secure at a moment’s notice. D-Link, a longtime maker of routers and wireless equipment, recently sent The

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Julie’s gadget diary – I caught this bird interaction with my Nest cam today

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I love my Nest cameras because they record everything they see 24/7 and not just a few seconds after motion has been detected. You never know what kind of interesting things that serurity cameras might capture. A few years ago I wrote a story about a mystery that was solved with the help of my

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The new Nest Cam IQ gets a big boost in image quality and smarts

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I’ve been using Nest home security cameras in my home for years. They’ve always been the leader in image quality and cloud DVR features and they have announced the new Nest Cam IQ indoor camera which adds some exciting updates that I can’t wait to try for myself.

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SpotCam Sense Pro review

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The availability of low-cost high-resolution cameras, robust internet networks, sophisticated video compression and 128-bit encryption make modern IP cameras a possibility, yet it is the ever growing desire for video monitoring and automated security that drives innovation in this market. A prime example of this growing trend is the SpotCam Sense. Announced in February 2017, the

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Blink announces IFTTT integration for their home security cameras

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Blink continues to add more products and features to their line of home security cameras and products. Earlier this week they announced that their wire-free security cameras will have IFTTT integration (for US users only). If you’re not familiar with IFTTT, it stands for If This Then That. It’s a programmable cloud-based trigger system that

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Netatmo Presence Outdoor Security Camera review

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After reviewing the D-link HD WiFi Camera DCS-935L, the Zetta Z16 HD Wide Angle Intelligent Security Camcorder, and the DoorBird Video Doorbell, the overly sensitive motion detectors on the cameras of each device drove me crazy. Many security cameras also have subscription fees to store your recordings which I also find frustrating. I still wanted

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Samsung SmartCam PT camera review

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Back in February, I reviewed the Samsung SmartCam HD Plus and found it to be a good alternative to other popular home security cameras that are currently on the market and charge a monthly or yearly fee to use their cloud service. Samsung doesn’t charge extra to use their camera. They recently sent me their SmartCam

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Blink announces new battery-powered outdoor camera

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Earlier this spring I reviewed the Blink Wire-Free HD Home Monitoring system and since then they’ve gone on to sell over 250,000 of their battery powered security cameras. Today Blink is announcing the addition of a new camera. The Blink XT is an outdoor version of their battery powered camera which features a two-year battery

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SpyGearGadgets 1080P HD Mini Black Box Camera Review

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Ever wanted a hidden camera that streams over the web via WiFi and records to a MicroSD card?  You want battery powered portability or the option for AC power?  How about motion activated recording or constant video recording like a dash cam?  SpyGearGadgets offers a camera that does all that in a plain-vanilla black box

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Wasserstein Nest Cam Wall Mount review

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The Nest Cam is one of my all time favorite home security cameras. But the one thing I don’t like about them is the long power cord and AC adapter that’s required to use them. There has to be a better solution that makes installation easier and nicer looking right? Right! Check out the Wall

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Logitech begins offering a video subscription service for their Circle camera

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The Logi Circle is a home security camera that I reviewed late last year. I liked how easy it was to use, the time lapse view of detected events that make up a day and the fact that you weren’t required to pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee to use it. Although you still

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Nest Cam indoor security camera review

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Choosing the right home security camera can be difficult when there are so many different brands and price points to choose from. The Nest Cam which was originally Dropcam before being purchased by Google / Nest is a popular brand because they have a reputation for quality hardware, features and cloud services. I reviewed each of

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Nest introduces their first outdoor camera

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After years of offering one of the most popular indoor security cameras, Nest has introduced the Nest Cam Outdoors. This weatherproof camera has been designed for outdoors installations which means you’ll finally be able to see what’s going on at night. That’s the biggest complaint that I have with all the indoor security cameras that

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Ring Smart Video Doorbell review

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The home appliances that we use every day continue to evolve as technology is improved. We have washers and dryers that can automatically contact the vendor when there is a hardware issue, refrigerators that are connected to the internet and thermostats that we can program with our phones. But the doorbell hasn’t evolved with the rest

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D-Link adds 180-degree Wi-Fi camera to their line of home security cameras

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Are you one of the millions of people who use a wireless camera to keep an eye on your home and property when you can’t physically be there? How did you decide which camera to buy when there are so many on the market to choose from? I’ve lost count of all the security cameras

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