Wireless security cameras also give home owners the freedom to install them anywhere and from a multitude of angles, so you can protect your property without any restrictions. And with security technology ever improving, you can now find wireless smart cameras that are just as good as wired options.
Often, installation is a simple DIY project for those with a ladder and a drill, while wired systems typically need to be installed by a professional and can be a massive pain. One of the best things about wireless security cameras, obviously, is that they don't have any of the hassle that comes with wired cameras. And why wouldn't you? These security cameras bring a lot of perks. There are plenty of excellent battery-powered security cameras available if you're ready to amp up your home security.
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However, the camera can be triggered so easily, it’s entirely possible that the footage would be overwritten by the time you could access it.The Arlo Pro 4 is a fantastic device and our favorite wireless cam of the year.
If you don’t want to pay for cloud storage, you have the option of using a MicroSD card (up to 256gb). EZVIZ has multiple pay tiers for cloud storage, ranging from $4 a month for access to three days’ worth of recordings to 30 days’ worth of recordings for around $160 annually.
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I tested the C8C during its seven-day free cloud-storage trial period. You can see farther using infrared, while the spotlight illuminates maybe 15 feet in front of the camera. At night, you have the option of using the camera’s infrared night vision or a spotlight. Using the app, you can zoom in up to 8x, but the video quickly loses its crispness.Īs it gets darker, the video isn’t as great, but you can’t realistically expect that either. The camera has caught me walking to the mailbox, doing yardwork, etc., and you can make out nearly each grey hair in my beard. Using the pan-and-tilt via the app was easy, but I wonder if most users would need it after the initial set up, particularly since it doesn’t automatically track people who enter your security grid. Luckily the app makes it fairly easy to adjust the motion sensitivity, by using your finger or clicking on the grid. If I had the detection notification activated, my phone would never stop dinging. I was nearly overwhelmed by the amount of footage the camera captured at its most sensitive setting wind blowing our rose bushes was enough to trigger recording. You’re going to want to play with the detection sensitivity. If you want to place the camera farther away, let’s say on the other side of a much larger property, it may not work. For best results, the camera and router should be in fairly close proximity. I tested the C8C in both the front porch and back deck of my 1,600-sqaure-foot home, and it worked well in both places. After a few misstarts, I was up and running in less than 10 minutes.
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(A company spokesperson said they were working on an owner’s manual update.) Customer support is by e-mail only, with no phone or online chat options.Ĭonnecting to the camera was as easy as downloading the Ezviz app, scanning the C8C’s QR code (either on the back of the device or in the quick-start guide), and connecting to your home Wi-Fi. However, the manual is just six pages long and left us with several unanswered questions during install and routine use. There’s a quick-start guide in the package, along with a QR code for what we thought would be a more robust owner’s manual. (Image credit: EZVIZ) EZVIZ C8C Security Camera review: Set up and performance
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