Anker Eufy Security eufyCam E Review – Wire-free, 365-day battery life outdoor security camera
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Anker Eufy Security eufyCam E Review – Wire-free, 365-day battery life outdoor security camera

ByJames Smythe

Recently, Anker’s sub-brand Eufy released a new wire-free outdoor security camera solution which hopes to gain some traction in an increasingly competitive market. Price at £319.99 but currently available with £20 off, the eufyCam E Security Camera claims to be able to achieve 365 days between charges and 3 years in Standby Mode. Off the…

Reolink Go Review – An affordable Arlo Go alternative.
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Reolink Go Review – An affordable Arlo Go alternative.

ByJames Smythe

This year I have reviewed a few different Reolink cameras and found them to be a great affordable alternative to popular cloud-based security camera solutions such as Arlo, Ring, and The Reolink Go recently launched and is yet another affordable option to one of Arlo’s offerings, the Arlo Go. It is a bit of a…

Arlo introduces new security camera with 4K and spotlight
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Arlo introduces new security camera with 4K and spotlight

ByJames Smythe

Arlo has expanded their range of wireless outdoor security cameras further with the introduction of the Arlo Ultra. The wireless camera features a 4K Ultra HD resolution sensor with high dynamic range (HDR) and comes with a built-in spotlight that can place a bright beam on anyone who moves in front of the device.  As far as…

Reolink Argus Pro Review – Wire free CCTV with no subscription and local recording
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Reolink Argus Pro Review – Wire free CCTV with no subscription and local recording

ByJames Smythe

I previously reviewed the Reolink Argus 2 and found it was a very appealing option for home security. At £120 it is cheaper than many other brands, it is entirely wire free and has no hub, there is also no subscription required, and it stores all its content on a microSD card. I have now…

Kodak Security Network surveillance camera with pan / tilt /zoom review: Model EP101WG
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Kodak Security Network surveillance camera with pan / tilt /zoom review: Model EP101WG

ByJames Smythe

I have reviewed a large number of home security cameras now but the Kodak EP101WG is actually the first model I have tried out with pan / tilt /zoom, so it is an interesting alternative to the many options available nowadays. The Kodak EP101WG is part of a new security system Kodak has developed and…

Nest Hello vs Ring Doorbell Pro vs Doorbell 2 vs Doorbell
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Nest Hello vs Ring Doorbell Pro vs Doorbell 2 vs Doorbell

ByJames Smythe

Having recently reviewed the Ring Doorbell and loved it, I thought it would be good to compare the options currently available for a smart doorbell. With Nest Hello now being available, there is a bit more competition on the market and it offers some appealing features over the Ring products if you can justify the…

Best Wireless Outdoor Home Surveillance Cameras for 2018 : Wire-free Outdoor installation
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Best Wireless Outdoor Home Surveillance Cameras for 2018 : Wire-free Outdoor installation

ByJames Smythe

There have been a lot of home surveillance cameras released in the past few years, and a growing number of these are completely wire-free, relying on batteries and WiFi to provide you with an extremely simple installation. I personally use Blink XT, mainly because it is cheap, works great and uses AA batteries which avoids…

Bavision Mini Home Security Camera Review – iSmartViewPro

Bavision Mini Home Security Camera Review – iSmartViewPro

ByJames Smythe

On my quest to find affordable alternatives to branded products, I have recently been looking at home security cameras. I love Arlo and Blink, but at over £120+ for a single camera system for either of those, it can be too expensive for some users. Priced at £24.99, you are not going to find anything…

Reolink Argus 2 Review – An excellent budget wire free outdoor security camera
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Reolink Argus 2 Review – An excellent budget wire free outdoor security camera

ByJames Smythe

If you are interested in improving your home security, there has never been a better time to do it. There is a huge range of options including totally wire-free, POE and mobile data enabled; there is also an option for all budgets. Netgear Arlo has been an excellent option for larger budget hassle-free installations, while…

Reolink announce crowdfunded Arlo Go alternative: Reolink Go

Reolink announce crowdfunded Arlo Go alternative: Reolink Go

ByJames Smythe

I have previously used the excellent Arlo Go, but it has a high initial cost and then a monthly fee. However, if you are looking for a more affordable option, then Realink could have the perfect solution for you, with the imaginatively named Reolink Go. Functionally it offers the same sort of features as the…

Netgear Arlo Go / V-Camera by Vodafone Review
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Netgear Arlo Go / V-Camera by Vodafone Review

ByJames Smythe

Netgear has established themselves as one of the market leaders in smart home security cameras with their Arlo range. I have previously reviewed the Netgear Arlo Q which is the indoor based camera from Netgear. The utterly wire-free battery-powered indoor/outdoor version is where they established themselves though. The original Arlo must have been one of…

Veiu Smart Video Doorbell Review
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Veiu Smart Video Doorbell Review

ByJames Smythe

The smart home and home security market have boomed over the past year or two, but one security upgrade that hasn’t seen a vast number of products released are home doorbells. In the UK, the only real option is Ring, and all the other choices seem to be low-cost Chinese imports (not that these are…