Manufacturer | Wyze Labs, Inc. |
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Part Number | WYZEC2 |
Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.2 x 2 x 2 inches |
Item model number | WYZEC2 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | One-Pack |
Color | White |
Style | Wyze Cam v2 |
Material | Glass |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Wattage | 24 watts |
Installation Method | Adhesive |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Type of Bulb | Infrared |
Mounting Type | Magnetic |
Special Features | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
Included Components | 1, Wyze Cam, USB cord, Outlet plug, Metal mounting plate, Adhesive tape |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 1-year limited warranty |
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WYZE Cam v2 1080p HD Indoor WiFi Smart Home Camera with Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Works with Alexa & the Google Assistant, White, 1-Pack
Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
Brand | WYZE |
Model Name | Wyze Cam |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
About this item
- Live Stream from Anywhere in 1080p -1080p Full HD live streaming lets you see inside your home from anywhere in real time using your mobile device. While live streaming, use two-way audio to speak with your friends and family through the Wyze app.
- Motion/Sound Recording with Free Cloud Storage - Wyze Cam can automatically record a 12-second video clip when motion or sound is detected and saves that video to the cloud for 14-days, for free. Mobile push notifications can be enabled so you’re only alerted when something is detected letting you stay on top of things without having to constantly monitor the app. Or, record continuously to a MicroSD card (sold separately) regardless of motion and sound. Compatible with 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB FAT32 MicroSD cards.
- See in the dark - Night vision lets you see up to 30’ in absolute darkness using 4 infrared (IR) LEDs. Note: IR does not work through glass windows.
- Voice Controlled? You got it! - Works with Alexa and Google Assistant (US only) so you can use your voice to see who’s at your front door, how your baby’s doing, or if your 3D printer has finished printing. Wyze Cam is only compatible with the 2. 4GHz WiFi network (does not support 5GHz Wi-Fi) and Apple (iOS) and Android mobile devices.
- Share with those who care - One Wyze Cam can be shared with multiple family members so everyone can have access to its live stream and video recordings. Just have your family members download the Wyze app and invite them to your account. Camera sharing can also be easily removed.
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Night vision | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Motion detection | 3.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Wyze Lifestyle | XpressEdge Shop | Amazon.com | Sonicgrace |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
mounting type | Magnetic | Wall Mount | — | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
alert type | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion |
number of channels | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
low light technology | Night Color | Night Color | Starlight | Night Color | — | Night Color |
video capture format | AVI | MP4 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
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ASIN | B076H3SRXG |
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Best Sellers Rank | #154 in Bullet Surveillance Cameras |
Date First Available | October 16, 2017 |
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Wyze Cam v2 delivers fast, clear, live stream footage direct to your smartphone via the Wyze App (iOS and Android), day or night. You can receive an alert anytime your Wyze Cam v2 detects sound or motion and view up to 14 days of saved alert videos for free - no monthly fees or subscription required. Use the Wyze Cam v2’s new Motion Tagging feature to easily identify motion in both live stream and playback video modes. Plus, you can add an 8GB, 16GB or 32GB microSD card (sold separately) to enable continuous recording, schedule custom time lapse videos, use 2-way audio to talk, and listen through your Wyze Cam v2. Use the Wyze App to manage and view multiple cameras, share your cameras with other users, view alert videos, and record and share photos and videos directly from the app. With its small size, magnetic base, and flexible 3-axis design, the Wyze Cam v2 can go anywhere you need it. The Wyze Cam v2 must be powered to use (it does not have a battery) and is designed for indoor use (it is not weatherproof). Power Adapter Input: 110-240V (AC/DC).
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1080p Clarity, Day or Night
2.8mm focal length. 110º wide angle lens. 1920×1080 (1080p) full HD video. 8x digital zoom. Night vision up to 30 feet. Wyze Cam v2 delivers clear, crisp live stream footage to your smartphone, day or night, so you can see every detail, even at 8x digital zoom.
Works with AlexaWyze Cam v2 works with Alexa. Control Wyze Cam v2 with your voice by saying, "Alexa, show me the Living Room" to view a live stream from your camera.
Wyze Cam v2 can automatically record a 10-15 second alert video when it detects motion or sound. Videos are securely uploaded to the Amazon AWS Cloud via end-to-end encryption and are accessible for 14 days – no subscription plan required.
With its small size, magnetic base, included adhesive metal plate, and flexible 3-axis design, the Wyze Cam v2 can go anywhere you need it - no screws required.
Wyze Cam v2’s Motion Tagging technology detects and highlights motion, making it easier to identify moving objects.
Sometimes Big Things Come in Small PackagesWyze Cam v2 comes packed with features – we’ve covered every angle, so you can too.
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Tech for all!
How did you come up with the idea for this product?
Wyze Labs was created with the mission of making high quality, easy-to-use, affordable smart home technology accessible to everyone. We believe big things come in small packages – that’s why we created an affordable, easy-to-use smart home camera that can help you solve life’s mysteries, big and small. So you can be everywhere. And watch everything.
What makes your product special?
In creating the Wyze Cam we focused on 3 things: quality, affordability and design. We partnered with our user community to create a camera that is useful, easy-to-use and affordable. It has the features users want, in an elegant, simple design.
What has been the best part of your startup experience?
Working directly with our user community to create a product we all love. We’re not just selling a camera – we’re creating a new way for our user community to participate in the product development journey, from vision to testing to launch. And this is just the beginning. We can’t wait for you to join us!
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Customers like the value, performance, quality, ease of setup, and image quality of the security camera. They mention that it's great for the price, works like a charm, and is reliable. Some appreciate the ability to do an extremely high-quality time lapse, and that the setup is easy. Overall, most recommend the product for its great features and affordable price.
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Customers are satisfied with the value of the security camera. They mention that the cameras are excellent for the cost, and there are no hidden or extra costs. They also appreciate the inexpensive power corded solution and the free app.
"...price (around $20 before tax and shipping), they really provide a great value...." Read more
"...Like I said, hard to complain when the cost is this affordable. It does a LOT for the money!Thanks Wyze Cam for an awesome product!!!!!!" Read more
"...These things continue to be a fantastic deal." Read more
"Great camera, it was affordable, my first security camera, easy to use and does the job...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the security camera. They mention that the iPhone app works pretty well, is adjustable, and works like a charm. They've also added a lot of functionality that wasn't there initially like grouping, and the play back from the app is great. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The iPhone app works pretty well, it sometimes was buggy and had to reconnect to the cameras a few times before I could view the live video feed,..." Read more
"...it was affordable, my first security camera, easy to use and does the job. The only thing I accidentally dropped it and wouldn’t work after." Read more
"...Zmodo cameras that have decent image quality, but they only work with their proprietary app, they are NOT compatible with Alexa or Tiny Cam PRO and..." Read more
"...They've also added a lot of functionality that wasn't there initially like grouping, viewing cameras simultaneously, etc. (too many to list)...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the security camera. They mention that it's well-made, reliable, and has a high-quality function. The app is also high quality and has an excellent interface. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
".../furniture, and then the camera attaches magnetically, and it's very secure...." Read more
"...you read nothing more than this, I recommend them 100%, love their function and quality, and absolutely will buy more of these Wyze Cams!..." Read more
"Great camera, it was affordable, my first security camera, easy to use and does the job...." Read more
"...So far it's been reliable and even if it dies i'd probably still think it was worth 25 bucks. I just ordered another for the other side of my house." Read more
Customers find the setup of the security camera to be easy. They mention that the video quality is solid, and it has good features. The app is solid and intuitive, and overall developed very well. They also mention that it's totally problem free.
"...These cameras were easy to mount with the included materials...." Read more
"...It literally takes 1 minute to set up, with no messing around with firewalls, routers, ports, etc...." Read more
"Great camera, it was affordable, my first security camera, easy to use and does the job...." Read more
"...Cloud recording, my favorite part, is pretty seamless...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the security camera. They mention that the picture quality is excellent, and the video quality has been more than sufficient in all lighting conditions. The footage is in 1080p, and it's clear and sharper than the competitor. Overall, customers are happy streaming a clear, clean, full HD stream with no issues.
"...The image quality on these cameras is great for what I need...." Read more
"...When compared side-by-side, the Wyze Cam is not only clearer and sharper (admittedly by a slim margin), it's more reliable and provides faster frame..." Read more
"...It's an absolute breeze.--Image quality is very good. It looks to me like 720p HD video...." Read more
"Great little camera with just a few caveats. Video is great, sound is great, price is amazing. Software is good, it could be better...." Read more
Customers like the security camera. They say that it is a great little camera, perfect for a personal WiFi camera, and unobtrusive. Customers also mention that the cameras are perfectly usable and can capture still pictures and do continuous monitoring with rewrites to a 32GB. They appreciate the execution of the Wyze Cam app, which is nicer than other apps. Customers are also impressed with the human detection, saying that the camera is sensitivity at even the lowest setting.
"...These cameras are incredible!..." Read more
"...Even without the nice feature of human detection, the Wyze Cam is a bit more sensitive at even the lowest setting so it still makes notification of..." Read more
"...Hope this helps someone! The cameras are pretty great and I have 3 more "pre-ordered".My email to Wyze -----..." Read more
"...But ultimately, these are amazing personal WiFi cameras I cannot recommend more...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the security camera. Some mention that it's surprisingly good, the motion and sound detection alerts are very accurate, and the resolution is good. However, others say that it is one issue, the cameras still do not fully record motion, and they only record the 12 second video.
"...The motion and sound detection alerts are very accurate, it always notifies me when it sees or hears something...." Read more
"...Software is good, it could be better. I find that the motion detection is a little intense and triggers a bit too often, even at low sensitivity...." Read more
"...The sound tracking is also a great feature and has alerted me when mom needed help in her room and I would not have otherwise heard her...." Read more
"...--The motiion detection is simple and reliable...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the security camera. They say that the camera has trouble staying in connection to the wifi router, and the app has real problems connecting to it. They also disconnect a lot. The app is slow to connect and constantly disconnects, and some customers have reported that the Bluetooth headphones are lost.
"...They also disconnect a lot... I also paid double for them what I paid for the Wyze Cam, so it's a no-brainer... Wyze Cam beats just about every..." Read more
"...The unit failed twice while I owned it along with a slew of connectivity issues early on - as well as it constantly asking me to set it up again...." Read more
"...Update: 1/3/18Both of my cameras frequently disconnect and require power cycles in order to get them to work...." Read more
"...In fact, you can only connect it to a single smartphone, so only you or your spouse can monitor the camera, but not both of you...." Read more
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The image quality on these cameras is great for what I need. I have a small home with one main entrance, and this Wyze camera has a wide enough angle that I can see the front door and important windows all in one frame. The motion and sound detection alerts are very accurate, it always notifies me when it sees or hears something. For the price, the image quality is great. I have one facing outside, and it's a bit hard to read license plates (From about 30 feet away from the camera), but it is looking through a window, so I don't blame the camera. On that note, the night vision does not work through glass, so if you want to monitor outside your home at night, you have to put the camera outside, or keep your flood light on (this is true for all infrared night vision cameras, it's not Wyze's fault so I didn't take any stars off for this).
These cameras were easy to mount with the included materials. They come with a metal disc that you can stick to walls/furniture, and then the camera attaches magnetically, and it's very secure.
There are a few downsides that might be dealbreakers for some people.
1. No Geofencing: This camera will not enable/disable alerts according to your phone's GPS. So it won't automatically turn off when you get home. That can get annoying, because it will constantly send notifications to your phone that it sees motion/hears sound when you or someone else is home. You can set schedules for when you want the alerts to turn off and not bother you, but if you have a variable schedule like me (not always going/coming at the same time), then you have to manually enable/disable notifications. I use IFTTT as a workaround (created an applet that turns the camera notifications on when I leave and off when I come home), but that may be more work than some people want to put in.
2. The sound quality is pretty terrible on the microphones. When I'm watching the live feed or an alert video, it's very difficult to make out sounds (was that a branch falling on the roof, or someone banging on the door? Honestly can't tell the difference). This doesn't bother me because I'm mostly wanting to monitor the video feed, but if you are hoping you'll be able to hear people at your front door, look elsewhere. Same goes for the talking feature (you can speak through your phone and the camera's speaker will relay your voice). The speaker inside the camera is awful, you can't use this as a sort of home intercom.
One particular quirk, when I bought these cameras I had an iPhone. The iPhone app works pretty well, it sometimes was buggy and had to reconnect to the cameras a few times before I could view the live video feed, but it worked well enough. I just switched to an Android phone, and the Android app is WAY BETTER! It's so much faster, it connects reliably every time, and just works much more smoothly. So if you have an iPhone and laggy apps bother you, this might not be the best option. Also, I do not use Alexa so I have not tried that integration, this camera does not integrate with Google Assistant (but Wyze says that is coming).
TL;DR:
Buy this if you want a cheap video camera to monitor your home, integrate with Alexa, and you don't mind the sub-par speaker and microphone in the camera.
Don't buy this if: you want to record audio along with video, or want geofencing built into the camera's app, or if you want a camera for outside use.
I have used other more expensive cameras and have honestly NOT achieved the same quality of results on many fronts... The Wyze Cam has, thus far, beat them all and is my current favorite! I have the $230 Nest Cam that I use to watch the interior living area of my home... While the Nest cam has a great picture, the Wyze Cam is arguably BETTER! When compared side-by-side, the Wyze Cam is not only clearer and sharper (admittedly by a slim margin), it's more reliable and provides faster frame-rates. My Nest Cam is a great camera, don't get me wrong, but it disconnects often and the video is very often choppy. When I compare the two, I have to honestly say that my Wyze Cam has far les lag, better frame-rates, and remains connected far more consistently. It was also easier to setup than the Nest Cam.
The Wyze Cam's audio is fair. The positive is that it is clear and crisp... Compared to my Nest Cam, I would say the Wyze Cam is slightly louder and more clear; Both when transmitting audio and receiving it. It's not perfect. It does drop out a bit at times when communicating, but I've found it easier to use with less issues than my more-expensive Nest camera. Wyze Cam for the win here, but just barely.
Night vision quality is surprisingly beautiful! Clear, crisp and bright! No exaggeration. Excellent quality video! Compared to my Nest Cam, they both are about the same... but I think I have to give the edge to Wyze Cam (for sharpness of image and better contrast).
I also love that Wyze Cam is compatible to IFTTT, Tiny Cam PRO, and Alexa. My Echo Show, Spot and FireTV devices all pull up the Wyze Cam images quickly.
We had been looking at upgrading our fire alarms to smart alarms, but that is an expensive option... Wyze Cam saves the day a bit here because it can listen for both fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarms and then send a push notification to your phone when they go off! Too cool! Yeah, it's not as robust as the full solutions a smart alarm provides but it's completely unexpected from a camera like this and an awesome bonus benefit! Now, even though we don't have smart fire alarms, Wyze Cam is picking up the slack here and giving us a free smart option as a bonus. LOVE IT! It works too!
The motion tracking and push notify alerts work well also. Currently, I use the cams for security solutions and to make sure my 85 year old mom with Dementia stays safe at night and during the day. I have the motion tracking set to send me an alert when she's up at night, so that I can make sure she safely gets to the bathroom and back to bed. The sound tracking is also a great feature and has alerted me when mom needed help in her room and I would not have otherwise heard her. My wife and I also use the app in a "baby monitor" function that works perfectly.
Using the Tiny Cam PRO app, we can easily pull up ALL of our cameras on the bedroom or living room TV to see what's happening around the house and yard, and even add a little picture-in-picture view on the screen, if we need to watch the front door for the pizza guy while we watch our movie. This is exactly the kind of cool stuff I was hoping a camera solution would provide for us and this one does it and doesn't break the bank.
I am so pleased with the options and functionality of this camera. It's hard to believe it costs no more than $30.
Are there any negatives? Well, I can't say there's much of anything to complain about at this price point. I have a couple of Zmodo cameras that have decent image quality, but they only work with their proprietary app, they are NOT compatible with Alexa or Tiny Cam PRO and they can't be detected on my router which make it difficult to find work arounds to make them work with other programs, and they have no sound! They also require purchase of a cloud subscription if you want to use them as legitimate security cameras. They also disconnect a lot... I also paid double for them what I paid for the Wyze Cam, so it's a no-brainer... Wyze Cam beats just about every camera I've tried thus far.
I do wish they had an outdoor cam, BUT... I've actually been using these outside WITH ZERO ISSUES! I went on Amazon and purchased weatherproof encasements for the cameras, added a dab of silicon to the plugin port on the back to keep the water out, and mounted the cams. They work AWESOME! Super clear images and fantastic night vision quality! I've used both the Wyze Cam and the Wyze Cam Pan OUTSIDE with virtually no problems...
Yep, I said virtually no problems... Actually, it's not fair to call them "problems" considering these cameras aren't technically intended for outdoors at all, but I did notice a few things...
One, the motion tracking on the Wyze Cam Pan is a bit too sensitive, even when dialed down on the app. It wants to follow everything (i.e. grass moving in the wind, a bug flying by, or when inside it picks up the ceiling fan moving and the dog running around, etc.). You can setup zones for the camera to rotate and auto pan to, which is very cool, but with motion tracking on, it tends to screw up the routine a bit, sometimes leaving the cam to stair at a wall for a bit. These are slight annoyances. On the positive side, the sensitivity of motion tracking is also a plus! It most certainly will catch the slightest movement.... and, when using IFTTT the camera doubles as a motion sensor. Wait... I'm supposed to be talking about negatives.
The second negative (slight negative) is the sound of the rotation motor on the Wyze Cam Pan. It's not annoyingly loud in the room, but it can be heard rather loudly when remotely viewing the camera feed or playing back a recording. Not a deal-breaker at all for me... just something that I noticed.
Thus far I haven't really noticed any clouding up of the lens or anything like that (when using outdoors), but winter isn't quite yet upon us, so we'll see how it fairs... We have had a couple of rain pours and wind storms and the camera is doing just fine.
The night vision LED's are not too noticeable when looking at the camera, but they are very bright towards their intended function; to light up the room or area. They work splendidly! But, I have noticed that if the camera is fixed next to objects that are close in range (especially outside like the overhand of a roof), there tends to be reflection of the light emitting from the IR LEDs in the dark and can tend to wash out the image a bit when night vision is engaged. The picture quality without the night vision is actually very good on its own as long as there are some decent external light sources around, such as porch lights and such. I actually run the Pan camera in the back yard at night without night-vision because the image is usually more visible without the night-vision reflection issues. In the house, however, there are no issues with night vision that I've noticed.
We use a Wyze Cam mounted a couple of feet above our front door and that way can watch anyone walking up to the door AND can two-way chat with them!!! Considering alternative options like The Ring cost upwards of $200 and $300, this is just crazy to achieve basically the same thing for $25 bucks!
TOTALLY HAPPY with this product and highly recommend it. Yes, there are other cameras that have even better quality image and, yes, you pay for that too. Yes, there are other camera systems that provide a more stable, reliable connection and, again, you're gonna pay for those benefits as well. But, my goodness, when a camera costs only about $25 to $35 bucks with all the amazing features these cameras offer, it's nearly impossible to complain about anything.
They enabled me to setup a virtually complete security camera solution for my entire house (as well as a great monitor solution for my elderly parent) and a communication device that enables me to drop-in and chat with anyone in any room of the house (including my pets) while away from home. So cool and I did it all without having to shell out hundreds of dollars, complicated setup and laying cables everywhere.
If you're on the fence about whether or not to try one of these cams, just get it! You can't lose for the price! You will be happy... And the quality is nothing to sniff at. These are so surprisingly fantastic that they give my $230 Nest security cam a run for it's money! They work with popular devices like Alexa, IFTTT, TinyCam Pro and the IP addresses are easily view-able from your home network solution so you may be able to get them to work with other apps not mentioned here. These are easy to work with all the way... and the company keeps the firmware updated and running perfectly. I also think they are probably far more secure than a lot of the other Chinese cheapo cams out there that virtually require you to stay connected to a Chinese cloud server somewhere. With the Wyze cam, you can put in an SD card and use it the same as a cloud system, but it's local and secure. They're also based out of Seattle, WA, and the free cloud service option that includes 14 days of limited recording uses Amazon's AWS servers.
The app could do with some upgrades. I wish it had different mult-view, maybe some widgets, and I wish it had a better TV-formatted solution, but apps like TinyCam PRO ans Amazon's Alexa and FireTV fills in where the Wyze app lacks a bit for now. It would also be great to select multiple motion detection areas, rather than just one per camera, but it's not a big deal. Like I said, hard to complain when the cost is this affordable. It does a LOT for the money!
Thanks Wyze Cam for an awesome product!!!!!!
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No pude actualizarla a la última versión del software (me marcó error y tuve que restaurar) pero la versión que traía funciona muy bien. No se puede ver el video en vivo más que en las apps de Android y iOS. Esto puede ser importante. Y claro, con internet se ve desde cualquier lugar porque se asocia a una cuenta de Wyze. Esto puede ser una desventaja para algunos (por cuestiones de seguridad) pero no le vi problema por que te evitas moverle al router para abrir puertos, problemas con la IP pública, etc. Además si hackean mi cuenta, que disfruten la vista de la calle.
Por el precio, es la mejor.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2020
- The camera's height and angle can be adjusted very easily, using the platform which comes out of the bottom (which is also magnetic for easy attachment to metallic surfaces).
- Records sounds (if enabled by the user), and there is a speaker that the user can play sound through when viewing the live footage.
- Very small and light in comparison to other traditional camera, easy to conceal.
- Very easy to set up, nothing complicated and the instructions are pretty clear. There are also simple You Tube videos to help out with any advanced options.
- Night vision which can be enabled automatically and ACTUALLY WORKS, although only for areas that are typically too dark for a camera, but will not work in 100% darkness (the same thing applies to any night vision device of course).
- There is a spot for a memory chip which will record days worth of playback, although it needs to be purchased separately. However, it is also very cheap to purchase, and will come with the camera if it is purchased at the same time.
- Will detect movement, and notify you on your phone if there is movement in front of the camera. it can also be set to only record when there is movement, and the sensitivity to movement can be adjusted.
- It may not be a Hollywood-style recording device in terms of picture quality, but it's actually pretty good for the price, better than a typical CCTV camera I'd say.
- Huge field of view for the size of the camera.
Really the only thing else needed to be mentioned is that it must be plugged in directly rather than battery-powered, although you can get around this by using a portable battery for phones (the plug for the camera is actually just a recharging cable for phones, I believe). Also there might be some slow connection, but that is only a result of the user's own internet, and playback still will not be effected.