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Review on πŸ“· Netatmo NSC01US - WiFi Enabled Wireless Indoor Security Camera with Movement Detection by Paul Barnes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great home camera that works with Apple HomeKit

I recently decided to install Apple HomeKit enabled devices in my house and use two Apple HomePods as a control center. I wanted cameras in the back, front and garage. I was able to buy this camera from Revain as an open deal and saved a lot of money. Setup was very easy (as was the Netatmo Presence outdoor camera). Image quality is good and the standout feature of this camera is really amazing considering the price. I needed a camera in my garage for security as garage doors are not that difficult to reach. This camera gives me that and integrates seamlessly with the Apple Home app. I get notified when it detects motion and provides a video feed. This feed can remain on the device SD card and/or uploaded to FTP or Dropbox. I've tried this with both and they work as advertised. The only issue I might have is that the device is rated for 32-112 degrees. 112 degrees could make my garage heat up in Tucson, Arizona. If I run into trouble, I can turn it off automatically (via a switchable outlet) while I'm at home. Or I could replace Netatmo's outdoor presence camera, even though it doesn't identify family members. Either way, this is an attractive camera that works well in the home. Easy to set up and doesn't require a monthly cloud plan. It will support the new secure iCloud service that Apple is rolling out. So if you want to upload to the cloud and are concerned about the security of this channel, this is the answer.

Pros
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • Something different