📷 Netatmo NSC01US - WiFi Enabled Wireless Indoor Security Camera with Movement Detection Review

I bought this camera because it can be used with local storage or optional local FTP server. I set it up and the first problem I had was that it had the worst video lag in HomeKit. It was pixelated and showed what the camera saw very slowly. I say 10 seconds or more between the time I wave my hand in front of the camera and the time I see it on screen. Even for a cloudless camera, it's certainly a lot at home. I have decided to block internet access so that still images are not stored on the…

The only reason I haven't replaced my Canary devices with Netatmo Welcome devices is that Canary's features win out in terms of GPS Geo Fence capabilities. Netatmo does a great job of allowing you to limit recording based on GPS location and face recognition, but does NOT give you the option to enable/disable monitoring based on geofencing. Simply put, this means that while the device won't record you, it won't prevent an authorized viewer from using the live monitoring feature to see you. If…

I was very happy with my Netatmo Presence so glad I bought it for indoor use. Unfortunately, this model has too many issues to recommend. Firstly, it looks like it is intended for monitoring entry points. If you place this in a high-traffic area, the app's timeline will be littered with thumbnails of people coming and going. This could be corrected in the application software by generalization, but it's hard to see as it is. Another big problem is face recognition. I was glad that I have a…

I originally wrote the review below but instead of sending it back I took it to the UK where I also live. It worked right away, no problem. So I canceled my return. I'm still disappointed that it didn't work in the US, but I assume it has something to do with my wifi there. It's a shame ORIGINAL REVIEW: Unfortunately I had to send it back. It's a shame; someone else in the family has an open one that works great. But after spending at least 5 hours wasting the best part of today, I had to give…

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…

Netatmo Welcome is indeed a decent access monitor with various flexible settings via the app, but we had some glitches when initially pairing the camera to Wi-Fi, even on strong Wi-Fi -Fi Power Fi plus an 8-10 second delay in live broadcasts and device notifications despite being on the same local wireless network. We liked: - Face recognition is definitely a handy feature! - Motion and sound detection is also very useful. - Reliable and easy initial setup means you can simply move on to the…

I recently had a problem with the camera. Everything seems to work, just black. I think the actual part of the camera is broken. I know the device acts as a heat sink and my wife covered it with something several times which made it very hot. In that sense, I really liked this camera, except for a few things. I'll compile a list of pros and cons below to help people decide. I bought him in December 2015 and he died maybe a week ago. So almost 5 years of work with no real downtime. During this…

Netatmo Welcome is by far the best option for Apple users with the same criteria as below. I have owned and returned several camera systems and doorbells with cameras over the past two years; because of my dissatisfaction with them. For me, number 1 is that Netatmo Welcome sends the RIGHT notifications to your phone, Mac or PC with no monthly service fees. This is very important as other camera systems fail in this regard in one way or another. Netatmo Welcome recognizes up to 32 different…