STACK #217 November 2022

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a local hard drive.

2K resolution and zoom captures the finer details, and infrared

night vision and inbuilt spotlights provide after dark surveillance. A state-of-the-art thermal motion sensor will detect people, big pets and large cars, and there’s two-way audio for chat and a siren to shoo intruders. Access live or recorded video on your phone, or connect to a smart TV for even greater clarity and speak-to-see convenience using Alexa and Google Assistant. Generous storage includes a 1TB hard drive for local video recording, and the option to backup video to a Dropbox cloud account. Conveniently, the AllSecure 650’s Power Hub keeps a spare battery charged, and has its own internal battery to maintain surveillance during a power failure. Eufy Security 2K Indoor Pan and Tilt Camera

Get 360-degree coverage of any room or area of the home in clear 2K resolution

S mart security cameras have become the go-to device to protect your home, consigning Neighbourhood Watch to the history books. You can keep an eye on

with a camera than pans and

Solar Smart

tilts to follow what’s happening

the place wherever you are in real time with a smartphone, check on pets, children or the baby, and talk to visitors and delivery drivers – or shoo hawkers – with two-way audio, day and night. And voice control can be enabled when hooked into your home ecosystem. The mere presence of a security camera is often enough to deter intruders, however high end models can include an inbuilt siren as a further incentive to scram. Security cams come in wired and wireless models for both indoor and outdoor use; the latter are popular thanks to ease of installation and positioning. Moreover, wireless cameras use rechargeable batteries, so you’re still protected in the event of a power outage. Indoor cameras are best positioned in hallways and high traffic areas (but not the bathroom!), while external ones guard the front and rear entrances. Both can work in tandem with door and window sensors for extra peace of mind. Good quality outdoor cams are weatherproof and can include night vision and spotlights triggered by motion, while premium models now feature object recognition (like pets and parcels) and AI-powered facial recognition tech. When choosing a home security camera system, look for good field of view for maximum coverage (pan and zoom functions are a plus), high-resolution video for capturing fine details, local and expandable storage to avoid subscription fees, and the option to add additional cameras where needed.

eufyCam 3C 4K Wireless Home Security System (4-pack)

when motion is detected. Know if it’s a pet or a person with AI tracking, and set up smart detection zones to prioritise alerts. Sound detection and two-way

Keep eufy security cameras continuously charged with just a few hours of daily sunlight. The eufy Security Solar Panel is built to handle extreme weather conditions and is easy to install, with a 4m cable and 360° mounting bracket for ample positioning options.

The complete kit to keep your home well protected, the weatherproof eufyCam 3C has a 135° wide-angle view, 4K resolution that can see number plates from up to 10 metres away, colour night vision, a motion sensor spotlight, two-way audio, and BionicMind facial recognition tech (see breakout). It’s all run from the intelligent Homebase 3, which can also provide a daily security report. Expandable local storage eliminates monthly fees; this set-up has 16GB of inbuilt memory, and a hard drive will increase storage up to 16TB, with military-grade data encryption. You’ll get 180 days of surveillance from a single battery charge for further peace of mind, and hands-free control via Alexa and Google. Swann AllSecure 650 4-Camera Wireless 2K 1 TB Security System The AllSecure 650 kit is a battery-powered game changer that gives you the option of cloud and memory card storage or recording to

chat make it an ideal baby monitor, and storage is expandable with a microSD card. Arlo Go 2 4G/Wi-Fi Mobile Security Camera A take-anywhere camera that connects and protects using 4G LTE coverage, or Wi-Fi when installed at home. The fully weatherproof Go 2 has a 130° diagonal view, integrated spotlight, inbuilt siren, two-way audio, and the AI can distinguish between parcels, pets and people. An Arlo Secure subscription is required to access up to 30 days

of cloud-stored video in Full HD, and there’s also microSD card support for local storage.

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