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July 25, 2015 by Personal Sec Leave a Comment

Fujikam FI-361 HD IP Camera Review

Do you want to relax and unwind when you are away at vacation or at the office. You can with this cheap little IP camera from Fujikam. The fujikam Hd FI-361 allows you to be away from home and also monitor what is happening in your home or business. Or both, as these cameras are so cheap, you can have one in the office and another at home.

Features

– 3 Dbi Antenna for severe trustworthy Wi-Fi connection
– Card port record straight to Micro SD sustained for 32 GB
– QR Code Scan to download and install the free MIPC application configuration
– WPS switch for ez Wi-Fi connection create
– Power user interface, Cable interface, Digital zoom
– Real Plug and Play 5 minute configuration
– Motion detection snap chance or video notifies
– Remote Live Video clip Streaming Via Mobile phone, Tablet, COMPUTER
– Distant Magnificent Pen and Turn control
– 320 level x 120 degree covers every corner of your home
– Strong and also heavy abs rubber based product
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April 14, 2015 by Personal Sec Leave a Comment

Arlo Wireless Security Camera Kit Review

Is buying a CCTV camera proving to be a hard task master? With technological advances new kit keeps coming up, better and improved and finding the right security camera is really about trying it out and seeing how well it works with your home. But who wants to risk that, time and money is precious. If you know what you want then that is half the battle. If you want a wire free system, something that is discreet and sleek looking so it will fit in with your home decor then you need to see this Arlo Wireless Security camera.

Arlo has several kits and components available depending on the size of the area you need coverage for and video quality. Here are their most popular kits so that you can see what we’re covering as we go through the review

What is this Arlo Kit All About?

This camera kit is produced by Netgear, who make networking equipment and routers. They have moved away from the ugly box shape of some cameras, and added a slick curvaceous camera that could double as a wirelesses signal booster or a blue tooth speaker. These cameras are so easy to pick up and set down they can cover a multitude of uses.

Use them as a baby cam monitor, add one in the garden when you’re kids are on the trampoline. Move it beside the front door to monitor who is calling. Place one in a discreet position to check if your kids are doing their homework while you hit the mall. You then can monitor the video using your smart phone.

The days of; where does this wire go? Or connecting it to the wrong place are over. These cameras are solely made for home use, both for indoors and outside.

HD VIEWING

This camera uses the 720p HD format and captures a 130 degree viewing angle. With 850mm LED capabilities and infrared cut off filters, this camera can literally see in the dark. With its night vision setting the camera still gives you high definition quality videos and allows you to see what is going on in the room or the perimeters of your home.

You can program it to switch on as programmed when it senses motion. With motion detection, the camera will record any movement that it senses and this can be viewed once the alert has been sent through. The videos recorded by the camera are sent to a cloud storage. With this service you get seven days free cloud storage and thereafter; if you would like to upgrade, you just need to pay extra starting at $9.99 per month. The video recording can be shared with family and friends. You download them from the cloud or simply save for future use.

One of the best features of this kit is that it is wire free. Not a single thread is needed to get them to work. The cameras come with batteries that are long life and should last to about six months depending on how the camera is utilised. With batteries who needs wires? So this allows them to be mounted anywhere and everywhere. They come with magnetic mounts which you can use screws or double sided tape to keep them in place.

It also comes with a base station which you connect using an ethernet cable which comes in the box, to your router and presto. The cameras have a sync button that immediately connects to your wireless network. You download an IOS or Android app and you have access to your cameras.

Arlo Security Kit Pros

The first most delightful pro is that this is truly a DIY kit. Everything you need comes in the box, all you have to do is mount the cameras in the position you need them in, plug in the base station and connect it to your WIFI router and you are half way to having peace of mind. All that will be left is downloading the app that will control the cameras and allow you to have access to the live feed and the recorded clips in the cloud storage. How great it is that you will not incur any costs by having people coming into your home and exposing your security set up and invading your privacy just to set up the cameras?

Another great pro is that everything is wireless. There is no damage to walls through drilling holes to put wires through. It is neat and tidy and you will never know it is there. You will never have to worry about plugging it in to the nearest socket as the cameras come with batteries which means you really can put them anywhere, even up a tree. The kit is neat and made with long lasting materials. The design can easily blend in with your home décor, it will just look like a fancy tech that you have near your router.

wirless set up — Web and Smartphone Viewing

The cameras are weather proof so you do not have to worry about it being rained on or the sun hitting it too hard, your durable camera remains intact. You will not have to pull the cameras down every so often to protect them from the elements. The kit comes with its own batteries and the life span is about four to six months depending on how you will be using the kit. You can also use regular rechargeable batteries. This can help you save on costs.

With the app on your phone or tablet, you really have your eye on your precious possessions regardless of where you are. If you are at home or away you can turn to your app and watch live footage of what is taking place in your home, you can watch what the nanny is doing with your children, what the pets do when you are not home. It is a self-monitoring system and you know that if any motion has been detected you will be alerted and you can act appropriately.

Arlo Security Kit Cons

There is no product that does not have its faults. Some people may be surprised that they need to pay for video storage after they purchase the kit. For most consumers this isn’t a problem because they will understand this ahead of time.

There are a lot of positive reviews on this security camera kit. The video quality can be changed from HD to balanced to best life for the longevity of the batteries. The battery life can be controlled by changing these options. The easy set up and the wire free aspects has won a lot of hearts over. However some owners of this camera were not too happy with how far the cameras can go from the base station which is 300ft which means that this camera kit is not for super big properties unless more than one base stations are purchased.

Well if you can afford a mansion chances are you can afford another base station, not too mention a wired CCTV set up would probably be a better choice in the first place.

The cameras come in white and one customer complained about how this makes it very difficult for them to blend into the environment on the outside. This makes them easy to spot. Perhaps some camouflage tape roll from Amazon would help, or hiding it behind foliage would do the trick…

The PersonalSec Verdict

in the box arlo HD system — Awesome Home Video Security!

The feature set with this Arlo system is absolutely amazing compared to the other products on the market. It feels as though Netgear spent the time to create a system that was designed extremely well for the home rather than an office or for custom installers.

The wire free aspect and it coming with batteries helps keep the home neat with no holes. It’s slick design, and magnetic mounts makes it a cinch to grab a camera and set it up in another spot. If you are a non techy or just don’t want the hassle of constantly drilling up mounts and destroying the décor you will appreciate it.

For those who can afford it this is a versatile system, with visibility in the dark and no extra light needed it definitely helps you keep your most prized possessions safe. Netgear have definitely taken the Apple marketing mantle with this product, focus on sexy design, make it white, minimal, pack it with technology and charge high for it.

In short, investing in this camera is moving in the right direction technology wise if you like a click set and forget easy mount system that can be set up in 30 minutes and also looks good, plus is super easy to use.

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March 18, 2015 by Personal Sec Leave a Comment

Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Security Camera – Review

Is The Dropcam Pro the next big thing in home security?

It is always frustrating when you are away from home and you have a nagging feeling in the pit of your stomach as you wonder what is really going on whilst you are away. Wouldn’t it be handy if you had a simple plug and play ip camera that you can use for live streaming? If you don’t want to fiddle around setting up a multiple indoor/outdoor CCTV camera set up with the hassle of programming in a DVR and setting it up on a network, then I believe that this is the camera you have been waiting for, the Dropcam Pro brought to you by Nest. It is a Wi-Fi wireless video monitoring security camera powered by a USB cable.

Google have now acquired NEST in a $555m dollar deal so the global search engine and marketing giant have the money, technology and foresight to take the Dropcam even further over the coming years. For now they have upgraded the original Dropcam version to the pro and have made improvement in the image quality (by increasing the sensor size). It is also wi-fi enabled so you can connect it to your wi-fi network, or if you prefer to use Bluetooth you can do that and easily connect it to your smart phone. Read on for the full review.

What does it have?

The Dropcam is a camera that works hand in hand with your Wi-Fi connection. It is easy to use, easy to set up and very easy on your pocket. The camera is sharper than your regular security video cameras that are fuzzy and make it hard to properly see what is going. Thanks to the 3 mega-pixels this new camera has, there is clarity in the videos and better imaging. It works best as an indoor camera as it is not weatherproof.

With just one Dropcam in the room, it is finally possible to see an entire room, unlike the old cameras that will only see the direction it is pointed at. With 130 degrees field of view, it is now easy to view an entire room with no need of zooming out. The whole room is covered and all activity can be spotted.

When wanting to focus a specific object or feature, this camera allows you to zoom in 8 times more closer to the object giving you a better view almost as if you are in the room yourself and seeing it direct. The image can be enhanced giving you a better look and not a distorted image like other cameras give you.

The Dropcam is wireless and the set up made so easy that people can simply do it themselves. There is no need to have a whole technical team come into your premises to set up cameras. It is a simple job of plug in and play. There is an app that you can download to watch the live feed on your device of choice..

A schedule can be set up with this camera to switch on and off recording modes. This can be configured using any device that has the app for the camera, this can guarantee that there is a great level of protection when no one is at the business, or if at home when you leave the house empty. You can schedule continuous or time allocated recording slots. Set it up for the month whilst you are off on vacation.

Most Outstanding Features

Everything now works with wireless connections. This handy video monitoring security camera is no different. The connection allows you to live stream video and see what is going on while you are away in real time. Apart from just viewing what is going on in the room, people can also use this camera as a communication device. It has a built in speaker and microphone, so you can speak to the person in the room or the animal (if you have a wandering pet) and they can respond to you.

This camera can pick up movements and sounds going on in the specific room the camera is in. It then goes ahead and sends you an email or alert so that you are aware that something might be going on at home or at work that requires your attention. By just checking the camera, you can verify if all is well or if the police or security company need to be alerted of a problem.

The Dropcam Pro can be connected to any type of device using your Wi-Fi connection. Your smartphone, computer or tablet can now easily be your link to your home as you can watch what is happening at that exact moment from any of these devices. All you have to do is link them to your camera.

With most cameras if there is no light, chances are nothing is visible on the camera except basic outlines of shapes. However; this camera comes with night vision set up. So regardless of the time of day, you are guaranteed a good picture and at night all is still very visible.

Added Advantages?

This camera has all these exciting features and brings about a sense of being with the times. Apart from being so easy to set up, it is also very easy to pack up and move with it. Without wires that need to be drilled into the walls this camera has an easy set up structure. It is a matter of unplugging and setting it up at the new destination. No hassles at all. As long as there is a Wi-Fi connection and a plug, the camera can be set up anywhere.

The camera records and saves the footage to the cloud. This is very handy because people can go back and revisit footage. There are no issues with things like running out of space or having to change tapes and missing footage. Also the cloud is more secure so there will also be no tempering with footage. However; the downside of this which is a bone of contention for many people is that for cloud recording services you have to pay for it at $100 a year. But over a years that’s less than 10 bucks a month.

But you can still stream live over your PC/smart phone and that’s what the majority of people will use this plug and play camera for. If you have your heart set on a system that records live and allows you to rewind and store footage then something with a DVR like the Funlux 720p system with hard drive offers you everything you need.

Can anyone use it?

The Dropcam is user friendly even for those who are not very technologically advanced as this camera can be set up and used without any problem at all. It can be used by those who own several properties, holiday homes. Those who own valuables and want to constantly check on them, they can make good use of this gadget.

The camera works well as a baby monitor, even for those parents who have separation anxiety and want to check on their babies without waking them up constantly, this is a good camera if this is you. Security is very important to everyone. This camera does not only allow security for properties but also for the safety of your family. If you do not trust your nanny this is the way to check up on what she is really doing with the children. It is also handy for those with pets who want to capture their naughty moments as well as their cute heart-warming moments when they are alone.

This camera appeals to a very wide variety of people. But it is more suitable for home security and small business needs. It appeals to those who are into self-monitoring which means it does not incur monthly monitoring premiums. It is not suitable however; for large businesses or very large premises.

Has Customer Experiences Been Good or Bad?

This camera has a high satisfaction rate with hundreds of buyers on the web. People seem to really love the Dropcam and a verified Amazon buyer even called it a market leading product. It is easy to install and easy to use. The modern look has appealed to many and the agreement is that it is good quality making the camera durable. People have commended that the camera works well with any device and regarding the app, there have been no complaints. The one complaint that comes up apart from the cloud recording service being too expensive was that the communication system does not work well with the night vision system, I suppose this is because the communication system and night vision system on the same platform cannot cope at the same time. Nonetheless; most of the reviews are tremendously positive and many people recommend this camera.

Conclusion

At an affordable price on Amazon, this camera makes a great addition to your other home security system or works on its own just fine. The Dropcam is a handy camera to have for security and social reasons. It gives peace of mind and definitely value for money. You can always keep an eye on all your most valued possessions. If you are new to security cameras I would say give it a try and enjoy a step into the future with easy security.There’s a 30 day guarantee if you don’t like it.°