Best Wireless Indoor Cameras for 2021: Volume 2
If you have been shopping around for an indoor security camera, you have probably come across a lot of different brands. Today we will take a look at some of the top indoor security cameras on the market in 2021.
Arlo Q Wireless Indoor Camera: An Expert Review
Basic Features
The Arlo Q is a really cool video surveillance that is packed full of features. The Arlo Q is an indoor camera that has a compact design making it easy to place. It is powered through an AC power source so you want to make sure you have one nearby. The Arlo Q works by connecting wirelessly to your home’s WIFI network. The Arlo Q has a video resolution of 1080P with a field of view of 130-degrees which allows it to cover a large area in which it is placed. Video can be captured up to 300 feet away from the Arlo Q. It also has night vision technology that allows you to capture images in the dark. It has a 2-way audio feature that allows you to communicate with and hear whomever is around your Arlo Q. The Arlo Q is DIY (do it yourself) type of installation, and it includes everything your need to get your Arlo Q up and running in a matter of minutes.
Our take: **The Arlo Q has some really nice basic features. We like the video quality of the Arlo Q, and the fact that it allows you to capture images quite a distance away from the camera. We also like the fact it has a 2-way audio feature and night vision technology. The Arlo Q’s basic features are pretty standard when you compare it to other branded video surveillance cameras that are similar to it.
Advanced Features
The Arlo Q has a lot of advanced features that consumers like yourself are looking for. The Arlo Q has an 8X digital zoom feature that allows you to clearly see the most minute details of a video you are viewing. It also has motion sensing technology. The Arlo Q’s motion sensing technology will sense for motion around your camera, and when motion has been detected the Arlo Q will start to record. The Arlo Q motion sensing technology can detect motion within 50 feet of the camera. The Arlo Q also works with smart home assistants like Amazon’s Alexa. You can use your smart home assistant to use voice commands to control your Arlo Q camera.
Our take: The Arlo Q’s advance features make it stand out compared to some other branded indoor video surveillance cameras. We like the Arlo Q’s zoom feature, and the crystal-clear images that it can produce even with the Arlo Q is using its zoom feature. We also like the motion sensing technology due to it gives users the ability to capture what matters most to you. The ability to use smart home assistants with the Arlo Q is also a really nice feature (our cameras at Link Interactive do that too).
Pricing, Video Storage and App
The video clips captured by your Arlo Q camera are stored for 7-days via the cloud. You can have up to 5 cameras’ video clips stored on the cloud for up to 7-days. You can also view recorded and live video from the Arlo app. The Arlo app is free to download and works for Apple and Android devices. The Arlo App will also send you push notifications anytime your Arlo Q detects motion and starts to record. You can also access the Arlo Q’s 2-way audio feature right from the Arlo app. If you are looking to purchase an Arlo Q camera you will pay around $200 or it. The pricing for the Arlo Q is around the higher side when you compare it other video surveillance cameras that are similar to it. Let’s compare the Arlo Q to Link Interactive’s ADC-V522IR indoor camera.
Wyze Cam + Wyze Cam Pan: An Expert Review
Wyze Cam Features
The first video surveillance camera by Wyze Cam we will be taking a look at is their original Wyze Cam. The Wyze Cam is a super compact indoor camera measuring in at only 1.97 L x 3.00 W (very discreet). It has a cube shaped design that looks great with any styled home. It has a magnetic mount which allows you to place it in a variety of places and it has a video resolution of 1080P with a 110-degree field of view that allows you to capture a large area in which the camera is placed. The Wyze Cam has 4 IR LED lights that allows you to capture video in the dark up to 29.6 feet away.
The Wyze Cam also has motion and sound detection technology that will trigger your Wyze Cam to start to record. It is powered by an AC power source, and it works by connecting wirelessly to your home’s WIFI network. It has a 2-way audio feature that allows you to hear and directly and communicate with whomever is in front of/around your Wyze Cam. The Wyze Cam’s video clips can be stored on a Micro SD card. Another really cool feature of the Wyze Cam is that you can use smart virtual assistants such as Alexa to use voice commands to control you Wyze Cam.
Our take: The Wyze Cam may be small but it is packed full of features. We really love the fact that even though the Wyze Cam is small it can still record in 1080p HD. We also really love the fact that the Wyze Cam size allows it to be placed discreetly. We like the fact that video clips can be stored on a Micro SD Card which allows for quick and easy access to your video clips, but the one thing we wished the Wyze Cam had was the ability for it to also be used outdoors.
If you’re looking for an outdoor surveillance solution, give Link Interactive a look. At Link Interactive, we sell indoor and outdoor cameras, that can be monitored by the all-powerful Alarm.com app. Give it a look here.
Wyze Cam Pan Features
A more recent model from Wyze Cam is the Wyze Cam Pan. The Wyze Cam Pan is also another indoor, compact video surveillance camera only measuring 2.36 L x 5.02 W inches which allows you to place it in variety of different places around your home. It has a rectangular prism shaped design that is elegant but still very simple. It comes with a mount that allows you to quickly and easily set up your Wyze Cam Pan in a matter of minutes. The Wyze Cam Pan has a video resolution of 1080p with a 120-degree field of view. One of the most standout features of the Wyze Cam Pan is its ability to pan. The Wyze Cam Pan can pan around at 110-degrees per second which allows it to quickly capture images that are around the camera. It’s pan feature has a horizontal range of 360-degrees and a vertical range of 93-degrees.
The Wyze Cam Pan has advanced night vision technology that uses 6 infrared LED lights that allows you to capture video up to 30 feet away at night. The Wyze Cam Pan also has image tracking technology that will allow to follow around the image it has detected. It has a 2-way audio features that allows you to hear and communicate with whomever is in front of your camera. It is powered through an AC power source, and works by connecting wirelessly to your home’s WIFI network. You can store video clips on a Micro SD card. And just like the original Wyze Cam, you can use smart home virtual assistants to like Alexa to use voice commands to control your Wyze Cam Pan.
Wyze App and Cloud Storage
The Wyze app is free to download and works for Android and Apple Devices. The Wyze app allows you to stream live and view recorded video clips right from your smart phone. It also will send you instant alerts anytime your Wyze Cams have started to record. You can actually view multiple Wyze Cam cameras right from the app at the same time. You can also turn on/off, customize features, and set events right for your Wyze Cam cameras from the Wyze app.
Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera: An Expert Review
We are sure you have heard or probably even frequently used Amazon, but we always think it is a good idea to give our readers some background information about the companies they do business with. Amazon was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos as an online marketplace where consumers like yourself could get a variety of different items. Today Amazon is one of the largest online market places in the world, and in recent years they have started producing their own branded devices such as Amazon’s Alexa. The Amazon Cloud Cam is another such example.
The Amazon Cloud Cam has a lot of features that consumers nowadays look for in a camera, and Amazon also offers a variety of monitoring plans that are meant to fit your budget and your video surveillance needs. So now let’s go over the Amazon Cloud Cam in detail.
Features
The Amazon Cloud Cam is an indoor camera that is packed full of features. It has a compact, cylindrical type design, and it can easily be placed in a variety of places. It is powered through an AC power source so you want to make sure you have one nearby. But other than that, the camera is wireless, which means it works by connecting to your home’s WIFI network.
The Amazon Cloud Cam has video resolution of 1080P with a 120-degree diagonal field of view. It uses LED lights for its infrared night vision technology which automatically activates when it gets dark. The Amazon Cloud Cam’s night vision doesn’t just spotlight one area, it instead allows you to capture images in the dark in the camera’s entire field of view. The camera’s night vision can also be turned off and on at any time.
The Amazon Cloud Cam also has a speaker with an omni-directional microphone with 2-way audio. With the Amazon Cloud Cam’s 2-way audio feature you will not only be able to hear whatever is going on around your camera, but you will also be able to communicate with whomever is in front of it. Video recordings are triggered by the Amazon Cloud Cam’s motion detectors. You can customize your motion alerts to only be triggered by the things you want your camera to be triggered by.
Another really great feature of this camera is that it works with Amazon’s Alexa. With Amazon’s Alexa you can use voice commands to control and use the features of the Amazon Cloud Cam. Other cameras on the market have this capability as well. For instance, our indoor security camera at Link Interactive can be integrated with Amazon Alexa as well. Check out our indoor camera here.
The Amazon Cloud Cam is a DIY (do-it-yourself) type of camera so you will need to set it up yourself - a step by step guide is included to help you out. You can purchase an Amazon Cloud Cam from Amazon for $119.99.
Amazon Cloud Cam App
The video captured from the Amazon Cloud Cam can be viewed through the Amazon Cloud Cam app for smartphone devices. The Amazon Cloud Cam app allows you to stream live video, view recorded clips, customize your cameras features and settings, receive instant alerts, and audio through the app with your camera. The Amazon Cloud Cam app is free to download, and you will receive push notifications, and can download and view recorded video clips that were captured within 24 hours for 3 cameras at no cost. Amazon does offer subscription video monitoring services that allow you to use more features.
Basic Plan
Their Basic plan includes the features of the free plan but extends the storage of your video clips out for 7 days. It also includes person detection, audio detection, and custom zones features for up to 3 cameras for $6.99 per month.
Extended Plan
Their Extended plan includes the features of the Basic plan, but it extends the storage for your video clips to 14 days for 5 cameras. This plan will cost you $9.99 per month.
Pro Plan
The last plan they offer is their Pro Plan which gives you all the features of the Extended plan, but it extends the storage for your video clips to 30 days for up to 10 cameras. This plan will cost you $19.99 per month.
Review: Kuna Smart Security Light & Floodlight Cameras
A lot of you reading this may have a security system for your home, and are looking for ways to add some extra security to it. Many homeowners with home security systems add some surveillance equipment to give themselves some extra protection. Before we delve deep into Kuna’s home security cameras, if you’re interested in getting a home security system with your cameras, check out our home security system at Link Interactive which you can get for a very affordable price.
Maximus Camera Floodlight
The Kuna Maximus Camera Floodlight is a security camera that is definitely worth taking a look at. It’s design really makes it stand out from other security cameras that are currently on the market due to the level of discretion it gives. It has a ton of features that allow you to really customize it to fit your specific security needs.
Basic features
The Maximus Camera Floodlight is full of features that consumers are looking for. The design looks like your average 2-bulb floodlight which makes it discreet. It is made from weatherproof material that will keep the camera working rain or shine. The camera is wireless which means it works by connecting to your home’s WIFI network. It is powered like any other floodlight, by being directly wired into a power source. The Maximus Camera Floodlight also comes with everything you need to get it up and running in a matter of minutes. It has a video resolution of 1080P with a 155-degree wide angle field of view. The camera also has a 2-way audio feature that allows you to directly communicate with and hear whomever is around your camera.
Our Take: The Kuna Maximus Camera Floodlight’s basic features are pretty standard when comparing it to other security cameras that are similar. We do like that the Maximus Camera Floodight is a combination camera which gives an added layer of protection with its floodlight feature. We also really like the field of view due to it allowing to capture video from a large field of view. We do wish that the Kuna Camera Floodlight had different powering options other than being directly wired into a power source.
Advanced Features
The Maximus Camera Floodlight’s advanced features help it standout from other security cameras that are currently on the market. The most standout out feature is its flood lights. The Maximus Camera Floodlight has an illumination of 2400 lumens which really illuminates the area around the camera. The camera also captures images in the dark in full color. It uses motion sensing technology that will trigger your Floodlight to start recording, and it can detect objects up to the 70 feet away from the camera. It has a built-in audible siren that is a 115-decibels loud. The camera also has advanced image technology that will ignore small objects and only record the things that matter. You can use smart home assistants like Amazon’s Alexa to use voice commands to control your Maximus Camera Floodlight as well.
Our Take: **The Maximus Camera Floodlight has a lot of advanced features. We really love the fact that the camera includes floodlights due to its ability to allow you to capture images at night in full color. We also like the fact that it has a built-in audible siren due to the fact many other cameras on the market do not have this feature which can deter home invaders. We also think being able to use smart home assistants is a nice touch.
App, video storage and pricing
All of the features for your Maximus Camera Floodlight can be accessed through the Kuna app. The Kuna app is free to download, and it works for Apple and Android Devices. The app allows you to view live and recorded video clips. You can also customize the features of your Floodlight right from the Kuna app. When your Camera Floodlight detects motion and starts to record, you will be sent an instant push notification through the Kuna app. You can download 3 video clips per month at no cost, but fore more video storage you will need to pay a month to moth fee. If you are looking to purchase the Maximus Camera Floodlight you will pay around $325.
Plans
The Maximus Camera Floodlight offers a lot of free services you can use with it. You will get 24/7 live video, 2-way talk, pre-recorded messages, smart detection, 2-hour event lookback, 3 video clip downloads a month, push notifications, and light control at no cost. Kuna has several paid services and plans that give you all of the free features plus more.
Their Essential Security plan covers 1 Kuna cam, gives you 7-days of video look back, unlimited video clip downloads, theft protection, and 5% off future Kuna purchase for $4.99 per month.
Their Peace of Mind plan which covers 4 Kuna cams, gives you 14-days of video look back, unlimited video clip downloads, theft protection, and 10% off future Kuna purchases for $9.99 per month.
Their last plan is their Absolute Control plan which covers 8 Kuna cams, gives you 30-days of video look back, unlimited video clip downloads, theft protection, and 15% off future Kuna purchases for $19.99 per month.
Warranty and returns
The Kuna Maximus Camera Floodlight is a DIY (do it yourself) type of install which means the camera will need to be set up by you. You will have 60 days from the point of purchase to return your camera for a full refund. The Kuna Maxiumus Camera Floodlight also includes a 1-year limited warranty. Customer support for the Kuna camera is only available in the USA and Canada.
Maximus Smart Security Light
One of the things that we look for when shopping around for security equipment is how discreet the type of equipment is. When installing security equipment, especially video surveillance cameras, you want to make sure it is not super obvious to others where they are located. Seeing security equipment can be a deterrent for some home invaders, but other see it as way to plan on how to avoid this type of equipment. Companies who make security equipment have this in mind when they design their products, and in this section of the post we will be taking a look at a security camera that is hidden in plain sight called the Maximus Smart Security Light by Kuna.
Basic Features
The Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light is not your average security camera. It looks just like a lamp light fixture that many homes have. The design of the Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light is such so that it can be hidden in plain sight. It is made from weatherproof material which means it will work in rain or shine. The Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light is wireless and works by connecting to your home’s WIFI network. It is powered through the wiring of your existing light fixture which allows you to have continuous power. It has a video resolution of 720P with a 116-degree field of view. The camera also has motion sensing technology that will trigger your Smart Security Light to start recording. The Kuna Maximus Security Light also includes a 2-way audio feature that allows you to directly communicate and hear whomever is around your Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light.
Our Take: ******The Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light’s basic features are pretty standard when compared to other cameras. The one thing we really loved about the Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light is the design due to the fact it doesn’t look like a traditional security camera which makes it very stealthy. We also really the wide field of view for this camera. We do wish that the video resolution was a little higher.
Advanced Features
The Kuna Maximus Security Light has a lot of advanced features. The main advanced features that really makes the Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light stand out from other security cameras is its light fixture. You can use an LED bulb (sold separately) to put into the Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light’s light fixture. This will allow you to capture images in full color even when there is no light around the camera. The Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light includes smart detection technology that will keep it from being triggered by small objects such as insects, and it will only be triggered when a car or human signature has been detected. It also allows you to review 10 seconds of activity before your camera is triggered which allows you to get the whole story of what event caused your camera to be triggered. The Kuna Maximus Security Light includes a built-in siren that is 115-decibels loud. You can customize the built-in siren to be triggered for certain events. You can also set up prerecorded messages for when the. The Kuna Maximus Security Light works with smart home assistants like Amazon’s Alexa which will allow you to control your Kuna Maximus Security Light using voice commands.
Our Take: **The Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light advanced features really make it stand out from other security cameras that are currently on the market. We lik that the Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light has a light fixture because it adds a level of discretion to it that other cameras just don’t’ have. We also really like the smart detection technology of the Kuna Maximus Smart Security Light due to it cutting down on the number of unnecessary alerts. The fact that you can use smart home assistants is another nice touch of the Kuna Maximus Security Light.
Best Alternative: Alarm.com Video Cameras
All of these cameras will give you a decent amount of features, but at a pretty hefty price tag. One caveat with all of these cameras is that they cannot be integrated with other devices and systems. In other words, if you’re into the whole home automation scene such as smart door locks and lights and smart security systems, the none of these cameras will interact with any of these devices. They are solely standalone security cameras that work on their own platform and app.
If you would like a more versatile camera, that can work with fully fledged home security and smart home automation systems, look at our Alarm.com indoor, outdoor and doorbell cameras. Not only are they extremely affordable, and can cost you next to nothing if you sign up for a contract, but they will give you the most amount of flexibility in terms of how you want them to interact with your new ‘smart’ home.
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