Aqara Camera E1 Review
The Aqara Camera E1 is Aqara's latest security camera at S$99, essentially a stripped-down Camera Hub G3 costing about S$100 less. It drops the built-in Zigbee hub but still supports HomeKit Secure Video, with improved Wi-Fi.
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Home security cameras, indoor and outdoor.
Aqara Camera Hub G3 Review
Happy with my Google Nest Cams but wanting to drop Homebridge in my new house, I looked at integrating cameras natively into HomeKit. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is my test of a direct smart-home setup.
Arlo Go 2 LTE/Wi-Fi Security Camera Review
The Arlo Go 2 launched in Singapore in February 2023 at S$399, succeeding the Arlo Go. Key upgrades include 1080p resolution, colour night vision, and added Wi-Fi alongside 4G LTE, at nearly half the original price.
Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Review
Arlo splits its cameras into four lines: Ultra, Pro, Essential, and Go. The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera sits in the Pro line with 2K HDR recording, a step below the 4K Ultra.
Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Review
The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is the indoor counterpart to the Essential Spotlight I reviewed, retailing for S$199. The key differences: it's wired rather than wireless, drops the spotlight, and has black-and-white-only night vision.
Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera Review
The Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera is a wire-free, mid-range IP camera retailing for S$239 on Lazada. True to Arlo's wire-free reputation, it records weather-resistant 1080p video indoors or out, with an integrated spotlight.
TP-Link Tapo C200 Wi-Fi Camera Review
The TP-Link Tapo C200 is a pan/tilt home security Wi-Fi camera retailing for S$75. Notably, it comes with a three-year warranty, likely the only Wi-Fi camera to do so. It records 1080p with pan/tilt coverage and night vision.
Aztech WIPC309HD Full HD Wireless IP Camera
The Aztech WIPC309HD launched in Singapore in March 2018 at S$69, marketed as a budget wireless IP camera without pan-tilt-zoom. It records 1080p over a 110-degree field of view, with 12 infrared LEDs for night vision.
Nest Cam IQ Indoor
B&H discounted the Nest Cam IQ Indoor to US$219, down from US$299, in March 2018. Applying a US$20 voucher from my Google Home Mini purchase, I paid US$199, shipping it to Singapore via freight forwarder HopShopGo.
Freecam Mobile Wi-Fi Camera (C330A) Review
Few will have heard of Freecam, an unfortunately named consumer security camera brand, a Google search turns up plenty of NSFW results instead. It's made by LSVT, or Leshi Shenzhen Video Technology, a Chinese company. This reviews the C330A.
D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310) Review
The D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310) launched in Singapore at S$319, sold in stores and the Apple Online Store. Its standout feature is Apple HomeKit integration. There's no cloud recording; instead, video clips save to a microSD card.
Beseye Pro Wi-Fi Monitoring Camera Review
Beseye is a Taiwanese company making home cameras and cloud services. Its first product, the Beseye Pro Wi-Fi monitoring camera, won a Red Dot Award in 2015 for its smooth design and magnetic mounting. It retails for S$299.
Blink Battery-Powered Wireless Home Security Camera Review
Blink began as a Kickstarter, raising over US$1 million from 6,879 backers and shipping in May 2015. It's available in Singapore through Aztech, a partnership where Blink designed the software and app while Aztech manufactured the battery-powered hardware.
Mounting Nest Cam Outdoors
I plan to mount my Nest Cam outside my new house, which needs three accessories. Unfortunately, none ship to Singapore directly from Amazon, so a freight forwarder is required. Dropcessories makes solid Nest Cam outdoor accessories.
Nest Cam
I bought the Nest Cam from Amazon for US$183.90, which qualified for free AmazonGlobal Saver shipping. It wasn't the lowest price, dropping to US$168.99 on Black Friday 2015, which I missed. I also grabbed a few accessories.