Review – Security Review Magazine https://securityreviewmag.com We bring you the latest from the IT and physical security industry in the Middle East and Africa region. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:46:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://securityreviewmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-SRico-32x32.png Review – Security Review Magazine https://securityreviewmag.com 32 32 Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera Review: Security Made Simple https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=27524 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:46:30 +0000 https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=27524 The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera is widely acclaimed for its 360-degree panning and 169-degree tilting capabilities, enabling comprehensive coverage of a room. It boasts 1080p HD resolution and colour night vision, ensuring clear visuals both during the day and at night. The camera is designed to be user-friendly, allowing for easy setup, and integrates seamlessly with other Ring devices and Alexa.

Design
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera sports a sleek, modern design with a compact and lightweight body. It’s designed to blend effortlessly into your home decor while being robust enough to endure daily use. Its unobtrusive design ensures it can be easily mounted on walls or placed on flat surfaces, offering stability and longevity.

The build quality of the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera is impressive. It features a durable plastic casing that protects the internal components. The camera is engineered to be sturdy and reliable, ensuring it stands the test of time.

Features
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera offers several features designed to enhance home security. It delivers sharp and clear video quality with its 1080p HD resolution, providing detailed images for better surveillance. The two-way audio feature facilitates effective communication between you and anyone in your home, adding an extra layer of convenience and security. The colour night vision capability ensures visibility even in low-light conditions, offering peace of mind around the clock.

With the Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera, you can easily interact with your pets, whether it’s saying hello, shooing them off the table, or keeping them company. The camera enables you to see, hear, and speak with live audio and video. It sends notifications to your phone when it detects movement, and with Advanced Pre-Roll, you can capture motion a few seconds early to get the full story. You can customise the camera to monitor specific areas, reducing unnecessary alerts from things such as ceiling fans or TV screens. If you see something you don’t like, you can activate the powerful siren from the Ring app to scare off intruders or even break up a catfight.

Ring App
The Ring app is designed to be user-friendly, offering a seamless experience. Through the app, you can view live footage, receive motion alerts, communicate via two-way audio, and control the camera’s pan and tilt functions. The app supports multiple users, making it easy to share access with family members.

Subscription Package
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera can operate without a subscription package. However, subscribing to the Ring Protect Plan unlocks additional features such as video recording, video history, and extended cloud storage. These features enhance the functionality and utility of the camera, making it a more comprehensive security solution.

Overall Performance
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera delivers reliable performance across various lighting conditions. Its motion detection and two-way audio features work effectively, providing a robust security solution. The pan and tilt functions are smooth and responsive, greatly enhancing the surveillance capabilities of the camera.

Verdict
The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera is available for a price of AED 299. Considering its features, build quality, and overall performance, the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera offers good value for money.

Price: AED 299

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Review: Winees F2 Pro Dual Lens 2K Floodlight Security Camera https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=25990 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:10:06 +0000 https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=25990 I recently got the opportunity to check out the Winees F2 Pro, the latest offering from the smart security brand AiDot. AiDot is well-known for its wide range of home security products, and the F2 Pro stands out in the crowded home surveillance and security market as a dual-lens three-light surveillance system.

What truly distinguishes the F2 Pro is its exceptional 180° X 3 surveillance capability. This is similar to having three sets of eyes working seamlessly in unison to provide comprehensive coverage of your home’s surroundings. This cutting-edge camera features a dual-lens three-light system that seamlessly integrates a 180° field of view, potent 180° nightlight, and advanced 180° AI detection, delivering an unmatched surveillance experience that eliminates all blind spots.

Whether you’re concerned about the safety of your family or safeguarding your property, the Winees F2 Pro has got you covered. One of the most notable attributes of the F2 Pro is its sheer convenience. It seamlessly integrates into your smart home ecosystem, affording you the ability to monitor and control it from your smartphone. Whether you’re at home or kilometres away, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you have complete control over your security.

Another remarkable feature of the F2 Pro is its outstanding image clarity. Equipped with a 2K resolution, it captures every detail with crystal-clear precision, ensuring that you won’t miss a thing, whether it’s day or night.

The F2 Pro also offers a very comprehensive coverage. Its 180° field of view guarantees that nothing eludes its watchful eye. Teamed up with robust nightlights, it’s like having a perpetually vigilant security guard on duty, thus ensuring zero blind spots. The AI detection system adds an additional layer of intelligence, ensuring that you only receive alerts for relevant events.

Inside the box, you get the Winees F2 Pro Dual Lens 2K Floodlight Security Camera, along with the wall mounting accessories, a sticker and the setup guide. Setting up the F2 Pro is an absolute breeze because its quick-release design simplifies the entire process. Maintenance and adjustments also are effortless, ensuring you’re set up and good to go in no time.

The Winees F2 Pro supports wireless connectivity with 2.4GHz and comes packed with a built-in 3W high-power speaker. You also get IP65 waterproof rating and it has been designed to operate at a temperature range of -20°C to +50°C.

When it comes to deterring potential intruders, the F2 Pro takes security to an entirely new level. Upon detecting any motion, it swiftly springs into action by activating a strobe light and a 110db siren. This not only instantly alerts you but also sends a clear message to any potential threats to stay away from your property.

The floodlight offers 3000 lumens of night lighting and can cover a distance of around 66 feet. As for the siren, you get to choose from five different built-in sound modes: Alarm, Dog, Go Away, Siren, and Warning. The Winees F2 Pro also works with the Aidot app, thus allowing you to monitor live footage, review recorded videos, change settings, and receive notifications.

The quality of the footage captured by the Winees F2 Pro was top-notch. It worked really well during the night and in low light conditions, while the motion detection worked as advertised. If you are looking for a security camera that offers panoramic footage and an exceptionally wide field of view, you should definitely check out the Winees F2 Pro Dual Lens 2K Floodlight Security Camera.

Price: $180

Rating: 4/5

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Review: Ring Spotlight Cam Plus (Battery) https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=25701 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:03:53 +0000 https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=25701 The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is an advanced smart home security camera that delivers very good home protection. This camera is specifically designed to provide you with top-notch video and audio recording capabilities, ensuring peace of mind. You can stay connected and receive instant notifications with the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, through the Ring app, thus enabling you to monitor your home from any location, day or night.

The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus offers a range of power options, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits your needs best. Whether it’s battery-powered, wired (Plug-in), or solar-powered, this outdoor security camera ensures convenience and adaptability. The one reviewed here is a variant that comes with a rechargeable battery. The security camera also comes with built-in spotlights and a siren, in order to effectively deter potential intruders such as porch pirates and other security worries.

The Spotlight Cam Plus supports 1080p HD video recording, to capture crystal-clear video footage, allowing you to see every detail with precision. You also get two-way audio communication to speak to visitors or potential intruders through the built-in speaker and microphone. Ring has also included infrared night vision for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions. And when the security camera detects a motion, it sends notifications to your smartphone in real time.

The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus features a sturdy and intelligent design available in black or white. The company has positioned LED lights on either side of the camera and the sensors to give it a robust appearance. While the overall build may feel somewhat plasticky, the quality of the construction is pretty good.

On the camera’s rear, you will find a removable rubber cover for the USB-C socket. Although the cover can be easily lost, this socket allows for powered installations. It also provides the option to connect to Ring’s solar panel using an adapter, offering a low-maintenance solution to keep the battery charged.

At the base of the camera’s rounded square body, you’ll find vents through which the speaker, siren, and microphone operate. The camera is intended for mounting, and the entire base section can be rotated and removed. When detached, you gain access to the battery bay where one or two Ring batteries can be installed. These batteries feature MicroUSB sockets for charging and include built-in indicator lights.

Inside the box, you get the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, a quick-release battery pack, a USB charging cable, a mounting bracket, and some screws for installation. The setup procedure is a breeze. First, download the Ring app onto your smartphone. Next, install the battery by rotating the base section and inserting the battery pack in place. Then follow the onscreen instructions on the Ring app to complete the setup.

Once the setup is done, you can go ahead and mount the security camera in a place that covers most of the blind spots. Despite its flexibility, the camera’s video quality is limited to 1080P. A strong Wi-Fi signal is necessary for optimal performance, as we experienced some dropped frames when testing the camera in an area with a weaker connection.

However, the issue resolved itself, and the accompanying app intelligently alerts users about poor connectivity. Apart from this, the video quality remains sharp enough to identify individuals at a distance of around 15 feet and accurately detects human movement from more than twice that distance.

The app offered impressive features, including the ‘Snapshot’ function, which captures still images every 14 or 60 minutes, creating a timelapse-like effect when scrolling through events. Moreover, the app provides comprehensive guidance on settings, offering clear explanations of how each choice affects battery life.

The overall design of the camera is well-thought-out, and despite a few quirks, it offers various options, including the ability to slide the back out and reposition the mounting point. While Ring has transitioned to USB-C for housing, it raises the question of why the batteries still use MicroUSB.

In addition, the $3.99 per month per device charge for Ring’s subscription service may be significant for some, since it allows for multiple users and easy event checking through the integrated “Snapshot” feature. However, it is an added expense considering the wide range of subscription-free alternatives available in the market.

Having said that however, the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is a great security camera for your home as it accompanies lots of features and offers very good overall performance.

Price: AED 699 onwards

Rating: 3.5/5

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Review: eufy SoloCam S40 https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=25038 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:27:06 +0000 https://securityreviewmag.com/?p=25038 When it comes to security cameras for your home, the biggest hassle you might run into is wiring for supplying power to the camera. Depending on where the nearest electrical point is, the whole installation experience could either be a walk in the park or daunting. eufy Security by Anker has been producing excellent security cameras for years now, and the latest to come out of its production facility is the eufy SoloCam S40.

As the name suggests the S40 is a wireless standalone security spotlight camera with an integrated solar panel. Quite a mouthful, but the key is “integrated solar panel.” That’s right, the S40 does not need an additional power source. Once installed, all it would need is around two hours of daily sunlight to stay charged.

Inside the box, you get the eufy SoloCam S40, the screw mount, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, a screw pack, a mounting template, and a quick start guide, among other paperwork. Installing the S40 is a breeze – download the eufy Security app, create an account, and then select the home network you want to connect to.

Next, press the sync button on the camera till you hear a beep sound and the LED starts flashing. You then need to scan the QR code on your phone or tablet with the S40’s lens in order for it to connect to the home network chosen by you.

Once it gets connected, it is ready to be mounted. The only thing you need to consider while installing the camera is to install it in a place that receives at least two hours of sunlight every day.

The camera also integrates into the smart home setup. This means you can stream the live video feed to a compatible Alexa or Google Assistant smart display. In addition, the camera offers basic motion detection and you can set it to record people, animals, or any significant movement registered by the camera. The solar panel integrated on the top of the camera ensures it stays charged to keep you and your family safe from intruders.

The S40 offers crisp footage in 2K resolution and it also comes with a built-in spotlight, siren, and a talk-back speaker. Furthermore, it has 8GB of internal storage – this means you don’t have to pay for expensive cloud storage subscriptions for viewing the camera’s motion-triggered video recordings, as is the case with many devices out there in the market.

The overall design and build quality is very good, weighs 880 gms, and is weatherproof to the IP65 standard. Turn the camera around and you will find a flap just above the screw mount. Opening the flap reveals a sync button and USB-C charging port. The speaker is located on the bottom of the S40, while a microphone is placed to the left of the camera lens on the device’s face. You also get a photo-sensitive sensor and motion sensor LED indicator on the front.

The S40 also comes with some outstanding features such as a 90dB alarm that can be triggered either manually or automatically, AI person detection, automatic infrared night vision via a single LED as well as full colour filming in darkness via its built-in floodlight. As mentioned earlier, the S40 allows you to control various features and view the feed using the Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants. Apple’s HomeKit, though, is not supported, but it isn’t a biggie.

The footage captured by the S40 is very crisp and detailed. It also maintained good connectivity with my router and the live feed was super smooth. The videos offer a 130° field-of-view and they were very clear and had a good colour balance. The detection features also worked really well during our review. The app presents clear thumbnails of detected humans, whenever the detection is triggered.

The eufy SoloCam S40 is an excellent security camera that can be used for your home. It offers a great design, build quality, and very good quality recorded footage. It also comes with a bunch of bells and whistles. However, the biggest feature the S40 offers is subscription-free onboard storage. For a price of AED 699, the eufy SoloCam S40 is highly recommended.

Price: AED 699

Rating: 3.5/5

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