Review of Logitech Wilife Digital Video Outdoor Security Cameras
The Logitech WiLife Digital Video Security System
is one of the most popular complete security/surveillance systems available
(currently #1 in Amazon’s complete surveillance system category). The reason
for this is fairly straight forward – though it comes with a spy camera
rather than a security camera, it is able to set up easily, allow you to
monitor your entire home or office from your computer, and it can be set up
in less than 15 minutes. It even has email and cell phone alerts, which are
rarely found on such an affordable security system.
Still, though the system itself is fairly strong,
most people aren’t looking to use a hidden camera inside their own home.
They are instead looking to use a security camera that is placed either
inside or outside, and is designed to both let people know the place is
secure and help catch people in the act. So Logitech created the Logitech
WiLife Digital Video Security Outdoor Camera – a security camera that can be
purchased separately in order to monitor your property the more standard/non
spy way, using the original WiLife software.
Features of the Logitech WiLife Digital Video
Security Outdoor Camera
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Designed specifically to monitor
outdoor settings.
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Comes in a very sleek design that can
deter intruders.
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Has digital motion detection
capabilities.
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Cased to protect against water and
extreme temperatures.
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Wireless data transmission.
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Works perfectly with the Logitech
WiLife system.
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Can provide you with motion activated
email alerts.
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Highly regarded remote viewing
capabilities.
Pros
The Logitech WiLife Outdoor Camera works very well
with the original WiLife system, which allows it to be easily set up – it
can be completely installed in a matter of a couple of minutes. Since the
system itself comes with remote viewing options, time/camera viewing modes
(you can search for archived video from a specific date and time) and other
valuable features, the camera can easily become a helpful addition to your
security system.
The Logitech WiLife Outdoor Camera has an
incredibly sleep look and has good weatherproofing for lasting against year
round conditions. The quality of the video is quite good as well.
Cons
Many people that have used the Logitech WiLife
Outdoor Camera report that the camera breaks down over about a year or two
of use, sometimes sooner. Most noticeable is the difference between these
cameras and the indoor models, where the indoor ones appear to work for
longer, despite the outdoor cameras being designed for outdoor/weatherproof
use. Though the quality of the camera features is considered extremely good,
the reports of this type of camera failing are something to be concerned
about.
It should also be noted that this is not a
nightvision camera, so there are no infrared features or low light settings.
Overall Impressions
The Logitech WiLife Outdoor Camera is a tough
camera to judge. Its quality and features are great. It is even effective at
weatherproofing. But with so many reports of the cameras failing after one
years, one must be wary before they make the purchase. It is also not a
night vision camera, so it may not meet your needs. As long as you are aware
that the camera may break down if reliability has not been fixed by the
Logitech company, than you should be happy if you choose to purchase the
camera.
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