Alongside the siren, there is an integrated LED spotlight (160 lumens) which can be activated when the smart outdoor camera detects motion.

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One of the higher end devices in the line-up, it’s slightly unusual in that it attempts to bridge the gap between simply monitoring your property and providing a deterrent to burglars.Yale doesn’t quote the viewing angle of this camera, but I managed to get in most of my office with it sat against a wall.

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Not only does this provide complete control for users, but homeowners can also ensure they are complying with privacy laws and not collecting footage from neighbouring homes. On the base is the QR code you need to link the camera with the app as well as a slot for fixing the camera to the wall or ceiling using the mounting plate and bracket provided.

Alternatively, if bandwidth is an issue you can switch the camera into SD (standard definition) mode which allows you to capture more footage on your microSD card, although it lacked the detail of the Full HD video. Looking at your previous answers, if I want to use the camera outdoors it seems that I would have to drill a 16mm+ hole into my house to connect the power cable to a USB socket.