For a decent price, too
D-Link is back with another smart security camera, which has just launched in the UK.
The Mydlink HD Pan and Tilt Wi-Fi Camera, to give it its full name, will use its titular movements to hone in on any intruders it detects and follow them around. The camera has a 360-degree movement with panoramic capture, letting you hone in on select points, as well as sound and motion detection that will trigger video recording and send you push notifications.
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Video is captured at 720p HD quality, and there’s night vision the company promises will give you up to 5 meters of visibility when the sun goes down. Those aren’t market-leading specs by any stretch, but for the price of £112.99 it’s a decent offering.
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You can use a microSD card for storing video, or alternatively use D-Link’s cloud service, which starts on a free tier but will incur a monthly cost if you need to pump up the storage.
Two-way audio and integration with Google Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT, and D-Link’s other smart home devices round out the list of features. Though you can simply place the camera on a surface, it also comes with a mounting kit should you want attach it to a wall or ceiling.
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All told, there’s nothing here you won’t find on other smart cameras, but the price is good and the range of motion is something you won’t get on many others – so this could be a good fit for certain home setups. It’s available to buy now on Amazon or on D-Link’s website.
And if you’re in the UK and on the hunt for a new security cam, the Blink XT2 has also just rolled out.
