The Circle 2 from Logitech is a versatile home security camera that can be used in a wired or wireless configuration, inside or outside the home.The super easy-to-install camera features a 180° wide-angle lens that records in 1080p HD and is Wi-Fi connected to allow you to store your footage in your own private cloud. The Circle 2 is beautifully made, using premium materials, looks attractive, and you can choose to power it from the mains or via the rechargeable built-in battery which gives you total freedom when it comes to installation location. Its weatherproof body means it can handle the best and worst that the elements have to offer, the 180° wide-angle lens has night vision that is visible up to 15 feet. This camera is compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant, you can live stream the footage on to your phone or Chromecast device, you can check in from any location using the Circle web app or Android TV. The Smart Alerts feature will notify you on your mobile phone to important moments, with frequency and sensitivity customisation options, there are no streaming limits on the free plan as well as 24hour cloud storage, unlimited downloads and Smart Time-lapse Day Brief. You can access premium upgrades including extended cloud storage and Person Detection by paying for the Basic or Premium subscription, the Advanced Event Filtering identifies and records relevant motion so you can quickly view the things that matter to you.

The built-in speaker and microphone allow you to talk to whoever is at your door, in the garden or sneaking into the fridge - and hear their reply. The Smart Time-lapse Day Briefs feature lets you view a 30-second recap of the day while the Circle's algorithms sort through footage to see what happened during the day so that you don't have to. The Smart Location feature means that the Circle 2 knows when to turn alerts on or off, so you will only receive alerts when you are away from home. The Circle 2 also has a digital zoom, adjustable pan and tilt, multiple camera support and comes with swivel mount with tethered 10 ft (3m) cable, camera cover, USB power adapter, wall bracket, 4 screws, 4 anchors, 2 cable clips and the Quick Start Guide. When it comes to protecting your data the security camera is digitally signed and comes with 24 hours of free AES 256 Bit Dual Layer Encryption storage in your own secure private cloud, all footage is transferred securely using the latest industry standard security protocols (TLS 1.2 and greater) and stored using double-layer encryption (AES 256) for extra security and protection, and for privacy inside your home you can easily stop live streaming and recordings by selecting Privacy Mode, or switching it off. The Logitech Circle 2 comes with enough basic features that you don’t feel pressured into paying for a subscription, the image quality and viewing angle is good however if you choose to mount the camera wirelessly outside you will have to regularly remove it from the bracket to charge (every 3-5 days when there is lots of activity) which could damage it over time. The Circle 2 is a good option if you are looking for a camera you can regularly move around the house; for long-term outside mounting we would recommend you use it in the wired configuration. RRP £169.99

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4 out of 5

Pros

Wide angle lens

Clear image

Easy to set up

Attractive and durable design

Portable

Secure cloud storage

Talk and listen

Smart time-lapse day brief

Cons

Short battery life in active areas

Large unit

Subscription necessary for premium features

Night vision could be clearer