Logitech WiLife Digital Video Security--Outdoor Add-On Camera
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Customer Review: Logitech Wilife Outdoor Video Security Add-On Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this camera to increase the total number of cameras in my system to four. It works as well as the other three that are already on my system. These are all wireless cameras and the whole system works well as long the camras are not too far from receiver. The computer software that runs the system is very user friendly and works well even on Windows Vista. (: I am pleased with this product overall. You get a lot of Bang for the Buck. Would recommend this system to anyone.Customer Review: Simplest system to implement ever.
Summary: 4 Stars
Plug in the camera, plug in the receiver, attach the receiver to your computer USB port, load the software. That's it!
The picture quality is much better than the traditional 200x300 analog cameras, requires no coax to be run, is more reliable than wireless since it communicates across your house power wiring. You can even monitor your home security system across the internet.
Customer Review: Wilife expandible home and small business edition
Summary: 4 Stars
I just set this up. this was pretty easy to set up and it was up and running with email notifications within 30 minutes. I clearly have not had it long enough to see if the cameras burn out, but so far it meets or exceeds expectations. The price is a little high but less expensive that having a security firm perform the same installation.Customer Review: Camera Failure, other options
Summary: 3 Stars
I have owned two outdoor and two indoor cameras for about 12 months. I just experience my first camera failure. Consistent with the reviews I've read, one of my outdoor cameras has failed. Considering the price of these cameras I would have expected a much more durable outdoor product.
In order to use all the features of the wilife system you must subscribe to a $79 per year service. Also this system does not support Windows Home Server software. As a result you must leave a second computer running all the time, even though your server is running. The "HomeLink" system can be intermittent.
I am considering a D-link system which offers many different camera options, hardwired and wireless, powered exterior cases, Windows Home Server support and no annual fees. Also there are alot of IP network security cameras now available. These operate independant of a PC. Panasonic offers models for home, small business and industrial at an assortment of price ranges and features. Samsung is also in this market. These cameras offer HD resolution, true pan and scan with auto tracking, low light sensitivity down to .07 Lux, bidirectional audio and a broader operational temperature range. They store images locally within the cameras but allow you to download to your PC's hard drive or to another website.
All these features come at a price though.
Customer Review: Finicky but good Customer Service
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased the Logitech Wilife Indoor & Outdoor system just over a year ago. I bought several cameras, both indoor and outdoor. The system worked really well for almost a year. Then one of my outdoor cameras went out. Its a long process (about 4-6 weeks), but using the online help desk, they replaced it free of charge. While I was waiting for the replacement to arrive, a second outdoor cam went out. In addition, the replacement had fuzzy quality right out of the box. After another back and forth process on the online help desk, they replaced both cameras free of charge. I just installed them and their video quality is good. So yes, the cams are finicky but the customer service is good if you are persistent.
Some of the things I really like: no pulling wire, mobility of cameras, free online remote viewing (can be a little tricky to set up depending on your firewall and virusware configurations), customizable motion sensitivity, email or cell phone alerts (snap shot, video or text). I am able to keep an eye on my property and my dogs while I am at work or out of town.
Would I buy this system again? Maybe. I would do some research first though and see what else comparable is out there.