This is a great outdoor security camera. Many have complained about the difficulty with placing the camera outside while keeping the power supply protected from the weather. I installed two of the cameras and have small holes going from the outside of the house to the interior, and it works just fine. I wish the resolution was a bit better, because it is hard to identify a stranger's face with the cameras positioned about 12 feet above street level, especially at night.
A word of warning : one strange problem I had when I first bought these off of Amazon was with mounting the base of the camera to the mounting plate. I found that both of the cameras were not able to slide onto the plate the way it was shown in the included diagram. I assumed the notches on the plastic plate must have a slight design flaw and I just needed to press down harder or even file them down, but I didn't want to damage them. I asked the company, but they had not heard of this problem.
Eventually, I went to the Apple Store and bought two more cameras to see if they also had this problem --- and they were able to slide onto the plate without any issue! Comparing the two sets of cameras, there is a difference in the thickness of the little railing on the base of the cameras which the mounting plate is supposed to slide beneath. The Amazon-bought Circle Views were too thick. The Apple-bough Circle Views were just right.
I then returned the cameras I bought from Amazon. I emailed Logitech about this. For some reason, there are Circle View cameras for sale that do not fit on the mounting plate. Maybe it is only a problem for some of the ones in Amazon's warehouse, but I think it is worth knowing about.
Some minor connection hassles at first, which I notice happens with some other HomeKit accessories when you're installing them initially. But after that, the cameras have been great. I've had them for almost one month.
| Manufacturer | Logitech |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 961-000484 |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.68 x 1.65 x 1.1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 961-000484 |
| Size | 72 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Color | Graphite |
| Style | Doorbell |
| Material | Glass |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Certification | WEEE, RoHS |
| Special Features | Night Vision |
| Usage | Personal, Business |
| Included Components | Circle View Doorbell Chime Kit,Installation Accessories,Quick Start Guide |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
