SimpliSafeWireless Outdoor Security Camera,1080p, Motion only

Added this camera to the system we purchased years ago as the doorbell camera picks up movement across its vision, but not always head-on movement. It easily connected to the system and was simple to mount with two small screws provided. The magnet attaching it to the base is very strong and allows for many positions. We placed it about 8-10 feet above the entry with a 30 degree angle as suggested. The battery takes time to charge but after registering 99% on the app, it is still showing 98% after 4 days of service. I also purchased a back-up battery. These are simple to slide on.Clear picture and motion. Solid connectivity performance. Great sound and voice speaker.The only minor flaw I have noticed is that the magnet is so strong, when I twisted the camera during positioning, it came free of the base. If I had not had a firm grip on the lens I may have dropped it.I highly recommend this and all the SimpliSafeproducts I've used.

Excellent quality, durable

The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera is a game-changer when it comes to home security. With its sleek design and easy installation, this camera provides peace of mind knowing that your home is protected 24/7. The video quality is crystal clear, allowing you to monitor your property with precision. One of the standout features is the motion detection technology, which alerts you to any suspicious activity in real-time. The weatherproof design ensures that the camera functions flawlessly in any conditions. Overall, the SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera is a top-notch choice for anyone looking to enhance their home security system.

Before going into the mounting woes details, keep in mind this camera is designed an optimized to work with an existing Gen3 Simplisafe Alarm system, ideally with a Fast Protect Plan. I haven't tested it as a stand alone camera, but all the features the set-up, the access to the camera history, etc are designed for the SimpliSafe app with a monitoring subscription. Also, image quality is incredible, the width and depth of the image under any lightning conditions is superb, and its motion activated feature works perfectly. It is, of course, wireless, which means no cables to run outside, perfect for an apartment building for example. The jury is still out about Battery life, but in about a week it has consumed little less than 5%, mounted to look over a low traffic area. Not bad at allNow for the installation. Not sure what Simplisafe was thinking but it comes with no installation instructions, printed or accessed via a pdf. You have to somehow step into an online video which is not accurate and provide very few details. You would think "it is just two screws" which can be true, but not necessarily an easy thing when you have a concrete, brick or stucco wall and you have to drill the holes firstThe video tells you to drill two holes using a 7/64 inch drill bit and insert the two anchors provided. The first thing you'll notice is that there is no way the anchors will fit into a 7/64 hole, it would be very small. 7/64 is probably the size of the screws which doesn't make any sense. I had to guess the size of the drill bit, used a 5/32 and ended up breaking one of the anchors when pushed, so I moved up to a 3/16. This is the perfect size, the anchors will fit snuggly and the screws will expand them, making for a very solid mount. That Simplisafe tells you to drill an incorrect hole is kind of puzzlingThen is the base of the camera itself: the camera is held in place by a not very strong round magnet in the base. It looks like a clever design, visually and aesthetically looks great, but its functionally is limited. The problem is the camera is heavy, mostly because of the battery. So if the camera is not positioned above the imaginary diameter of the base, it will start sliding down and eventually point to the floor. My camera is mounted in a corner, it took me a while to make sure the camera was above the diameter of the base and still pointing in the direction I wanted. The wide-angle minimizes the hasle, but it still a hasle. I don't want to think I will need to repeat the process every time I change the battery. What looks like a base with unlimited positions in theory, ends up being a functional drawback in practice. Simplisafe needs to do something about this

I recently started using the brand simply safe but I became a member a couple months before they launched this camera. If you try to order through the simply safe website, this camera is only available to new members or the really old members who have an older monitoring system and need an upgrade. A "regular" user like myself was unable to make the purchase, even with trying to talk to customer service and no possible date that we might be able to buy it.That's where Amazon came in and happened to be a lifesaver, luckily not literally. If you're looking at this camera chances are you're already a member of simply safe or you've seen the commercials and advertisements everywhere. It was extremely frustrating seeing the commercials everywhere saying that it was available but not being able to buy it. I randomly looked up the camera here and Amazon said they had it and with prime shipping. So through the company's own poor customer service and planning, I had no chance to buy in it within the near future but I had it within the same week of ordering from Amazon.This product is very easy to install and has worked out great. Sometimes getting to the live camera mode is a little slow but it does make recording of everything so you can still see it later. I can't say how easy the recharge is yet because I haven't had to but I will soon.I absolutely love how adjustable the camera itself is and how wide the range is.