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5. กล้องฟลัดไลท์ Arlo Pro 3

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สำหรับผู้ที่ไม่มีโคมไฟกลางแจ้ง Arlo Pro 3 กล้อง Floodlight เป็นตัวเลือกที่ดีที่สุดในการเพิ่มกล้องรักษาความปลอดภัยกลางแจ้งพร้อมสปอตไลท์ กล้องที่ใช้พลังงานจากแบตเตอรี่นี้ติดตั้งง่าย มีความสว่าง 2000 ลูเมน และมีกล้อง 2K ที่สามารถแพนและซูมแบบดิจิทัลได้ คุณจึงมองเห็นได้ดีขึ้นว่าใครอยู่ข้างนอก

อย่างไรก็ตาม คุณอาจต้องการลงทุนในแผงชาร์จพลังงานแสงอาทิตย์ เนื่องจากเราพบว่าแบตเตอรี่ของกล้องหมดเร็ว โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งเมื่อใช้สปอตไลท์ และเช่นเดียวกับกล้องรักษาความปลอดภัยหลายๆ รุ่น คุณจะต้องสมัครสมาชิก Arlo (เริ่มต้นที่ $2.99/เดือน) หากคุณต้องการใช้ฟีเจอร์ทั้งหมดของกล้อง

อ่านฉบับเต็ม Arlo Pro 3 รีวิวกล้อง Floodlight

The Arlo Pro 3 boasts 2K video resolution, a built-in LED spotlight and color night vision, making it a very good home security camera. It can run off rechargeable batteries (which should last up to six months) or can be plugged in. You can also purchase a solar panel to keep the battery charged for longer.

Like most of Arlo’s other outdoor cameras, the Pro 3 connects to a base station, which can support up to 20 cameras, and can also be used for local storage. In order to use many of the Arlo Pro 3’s features, such as saving video and person, vehicle, and package detection, you’ll have to subscribe to a plan, which starts at $2.99/month. A newer model, the Arlo Pro 4, has the same camera, but can also connect directly to Wi-Fi, rather than requiring a base station like the Arlo Pro 3.

Read our full Arlo Pro 3 review.

While it’s not fully wireless — you need to plug it in to an outlet — the Nest Cam Outdoor provides excellent video and audio, as well as 24/7 live streaming, if you so choose. It comes with a 25-foot power cord that plugs into a USB port at the bottom of the unit; longer extension cords are also available.

Nest has a very comprehensive app, and the camera can be paired to work in conjunction with a number of other smart home products, including the Nest Learning Thermostat, the Nest Protect smoke alarm, and the Nest Secure home security system.

Unfortunately, most of the Nest Cam Outdoor’s best features won’t work unless you pay for the Nest Aware cloud-storage plan. For $6 per month (or $60 annually), you can store 30 days of event history from an unlimited number of cameras at one location; if you upgrade to Nest Aware Plus ($12/month, $120 annually), you get 60 days of rolling cloud storage, plus 10 days of 24/7 video history.

Read our full Nest Cam Outdoor review.

While older, the Arlo Pro 2 is still a very capable outdoor security camera. This weatherproof, fully wireless camera can be mounted anywhere, and delivers high-quality 1080p video to your smartphone, tablet, or PC. Better yet, the Arlo Pro 2 also comes with 7 days of rolling cloud storage for free — a feature that Arlo doesn’t include on its more recent cameras.

However, you will want a subscription (which starts at $3/month for a single camera and $10/month for up to five cameras) if you want to save video over longer durations, and get specific alerts for packages, people, and vehicles. The Arlo Pro 3 (2K video) and the Arlo Pro 4 (which has enhanced night vision and a built-in spotlight) are also available, but the Arlo Pro 2 makes for a good budget option.

As with its other outdoor cameras, the Arlo Pro 2 can run off battery power alone; the company also sells a solar panel, so you don’t have to recharge the battery yourself. This camera has also been discontinued by Arlo, so supplies are limited.

Read our full Arlo Pro 2 review

The Arlo Pro was the company’s first wireless home security camera, and though it’s been eclipsed in features and resolutions by newer models, it still holds up well. It’s easy use and is very customizable. The Arlo Pro runs on a rechargeable battery, and has a weatherproof case that protects it from the elements. And it too can be connected to a solar panel (sold separately), to keep you from having to recharge it manually.

The Arlo Pro’s resolution is 720p, much lower than the 1080p or even 4K cameras that Arlo now offers. But, the Arlo Pro’s feed is still sharp enough to make out visitors or anything that wanders in front of the camera. Also, it only has half-duplex audio, which means you have to wait for the other person to stop speaking before you can say anything.

As with the Arlo Pro 2, the Arlo Pro comes with seven days of cloud storage for free, but if you want anything more — as well as features such as customizable motion zones — you’ll need to cough up at least $3 per month, the price of the company’s starting subscription. Keep in mind that Arlo no longer sells the Arlo Pro directly, so supplies may be limited as inventory clears out.

Read our full Arlo Pro review.

10. Wyze Cam Outdoor

A cheap, wired outdoor camera

Specifications

Video resolution: 1080p/20 fps (day), 10 fps (night)

Field of view: 110 degrees

Night vision: Yes

Audio: Full duplex

Local Storage: Yes

Battery Powered: Yes

Weather Resistant: Yes

Smart Home Compatibility: Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT

Cloud Storage: $14.99/year

Reasons to buy

+Inexpensive+Travel mode lets you bring the camera with you+Local storage

Reasons to avoid

–Bulkier than other budget security cameras–Low quality nighttime video

Wyze’s fully wireless outdoor camera is another g ood option for those who are looking for an outdoor security camera for less than $100. Similar to the Blink Outdoor, the Wyze Cam Outdoor consists of a base station that connects to your router and a weather-resistant wireless camera.

For a $50 camera, the Wyze Cam Outdoor works well, but we found its video quality to be lower than that of the Blink Outdoor camera. And, because the Wyze Cam Outdoor’s battery is built in, you must remove the camera entirely to recharge it, rather than replacing batteries. (Wyze does not sell a solar panel for its cameras). However, the Wyze Cam does have a very inexpensive cloud storage subscription, and you can take this camera on vacation, as it will work independently of its base station, and has a clever time-lapse mode.

Read our full Wyze Cam Outdoor review 

11. Deep Sentinel

The best outdoor security camera with professional monitoring

Specifications

Video resolution: 480p

Field of view: 130 degrees

Night vision: 25 feet

Audio: full-duplex

Local Storage: No

Battery Powered: Yes

Weather Resistant: Yes

Smart Home Compatibility: None

Clou d Storage: $50/month

Reasons to buy

+Professional monitoring+Quick response+Loud, clear audio

Reasons to avoid

–Expensive–Low-resolution

The Deep Sentinel is more like a mini professionally-monitored security system than a standalone security camera. That’s because when the camera spot an intruder, it sends a live feed to a monitoring station. From there, a professional can sound an alarm on the camera, shout a warning, and if necessary, contact the police.

This isn’t cheap: In addition to the cost of the cameras ($499 for three cameras), you also have to pay a monthly fee of $50. And, the resolution of the video tops out at 480p, as it prioritizes the smoothness of the video stream over its definition.

You could spend a similar amount for the best home security system, but they don’t monitor your cameras as proactively as Deep Sentinel. But, they’re the best home security cameras if you’re looking for active monitoring.

Read our full Deep Sentinel review.

What to look for when buying an outdoor security camera

Aside from price, there are a few things you’ll want to consider when shopping for an outdoor security camera.

Weatherproofing: Any outdoor security camera should be protected against the elements. While they probably won’t take to being dunked underwater, they should have some resistance to rain, sleet, and snow.

Battery powered: Many outdoor security cameras, such as the Arlo and Blink cameras, can run off battery power alone. That makes them easier to install, as you don’t have to worry about running a power cord to the camera. However, this also means you’ll have to either recharge or replace the batteries on a regular basis.

Night vision: Almost all outdoor security cameras record good video during the daytime; it’s nighttime video that really separates the haves from the have-nots. Most cameras use infrared lights to illuminate their subjects; better cameras will light the scene without blowing out the subject, so you’ll be able to see details more clearly.

Extra lighting: Some outdoor security cameras, such as those from Ring and Arlo, have LED lights built in, so that at night time, you’ll not only be able to see subjects more clearly, but you’ll also be able to see better yourself if you’re outside.

How we test the best outdoor security cameras

As with the best home security cameras, we test outdoor security cameras outside our homes. We see how well they record video during daylight hours and at nighttime, and look at the detail of the recorded video, as well as the accompanying audio.

We also evaluate the security cameras’apps and features; you should be able to easily schedule when the cameras turn on and off, as well as set things such as custom motion zones and sensitivity, so that a tree branch or passing car doesn’t set it off.

Better cameras will also let you filter for people, animals, vehicles, and packages, so that you only get the alerts you want.