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Using a Blink Camera Outdoors

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The Blink Home Security Camera System is a nice inexpensive completely wireless camera.  The wireless aspect translates to not having to worry about plugging it into the wall.  The camera runs on internal batteries that last up to a year.  So you’re ready to use your Blink camera outdoors?  Not so fast. The Blink camera isn’t made to be used outdoors.  This is disappointing.  Since the camera doesn’t have a power cable, you would think it would be easy to make it waterproof.  Arlo figured it out with their Arlo Smart Home Security Camera.  That’s one of the Blink Camera’s … Read more

Canary Flex versus Nest Cam Outdoor Camera

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The Nest Cam Outdoor is Nest’s solution for outside security camera use.  The folks at Canary decided to take them on by introducing the Canary Flex.  So it’s a good time for our Nest Cam Outdoor versus Canary Flex face off. We previously wrote detailed reviews on these cameras if you would like to read all about them first: Nest Cam Outdoor Review Canary Flex Review Let’s move on to the comparison. Software This category is all about the smartphone app, web app and camera firmware. Both companies offer excellent and easy to use applications.  You can do a lot more with the Nest Cam Outdoor application. … Read more

Nest Cam Outdoor Versus Lorex LNC226X Wireless HD Network Camera

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The Nest Cam Outdoor was recently introduced as Nest’s answer to outside security camera use.  Well, Lorex has been doing the outdoor thing for quite sometime and their LNC226X is a pretty good bullet style camera made for outdoor use.  So it’s time for our Nest Cam Outdoor versus Lorex LNC226X Wireless HD Indoor/Outdoor Network Camera comparison. We previously wrote detailed reviews on these cameras if you would like to read all about them first: Nest Cam Outdoor Review Lorex LNC226X Wireless HD Network Camera Review Let’s get on with our head to head analysis. Software This category is all about the smartphone … Read more

Lorex LNC226X Wireless HD Indoor/Outdoor Network Camera Review

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The Lorex LNC226X Wireless HD Indoor/Outdoor Network Camera is the first outdoor bullet type we have reviewed on HomeCamCafe.  Bullet style cameras aren’t for everyone.  They are larger and heavier than many of the home security cameras made over the past few years.  However, if you want a camera that screams “I see you” then a bullet camera is what you want.  Nothing stealth about a bullet camera. You can use this camera as wired or wireless.  This article will concentrate on the wireless operation.  If needing a wired bullet camera, we recommend a less expensive option.  Don’t pay for wireless … Read more

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