If you want an awesome wireless home security camera with advanced recognition features, the Nest Cam IQ is a terrific option… as long as you have a ton of expendable income and nothing better to do with it. Seriously, who pays $300 for a single camera? The Tend Insights Lynx Indoor 2 Indoor WiFi Security Camera has the same great features and it costs a fraction of the price — just $59.99 on Amazon. That means you can literally buy five of these cameras for the price of one Nest Cam IQ. Yeah, it’s a no-brainer.
Here’s some additional info from the Amazon page:
- Easy setup – quick and easy Bluetooth setup within minutes to begin secure monitoring
- Facial recognition – intelligent facial recognition software lets you choose who your camera recognizes, get a check-in notification with familiar faces
- Network Connectivity – stronger network Connectivity to ensure Ease of use for all family members
- Free cloud storage – backup and review videos with our cloud storage, included with your purchase. It’s free, so you can always see what’s happened for the previous 7 days
- Motion detection & instant alerts – get immediate notifications on your mobile device for events triggered by motion detection
- Built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz Wifi band (5Ghz currently not supported, please confirm that your router supports 2.4Ghz Wifi Band). Access your camera with the Tend Secure App on your mobile device anytime, anywhere