Today’s home security market follows a pretty predictable pattern. Most DIY security cameras come with high-definition live streaming video, cloud storage for that video, some kind of motion detection feature and typically cost about $200. Tend Secure’s Lynx Indoor camera has all of those things, but it costs just $60 (£45/AU$80).
Yep, you read that right — 1080p HD resolution, 7-day free event-based cloud storage and advanced, facial recognition-based motion alerts all for 60 bucks.
The Lynx doesn’t currently integrate with any major smart home platforms, although it is slated to work with the Google Assistant by the end of July. Its removable base is oddly designed, too, and doesn’t hold the camera in place well. It isn’t a perfect camera, but its features and overall value make it easy to recommend.
Wonky design
While it’s great to see a budget HD DIY camera on the market, Tend Secure should’ve thrown a little more money at the Lynx’s design.
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