Excellent roaming home monitor if you can live with app quirks and charging breaks

The roaming camera and 1080p video quality are genuinely impressive, especially with the wide viewing angle and night vision that clearly shows what my pets are doing even in a dark room. I love the two-way audio for checking in on my dog, and the dual power option (AC plus the 4000mAh battery) makes placement very flexible. However, the reliance on the mobile app can be a bit finicky at times, and the 32GB microSD fills up faster than expected if you record continuously, so you’ll need to manage or offload footage regularly. I’d still recommend it to people who want an easy, mobile way to monitor pets or family at home and don’t mind occasionally babysitting the app and storage.

Surprisingly Handy Little Home Patrol Buddy

I grabbed this mainly to keep an eye on my dog while I’m at work, and the 1080p video is clearer than I expected for the price. The night vision actually reaches across my living room, and I like that I can talk to him through the app when he starts barking. The battery backup is a nice touch too, since it keeps recording even during brief power cuts.

Surprisingly Handy Little Patrol Camera for Peace of Mind

I got this to keep an eye on my dog and my front room while I’m at work, and the first thing I noticed was how clear the 1080p video is, even when I zoom in. The night vision actually lets me see across the whole living room, and the two-way audio works well enough that my dog reacts when I talk to him through the app. I also like that it can run on either the plug or the built-in battery, so I don’t worry about it going offline during short power cuts.