blurams 2K Security Camera Outdoor, 360° PTZ Cameras for Home Security Outside with Motion Detection Tracking, Color Night Vision, Two-Way Audio, IP66 Weatherproof, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Works with Alexa

I own one of these outdoor cameras and two of the dome indoor cameras. One of the outdoor cameras is placed in a covered area to observe the stray cat’s eating habits. The other indoor camera is kept inside to monitor my dogs while I’m away. These cameras are exceptionally reliable. I’ve had the indoor camera for about two years now, and despite being dropped multiple times, it continues to function flawlessly. Surprisingly, the outdoor cameras connect seamlessly to the WiFi network within my house. However, there’s a slight lag when adjusting the camera’s angle using the analog stick in the app. However, I don’t mind this lag as I expect it with any wireless device. I’ve opted to pay for three of their $1.99 plans, which were initially difficult to locate in their user interface. This plan retains all video recordings from the past three days, which is precisely what I require. The payment is automatically processed on the day of the month I purchased the cloud plans. Consequently, the monthly cost is around $6, which is quite reasonable. The video playback is straightforward, and I can receive notifications via my phone. Overall, these cameras offer a high degree of customization and ease of use, with excellent durability. I highly recommend these cameras.

I've had Bluerams cameras for a few years now. I share my basement as a short term rental, so I need good security as people I don't know are coming in and out of my house.I recently upgraded to this version, and love the ability to move remotely. The video quality is amazing, I can clearly see who is coming to and from my door. Even with the night vision. And hear them as they fumble with my code lock. It is very easy to setup in minutes and use with the app. I love that I can see what's going on wherever I am. And can look out the front door without getting up.I don't use the cloud feature because I have a 128g microSD that records for me. Luckily, I've only had to use the save video function once to confirm an undelivered package. I've made Gifs from the recorded video of my girlfriend doing silly things as she comes in and out. Its super easy to use.I like the review video part. It only saves when there's movement, when people approach, or basically when I would need to check the video. Its a scroll bar that shows the times that there was movement, so its easy to find and get to when I want to check when people are arriving or leaving.The only thing that bugs me is sometimes, there is a lag when I go to check the video. The stream cuts out for a bit, goes to 0kbps. But its never long enough to be super annoying. I'm not fully sure if that's the camera itself, or my internet, or router. Not really a big deal.I am very happy with this camera and the app system!

Wow I didn’t know how old and technically tired my old outdoor security camera was. This Bluram camera was so easy to set up and when the picture pulled up it was great quality and very crisp color. I can talk to someone coming up to my house from the camera and they can talk to me. But the best feature is the 360 degree view. I was able to replace my two older cameras with just one camera because it can see “everything”. The price was great and it is waterproof. This is truly one of my best purchases this year.

Currently I have nine security cameras installed around the exterior perimeter of my house. Over the course of the last ten years or so I have purchased over thirty cameras where some were returned due to being not up to snuff and some ceased to function due to wear.I state this up front not to brag but to establish my credential as an avid consumer of security cameras.I value my privacy so I prefer to store video footage locally, i.e., not in the cloud. While it was easy to find security cameras without cloud storage ten, or even five, years ago, it appears the vast majority, if not all, security cameras sold today store video footage in the cloud whether consumers agree to it or not.The BluRams camera in this review, which was bought and installed in February 2024, does have the capability to store video footage in the cloud although there is no nagging of subscription which is a plus. There is a slot for a microSD card in the camera which is what I use.Unlike solar powered security cameras, this is a camera with a wire to plug into an electrical outlet so power is never an issue, unlike solar powered ones that could be out of juice after several cloudy days.The resolution of the lens in this camera is very high. Images are always crisp and clear. Color is accurate. Contrast and white balance are both spot on.Another high point of the camera is the app. The video footage is at the top of the screen whereas the time line labels are underneath on the left hand side of the screen. As I pan, i.e., swipe, down and up in the time line section, I can see the time changed with the video footage corresponding to the time displayed up top. Usually it only takes no more than a couple of seconds for a particular video footage to show. This is very impressive as my nine cameras are controlled by five apps. None of the other four apps came close to the BluRams app in terms of responsiveness.There is an option to turn off the microphone, which is rare amongst the other security camera apps I have used. In the state where I live, recording voice could be considered illegal so an option to turn off the microphone is not only helpful, but in my case neededThe one downside of this camera is the motion detection feature. In the location where it is installed, the camera cannot differentiate human from non human motion. As a result, there are way too many false alarms despite the troubleshooting sessions with BluRams technical support. Eventually I disabled motion detection as I could live without it given the location of the camera.It is worth noting that BluRams technical support usually responded to me within one day, even on weekends.If BluRams could eliminate false alarm in the motion detection feature, this would be a five stars security camera. For now, I’d recommend this camera if you are looking for a fairly inexpensive, reliable camera with a stellar app that captures great video and allows local video footage storage whereas motion detection is not a must have feature.Features not testedThe bluRams app lists a number of services such as BluramsGuard Plan, Family Care+, Image Anomaly Patrol, etc. that I do not use. Nor have I bothered to investigate what they are.