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The editors liked
Hive users
Emails on by default
1080p recording
Sound and motion detection works well
Smart
Sexy design
Detachable camera
Slick app
Sumptuous design
Detachable and portable
Comparatively cheaper subscription model
Easy to set up
Supports microSD cards up to 128GB
The Hive View indoor camera has a stylish design and good specs
Including 1080p HD and live streaming
Removable
Battery-powered mode
People detection
Flexible stand
Free cloud storage
Standout design
Can detach the camera
Easy setup
Great quality
Can ignore pets and unwanted movement
Good stable app
Easy to install
Motion and sound detection
Clever IFTTT channel to control camera recording
Beautifully-crafted design
Well designed
Simple to use app
Detaches for limited battery-operated use
Strong night vision image quality
Intelligent sound and motion alerts
There's a handy screw that keeps the cable in place to ensure the power can't be pulled from the camera
It comes with a magnetic mount that makes it easy to position at any angle
You can set a schedule for when the camera should be recording and when it
You can set a schedule for when the camera should be recording and when it should be disarmed
You can adjust the sensitivity of the camera when it comes to detecting sound
There's an LED that illuminates so you know the if camera is recording or someone
The editors didn't like
Some features need a monthly fee
For Hive users
Emails on by default
Doesn't integrate with the rest of the Hive system
App interface is basic
No cloud storage
No remote downloading of videos
No alert pictures
Lacks advanced features
No integration with other smart home kit
Hit and miss motion detection
Not suitable for the outdoors
Cannot view recordings through an internet browser
No IFTTT channel
App makes it hard to view events
While Hive does have third-party integration skills for some products
There aren't any third-party integrations for the Hive View camera
Can't download clips
Can't download video
No support for browser Dashboard - it's app only
No smart home integration beyond Hive
No motion detection zones
No thumbnails next to events
Magnetic camera mount detaches easily
Image quality lacks sharpness
No third-party platform integration or local storage
Videos are only saved in a secure area online for 24 hours
It'll cost £4.99 per month if you want them for longer (and you'll also get sent a text if motion is detected in your home)
The camera doesn't have a geofence so it won't automatically start rec
The camera doesn't have a geofence so it won't automatically start recording when it senses that you've left home and stop recording when you arrived based on your smartphone's location
Sumptuous design, Detachable and portable, Comparatively cheaper subscription model
Hit and miss motion detection, Not suitable for the outdoors, Cannot view recordings through an internet browser
The View may not be the first security camera Hive as produced but it's definitely a step-up in terms of style and features.However, it has serious shortcomings. The motion detection is patchy and the company's choice of when to display a notification is...
Abstract: The camera, which can detect motion and sound incidents, does need to have access to a power source. This can be provided by the cable supplied with the product. This cable, which is three metres in length and long enough to remove any positioning issues...
You can set a schedule for when the camera should be recording and when it should be disarmed, You can adjust the sensitivity of the camera when it comes to detecting sound, There's an LED that illuminates so you know the if camera is recording or someone
The camera doesn't have a geofence so it won't automatically start recording when it senses that you've left home and stop recording when you arrived based on your smartphone's location
This is ideal if you want a wi-fi security camera that you can occasionally move around the house. It offers clear video that's got in-sync audio and can even distinguish between pets and people.Key specificationsField of vision: 130 degreesResolution: 19...
Abstract: Unlike a lot of small external cameras this does not run on batteries so it requires the supplied USB lead to be connected. The lead supplied is 7.5 metres long so should be able to reach a mains outlet in most homes without problem but of course it does...
There's a handy screw that keeps the cable in place to ensure the power can't be pulled from the camera, It comes with a magnetic mount that makes it easy to position at any angle, You can set a schedule for when the camera should be recording and when it
Videos are only saved in a secure area online for 24 hours; it'll cost £4.99 per month if you want them for longer (and you'll also get sent a text if motion is detected in your home), The camera doesn't have a geofence so it won't automatically start rec
A simple to use, clear wi-fi security camera that can be used outdoors. With all the bells and whistles you'd expect such as schedules for recording and a two-way microphone, we think it's a great buy...
Over all we find the Hive View Outdoor camera a good addition to the rest of the Hive ecosystem of security products.The design looks solid, and it has survived both rain and temperatures down to -4. If you're already a Hive customer and you're in need of...
Easy to install, Motion and sound detection, Clever IFTTT channel to control camera recording
No motion detection zones, No thumbnails next to events
Easy to install and with a decent app, the Hive View Outdoor gets most things right, but a bit more control over motion alerts would have been welcome...
Standout design, Can detach the camera, Easy setup, Great quality, Can ignore pets and unwanted movement, Good stable app
Can't download video, No support for browser Dashboard - it's app only, No smart home integration beyond Hive
The Hive View is certainly the best-looking indoor camera you can buy. It's priced to compete with the likes of Netatmo Welcome, Arlo Q or Logi Circle, with that ability to temporarily move it to somewhere else and have it run off a battery. Integration w...
Beautifully-crafted design, Well designed, simple to use app, Detaches for limited battery-operated use, Strong night vision image quality, Intelligent sound and motion alerts
Magnetic camera mount detaches easily, Image quality lacks sharpness, No third-party platform integration or local storage
Yes. If you like your tech to make a statement in the home and you're happy to pay the premium for the privilege, then Hive View will be a beautiful addition...
