Logitech Alert 750N Indoor Master System

Cameras have on-board recording via included 2GB microSD cards. Night vision. Excellent motion detection and "DVR" recording. Mobile apps for remote viewing. Fully compatible with existing Logitech Alert outdoor camera system

Pricey.Windows PC required. Not true HD. No automatic video backup to the cloud (requires Dropbox or paid subscription service). HomePlug limits camera placement

The Alert system's cameras are bigger than the Dropcam HD's little puck, but both require a holder, so the size issue may be moot for all but the most stealthy of installations. And the use of HomePlug rather than Wi-Fi makes camera placement less...

Lots of installation equipment ; Easy setup ; Custom motion zones ; Alert via email or text ; Access from mobile, web or desktop apps ; Audio recording ; Onboard microSD storage ; HomePlug Powerline via outlets

Expensive ; Terminal tweaks required for OS X ; No easy NAS configurations ; Dropbox requires desktop client up and running ; 960x720 falls short of true HD ; Remote management costs $80 per year

Logitech is better known for its computer peripherals, but the company has also been in the home-security business for several years. Logitech Alert security systems offer a wide range of surveillance and remote-monitoring features, and the company h