Logitech Circle 2

Easy to set up ; Works with Amazon/Apple/Google hubs ; “Day Brief” shows time-lapse of full day ; Unique mounting options available ; Weatherproof

Some features require paid membership ; Included mount can be a bit finicky ; IR night vision could be better

With a rich feature set, good design, fantastic app, and simple mounting solutions, the Logitech Circle 2 is impossible to ignore. We particularly like the Day Brief feature, which can be a fun (or funny) way to review all the activity that went on in...

Indoor and outdoor use. Completely wireless. Wide viewing angle. Two-way audio. Motion-triggered video recording. Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Premium features require a subscription. Does not support IFTTT. Noticeable barrel distortion. Lacks audio detection. Long lag during wake-up.

With the Logi Circle 2, you get motion alerts and a wide-angle view of your home from anywhere. Setup is a snap and the mobile and web apps are intuitive, but you have to pay for a Premium subscription to use the Motion Zones, Person Alert, and Custom...

Flexible selection of mounts ; Weatherproofing for indoor or outdoor use ; Wide angle lens ; Useful daily summary video ; 24hr video storage

No local storage option ; Add-on mounts cost extra ; Night vision illumination isn't as even as Nest

Motion detection accurately recognizes humans ; Cutomizable motion zones allow for more accurate detection areas ; Event and alert fiters help you manage notifications

Advanced features require premium cloud subscription

It’s a little disappointing that you have to pay for a premium cloud subscription to take advantage of what are often standard features—other cameras like the and include motion zones and smart motion detection in the their price—but whether that’s a...

• Weatherproof Extension - weatherproof case ensures cables are safe from weather conditions.

HD 1080p video ; Smart Alerts ; Speaker & Microphone ; Subscription-free usability ; Night Vision ; Great Price ; Multi-Camera view available ; HD 1080p video ; Smart Alerts ; Speaker & Microphone ; Subscription-free usability ; Night Vision ; Great...

Double-pane windows interfere with night vision ; Window mount accessory sold separately ($40) ; Double-pane windows interfere with night vision ; Window mount accessory sold separately ($40)

Weatherproof for indoor or outdoor use with night vision and excellent playback in-app features including person detection

Clean, intuitive software ; Convenient filtering of alerts ; Up to five activity zones that may be included or excluded from alerts ; Effective person-detection ; Support for Apple Home Kit

Person alerts and activity zones for only Premium cloud subscribers ; Image quality only poor to fair ; No scheduling ; Push notifications only for iOS

The Logitech Circle 2 has innovative, easy-to-use software and great person-detection. However, the camera's image quality is disappointing and its functionality is limited.

If you want an iPhone- or iPad-connected security camera and you're going the HomeKit route, the Circle 2 is easily the best choice at the moment. The only other HomeKit-compatible camera is the D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD, which records solely to microSD...