Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • T3

    GADGET GURU

    Sep 30, 2020 4 minutes

    Q KRIS PETERSSON, ABERDEEN

    Can I get a really cheap wireless outdoor security camera?

    A Oh, sure. Amazon is becoming basically overrun with Chinese wireless cams, some as cheap as £40. But you’re not an idiot (or you might be, Guru isn’t here to judge) so you’ll realise that a budget security solution is basically the tech equivalent of buying cut-price toilet paper: it’s neither pleasant nor a particularly secure experience, and one which may just let human waste through.

    GaGu would absolutely steer you towards a known brand that costs slightly more, be that the only-vaguely-known Kami (check out the chunky Wire Free Outdoor Camera, priced around £80) or Amazon-owned Blink (the XT2

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from T3

    T32 min read
    On The Waves
    This little speaker punches way above its size and its price tag; while many rivals are water resistant, it’s one of very few speakers that’ll float if it accidentally ends up overboard. We’re often surprised by how capable this speaker is when you c
    T31 min read
    What’s On Test…
    The Circular Ring Slim only weighs 2g and claims to have six days of battery life. It packs in sensors to track your heart rate, breathing, temperature, activity and sleep, all of which will sync to the smartphone app to help you keep track and make
    T34 min read
    Solar Express
    Electric cars still need to get their power from somewhere. That’s the argument often thrown at EV’s environmentally friendly credentials. But when that source is from renewable solar power, there’s not much doubters can say. I was invited by Skoda t

    Related Books & Audiobooks