I have a couple of brands of Wi-Fi security cameras and this, by far, is my favorite.
Pros:
- Easy and intuitive install, setup, and use. Even my technology-challenged husband was able to easily access and use the camera.
- I love the sleek and modern feel of the look. It fits nicely in our home without looking out of place.
- The built-in battery allows my camera to continue recording even as I'm moving it to other areas of my home.
- Facial recognition, overall image quality, and notifications have been amazing for keeping peace-of-mind while away from my home... especially on my recent trip out of the country that required several individuals to come over to house sit and take care of my pets.
- Works well with my various smart home assistants for a more comprehensive smart home experience.
- Although I have not used it for this reason yet, I am excited about its weatherproofness as my husband and I have discussed moving the camera to our front door in the future.
Cons:
- It seems to only work with my 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, but this has proven not to be an issue. This appears to be the case with the majority, if not all, of my smart home products.
I would definitely recommend this to friends and family who are looking for an affordable DIY security option!
I love everything about this camera. Easy to set up, easy to use, the app interface is very easily navigated & is straight-forward. It's got a great build quality to it, feels very solid in hand and provides a very clean picture, even moreso for it's size. I have quite a bit of computer equipment in my office and I use this camera to keep a close eye on it while I'm away. I can't say enough for the sense of security & comfort it brings me to know that if anything out of the ordinary were to ever happen, I'd be notified immediately and would have record of it.
If you're thinking about picking up a security camera for your home or office, I highly recommend it and can tell you that it is well worth your money.
There are multiple things that we like about Tend's Lynx Pro security camera.
1. We like its compact size.
2. We like that its stylish/has a modern look.
3. Very easy install and app setup.
4. The product guide is very easy to understand and has good instruction pictures.
5. The two year defect return warranty is more that fair.
A couple of things we would like changed:
1. More camera color options to choose from would be nice.
2. Not sure if possible but if it could run on a long life battery too that would give more location installation options.
Overall a very good buy, can't go wrong by buying this camera.
Camera is excellent! Day and night pictures are both clear. Comes with magnetic base which comes in handy for removal to charge the self powered battery pack( I have it hard wire,bolts are included as an option).Battery supply wires are properly sealed and comes with a pretty good length extension. Wifi range in my opinion is excellant, I have it 100+ feet away from my G/N router through 5 - 6 walls and there is no problems with connecting(IOS app shows 2 wifi bars). Works great with my Iphone 8 and Iphone X. It how ever only supports 2.4ghz wifi I think (have not found any problems).
This is my only Tend camera for now, but I will be adding to the Tend System really soon.
Thanks!
I have this camera 5 stars because for a wire-free camera system this camera is excellent. The people behind this product really thought this camera design and functions through very well. The reasons are it’s 30fps at 1080p quality. 30fps is hard to get with cameras at 1080p or higher and is one of the most important features to have with flawless video recording, pause, and zoom. The motion sensor captures motion before the lens angle view captures the image which garuntees you a meaningful recording (not a delayed recording where you missed the good part). I believe it works this way because the motion sensor scans at about 120 degree angle and the camera lens is at 100 degrees (but placement does matter, it works this way if moving in a horizontal direction walking across the cameras field of view. It uses the same night vision technology as Arlo Pro 2. It has 7 days free motion recording and has a backup battery with built in storage to work without WiFi or power (I had a live test and it worked as advertised). The app is simple and straight forward and currently have added 5 cameras no problem. A strong WiFi network is important and requires at least 2 mbps upload speed to see your videos quickly enough on the app. It works with Alexa as a skill only, does not to show video content. A skill in Alexa can be used to change settings with the cameras such as turn off notifications or disable motion or list cameras that are connected. One of things I appreciate most is that you can turn off the motion and recording through app without powering off camera. The camera is smart enough to always go in power save mode to conserve battery life as best as it can.
Here are the minor imperfections but for me this did not change my 5 star rating because I’ve seen and know how other cameras are out there:
- when in powersave it takes an extra few seconds to wake up and record the very first motion vs when already active it’s quicker.
- night vision is good enough but think it could been better to see further than 20 feet.
- two-way talk is dependent on very strong WiFi. It’s hard to get clear voice communication through the app to camera because the connection breaks up. But this does NOT impact video and audio recording.
Overall I like the backstory about This manufacturer and they are part of the Chamberlain group. The design and simplicity in the functions could not have been better so I am very pleased with this product and recommend to others.
Feature Product
- Uninterrupted Monitoring - Lynx Pro will store up to 3 days of data in case of a power or internet outage with local data being uploaded to the cloud based on 1 hour of recording or streaming per day
- Weatherproof - IP65 rating so you can protect any sensitive areas surrounding your home, and able to function in any outdoor environment.
- Facial recognition - intelligent facial recognition software lets you choose who your camera recognizes. Get a check-in notification when familiar faces Arrive at your home.
- HD video quality - crystal clear HD real-time live video streaming and recording from your mobile device using the Tend secure app from any location.
- Free cloud storage - backup and review videos with our cloud storage, included with your purchase. It's free, so you can always see what's happened for the previous 7 days.
- Built-in support for 802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz Wifi band (5Ghz currently not supported, please confirm that your router supports 2.4Ghz Wifi Band). Access your camera with the Tend Secure App on your mobile device anytime, anywhere
Description
Security is more reliable than ever, with the Tend Secure Lynx Pro. Monitor with uninterrupted video monitoring and a robust security solution that is unmatched in the market. Built-in battery backup and local storage, Lynx Pro will store up to three days of data* if there is an outage of power, internet or both. Once power and internet returns, local data is uploaded to the cloud. *Based on one hour of recording/streaming per day.
This item came very nicely packaged. The unpacking experience is similar to unpacking an iPhone/iPad. It is very easy to setup. Download the app, go thru the easy to follow steps and I got the camera online in a few minutes. This unit have a built in battery so once I had it setup, I was able to unplug the power source and move the camera to another location, all while it is still online and recording. A very nice feature to have to ensure the camera stays online even with minor power interruptions. It comes with several mounting hardware to give this unit different mounting options. Image quality is satisfactory at 720 resolution. I can access the video footage from the cloud within 24 hours. Overall, I'm quite satisfy with this product.
Great concept, 7 days to see videos, download for free, no subscription! The camera is working great, great picture, range is limited but good enough for my driveway. The face recognition works only if they look at the camera for a couple seconds.
I love this security camera - it was so easy to attach to the house and set up the app on my iPhone. Instructions were very clear. It senses motion and records - you can see who is at the door when you are in another part of the house or out. You can easily delete the recorded videos on your iPhone app, after viewing to save space. I am so glad I purchased it.
Amazingly easy process. Def 5 stars!
Great, high quality camera for the price. The camera is very well constructed, with a great, hd wide-angle lens. Set up is easy. I had this connected and going in less than five minutes out of the box. The app works great, is simple to use, and provides straighforward features for recording, setting sensitivity of motion detection...
While I haven't yet set or tried the facial recognition, the camera does have it, and you can set the notifications to alert you to those who appear. Overall, a great camera for indoors or out.
Super impressed with the packaging! Lots of mounting options to suit various locations. Love the way you can customize known faces and alerts. Motion sensing ability works really well. The only thing I'm sorry about is that it took me so long to set it up. Amazing product!
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