HomiQ Window Security Camera, Dual Band WiFi Indoor Home
HomiQ Window Security Camera, Dual Band WiFi Indoor Home Camera AI human detection, colour night vision, no-drill mount, 24/7 recording, compatible with Alexa & Google Home
From the brand
| Brand: | HomiQ |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Colour: | White |
| Manufacture: | HomiQ |
| Material: | Plastic |
Easy to set up, good picture quality and very reasonably priced.
This is a very neat and simple security camera to set up. The magnetic attachment is very straightforward and means that the camera is flush to the window so you don’t get any stray reflections etc getting in the way. The app is also very easy to set up – even someone as non-tech-savvy as I am can do it – and once the camera is up and running and connected to your phone (my phone found the camera at the first attempt), you can move it to another room (two magnetic window stickers are provided with the camera – along with the USB-to-three pin adapter. You can add three more cameras into the same network if you wish.
I still need to tidy up the cable with the adhesive hooks provided, but I’m very happy with the camera. I hope eventually to be able to use it for wildlife spotting in my back garden (the night vision is pretty good) – but first I have to cut down some undergrowth and clean the window …
It’s a robustly made little piece of kit – minimalist in design. The connectivity is excellent, the sound and motion detector works well and it’s relatively easy to configure to your own requirements. The camera doesn’t pan, but does have a very wide field of view.
For the price, it’s really good value for money.
Security And Nature Watch!
I am in the position of having inherited a house in a different town to where I live. I needed some security measures, for which this device has worked out perfectly, but also to monitor the family of foxes resident in the hedge system at the rear of the house.
I prefer the rear to be monitored as the front is in wide open view regards nefarious approaches to the house. The back is very shielded, and as I am not there all the time, need to monitor. Nothing of that nature has occurred, but I am more than happy and reassured that the property has this level of protection, particularly that several family members can have direct access to the feed. The system works.
As regards the foxes (mother and four cubs), I have some very satisfactory footage, particularly from night-time activities as the nights draw in. I’m sorry I can’t share the footage or stills as I’m having a phone to computer image issue just now. Images are very clean and clear.
The device is supremely easy to set up, to charge or directly connect to the mains, and simple to attach to the window via the 2 piece magnetic facility, and is rigid in place. Connects strongly and consistently to the wi-fi, no-one with access to images has expressed any concerns. Bar the memory card, everything you require is supplied, making it essential for those not overskilled in technology (me!), practically fuss free. The only barrier to a perfect picture can be rain on the window, but we can’t do anything about that, and it is the South West Of Scotland after all!
Plenty of great features that tend not to overwhelm the technophobe, and a very reasonable asking price make this a great contributor to peace of mind, allowing me to observe the wildlife without disturbing the foxes. Excellent!
Good quality camera
A handy option for anyone looking to add a little extra peace of mind at home. An indoor security camera is useful for keeping an eye on what’s happening when you’re in another room or away from the house, and this HomiQ model offers dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, which is a welcome feature for a modern home setup.
The dual-band connection is particularly useful if your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, giving you more flexibility when setting up the camera. A reliable connection is important for any security camera, as the last thing you want is to discover that your camera has decided to take an unscheduled day off just when you need it.
Its indoor design makes it suitable for monitoring areas such as a living room, hallway or entrance area, depending on the available view and mounting options. It could also be useful for keeping an eye on pets while you’re out, although it’s worth checking the full specifications for details such as night vision, motion alerts, recording options and app compatibility before relying on those features.
As with any connected camera, I’d recommend reviewing the privacy settings and securing the account with a strong password.
Overall, a potentially useful addition to a home security setup, particularly for anyone wanting a camera with flexible Wi-Fi connectivity. It’s worth checking the installation requirements and available features to make sure it suits your needs.
A little extra reassurance around the house is never a bad thing. After all, sometimes the biggest mystery at home isn’t who’s at the door, but which member of the household has once again moved the television remote!
I have a few cameras but putting them outside is always a pain – having to climb to fix them to a wall and then either run power through the wall or hope a solar panel works. That is where this camera works well, fixing without needing any drilling and easy access to internal power.
Setup was quick and took only a few minutes. I stuck the mounting sticker to the window and the camera holds on by a magnetic ring, which is a neat way of doing it. This has the advantage of putting the lens very close to the glass so there is limited reflection. There is a long power lead in the box as well as a plug, so you are not hunting for a spare charger. It connects to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-fi networks, and records to a MicroSD card (not supplied) or to cloud storage. The latter isn’t that cheap though but the camera works well without it. With an SD card, it is easy to have continuous recording too if you want that – it is how mine is set up.
What impressed me most was the nighttime picture. With HDR enabled it is similar to the daytime image, in full colour, and it looks like day even when it is dark outside. The first time I saw it, I thought I was looking at a recording not a live image.
There are a few things to be aware of. When it is dark outside and bright inside, you can get reflections on double or triple glazing. Closing the curtains behind the camera hides the light from the glass and stops this. Although the camera is based on Tuya chips, you have to use the HomiQ app, as the other Tuya-based brands detect it but cannot add it. Be careful with the app you download too, as on Android it is called HomiQ Life, and the one just called HomiQ does not work.
With the lens being flat against the window, you cannot change the angle of view. This makes it best suited to a downstairs window or looking further into the distance in an upstairs window. I found no easy way to look down and it is not what the camera is designed to do.
Overall though this is an easy and effective camera to setup and use. It is well worth it and great value for the quality of the image you get.
Easy to install, just connect to wifi and load the app and you have a security system
I got the HomiQ Window Security Camera and have been using it as an indoor monitor in my living room for the past few weeks. the camera comes on a peel-and-stick backing, which makes installation straightforward without any tools needed, and pairing via Bluetooth to the app takes a couple of minutes. it’s a wired camera, so you’ll need a power outlet nearby, which is worth considering when placing it.
the 3MP lens delivers clear footage with good detail capture. the color night vision works well and doesn’t rely on infrared, so you get full color in both daylight and darkness, which is useful for actually identifying what you’re seeing. i found the motion and pet detection accurate enough that i don’t get overwhelming false alerts, and notifications arrive on my phone quickly when activity is detected. the 2-way audio is functional and clear enough for basic communication through the camera.
recording happens continuously with a loop function, so the oldest footage gets overwritten as new content is captured. you can store video on a micro SD card locally (up to 256GB) with no ongoing subscription fees, or use the cloud storage option if you prefer encrypted remote backup, though that does require a paid subscription. the app handles up to four camera feeds at once and you can share access with family members easily.
the camera feels well-built with decent durability. cleaning the lens is straightforward. as for value, at 39.99 with the 9 percent discount from the RRP of 43.99, it represents reasonable value if you need multiple indoor cameras on a budget. the trade-off is that it’s wired rather than battery-powered, which limits placement flexibility compared to some competitors.
Compact Window Security Camera with Useful Features
I like this camera! The compact design makes it ideal for positioning by a window, and the no drill stick on mount is a really clever way to install it if you don’t want to drill holes or make permanent changes. Setup is straightforward, and the dual-band Wi-Fi compatibility is useful for getting it connected to your home network.
The 3MP resolution provides a good level of detail, while the AI human detection is a useful feature for reducing unnecessary motion alerts. Colour night vision is another welcome addition, especially if you want to keep an eye on the area outside your window after dark.
I also like the range of features available through the app, including live viewing, playback, motion detection and sound detection. The option for continuous 24/7 recording is particularly useful for home security, although recording storage options are worth checking before use.
In my opinion this is a really good little camera with plenty of useful features for the price. It’s a good option for anyone looking for a simple indoor security camera to monitor the area outside a window without complicated installation.
I initially thought the size of the packaging was a little too small for what was contained inside. But you actually get everything you need within this small box.
You get the camera, two self-adhesive mounting fixings, and a very long USB-C cable. The mounting system is quite interesting. You stick the fixing to the window and then the camera just attaches to it. It’s almost like a MagSafe-type connection, but for the camera. It makes it very easy to take the camera off without having to remove the actual fixing from the window.
What I do like about this particular camera is that it’s specifically designed to go directly against a window. I’ve had cameras in the past where I’ve tried pointing them through glass, and you can just get glare and reflections straight off the window. With this being designed to sit directly against the glass, it does a much better job of avoiding that.
It’s also plugged in rather than battery operated. I’ve got some battery-operated cameras, and the downside I’ve found with those is that I can’t just continuously watch the feed. With this being plugged in, I can leave the feed up and running and just see what’s happening outside when I want to.
Arguably, the only downside for me is that it’s another app. If you’ve already got CCTV cameras from another brand, you’ve now got another app to use. It’s not all contained within one ecosystem. In my case, that means I’ve got at least two different apps for different cameras. If this is your first camera, then obviously that’s not going to be an issue.
You can record locally to a MicroSD card as well, although you don’t get one in the box. So if you want to use local storage and have footage available to go back through, that’s something else you’ll potentially need to buy.
Overall, I like the idea of having a camera that’s specifically designed to sit against the inside of a window. There’s no drilling, you’ve got a very long USB-C cable for positioning it, and being permanently powered means I can leave the feed running when I want to keep an eye on what’s happening outside.