Alaga Indoor Security Camera,3K, 360° Pan/Tilt, Pet/Motion AI, Night Vision, Speaker, Indoor Camera with Phone App, Compatible with Alexa & Google Assistant,5G & 2.4GHz WiFi,Black

Good value & quality. Base functions work well, some require a paid subscription
Genuinely surprised with the function and value of this camera. The ability to move it all around, the infrared for visibility at night, is all pretty spectacular. The app that it functions on is sketchy, I can’t speak to it’s security but it does require quite a lot of permissions.Basic functions like the ability to capture video moments or pictures is great, with good quality and clarity.Some of the calibration efforts aren’t well programmed, it doesn’t know how to fully pan left or right it starts out panning right and looking down I believe. So if the camera is not it might not sweep all the way. A little bit of troubleshooting makes this a pretty decent camera.The app is clunky at best. The instructions are definitely translated to English as the grammar in some areas is confusing. Some of the features are of strange like detecting elderly. The alarm function on it isnt really an alarm. It for goes off for around 2 seconds, pause,s goes off for another 2 seconds, and then stops.Most of the features advertised are paid for subscription services. I didn’t see the value and any of their subscription services. The value is in the core function being able to move the camera and hear and speak through the camera from anywhere with an internet connection makes this a good entry level indoor camera/pet monitor.Without a paid subscription you can still view control the camera grab video and pictures and set alerts for “sports” and “human”. “Children, elderly, vehicle, & pet” require paid subscription. With that comes ‘unlimited’ cloud storage and ai surveillance. But they also have data refill ads, so I’m a little confused.Tldr, if you’re using the base functions this is a great camera. The app is a little weird but it’s all usable without the subscription.

It works, but it could be better
First impression is that the camera feels pretty cheap. It’s light and plasticky and top-heavy. It sits fine on a surface and appears to function fine, but I still feel it could use a bit of weight in the base.The plastic is rigid and thin, so I’d caution that a person should ensure to set this camera in a safe place with no movement. One fall off a table would probably damage it badly.The camera quality is fine. I don’t find it to be any better than other inexpensive cameras, but I’d say it’s a notch lower quality than a phone camera. Visual fidelity is good in strong light but decreases until night mode, which is also fine.The app is where I really don’t love this. It’s clunky at best. The ask for subscription services is too much for me, as it’s not a company I’m particularly familiar with. I understand that it costs money to host video, but I’d rather just have an app that downloads it to my phone or connected device. Also, digital hygiene suggests that a person should be careful what private spaces they’re allowing recording to occur. This makes me always lean towards more reputable brands.Overall I don’t hate the camera for what it is and what it does, so I can’t call it a negative review. It’s just not my first choice, especially at this value point.