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by: Fred Bloggs - Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:20 UTC

Descriptor usually means it's a piece if junk, but this surveillance camera packs quite a bit of functionality for the money, things like motion tracking, night vision, WiFi control via a maybe Trojan app..

Installation is not quite as simple as they state. Most outdoor lighting is on a switch, which could be a problem, and the camera doesn't provide illumination causing even more of a problem.

The ripoff pitch on mass media:

https://smartlifestyletrends.com/securelite-lp4-2022/

Almost 4X the selling price of the identical Chinese product:

https://www.temu.com/1pc-light-bulb-security-camera-1080p-wireless-wifi-2-4g-light-ptz-camera-smart-motion-detection-two-way-talk-security-camera-for-home-office-school-g-601099514590293.html