Hive View Outdoor review
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As the name suggests, the Hive View Outdoor is a premium security camera for use on the outside of your home. This cuboid camera can be mounted on a wall to keep an eye on a driveway, back garden or front door. It records video in Full HD, includes motion and audio detection, and works with other Hive smart devices. How does it compare with rival outdoor security cameras from Ring and Arlo? Find out in our full Hive View review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How easy is it to set up and use?
- How good is the video quality?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
June 2020
Released
April 2019
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