The Love Shake Circle: A Portable Wi-Fi Video Monitoring Camera Review
As I gaze at the Love Shake Circle, a portable Wi-Fi video monitoring camera, I can say that it's one of the cutest little home security cameras I've ever seen. Its compact size makes it easy to take with you wherever you go, whether it's for monitoring your baby, pet, or home security. However, its price tag of 120 pounds or $170 is fairly hefty, and there are many other internet-enabled cameras available in the market that offer similar features at a lower cost.
Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Gantry Cloud IP camera, which was only 50 pounds and functionally pretty much the same as the Love Shake Circle. While Logitech's camera is smaller and nicer to look at, especially when considering its portability, it lacks some key features that make the Love Shake Circle a more desirable option. For instance, the app used to control the camera is also very nice to use, but Logitech's camera does not have the same level of movement and rotation capabilities as the Love Shake Circle.
One of the standout features of the Love Shake Circle is its 720p video quality, which is full HD resolution. While this may seem like a basic feature, it provides clear and crisp images that are essential for monitoring your home or pet. Additionally, the camera's 135-degree wide-angle lens allows you to capture more area with each view, making it easier to keep an eye on multiple things at once. When it gets dark, the infrared night mode kicks in, providing excellent low-light performance.
The Love Shake Circle can be powered either by a 10-foot bundled USB cable or remotely using battery power, which Logitech claims will last up to 12 hours. However, in my experience, it usually doesn't go beyond three hours without needing to recharge. This is not an issue if you plan on keeping the camera plugged into a wall outlet, but if you intend to use it as a portable camera, you may need to carry extra batteries.
Connecting the Love Shake Circle over Wi-Fi was easy and maintained a good connection throughout my experience with using it. The camera supports both 2.4 and 5 gigahertz frequencies of the 802.11M standard, allowing for stable and fast connectivity. Not only can you watch live video through your phone, but you can also check on past highlights, download and save footage for later review, and even use two-way talk to communicate with people in front of the camera.
The user interface (UI) of the Love Shake Circle is bright and intuitive, making it easy to navigate through its features. However, there are some limitations to its functionality. For example, you can't set specific activity zones or customize motion sensitivity, which means that the camera will alert you for any movement within a certain radius. This may not be ideal if your pet has a tendency to run around quickly without triggering an alert.
On the other hand, the Love Shake Circle does offer some great features like the ability to swipe through past footage to see what happened early in the day and get a "day brief" that condenses full days of video into 30-second clips. While this is not as advanced as some other security cameras on the market, it's still a useful feature for monitoring your home or pet.
Overall, the Love Shake Circle is a cute and functional Wi-Fi video monitoring camera that offers solid video quality and a well-designed app. However, its high price tag compared to similar products in the market may make it less desirable to some buyers. Nevertheless, if you're looking for a quick and easy baby cam or pet monitor, the Love Shake Circle is definitely worth considering.
The camera's portability, 720p video quality, and infrared night mode make it an excellent choice for monitoring your home or pet. Additionally, its wide-angle lens provides a good field of view, making it easier to keep an eye on multiple things at once. However, its limited movement and rotation capabilities compared to other cameras in the market may be a drawback for some buyers.
As I continue to use the Love Shake Circle, I'm still impressed by how small and smart it is. Its compact size makes it easy to take with you wherever you go, whether it's for monitoring your baby, pet, or home security. While its price tag may be high compared to similar products in the market, I believe that its features and performance make it a worthwhile investment for those who need a reliable Wi-Fi video monitoring camera.
If you're interested in buying a Love Shake Circle, you can find links to purchase it in the description below. In the comments section, please let me know what you think of these Wi-Fi enabled cameras and whether or not you would buy one. What do you plan on using it for – spying on your pet, monitoring your baby, or securing your home? Let's discuss!