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Which connected camera is best for your smart home?
In a three-way battle among the Logi Circle, the Canary Flex and the Netgear Arlo Pro, which Wi-Fi security camera comes out on top?
Which security camera wins?
The Logi Circle, the Canary Flex and the Netgear Arlo Pro are three rechargeable DIY home security cameras.
While they share some similar features, the models are quite different.
Read on to find out more about each one.
Canary Flex
This is Canary's Flex camera.
Canary Flex
It costs $199/£159.
Canary Flex
It has a 116-degree field of view.
Canary Flex
Its magnetic base makes it extremely easy to angle the camera.
Canary Flex
It has 720p live streaming and a rechargeable battery.
Netgear Arlo Pro
This is the Netgear Arlo Pro.
Netgear Arlo Pro
The Arlo Pro is a $250/£300 indoor/outdoor security camera.
Netgear Arlo Pro
It comes with a hub that you connect to your Wi-Fi router.
Netgear Arlo Pro
It has a 130-degree field of view.
Netgear Arlo Pro
Download the Arlo app for Android or iPhone to connect your Arlo Pro.
Netgear Arlo Pro
It has 720p live streaming.
Netgear Arlo Pro
Its rechargeable battery is supposed to last for anywhere from four to six months.
Netgear Arlo Pro
You can scale up the system by adding additional cameras as needed.
Logi Circle
This is the Logi Circle.
Logi Circle
It's a $200/£159 indoor security camera.
Logi Circle
The Circle has a rechargeable battery.
Logi Circle
It has 1080p live streaming.
Logi Circle
You can use the included attachments to mount the Circle anywhere in your house.
Logi Circle
Rest the base of the camera on magnetic charger.
Logi Circle
When it's charged, you can remove it from the base.
Logi Circle
The battery lasts for roughly 2 to 6 hours -- up to 12 if you use the energy-save mode.