Netatmo's first security camera, called Welcome, was designed to monitor the interior of your home or office, and introduced facial recognition software so that it could alert you to strangers, or ‘welcome' anyone else.

Fully weatherproof all-metal build quality; Accurate and targetable motion sensor; Clever image recognition software; Powerful and dimmable LED floodlight

No Ethernet port; Rather large; incongruous design; Expensive

This camera is easy to use and simple. The floodlight is bright and it recognises the difference between people animals and cars well. It is clear and playback is easy. The software however could do with some improvement when using more than 1 camera and also the zone for recording and alerts would...

I can now spy on my neighbours from the comfort of my bed.

Installation and setup was a breeze. Flood light is brighter than I was expecting. Build quality is sturdy. Well worth the high price.

Plenty of great Utube installation guides available. Recognition features work well.

It watches your property and can tell animals from people and cars. It can send alerts and keep and eye on things and records high definition video so you can see what has been going on. Highly recommended.

Good picture quality! Smart function to distinguish movements as camera discoveries, can distinguish animals, humans and cars. Very easy installation when replacing a facade light with the camera. Is very satisfied so far ...

The Netatmo Presence is a solid choice for homeowners who want to keep an eye on their property from anywhere using a mobile device or PC. Its Smart-Sight motion detection technology does a great job of differentiating between who and what is out there, greatly reducing needless alerts, and its...

Advanced motion detection recognizes animals, cars, and people; Sharp 1080p video; Local video storage; Works with IFTTT; Uses mobile and web apps

Expensive; Installation requires some wiring knowledge; Does not support geofencing or two-way audio

If you're looking for a well-built, well-designed Wi-Fi camera for outdoor surveillance, the Netatmo Presence is an excellent choice.

Integrated; dimmable flood light; Intelligent object detection; Customizable alerts; Subscription-free onboard storage; IFTTT Integration

Hard-wired-only installation; Pricey compared to the competition; Design may not appeal to all

Think of a leading smart home device and most will mention the connected thermostat. For us, however, the smart home security camera has become just as successful – and as if to prove it there are at least 10 or 20 decent models out there, each worthy of your purchase.

Cheap to run due to no subscription fees; Solid person recognition system

Hard on the eye; Annoying bracket mount