Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Hive Camera - 3.0 / 5
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Hive Camera review: Design
- 97.9 x 65mm; 137g Wired mains plug Can be wall mounted
Hive Camera review: Setup and app confusion
Needs dedicated app No hub required Doesn’t integrate with other Hive products
Best indoor smart home cameras: See inside your home anytime
Hive Camera review: Performance and functionality
- App needs work Camera performance good in day and night Two-way sound, with alarm noises microSD card needed for recording
To recap
The Hive Camera is something of a mixed experience. Although this works well as a cheap camera in isolation, we also feel that’s its biggest downside: despite the branding this isn’t part of the Hive system in its current guise so there’s little to tempt the loyal to buy it.
