Logitech Circle View Review - HomeKit Secure Video camera.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Buy the Logitech Circle View here - geni.us/LogitechCircleView (Affiliate link)

[@_JohnDoe]

Any idea whether the Circle View Doorbell will come to the UK and, if yes, when?

[@luizesv]

DO NOT BUY. Worst purchase I've ever made. It disconnects ALL the time and you will spend HOURS trying to reconnect in vain. So frustrating.

[@Faber_gs]

Wooow... just realized that there is a “Anatel” logo under the camera... which means Logitech will finally sell HomeKit cameras here in my country!!!! That’s awesome... also, great video, very detailed and easy to watch!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thank you very much!

[@myHomeKithome]

I"m super excited about all the new HomeKit cameras coming out this year! I also dig that more are adopting HSV. Thanks for the video!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thanks Dustin

[@esoel]

can you disable the privacy button (eg for outside installations ) ?

[@ShaneCreates]

Great review Jon! Love the call-out graphics. And it's great to hear your take on this camera. Nice job!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Yes, I got them from MotionVFX but I have not been able to use them with my old Macbook Pro for some reason

[@cwanja89]

Does the iCloud motion recording include the moments before the motion? Or only once it has detected the motion? I know it is not continuous recording (sadly). But had Arlo cameras and by the time it was recording, the object was nearly out of frame.

[@radioprobromania]

Hello, this camera work with Alexa ? Thx !

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No

[@JohnG225]

Having problems with my Circle View. On original set up it wasn't recording any videos. On restarting the HomePod mini I used as the hub it did restart recording. Recording then stopped working. A restart of the HomePod mini brought it back (but lot videos from 5 days previous). Not great for a security solution.

[@dracoshafi]

Hi Can you tell more about your outdoor setup? Do you have the original 10 foot cable going into the house through a drilled hole/outdoor socket/another method? Thanks

[@HomeKitAuthority]

I put the cable through a gap in my roof

[@jimt2349]

I was looking for another logitech Circle 2 camera, so it’s really great that this just popped up now! I’ve had absolutely no problems with the circle 2, and this just looks like a next step!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Circle 2 is a great camera and its a hard call between them both

[@stlvhsvault4475]

The biggest oversight here seems to be that they haven't released a waterproof extension. They advertise this for outdoor use but so far don't seem to plan on releasing any accessories.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Correct

[@Jaroslav.]

Have you tried if the camera can detect motion through a window using image motion? Or does it use IR to detect motion? Thanks!

[@delboy7957]

Does anyone know how reliable this camera is, I have read some poor reviews. But I am still thinking of purchasing this model.

[@geterag]

I bought this camera from online Apple Store, and gong to return it. It’s turned out that in order to record you need to buy Apple TV or HomePod which another $100-200, other wise this camera only steam live and dies not do recording. So this guy should have mention this most important fact. That what security camera is for to record not to live steam

[@armanshoraka4569]

He does…watch around 8 minutes in

[@RAYBOZZ]

I have no idea how to make it record and keep video. I only see livestream. Is it something else I need to do?

[@EADrozdoff]

Hello. Does it can use face recognition (like Netatmo)?

[@BLX187]

Would using an ipad as a hub affect operation in any way? Does ipad get warm over heat?

[@JamboNo5_]

Bought this camera yesterday and I’m having a nightmare getting it setup. Adding to HomeKit I just get a ‘not found’ error after it’s looking for the camera for ages. Tried everything to get it to work and nothing :(

[@Youtubedotcomma]

Does the motion detect work better than the updated to beta Apple secure video circle 2 ? So many false triggers and recording issues with it atm. I’m guessing  SV is baked in so should be more stable too? Would love to see a side by side comparison with the circle 2

[@HomeKitAuthority]

This is not on the beta

[@chriskelvin248]

For what this thing does, it should be 1/4 the price. Unfortunately, there isn't a ton of choice in the HomeKit ecosystem (yet?) If only Wyze added compatibility...

[@jedwilliams27]

hey john at 5:00 you clearly display homekit code which doesn't matter but just to let you know

[@_Tim115]

Can the privacy button on the back not be disabled? If the camera is mounted outside what stops you standard intruder from pushing the button and pinching all you stuff?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No it cannot. But a couple of points. A camera will never stop your stuff from getting stolen. The other point you should always mount a camera out if reach anyway

[@stupidhkid5245]

May I know why you have to cover the QR code? I just bought a second hand camera, may i know if there are any security reason? thanks

[@Nick19837]

Will this camera tie up my bandwidth? I have 20mb download speed, which is the fastest available in my area. If I kit out the exterior of the house with these, I'm worried it will slow everything down.

[@nicoholmes4413]

Thanks Jon, can you turn off the blue light ? I ve got camera status light switches off on the home app, but the blue light remains on. This was not the case with the circle 2 camera, you could turn it off.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Yes, you can in the Home App

[@mikelonigro4391]

I can’t turn the circle once it was mounted to the wall

[@DidierGras]

Hi, could you please test and compare with the Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell ?

[@jasonpetro171]

So my problem is I live HomeKit but when I got my camera set (Ring) there isn’t much that supports HomeKit now thinking about changing but can the Logitech Circle be plugged up to a Solar power panel for power(charge)? If not there aren’t very many choices if you don’t have plug ins near where you want it mounted (outside) any opinion or recommendations would be helpful I will subscribe to you. Thanks for the review information very helpful.

[@kennshearer526]

Hi John. As usual a great video however ....... I just bought a Circle View and yes setup and use is really easy. Picture quality however is rubbish. Even in bright daylight the video image is so pixelated that it is difficult to make out people’s faces. Maybe this is how it is supposed to be but it does look like the video has been overly compressed. A 1080p video on my iPhone is lovely so why the difference?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

This could be due to the Wi-Fi bandwidth and range. How does it person closer to the router? Do you have lots of Wi-Fi devices?

[@benjaminlehman3221]

So we can’t have a camera with less than 200GB of iCloud?

[@AlexManMe]

Hey, did you say you had the Logitech doorbell as well, was it different installing this in the UK?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No different installing in the UK. I used a transformer rather than wiring to my doorbell

[@AlexManMe]

@@HomeKitAuthority is there a reason why you didn’t wire to your doorbell? I still want to use the existing chime underneath the stairs as well as a HomePods

[@HomeKitAuthority]

I don’t have a doorbell wiring and don’t need it as I have the HomePods

[@AlexManMe]

@@HomeKitAuthority ah I see, do you know if a normal wiring in the UK home will work with this?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

If it’s doorbell wiring and it meets the specs on the website I can’t see why not

[@wooddm72]

How do the recorded clips look as far as catching the full event since they’re motion triggered? I had the Arlo system originally and you always missed the first little bit before it started recording so it was almost useless. I switched to the Nest system because of the continuous recording for that reason. I’m debating going all in on the HomeKit system but the only recording motion feature could prevent that if it’s similar to the Arlo.

[@cwanja89]

Asked the same thing. Did you purchase and if so, how’s the experiencing?

[@bbruce65]

Great video! A couple of point though. The cable cannot be disconnected because that connection needs to be waterproof. No USB format is waterproof. Also it uses USB-A for cost. The cable only supplies power. Since there is no video signal USB-C is overkill.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

My point around USB c is more about putting it through small holes. Image the size of a usb a hole if it had to go through a wall

[@JJFLD]

So there is no way to record video locally?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Not with this camera

[@slackbast1]

Hello there, very good review. Quick question, if i wanted to locate the camera inside my house on the windowsill pointing outside, would the motion sensor still work through the glass? Or would the camera be able to stream and record on the 10 day loop already used when motion detection is enabled?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

The infrared night vision would cause a glare against the glass and distort the video

[@slackbast1]

@@HomeKitAuthority Many thanks. I need to think again i guess.

[@ModernDayTech]

Good review Jon. I’m glad we’re seeing more HSV cameras too and glad you bought up other other cameras that are much cheaper. Hopefully the quality will be there.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thanks, yes its great to see more HSV cameras this year

[@ilvxor]

What other documentation comes inside the box? I got a small paper with very small letters and the guide, but i can’t remember if those two are the only papers it came inside the box or there should be one more(warranty form) Anyone knows? Please help, thanks Ps. In this unboxing i only see the guide paper.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Only paper guide came in mine.

[@ilvxor]

@@HomeKitAuthority thanks. To confirm it, i saw other video, and it should be two papers (the guide and the very small letter paper, which is our warranty). I thought i was missing a warranty form but there isn’t anything like it inside. Just those 2 papers. Cheers! And great videos!

[@KristianJustesen]

Nice video! Do you have problems with audio volume when streaming? Mine is super low volume?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

I didn’t notice it. Do you have it outside?

[@LydiaPuppy]

Any ability to ask Siri to enable the privacy mode? Considering purchasing and mounting high up but really like the privacy mode feature!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No, you cannot. However you can change the settings in the Home App for Homekit Secure Video

[@perryphillips]

No mention of the record problem. My Circle View camera after a week stop recording while it still has live view. No one has found a solution to this flaw.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

I would not mention something I didn’t find.

[@alanbain5124]

Hello doe’s this work on 4g.

[@shyphotographer]

Zone detection will be a HomeKit option in iOS 14.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Correct

[@VicTheAwper]

Would you recommend this or the Netatmo for indoor use? I've been thinking of getting one to keep an eye on my care takers and just general use

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Different cameras with different capabilities. If you need facial recognition then Netatmo is the one. If you don’t it’s a hard call. However Apple is apparently bringing facial features to Homekit later this year

[@miguelteirlinck6942]

Maybe wait for the Eufy Indoor cam.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

@@miguelteirlinck6942 The Eufy is a good option, although not shipped yet

[@miguelteirlinck6942]

@@HomeKitAuthority Correct. When was the release plannend? End of May?

[@HomeKitAuthority]

That’s the plan. The normal cam 28th and the pan and tilt mid June

[@田中たなか-d5h]

Can this be used 24 hours a day?

[@rickbata]

Great video! Going to set mine up tonight.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Great stuff!

[@District.24]

Hi. I’m hoping you can help me. I bought this camera based on your review, and since I got it I’ve been in false detection notification Hell. I can’t find a way to turn down the sensitivity. I did some research and others are complaining of the same thing. Do you know if there is a way to fix this? I want to be notified of detections but not false ones. I had the camera stare at a wall, and it still reports false detections.

[@smear6uard]

Did u ever find a way

[@manpreetkaursidhu6809]

Is there any option to see recordings older than 10 days

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No

[@davidredwine5715]

What is the $39 camera mentioned in the video?

[@Eddiezus]

www.eufylife.com/products/variant/eufy-security-indoor-cam-2k/T84001W1

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Eufy indoor

[@jasonstar9825]

Not available in the UK! What’s the score dude

[@HomeKitAuthority]

It was this morning and at 159.99. Logitech have not put it "Coming Soon"

[@Zod_JB]

Can you have an automation start/stop recording based on when you leave/arrive home?

[@experiment54]

yes

[@jimmyfox231]

I had a question about the circle view you might be able to help me with. What’s the difference between the light sensor that shows up for the circle view and a occupancy sensor for say my Netatmo welcome? Thanks so much and keep it coming with HomeKit reviews, they are great!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

The light sensor measures the light levels. The occupancy sensor detects presence, similarly to a motion sensor

[@jimmyfox231]

That’s what I thought. Just not as common as occupancy sensors so I wasn’t sure. Thanks for the reply!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@lizzieram03]

Would you recommend this for a backyard/outdoor use? Is it good enough for something like that? The privacy features seem beneficial.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

If placed at the right height yes I would

[@michaelharper9966]

An excellent review!!! I wish Logitech and Apple would work more closely together to ensure functions push the limit. The tech is there. The question, too, is if Logitech is going to update the Circle 2 and keep it current? Hmm....

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thanks for watching! I don’t think the Circle 2 will lose support anytime soon

[@bruceaanthony]

Thanks for this video! Thank you for the chance to win this amazing camera as well 😇🙏🏾

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Watch this Sunday Bruce and you have as much chance as anyone

[@bruceaanthony]

HomeKit Authority thanks so much for the reply! So cool😇 my first reply from a KZbinr 🎉☺️

[@rock-n-party9241]

A simple nice design also.

[@ryanedge1996]

Hey Jon, Have you continued to use this camera? I'm curious if you've experienced any issues with it connected to an iOS 13 or 14beta hub? In both cases i'm expereincing a lot of missed footage, reports of the camera frequently going offline or just nothing at all. I've tried it both with iOS 14 beta on the Apple TV and iOS 13 on the homepod. Even when set to capture all motion i end up with the same outcome.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No, I did a giveaway with this camera. But I have heard about issues with Circle 2 and Circle View cameras in iOS 14

[@jacksum8700]

The logic circle 2 with homekit secure video firmware is so buggy, it always misses event. I've ordered the circle view and hope logictech team had done some improvement on it.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

I had issues with the Circle 2 in the early days but things seem pretty stable now. The Circle View works great with HSV

[@jacksum8700]

@Tech J 37 Could you tell me the device you use as hub and the setting of your camera in the home app?

[@jacksum8700]

@@HomeKitAuthority My circle view just arrived and I found the issue happens on circle 2 does happen on my circle view... Sad

[@TheYooToob2000]

Pretty nice camera but it's nearly crippled by HomeKit Secure Video. After coming from Nest, and being a loyal Apple Fanboy, I was shocked to see how bad HSV is. And now I am seriously disappointed to have to go back to Nest.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Its not for everyone

[@samjam6989]

Home Secure Videos is updated, can work with 50GB plan and its now unlimited recording.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

No yet, not until October

[@samjam6989]

@@HomeKitAuthority yep I mean the new update that we will get.

[@Eckline]

Motion zones are now supported in IOS 14

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Fully aware. I have done a video on it, but it’s not out until September

[@Youtubedotcomma]

Has anyone got any advice regarding number of cameras added and removed from HomeKit Secure Video.... I added my logi circle 2 cameras (x5) when the beta was first released... had huge recording issues and reverted them back to logi app.... seem was a mix of poor upload speeds my end and HomePod / Apple TV fighting for ASV which now seems fixed. As I’m getting fibre installed tomorrow, Iv started converting back to Apple secure video. But it’s only letting me record 2 cameras, when I add a 3rd it says maximum of 5 has already been reached (I’m running 2tb iCloud plan) it’s almost like the previous converted cameras are still stuck in the system somehow, but not presant. So basically I’m stuck with only 2 camera recording out of 5 and it’s saying I’ve reached my limit. Cameras were removed from home kit when converted and re added back from ASV - logi firmware. Any advice hugely welcome ✌🏼

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Have you fully removed them from HomeKit? Also do a reboot of your HomeKit hub

[@hrfvandermeer]

Too bad that the white cable is not integrated.

[@techytime6197]

Can I win it???

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Find out how Sunday!

[@Smiler7]

Logitech are going backwards!! I have Circle 2 cameras! this is a £40 camera at best!!

[@LEOretired]

Good review but this camera is a Non-starter. No local storage, night vision 15 feet, 1080p....not even 2k, all for $160!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

It is a big price point for sure

[@cwanja89]

HomeKit only supports 1080P. So much like the motion zones, it’s an Apple limitation.

[@Electester]

I completely don’t understand why Logitech still uses a USB-A plug for such a cameras, especially when it comes to drilling hole through the wall to supply the camera. This is beyond me... why they haven’t used a USB-C which is a way better choice for this application. Logitech is making laugh of users like sometimes Apple does.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

This is one of things I am called out in the comparison video

[@moehio]

So who's to blame for the LogiTech Circle View being neutered of features? Is it Logitech being lazy or Apple being idiots?

[@Iluizfern]

6:14 faceid

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Nice

[@tennsimpson8907]

No 5gz? Deal breaker for me!

[@HomeKitAuthority]

not the end of the world I dont think

[@donxavier10]

Why would Logitech limit their market for this product to only iOS users? They only make up about 13% of the mobile phone market. Seems like such an odd limiter to place on the sale of your product.

[@HomeKitAuthority]

I think they have gone down the HomeKit route as this area is building quickly

[@NAMDRUMS]

This camera is amazing

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Have to say it’s pretty good

[@d.mariecampbell7443]

What the heck map???

[@silmusashi]

It's bullshit camera cause I can't use it with my family member without a homekit hub. To get homekit hub, I need to buy appletv. The heck?

[@reameran9965]

It's a shame that it only works with Apple. They are loosing so many potential customers

[@dannyvdmoo]

bad ass hell app not working shame logitch

[@tennsimpson8907]

Bought this is on the recommendation of this channel and Home kit secure vid is rubbish! Why didn’t you point out these issues in iOS 15. I will be relying on Homekit news from now on! Thanks for nothing

[@HomeKitAuthority]

Thanks for the feedback, it’s always appreciated. Unfortunately I can’t control something I am not aware of. This video was over a year ago and not under iOS 15, unfortunately I don’t own a time machine to see into the future. And I think checking out other reviews is always a good idea, I actually encourage it. Good luck in the future and all the best

[@dannyvdmoo]

night vision is SHIT with this model...really SHIT only 3 mtrs

[@cleaveguytonjr707]

Please don’t buy any of these camera’s. I have two brand new. Doorbell and Circleview. They absolutely SUCK because of their overheating issue’s.

[@jdengsky]

150$ for this cam? No thanks

[@HomeKitAuthority]

not for everyone

[@Youtubedotcomma]

Does the motion detect work better than the updated to beta Apple secure video circle 2 ? So many false triggers and recording issues with it atm. I’m guessing  SV is baked in so should be more stable too? Would love to see a side by side comparison with the circle 2

[@HomeKitAuthority]

TBH, I found each of them just as good