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« on: October 04, 2018, 08:12:43 PM »
I found Ring to be most reliable and would be my recommendation as of today.
Wired systems have the disadvantage of needing to run wires (easier said than done on an established home) and takes some technical skills to setup or remote access. Arlo pro is great and includes 2 way communication as well but you are limited to putting them within a set distance of the Arlo server and by default needs battery replacements every now and then (tedious).
A good compromise is Ring light cam. The light cam, hooks up to your normal light post or you can get the battery version, but is connected thru your wifi. If you have a mesh wifi or have other extensions, this is the most flexible system. It comes up every time I wanted to view. Triggers well with whatever sensitivity you need (from human face only low sensitivity to any motion sensitivity) and have light options/triggers/schedule. Very easy setup. it does require a monthly fee but you would rather pay that fee and get dependable service than be frustrated when you can't pull up the video at the moment you need it most.