Our quick take

BT Smart Home Cam - 3.0 / 5

A mixed-up design

  • Built-in microphone and speaker for two-way communication Wall- or ceiling-mountable design Five integrated melodies

  • Best indoor security cameras: See inside your home anytime

Simple setup and control options

  • Setup and control via BT Smart Controls app (iOS and Android) Sound and video detection/notification options Downloadable video clips 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Band Wi-Fi connection

Reasonable recordings and notifications

  • Automatic motion detection and night vision modes 720p video capture with 120-degree viewing angle microSD card storage

  • How to buy the right SD card for you

To recap

The BT Smart Home Cam is a bit of a mixed bag. Sure, it’s affordable and the microSD card storage is fantastic when most smart cameras require a monthly subscription. But it’s a bit hit-and-miss in other areas, such as notifications, buffering time and sharing recordings.