Logitech 961-000288 Reviews

Great security system for home
by Shirley Gou , 2010-07-25

We got this security system to keep an eye on our nannies, and the number one thing I was really worried about was the set up. Surprisingly, I was able to get the camera up and running literally right out of the box. Although you need a somewhat powerful computer to set up more than one camera, as I had to upgrade my computer when we had 2 cameras. And since it was running on windows 7, I had a bit of issue with firewall blocking my cameras. Other than the minor set backs, I'd say the system is pretty easy to set up and easy to use.

JUNK!!!
by Pavel Miller from los angeles, 2010-07-22

I bought this item due to Logitech having for the most part good quality products. However they have missed the mark on this. The camera is very easy to use and install, the motion detection is great since it doesn't record hours of no activity. The problem aside from having low visual quality, is junk. I was under the impression that this devise is wireless. It is not!! the camera has to be constantly plugged into the computer. Since I have a laptop it doesn't make any sense for me to keep moving the "hidden camera clock" the point is that its supposed to be hidden and left in one place. Its not very hidden when its moving all the time.
Secondly, the clock broke the first week. After i unplugged the clock from the socket it froze, never to work again. Although the camera continued to work.
Thirdly, the support website is really great, until you realize that non of the features work unless you pay an additional yearly fee. So the commend center is filled with nifty options that dont work.
Fourthly, although it easy to override, the camera stops recording when the computer is in stand by mode. The problem is that its not good for the life of the computer to always be on.

It doesn't record sound!
by Gorlank from New York, 2010-07-16

I bought it as nanny cam.

It was easy to install and use. However, it doesn't record sound which is important function to me as a nanny cam. When you set it to motion mode (only record when there is motion detected), it doesn't pick up fine motions. Therefore, I have to set it to continuous recording.

I only bought one camera (because it's so expensive) and I set it up in the living room. Since it doesn't record sound, I can't tell what kind of tone she is using when she is interacting with my baby and I can't tell what the nanny is doing when she goes to the kitchen or my bedrooms.

I returned the product mainly because it doesn't record sound. If you need a cam for Surveillance purple, sound recording might not be important. Yet, you can find a cheaper one for that purpose.

get something else
by I<3 Amazon from TX, US, 2010-04-05

Saw good and bad review decided to give it a try plugged it in and immediately had the cord issue everyone else seemed to be having i didn't even finish installing it or anything i unplugged it and sent it back. If someone were to accidentally hit the clock or move it, it would just stop recording because of the faulty plug so whats the point?? You should not have to work around that when you are trying to be safe!

No Audio? Are You Kidding?
by Severine from Westchester, NY USA, 2010-04-05

How can you have a security camera without audio? It doesn't make any sense. Seeing what is happening in your house is only part of the issue. This camera system may work for people who want only simple home detection or similar features. But if you actually want to understand what people are doing in your house--say a nanny, a housekeeper, or a repairman--this simply won't do.