The sleek cylindrical housing of the new Stick Up Cam is somewhat different from that of its boxy, rectangular predecessor. It has an IPX5 weatherproof designation, is available in black or white, and measures 4.9 inches tall (with the stand) by 2.3 inches broad. The stand can be installed on a wall, ceiling, or soffit and utilised on a desktop while being adjusted for the best viewing angle. The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack is visible when the base of the camera is turned off. Depending on usage, the battery should last six to twelve months between charges. It may be simply removed by pressing the silver tab. Take it inside and charge it for many hours with the supplied USB charging cord until the LED turns from red and green to just green. This will restore the battery. The new Stick Up Cam provides beefier specs than the original in addition to better looks. Compared to the previous camera’s 720p resolution and 80-degree field of view, it boasts a 1080p resolution and a 115-degree field of vision. Like the Arlo Pro 2 and Eufy Cam cameras, it connects to your home network directly via 802.11n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi and does not need a hub. Video is used for motion detection, and a built-in microphone and speaker are used for two-way audio. Up to 30 feet of nighttime footage in black and white is provided by four infrared LEDs. It’s far superior to the typical laptop speaker and is perfect for radio shows, podcasts, and phone calls. It has enough of body and clarity. But as soon as you start listening to the music, you’ll realise it’s lacking, especially at the low end. Vocals benefit from the abundance of mid-range weight, but the bass frequencies seem flat and lack both depth and fire. Therefore, while classical and light acoustic music sound fine, you’ll be let down if you turn on something a little more demanding, like Kraftwerk’s “The Robots – 2009 Remaster”.
