The Arlo Pro 2 by Netgear (affiliate link) is a popular home security system. I've used this, along with other systems simultaneously, for the past 5 years, with the sam batteries! I probably should change the batteries, especially the ones in the high traffic located cameras, for fresh ones. I still get months of use from them, 5-6 months from the low traffic cameras, and just over a month for the others, so I still feel no need to replace them. This is especially because it only takes a few hours to fully charge them using a standard USB cable.

The hidden feature is that they are actually quite competent webcams! With their 1080p sensors and low light capabilities, they can actually record descent video for social media. So much so that some people actually do this! I've seen streamers use it as a 2nd or 3rd camera, usually overhead because of the wide angle of view. I even have an uncle who does the occasional educational content on YouTube, bless him, and he uses this camera for it. Mind you his videos look straight out of the early 1990s 😂

Peace & Love,

Adé