Logitech Circle 2 Wired

Logitech's outdoor cam convinces with a great app and interesting functions, but the subscription strategy is a bit too brazen.

IP cams are a dime a dozen. But we already liked Logitech's first Circle camera. The Circle 2 builds on this and is even more flexible. It is as easy to install and integrate into the LogiCircle app as its predecessor, but it is significantly smaller, suitable for both standing and wall mounting thanks to its base, can be used outdoors and is available as a wireless and wired version...

Unlike its predecessor, the Circle 2 is weatherproof and thus also suitable for outdoor use. The wired version (200 euros) can also be integrated into Homekit - this does not apply to the WLAN version (220 euros). On the other hand, it also supports 5 GHz WLANs. Optional accessories include an adhesive window mount, a battery for about 12 hours and an outdoor cabling kit...

The design of the second home camera from Logitech is reminiscent of an ice hockey puck with its flat, round shape. Nevertheless, the housing is constructed to be weatherproof. Thus, this model is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Our test model is the wired model, which is supplied with power via contacts in the stand...

The topic of "Smart Home" is attracting growing interest, and not only thanks to Alexa. Logitech has therefore done well to integrate Amazon's voice assistant directly into the Circle 2 alongside Apple's HomeKit. While no AI tells me the weather at home yet, I like to let the Circle 2 show me what happened outside my front door during the day...