One thing to watch for, there are two models. One called smart camera and one called butterfly camera. The butterfly is indoor only, the smart camera is in/outdoor, has a mount bracket and an IR light for night vision.

I point this out because my store showed 3 in stock but 2 are butterfly (both have the same UPC on a sticker that matches the smart cam UPC). The manufacturer UPC on the butterfly cams was invalid, so it seems someone counted them as smart cams.

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Nov 6th, 2020 3:32 pm

redqueenie: Newbie; Oct 28, 2020; 34 posts; 6 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2020 3:32 pm

Is this a better deal than the Netgear security system? Do you have to pay monthly to be able to use and watch the recordings?

Nov 6th, 2020 4:39 pm

ceredon: Deal Guru; Sep 28, 2010; 10920 posts; 3229 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2020 4:39 pm

redqueenie wrote: ↑ Is this a better deal than the Netgear security system? Do you have to pay monthly to be able to use and watch the recordings?

they offer some features for free (7 day cloud storage) and some are paid (30/90 day cloud storage, 2 way audio, geofencing support)

https://support.ooma.com/security/ooma- ... eye-camera

I think these are USD:
$4.99/mo. for one camera for 30 days
$9.99/mo. for up to six cameras for 30 days
$29.99/mo. For up to six cameras for 90 days

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Nov 6th, 2020 7:50 pm

Redrufus: Newbie; Jun 3, 2015; 95 posts; 62 upvotes; North York, ON

Nov 6th, 2020 7:50 pm

Walmart on Lawrence near Keele was showing 10 items but only 2 were there, tonight. For anyone interested, the 2 were in a locked cabinet and were the Butterfly indoor cameras, not the IN/OUTDOOR camera. I did not buy any of the 2 items.

Nov 7th, 2020 10:53 am

redqueenie: Newbie; Oct 28, 2020; 34 posts; 6 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 10:53 am

Is this a better deal than the Netgear Arlo security system with two 720P cameras VMS3230 for $49?

Nov 7th, 2020 11:10 am

live_4ever: Member; Aug 25, 2010; 402 posts; 143 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 11:10 am

This camera is discontinued. Looks like Ooma is getting out of the security camera business, so there may not be good support going forward.

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Nov 7th, 2020 11:56 am

putty: Deal Addict; Aug 23, 2003; 1450 posts; 209 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 11:56 am

This service is garbage, had it for a year and when I needed to copy the video from the service it wouldn't work. Support could not resolve the issue and told me the service would be discontinued in the near future.
Don't waste your money.

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Nov 7th, 2020 1:48 pm

NavieM: Deal Addict; Oct 26, 2010; 4219 posts; 9340 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 1:48 pm

putty wrote: ↑ This service is garbage, had it for a year and when I needed to copy the video from the service it wouldn't work. Support could not resolve the issue and told me the service would be discontinued in the near future.
Don't waste your money.

Bought one yesterday cause it seemed like a good deal but might have to return it now

Also bought the Arlo Pro cause of how cheap they were but 720p looks like ass

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Nov 7th, 2020 2:31 pm

redqueenie: Newbie; Oct 28, 2020; 34 posts; 6 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 2:31 pm

NavieM wrote: ↑ Bought one yesterday cause it seemed like a good deal but might have to return it now

Also bought the Arlo Pro cause of how cheap they were but 720p looks like ass

Is this camera better but because the service would be discontinued in the near future the Netgear 720p is better? Can you save the videos on the Netgear app?

Nov 7th, 2020 2:52 pm

jon604: Deal Addict; Oct 29, 2004; 2299 posts; 912 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 2:52 pm

My advice is stay away. I got one from Costco over a year ago for $99. The cam is solid and heavy for its size but that's it. It wont record through a window, connection issue even 10 ft from router, and the lag was like 20 seconds or more. More than half the time it didn't connect to their server to live view or see old recordings.
So happy about Costco returns.
I got the Blink XT2 which was way better. I wish Blink would work with google assistant but having free cloud at that time made the sale.

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Nov 7th, 2020 6:35 pm

Dhanushan: Deal Expert; Jun 20, 2020; 18948 posts; 26637 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 7th, 2020 6:35 pm

NavieM wrote: ↑ Bought one yesterday cause it seemed like a good deal but might have to return it now

I hope you did not open it, and clearance items can not be returned.

https://www.walmart.ca/en/help/returns

Destiny is all

Nov 7th, 2020 10:38 pm

Rfd123456: Newbie; Nov 26, 2019; 31 posts; 11 upvotes

Nov 7th, 2020 10:38 pm

redqueenie wrote: ↑ Is this a better deal than the Netgear Arlo security system with two 720P cameras VMS3230 for $49?

I haven't used this one, but the 720p arlo at $49 is a great deal imo. I managed to get an arlo audio door bell for $15, and have paired them together. Works like a charm.

Nov 7th, 2020 11:35 pm

Bigboy16: Deal Addict; Nov 16, 2016; 2320 posts; 2866 upvotes; Edmonton, AB

Nov 7th, 2020 11:35 pm

Unfortunately there are none in my area.

I wonder how these compare to Wyze.

Nov 7th, 2020 11:38 pm

abshahul: Deal Addict; Aug 21, 2011; 1570 posts; 1230 upvotes; Whitby

Nov 7th, 2020 11:38 pm

Man these Walmart/stocktrack deals are driving me crazy!

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Nov 8th, 2020 7:30 pm

spidersan: Sr. Member; Jun 19, 2006; 524 posts; 1013 upvotes

Nov 8th, 2020 7:30 pm

Definitely avoid, I bought one yesterday and tried connecting it through the app but it wouldn't work. Returned it back to Walmart today for a full refund.

Nov 8th, 2020 8:24 pm

Dhanushan: Deal Expert; Jun 20, 2020; 18948 posts; 26637 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 8th, 2020 8:24 pm

spidersan wrote: ↑ Definitely avoid, I bought one yesterday and tried connecting it through the app but it wouldn't work. Returned it back to Walmart today for a full refund.

Did you have any issues when you returned this item?

Walmart return policy says clearance items are final sale
https://www.walmart.ca/en/help/returns

Destiny is all

Nov 8th, 2020 8:34 pm

shriap: Newbie; Mar 26, 2011; 46 posts; 18 upvotes; London

Nov 8th, 2020 8:34 pm

Yes, I concur that the Ooma’s service for the smart cam is pretty bad. I had bought Ooma butterfly camera (previous generation of ooma’s security camera) from Costco. That camera failed within the first year. Ooma then replaced it with smart cam. The replacement camera also failed within a month and was once again replaced which also now has failed. This camera has a lot of hardware and software issues and is not well supported by Ooma. I would say save your $50 and stay away.

Nov 8th, 2020 9:04 pm

spidersan: Sr. Member; Jun 19, 2006; 524 posts; 1013 upvotes

Nov 8th, 2020 9:04 pm

The receipt didn't indicate it was clearance or final sale so I returned it quite easily, even after I opened it. I put everything back in its place so it looked brand new. The cashier asked what was wrong with it and I just said it didn't work and she issued a refund. Check your receipt and if it doesn't sale clearance or final sale, then you should be able to argue that you weren't aware that it was a final sale product. YMMV though

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