Samsung SmartCam PT (SNH-V6410PN)

A flaky mobile app and lack of cloud storage are big drawbacks to what could be a quality security camera.

Samsung's $229 SmartCam PT does a pretty good job tracking motion activity around a room. It offers local and cloud storage, motion detection zones and a privacy mode.

You'll be using the same clunky old SmartCam Android or iPhone app as before. The SmartCam PT doesn't work with any smart home platforms, even Samsung's SmartThings. Trigger-happy motion and audio sensors set off tons of unneeded alerts, but adjusting...

Samsung needs to improve its app interface and introduce at least one smart-home partner to broaden the overpriced SmartCam PT's appeal.

Pan-and-tilt design allows the camera to follow subjects anywhere in its field of view. ; Accurate motion and audio detection. ; Useful in-app features, including audio sound effects to scare intruders and a scheduler. ; Customizable video quality up...

You can only access the Web client via Firefox or Internet Explorer. ; Videos recorded for your smartphone are limited to 30 seconds. ; Cannot change any settings while in privacy mode.