Already, the small stature, large battery, and low price make Rokus outdoor camera extra enticing.
It includes WiFi 6 connectivity, but its range will depend on the quality of your WiFi signal.
Theres no release date yet and Roku said its looking at a summer release.
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Of course, the full battery life depends on how often the motion sensor-activated camera gets triggered.
Otherwise, its a very basic equipment, and thats to its benefit.
The app defaults to cloud storage, even though youcan back up videosto a microSD card.
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Thats a potential problem considering the lingering privacy issues surrounding outdoor smart cameras.
Although it lacks facial recognition, theres still a chance police may seek to access that footage through Roku.
Police can request cloud video footage in cases of emergencies.
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Well update this post when we learn more.
The Streaming Stick Plus essentially replaces the Roku Express 4Kthe companys previous smaller-sized set top box.
News from the future, delivered to your present.
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Guess you won’t be streaming anytime soon.
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