The new Stick Up Cam is a sleek cylindrical camera with an IPX5 weatherproof designation. It is available in black or white, and measures 4.9 inches tall by 2.3 inches broad with the stand. The stand can be installed on a wall, ceiling, or soffit and used on a desktop for the best viewing angle. ..

The new Stick Up Cam provides beefier specs than the original in addition to better looks. The rechargeable lithium ion battery pack is visible when the base of the camera is turned off. Depending on usage, the battery should last six to twelve months between charges. It may be simply removed by pressing the silver tab. Take it inside and charge it for many hours with the supplied USB charging cord until the LED turns from red and green to just green. This will restore the battery. ..

The new camera, the Arlo Pro 2, boasts a resolution of 1080p and a 115-degree field of vision. It connects to your home network directly via 802.11n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi and does not need a hub. Video is used for motion detection, and a built-in microphone and speaker are used for two-way audio. Up to 30 feet of nighttime footage in black and white is provided by four infrared LEDs. ..

The speaker is good for radio shows, podcasts, and phone calls, but it’s not great for listening to music. The vocals sound good with plenty of mid-range weight, but the bass frequencies are flat and lack depth and fire. This makes classical and light acoustic music sound fine, but if you listen to something more demanding like Kraftwerk’s “The Robots - 2009 Remaster”, the speaker won’t be able to handle it well. ..