Outdoor security cameras are a useful addition to any home, but not everyone is able to install one, be that for practical or rental reasons. Or maybe they just don't need the hassle of picking up a drill and hoping the holes end up where they're supposed to.

Anker has a workaround for all these issues thanks to sub-brand Eufy's Window Camera E10, which is now available to buy in the US. First announced back at IFA in the summer, it's actually an indoor camera that you stick to your window, with the lens facing outwards.

As well as its completely tool-free installation (the camera sticks to your window via a residue-free adhesive), the Window Camera E10 features a manually adjustable 25-degree downward tilt mechanism that allows you to set the best angle for whatever you have it monitoring. It has a 2.5k resolution, up to 8x digital zoom, and MaxColor Night Vision for after-dark recording. Footage is saved to an SD card up to 256GB in size, but you'll have to add that yourself as you don't get one in the box.

As glass reflects light, recording the outside of your house from inside often presents a number of issues, but Anker thinks it's solved the problem with a lens that's flush to the window, preventing background light from reaching it in the same way.

The company says that clear glass windows with one or two panes work best. If your windows are particularly thick, Anker warns that reflections from the extra layers may result in glare if you have lamps on.

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