India, July 15 -- A few years ago, buying a home security camera meant choosing between expensive CCTV systems or cheap Wi-Fi cameras with unreliable apps. That gap has narrowed considerably. Today, even cameras under Rs. 3,000 promise AI detection, 360-degree coverage, cloud storage and two-way communication. The challenge isn't finding one with a long feature list; it's finding one that actually works consistently.

That's exactly what I wanted to find out with the Qubo Smart Cam 360-degree 3MP 2K.

Instead of mounting it for a few hours, I used it the way most buyers would. It sat in my living room for nearly a week, monitoring the entrance while I worked, sending alerts whenever someone walked in, and occasionally doubling up as a way...