SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera 2 review: Barely an upgrade

Here is a 197-word summary of the news article: The SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera 2 is the latest upgrade to SimpliSafe's smart home security system. While it keeps the overall look and feel of the previous model, there are a few changes that offer some upgrades. The camera still features 1080p video, IP65 weatherproofing, night vision, two-way audio, and a siren, with no major technology improvements over the older model. The biggest upgrade is support for SimpliSafe's new Active Guard Outdoor Protection (AGOP) service, which uses AI to detect potential threats and alerts live agents to monitor the camera feed and take action. However, the reviewer found issues with this feature, as the agent intervention did not work as advertised. AGOP also comes with mandatory settings changes, including a drop in video quality to 720p. Overall, the reviewer concludes that unless you need the AGOP service, which comes at a steep monthly cost, there is little reason to upgrade from the previous, cheaper outdoor camera model. The new camera provides virtually no other upgrades or improvements.