Philips Hue is entering the surety cameras game . The smart lighting loss leader has announced it is expanding its Cartesian product kitchen stove to admit cams and window contact sensors that will integrate with the lights , as well as an overarching security subscription servicing .
In a insistence discharge , the troupe revealed a range of brand Philips Hue Secure television camera for indoor and outdoor utilization , which will be usable as before long as autumn 2023 .
There are shelling - powered ( £ 219.99 ) , wire ( £ 174.99 ) and floodlight versions ( £ 299.99 ) of the cameras . The first two are design for indoor and outdoor use . The contact lens sensors , which work on window , doors , and cabinets will be available to buy separately ( from £ 34.99 ) , or in big bucks with the television camera .
The television camera feature a 1080p HD video feed with dark vision , while there ’ll be instant motion notifications . you’re able to also pull a Kevin in Home Alone by triggering your Hue light ( or sound alarm system ) to dissuade intruders upon moton detection . There ’s two - way chat too .
The cameras ’ apparent movement sensors smartness have the now - largely - standard ability to separate between hoi polloi , pet , or package political campaign , while all motion captured by the camera remain end - to - end encrypted as it remain on the photographic camera and does n’t strike the swarm .
It ’s all part of the new Security Centre in the main Philips Hue app , which also requires the Philips Hue Bridge to activate the full suite of advanced feature .
“ The Philips Hue app now features the new Security Center to ascertain your impertinent home surety system , ” the company say in the press acquittance . “ When you receive a notice , you’re able to tap it to get to the app . From the Take action screen , you’re able to manually trigger an alarm system that flashes your lights , sound the siren on your Secure camera , or call the local authorities or a trusted contact . ”
Naturally , there ’s a subscription cost associated with these new camera features , depending on the length of the TV history you wish well to access .
The Philips Hue Secure Basic design with 30 - solar day video history is £ 3.99 a month or £ 34.99 a yr per television camera . For 60 - day video history , it ’ll be £ 8.99 a month or £ 84.99 a year for multiple cameras . It ’ll all be available from this autumn , while the floodlight camera will be uncommitted in former 2024 .
