Robin announced today that its ProLine Compact Video Doorbell is now accepting HomeKit Secure Video, after receiving certification certification from Apple earlier this week. Secure video integration lets you automatically save motion clips to the user's iCloud account.
Robin led the charge in the HomeKit ringtone space, being the first company to deliver a HomeKit compatible ringtone of any kind last year. However, door bells are expensive (literally).
The ProLine range is designed for business and business environments and has an appropriate price tag, RRP around $ 500 - $ 700 depending on the model. However, for unknown reasons and, despite promises and teasers, other HomeKit accessory manufacturers will still deliver a video ringer, leaving Robin as the only option for now.
With HomeKit Secure Video integration, a HomeKit hub detects motion events (such as pets or people) from the doorbell video stream and can automatically save those clips to the user's iCloud account. HomeKit Secure Video requires a premium iCloud storage plan; The 200 GB iCloud plan supports one camera, while the 2 TB plan supports up to five active HomeKit Secure Video devices.
Video recordings are stored using the encryption end and all motion analysis takes place locally on the HomeKit hub.
While Robin may be the only ringer available, several companies have launched HomeKit Secure Video camcorders, including Logitech Circle 2. eufyCam 2 and eufyCam 2C, Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera and Netatmo Smart Outdoor Camera.
Check out our hands-on coverage of the HomeKit Secure Video experience for an in-depth look at the benefits and pitfalls of the feature.
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