Accessory manufacturer VOCOlinc today announced a new humidifier that is compatible with HomeKit and other smart home systems. Now the company is also working on its first intelligent camera for its security-oriented product range - and it will be compatible with Apple's HomeKit.
The new VC1 Opto Smart indoor camera has a three megapixel camera that can record videos in a resolution of 1080p. The accessory will also have four infrared LEDs to enable night vision with a range of up to six meters.
How, however, from HomeKit newsThe most important highlight of the new Opto VC1 camera is the support of the HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) system, with which users can access the surveillance cameras from anywhere via the Home app and save the footage in iCloud.
As it will be compatible with the HSV, it will have all the features of the Apple service, including 10 days of video footage, intelligent recognition for people, animals and vehicles, and face recognition. However, you will need an appropriate iCloud plan to take advantage of the HSV features. This starts with the 200 GB plan for one camera or the 2 TB plan that supports up to five cameras.
In addition, the new VOCOlinc camera provides two-way audio and can also rotate 350 ° horizontally and 117 ° vertically. The camera uses a USB-C connection for power supply, which is still a bit rare with accessories in this category.
According to the company, the VC1 Opto Smart indoor camera will be available in March for 47.99 euros. The US price will be announced.
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