Centrica's Hive smart home company announced the offering of a smart external camera, Hive View Outdoor.

Hive View Outdoor is available for pre-order and is launching in December

Hive View Outdoor has a listed price of $199 on Hive's website

Hive View Outdoor is weatherproof, element proof and equipped with automatic night vision. Mains powered, it works 24/7 to detect sound, motion or people, sending notifications once recording starts. A live HD feed gives immediate access to see outside the home, with content captured and securely stored for later viewing. Two-way audio allows people to speak directly through the camera, and smart notifications provide thumbnail images of the person detected to help customers check who’s there.

Hive View Outdoor is Centrica Hive’s third collaboration with renowned designer and fuseproject founder Yves Béhar. Centrica said that, "The camera is visually striking, sharing the same elegant design philosophy as seen in other Hive devices. Simple to set up, Hive View Outdoor works within minutes of installation and is managed through the intuitive Hive app. When connected to other Hive devices, extra layers of smart security can be created using Hive Actions. Linking Hive Lights to the Hive View Outdoor will make it look like someone’s home, connection to a Hive View, means customers can rest easy knowing their whole home is looked after, inside and out."

Captured video is securely stored remotely and can be viewed and downloaded for free for 24 hours. Once downloaded it can be kept forever. With Hive Video Playback Membership, access to this content is extended for 30 days

Customers can self-install or purchase professional installation. Once on the wall, the magnetic mount allows it to be easily maneuvered to offer the best possible view with its wide 130° lens and safely secured through an anti-theft mechanism. Adjustable Activity Zones will allow customers to choose areas to monitor, while Automated Sounds, such as a dog’s bark, will help deter unwanted attention.

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Hive   Smart Home   Innovation   Connected Home  

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