Everyday devices are monitoring everything, everywhere
Blink’s newest product, the Blink XT weatherproof security camera includes motion detection, instant video alerts, live streaming, temperature sensor, microphone, scheduled arming, Alexa integration, free cloud storage, and a free mobile app. It but also offers an IP-65 weatherproof rating, infrared night vision and two-year battery life.
PowerVision’s PowerEgg, the first consumer drone developed by the company, boasts what is billed as the world’s first gesture-based one-handed drone controller, the PowerEgg Maestro. It delivers long-distance real-time video transmission (up to 3.1 miles) and is equipped with HD video transmission and a maximum flight time of approximately 23 minutes. PowerEgg’s integrated 4K UHD camera can produce professional-grade photographs and videos with panoramic 360 degree views on a three-axis gimbal, delivering stabilized aerial views with an immersive “spherical” experience.
Nortek’s GoControl smart doorbell camera is equipped with a 720p HD camera and 180-degree wide-angle lens. The GoControl captures video even when mounted to the side and is said to provide a superior audio experience by decoupling the audio/video information and using low latency SIP technology for near real-time two-way audio.
The Petcube Play is the next generation of the company’s original pet camera. The wide-angled camera includes 1080p HD video, 24/7 video recording, digital zoom, two-way audio, sound and motion alerts, and night vision. The camera is remotely controlled via the Petcube app, compatible with iPhone and Android. The app has social features — users can share to their favorite social networks, and connect with a global community of pet lovers and their pets real-time. Petcube is designed to provide an on-the-go pet-care solution by giving owners a way to spy on their pets, interact in real-time, and play with and exercise them to promote a healthier lifestyle.
