Summary
Security cameras continue to become easier to use as part of a larger smart home system.
You canorder the Aqara Camera E1 from Amazon.
It also offers night vision and two-way communication using the companion Aqara app.
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you could receive smart alerts processed on-rig that tell you when a person is detected.
Unlike other indoor cameras, there are multiple ways to store video without paying extra for a subscription.
Twenty-four hours of encrypted cloud storage is provided for free.
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Video stored locally can also be backed up to a compatible NAS.
An automated privacy mode will pivot the lens and deactivate the camera.
Audio recording from the microphone can also be manually disabled or using an automation.
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But there is a nice perk for Apple fanssupport for HomeKit Secure Video.
There are severaladvantages of HomeKit Secure Video.
Footage is end-to-end encrypted and uses your existing iCloud+ storage.
you could also customize notifications and even take advantage offacial recognition to show exactly who the camera sees.
Just to note, a downside of HomeKit Secure Video is that it only supports 1080p resolution.
Support for HomeKit Secure Video also stands out for Apple HomeKit users.
