Looking for an easy way to keep an eye on your home
even when you are away? Logitech is offering a solution that can do the job for
you – a new home security camera called Circle 2.
The Logitech Circle 2 is designed to serve as a
simple-to-use, remotely accessed observation tool, which you could use to check
what’s happening at your front door or in the living room. The device stands
out with its discrete, weatherproof design that makes outdoor, year-round usage
an option. There is also a range of additional accessories allowing the camera
to be mounted virtually anywhere inside or outside your home.
The Circle 2’s high resolution and 180-degree
viewing angle allow an entire room or backyard to be monitored with a single
device – even at night thanks to its night-vision capabilities. Meanwhile, the
built-in speaker and microphone let you hear or chat with whoever happens to be
in the camera's view.
You can do the surveillance from your
smartphone, tablet or laptop since the camera is accessible through a mobile
app (available for iOS and Android) or through a web browser. But the Logitech
Circle 2 can also store all footage for viewing on demand. Note that there is
no slot for a memory card on the device. Instead, encrypted cloud storage is
offered as a separate service – free of charge for storing 24 hours worth of
video. The 14-day and 31-day backup options cost extra.
One interesting detail is that the Logitech Circle 2
camera can be used with the smart home hubs of Apple and Amazon. The device
will initially ship with Amazon Alexa support, letting you trigger a recording
with a voice command, for example, while Apple HomeKit and Siri support are to
be added later. The Circle 2 can also be activated with the company’s POP Smart
Button – a programmable switch for smart appliances.
Logitech has both wired and wire-free models of the
Circle 2 on pre-order. The wired version can be powered by a wall adapter or
directly plugged into an electrical outlet with the help of a special plug
mount (sold separately for US$ 29.99) As for the wireless model, it is powered by
a swappable, rechargeable battery lasting up to three months, according to the
company. The two models cost US$ 180 and US$ 200 respectively, with shipments
expected in July.
