WiZ, the smart lighting company, is launching a new feature
for its motion-sensing Wi-Fi smart bulbs. The feature is a Home Monitoring functionality,
paired with an indoor security camera, and is designed to alert owners of intrusion
attempts.
The new Home Monitoring feature will detect motion using WiZ’s
SpaceSensing / Wi-Fi sensing technology that can identify changes in Wi-Fi
signal strength caused by movement, and will turn lights on or off. Upon detecting
any motion, it will send an alert to the WiZ app where you will be able to view
the camera recording that it captures.
The WiZ Home Monitoring Starter kit will be available for sale June 15 onwards. It costs 159.99 Euro and comes with three WiZ A19 full-color smart bulbs and one camera. In case you already own at least two WiZ bulbs or lights, you can purchase the camera separately for 89.99 Euro. You will be able to find the Home Monitoring feature for free in the WiZ V2 app.
The new Indoor Camera, which is WiZ’s first among its upcoming
home monitoring products, has a streaming and recording resolution of 1080p, and
a 120-degree field of view. Its security elements include infrared night
vision, image-based motion detection, two-way audio, as well as an onboard
microphone that detects sudden loud noises and sends alerts.
Through the app, you can adjust the monitoring to work in
certain areas of your house. Similarly, you can also customize the routines
that control the lights and activate the monitoring, by turning the option on
and off manually or setting it on a schedule. Additionally, you can enable
Presence Simulation, which automatically turns lights on and off to give the impression
that someone is at home.
From a hardware perspective, the WiZ Home Monitoring devices
are easy to set up. It’s important to note that WiZ’s Home Monitoring is not
like professional monitoring, and is basically intended to scare off intruders
by erratically flashing lights on them.
