Amazon launched new security camera Cloud Cam for remote home monitoring, equipped with Alexa and computer vision algorithms

Briefing

Amazon launched new security camera Cloud Cam for remote home monitoring, equipped with Alexa and computer vision algorithms

November 2, 2017

Briefing

  • Amazon Cloud Cam – Amazon debuted new security camera, called Cloud Cam, for monitoring home while traveling or at work
  • Two-Way Audio – Has two-way audio which enables users to speak on camera’s microphone, or through Cloud Cam mobile app, for example, to tell dog to stop barking or talk to family members
  • Night Vision – Has night vision which uses eight infrared LEDs to allow users to see at night
  • Advanced Alerts – Motion detection and computer vision algorithms built on cloud record video and notify user when they detect certain activity, such as pets, with system getting smarter to provide more advanced alerts the more used
  • Alexa and Amazon Key – Works with Alexa and Echo devices so users can tell Alexa to show camera footage, as well as Amazon Key, which allows tracking of home deliveries and automatically unlocking door when delivery is made and authenticated
  • Commercial Availability – Costs $119.99 and available on Amazon website

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Amazon.com Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

October 25, 2017

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