I’m taking a break from CES this year, thanks to the arrival of our second baby back in September. If I was over in Las Vegas though, I’d be certainly checking out Samsung’s new Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor.
The 640 x 480 IP-based camera may not deliver the kind of Hollywood-class high definition video we now demand from our devices, but then again the movie being made (Baby Sleeps, Baby Cries, Parents Get Frustrated) isn’t exactly Oscar winning material either. Still, the camera offers one-touch a connection that’ll hook up a Wi-Fi signal to your router in under 30 seconds, zero software to install, and you can view captured video on PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices remotely at SamsungSmartCam.com.
The camera is wall mountable or will sit happily on a flat surface and has a lens than can tilt from 0-150 degrees for optimum positioning. The camera also has a low light setting for viewing the baby in the dark. Hopefully sleeping peacefully. Two way talk is also included and upon detecting sound or motion, a clip will be zapped up to your YouTube account for viewing after you receive a push notification on your device of choice.
The Samsung Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor is available in March for $149.
Samsung Redefines Safety and Convenience With New Award-Winning Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor
Samsung’s Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor seamlessly integrates with the connected lifestyle of today’s tech-savvy parents
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Techwin America, a leader in consumer video monitoring and security products, proudly introduced its Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A recipient of a 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award, Samsung’s new Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor offers industry leading design, technology and security, making it the ultimate solution for parents looking to keep a safe eye on their children. With convenience top of mind, Samsung will also provide free apps for mobile platforms, including Android and iOS, so that parents can see through the lens of the camera no matter where in the world they may be and from nearly any mobile device.
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“Parents turn to video baby monitors because they’re looking for peace of mind, and with Samsung’s new Wi-Fi solution we’re showing here at CES 2012, they’re getting that and a whole lot more,” said Mike Palazzolo, Vice President Sales and Marketing, consumer video monitoring and security products, Samsung Techwin America. “Samsung is putting the latest in wireless and IP technologies right in the palms of parents’ hands, but has done so in a way that delivers unmatched simplicity and flexibility.”
The Samsung Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor is an easy to use IP-based camera that features an effortless one-touch button that will automatically pair the device to a wireless home network in under 30 seconds. No installation of software is required. Users simply register their camera with SamsungSmartCam.com and are then able to view what matters most from right in their home or anywhere in the world by instantly transforming any Internet connected smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer into their own personal monitor. There is no limit to the amount of cameras that can be added to an account as users can register, label and view live footage from each using their one login.
Thanks to a compact design that measures just 1.25″ thick and 3.15″ in diameter, the Wi‑Fi Video Baby Monitor can be placed just about anywhere and also comes with a swiveling bracket which will allow parents to mount the device to a wall. Further adjustment is possible thanks to the lens which can tilt from 0° ~ 150°. In addition, for applications in low-light, such as monitoring a child during sleep, Samsung has included non-visible infrared LEDs which will allow parents to view their children in complete the dark.
With an embedded mic and speakers, Samsung’s Wi-Fi Video Baby monitor is also capable of two-way talk and can be configured to automatically record video (640×480 / 30fps / H.264) when motion or sound is detected. That footage will automatically be uploaded to a secure YouTube account and users will be notified of the event via real time push notifications.
The Samsung Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor will be available March 2012 and retail for $149.00.
For additional information regarding Samsung Techwin America consumer video monitoring and security products, please visit www.samsungsv.com
About Samsung Techwin America
Samsung Techwin is a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Building on the company’s history of innovation, Samsung Techwin is dedicated to providing system solutions with the highest levels of performance, reliability and cost-efficiency. As a subsidiary of a $117 billion international market maker, Samsung Techwin is committed to the continued development of innovative products for professional and consumer security applications. For more information, visit www.samsungsv.com.
