SwitchBot’s latest outdoor security camera employs AI technology to provide descriptions of the activity occurring around your residence.

      SwitchBot has introduced the Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K in North America and the UK, providing a new option for outdoor security surveillance of yards, driveways, entrances, garages, and small businesses.

      The camera is engineered to provide broader coverage compared to a static security camera. It has the ability to rotate both horizontally and vertically, track moving objects, record in 3K resolution, and utilize AI to summarize events in clips, such as package deliveries, animals entering the yard, or individuals approaching the property.

      It is currently available for purchase on SwitchBot’s website and Amazon. Prices start at $79.99 in the U.S., CAD 89.99 in Canada, and £89.99 in the U.K. Some advanced AI features require the AI Guard Premium plan, which is priced at $4.99 per month in the U.S. and £3.99 per month in the U.K.

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      Enhanced view with intelligent alerts

      The Outdoor Pan/Tilt Cam 3K features 360-degree horizontal rotation, 90-degree vertical rotation, and a wide-angle lens with a 110-degree field of view. This ensures extensive coverage for outdoor areas that might be left unmonitored by fixed cameras. Its motion tracking capability allows the camera to follow moving subjects and document their movements. Users can establish detection zones for particular areas like front gates, driveways, backyards, or garages, minimizing alerts triggered by roads or passing vehicles.

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      Among its most notable capabilities is the AI-driven event comprehension. Rather than just sending a generic motion alert, the camera can articulate what took place in simple terms, such as a delivery being made, an animal entering the yard, or someone approaching the house. It can also identify people, vehicles, animals, and objects, while allowing natural-language searches for specific moments in recorded video without the need to sift through hours of footage.

      What are the key camera features?

      The camera is equipped with a 5MP sensor and an F1.6 aperture, and it supports both infrared night vision and full-color viewing in low light using infrared and white LEDs. SwitchBot has integrated Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet capabilities, microSD storage of up to 512GB, cloud storage options, two-way audio, and RTSP support for Home Assistant, NVR, and NAS configurations. It is rated IP66 for dust and water resistance and can function in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius.

      Additionally, it is compatible with other SwitchBot devices, such as lights, locks, sensors, video doorbells, and indoor cameras, making it a valuable addition for users already invested in the brand's smart home ecosystem.