Easy setup:
This new Samsung camera can be setup with a PC or with a smart device (iPhone/Android). This is a great option and in my experience, the smart device setup is typically easier and works better. When using this option, the
camera turns into an access point to which you can connect like any other WiFi networks, then follow a simple tutorial where you enter the home WiFi name and password.
Local recording:
It is possible to continuously record a video loop on a microSD card. While this is not completely bulletproof (a thief could steal the card), it is very handy if you camera is hidden and won’t cost you anything.
Wide viewing angle is good:
If you haven’t paid attention to the difference between narrow angle (70 degrees) and wide angle (120 degrees+) for this type of cameras, I have tried both and I would rather have one 120 degrees camera, rather than multiple narrow angles ones. There’s no question about it. If you need a little more details, chances are that the 1080p resolution can make up for it. In the end, with a wide angle, you just need less cameras.
Easy connectivity and low-bandwidth:
The camera uses a Samsung online service to create a handshake between the camera in your home, and your computer/smartphone on the Internet. Samsung is also using a variable bitrate H264 video encoding, so even a 1080p stream can use as little as 2.5Mbps.
Zone selection:
It is possible to setup the SmartCam HD Pro to analyze a specific portion of an image, let’s say an entry way in your home, or maybe a baby crib. This reduces the amount of false-positive that everyone gets when motion alerts are on.
This new Samsung camera can be setup with a PC or with a smart device (iPhone/Android). This is a great option and in my experience, the smart device setup is typically easier and works better. When using this option, the
camera turns into an access point to which you can connect like any other WiFi networks, then follow a simple tutorial where you enter the home WiFi name and password.
Local recording:
It is possible to continuously record a video loop on a microSD card. While this is not completely bulletproof (a thief could steal the card), it is very handy if you camera is hidden and won’t cost you anything.
Wide viewing angle is good:
If you haven’t paid attention to the difference between narrow angle (70 degrees) and wide angle (120 degrees+) for this type of cameras, I have tried both and I would rather have one 120 degrees camera, rather than multiple narrow angles ones. There’s no question about it. If you need a little more details, chances are that the 1080p resolution can make up for it. In the end, with a wide angle, you just need less cameras.
Easy connectivity and low-bandwidth:
The camera uses a Samsung online service to create a handshake between the camera in your home, and your computer/smartphone on the Internet. Samsung is also using a variable bitrate H264 video encoding, so even a 1080p stream can use as little as 2.5Mbps.
Zone selection:
It is possible to setup the SmartCam HD Pro to analyze a specific portion of an image, let’s say an entry way in your home, or maybe a baby crib. This reduces the amount of false-positive that everyone gets when motion alerts are on.
