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Smart home security devices have become increasingly popular of late, and now smaller brands like Imou, launched in 1, are giving rivals Ring and Arlo a run for their money with gadgets. simple to use and accessible. Imou offers a range of home video surveillance cameras, such as video doorbells and even smart alarm systems. Son dernier produit est l'Imou A50 - une cámara de securité intérieure alimentée par le seceur avec un objectiveif panoramique et inclinable qui peut être contrôlé à distance, you offer a view of chaque coin d'une pièce même lorsque vous n'êtes pas à home. The 59 degree lens will record Full HD video when motion is detected. Images will be recorded in color throughout the day and, thanks to night vision, in black and white in low light. If you insert a microSD card into the camera, the video is saved for free and can be viewed whenever you want. However, cloud storage is also available for €1 / €1 a month. The Imou A1 will send a notification to your smartphone to alert you that motion has been detected, and can even tell if it's the result of a person or something else, like a pet. The smart tracking feature, on the other hand, ensures that the lens follows the source of movement, keeping it in view. The A1 will alert you even if it detects abnormal sounds, such as a baby crying or a fire alarm going off. The camera has a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing you to chat with anyone in the camera's field of view. It also integrates with Alexa and the Google Assistant, so if you have a smart display, you can view the live feed from the camera on your screen. Powered by the mains, the Imou A42.99 can be used alone or mounted on the ceiling. It comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and an Ethernet port for wired Internet connection. For the privacy conscious, the A39.99 has a shutter which, when activated via the app, will cover the camera lens. At $1 / $XNUMX, the Imou AXNUMX is one of the most affordable indoor security cameras we've tested. It's best suited for those who don't want to pay a subscription to review the footage recorded by the camera at a later date, or for those concerned about privacy, who want to be sure a camera doesn't capture their every move. they are at home.
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Price and availability of the Imou A1
The Imou A1, known as the Imou Ranger 2C in the US, is priced at $42,99 / $39,99, making it one of the most affordable indoor security cameras we've tested. It's available in the UK from retailers like Currys, Amazon and eBuyer, while in the US it can be purchased via Amazon. It is currently not available in Australia. Imou also offers an outdoor home security camera called the Imou Bullet 2, which is available in the UK and US and will set you back £62.99 / £59.99. As we have already mentioned, the Imou A1 can be used with a microSD card, although it is not included. Or you can sign up for Imou's cloud storage service, with prices starting at €3.50 / €2.59.
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Integrated
- Fuente de alimentación
- wall fixing
- Privacy shield
The Imou A1 is a compact monochrome home security camera. Unlike many models on the market that see the camera lens placed in a circular or square housing and attached to a mount, the Imou A1 is a one-piece design with a built-in mount. It measures 4,2 × 3 x 3 inches / 10,6 × 7,7 × 7,7 cm (hxwxd) and can be used alone or mounted on the ceiling, although you'll need to flip the image in the app in the latter position. In the United States, the camera is called the Ranger 2C and has a more circular look. Although it is still a one-piece design. The mostly white plastic body features a glossy black section at its center, where you'll find a 115-degree lens, microphone, and microSD card slot. A privacy feature allows the camera lens to rotate down the housing to stop the camera recording footage, ideal for times when you're at home and don't want your every move filmed. On the back of the camera there is a port for the power cable, as well as the speaker and the Ethernet port. The A1 camera also supports Wi-Fi connectivity, if you prefer to connect to the Internet this way. Full HD footage is captured in color during the day, while the lack of built-in LEDs makes it possible to shoot black-and-white nighttime video. As we mentioned above, images can be stored without a subscription on a microSD card, although it's not included, or in the cloud via the paid subscription service. Setting up the Imou A1 proved to be a bit tricky as it required scanning a QR code on the camera, as well as entering our Wi-Fi credentials, and then waiting for the 2 to join.
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- Clear and detailed images
- Lens can be remotely rotated and tilted
- The camera will keep the source of motion in the frame.
During testing, we found that images recorded by the Imou A1 were clear, although they were in color during the day, the lack of LEDs meant they were black and white at night. The 115-degree lens created a slight fisheye effect in the video, though that didn't affect the clarity of the footage. The camera is HDR-compatible, which means video was clear both in areas where the sun was shining brightly and where dark shadows were cast. It was also effective in distinguishing between a person and other sources of motion. As mentioned, the camera lens can be moved and tilted to allow a view of the entire room in which the camera is located. Using an on-screen joystick, the lens responded, moving in milliseconds, moving smoothly. Alternatively, the Smart Tracking feature will automatically switch the camera lens when motion is detected, to ensure the source always remains in the shot. The microphone and speaker worked fine during a conversation with someone in the camera's field of view; there was no distortion. In addition, it was also possible to enable the one-click privacy mode in the application; This rotates the camera to fit inside the camera body to ensure you don't record video when you don't want it to.
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Application
- Easy to use
- Integration with Alexa and Google Assistant
- Possibility of creating schedules and activity zones
The Imou Life app, which is used to control the camera and view recorded images, is easy to use. When you open the app, you'll see a list that includes the cameras in your home; To view a camera's live feed, simply tap the latest motion detection snapshot below the device's name. From there, you can also turn on the privacy shutter, view a chronological list of all the images stored by the camera, and access some of the most-used device settings, like controlling how often you're notified of movements. More detailed settings, such as scheduling when the camera is monitoring activity, creating activity zones, to reduce the number of unwanted alerts, and the camera's sensitivity to motion detection, can be changed by going to the Device Details section. The Imou A1 is also compatible with Alexa and the Google Assistant, so if you have a compatible smart display, you can view the camera feed on your screen.
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First review: October two thousand twenty-one