Piper is many things in a tiny package. The pint-sized home security
device — it’s literally the size of a pint glass — watches over your
house, automates your connected devices and helps you keep in touch with
friends. And now with night vision too. In case you’re not familiar, Piper is an all-in-one home security device
that lets you keep an eye on your home from anywhere in the world
through a mobile app. Its motion sensor makes it simple to be notified
when someone enters your house, and you can even turn Piper into an
intercom from your phone.
The second-generation Piper nv
looks almost exactly like the original, except for a new ring of
infrared sensors around the 180-degree camera. The “nv” bit stands for
night vision, and those sensors let you see what’s happening in your
home even in near pitch black conditions. The camera’s resolution is
also improved, and now offers sharp video with a 3.4-megapixel sensor.
Both Piper models come with motion and sound detection, and a
105-decibel siren that can be deployed in the event of a breach. And
both work like a home hub for your connected Z-Wave devices, enabling
you to control appliances and lighting from your smartphone.
The Piper nv is on sale now
for $US270
in black or white. Meanwhile, you can still buy the original Piper for a
cool $US200. Compatible Z-Wave window and door sensors
cost $US50 each. [Piper]
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