Robot Security Cameras

Ever had that feeling that you forgot to lock the door? Or laying there wondering if everything is OK in your house while you’re on vacation? Well worry no more, get yourself a home security robot. With a home security robot in your home, you’ll be able to keep an eye on what’s going on wherever you are. This will give you peace of mind knowing that your place is safe when you are away, especially if combined with movement sensors. We’ve come up with a list of the 10 best home security robots currently on the market and split our favorite picks into two groups: movable cameras and static cameras. On the whole, all the home security robots enlisted here can be touted as the best around Be sure to keep reading to the end where we have included some tips about what to look for in a robot security camera and steps you can take to deter burglaries in the first place. You may also enjoy: Best Full Body Massager Mat Best home security robots for sale Appbot Riley Home Safety Movable CameraXrana Family RobotDOGNESS Smart CAM IPET RobotSKYMEE Owl RobotJAMOR Home Patrol RobotRing Indoor Cam with built-in AlexaCanary ViewETHYS Wireless Security CamAmaryllo AR3S Outdoor Security CameraSENS8 Home Security Camera System 1. Appbot Riley Home Safety Movable Camera Probably the most well-known and popular security robot on this list, Appbot Riley can be controlled through an app installed on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Through the connection of the app and the camera, a user can see what the camera sees in real-time. This WiFi robot camera has motion sensors as well as facial detection capabilities. With face recognition technology, it can take, and store photos and videos of suspicious people and activities. Thanks to the two-way audio function, you are also able to talk to your kids or even your pet wherever you are. 2. Xrana Family Security Robot Xrana is a medium-size size robot with a moderate moving speed and big wheels that grip excellently for smooth movement even on a challenging surface. Through the free smartphone app, you can stay connected to this security robot for home wherever you go as long as you have the phone with you. Your mobile app acts as remote control over the home robot that enables you to remotely move or turn the robot or take photos or record a video of your place in case you notice something suspicious for future reference. However, you need a reliable WiFi connection to operate the robot, else, it’s highly likely to lag. It is also equipped with powerful LED lights for clear night vision. 3. DOGNESS Smart CAM IPET Robot OK, so this is officially a security robot meant for playing with your pets, but, with 2-way audio and live video, it's not a bad choice as a security robot either. If you can team it up with motion sensors, then you could be on to a winner. The home security robots have full 360-degree control, and live video and can be controlled from anywhere with an internet connection with the free App. The head of the robot has an HD camera that tilts and records photos and video securely and the battery will run up to 15 days in standby mode. But as I started with, this is a pet robot, right? so that means it is armed. So should you see an intruder in your house, you can attack them by firing dog treats at them and even chase them with the inbuilt laser. Or you could just call the Police, you decide. 4. SKYMEE Owl Robot Weirdly another pet robot here. It seems that pet technology is a few steps ahead when it comes to mobile wifi cameras. While this doesn't pack the laser of the DOGNESS, you do still have a treat dispenser to defend your home with. I guess you could fill it with marbles for a bit of Home Alone style defence. These home security robots can be controlled over wi fi via the free app to cruise around your house. It can be automatically triggered with a built-in infrared sensor so it can alert you to movement. The SKYMEE Owl Robot has a Full HD camera with night vision and 4x zoom enabling you will to see your home clearly whether it's day or night. 5. JAMOR Home Patrol Robot JAMOR home patrol robot supports remote operation using a mobile phone. Connect the car robot to your phone’s WiFi and have a panoramic view of any part of your house through a real-time HD video and even take pictures of particular objects or people within the surveillance area if you like. With four-wheel drive, 360-degree steering, and the ability to climb a slope of up to 30 degrees, this home security robot has very flexible mobility. A couple of other stand-out features include auto-charging, amazing if you are away for a few days, and a built-in microphone and speakers for two-way conversations. Not that you would want to spy on your kids while you're out. Controllable static home security robots 6. Ring Indoor Cam with built-in Alexa The Ring indoor camera is an easy to set up, compact plug-in indoor camera. It lets you see, hear and speak to people via the free app that can be installed on your mobile or tablet. You can upgrade to a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately), that will record all your videos and review what you missed for up to 60 days. The 1080p HD camera gives you a clear view of what is happening in your home and you'll also be able to receive real-time, motion trigger notifications. You can also connect your ring cam to Alexa so that if Ring Indoor Cam detects motion, your Echo device will illuminate and make an announcement, so you’ll always know when someone’s there. This home security robot ensures top-notch security of your house whether you are at home or away. 7. Canary View Home Security System With Ai-powered intelligence, the CANARY home security system is compatible with your home’s wireless internet, so, you can link it with your phone to receive instant alerts when the camera detects movements and activities within its area of coverage. Besides, the connection allows you to remotely view your place at any time through a 1080P HD video from the camera. The camera’s app contains pre-populated numbers of your local emergency providers (local police, fire, and EMT) for immediate and hassle-free reporting in case you notice an activity that possibly needs their attention. Better still, the camera is easy to set up as no wiring or additional hub is required in the process. 8. ETHYS Wireless Home Security Camera The Amazon Choice ETHYS Wireless Home Security Camera is a smart WiFi camera that is not easily noticed when installed in a house. This completely wireless home security robot has a built-in motion detector that activates real-time motion detection alerts to be sent to your phone when a person or thing passes by the camera. It also has an automatic backup to save your files to the cloud so should any want-to-be intruder does destroy the camera, your footage will already be saved. All of that and it is cheap. 9. Amaryllo AR3S Outdoor Security Camera This amazing outdoor security camera features facial recognition, night vision, has motion detection, and much more. With its smart Artificial Intelligence, the Amaryllo camera knows what to expect and when something unusual is happening, sends in an alert to you wherever you may be. As well as recording, with the 2-way voice communication, should you see an unscrupulous potential package thief, you can tell them they are being watched which will most likely spook them into running away and leaving your stuff alone. A few other cool features are the ability to program blackout areas, for example, the couch, so you don't get a notification every time someone sits down. Also, the ability to send notifications for up to 10 faces, is great if you want to know when the kids are home from school. All this combined with the 360 Degree Auto-Tracking sets this up as a pretty solid investment. 10. SENS8 Home Security Camera System SENS8 Home security system is a super-intelligent WiFi camera system with a unique optical design that enables it to distinguish non-threatening motions and changes such as moving shadows and billowing of curtains from real red flags to ensure that it doesn’t raise false alarms. Besides, you can customize the motion detection function to certain areas of your home and particular activities within the scope. With a home security system, you will gain access to a variety of features that will completely cover every entrance of your home. When it detects any unusual activity, SENS8 prompts its camera to start recording. If you’ve downloaded the SENS8 app on your phone or tablet and connected it to the security system, you’ll receive an immediate alert regarding the activity. Some of the threats that the app can report include burglary, floods, freezing temperatures, and leaking pipes. What to look for in a home security robot There are tens if not hundreds of home security robots currently robots. Therefore, identifying the best for your home might be a daunting task. However, there are several essential things home security robots should have, and they include live streaming and detected motion app alerts. Live to stream Live streaming is a function that enables you to have a live view of the area monitored by the robot. A robot with this feature has an accompanying app that you can download to your mobile communication device (such as a smartphone or tablet) and connect it to the robot wirelessly through WiFi. With this feature, you can check on your home remotely at any time for your peace of mind. Detected motion app alerts Besides live streaming, also establish if the robot’s app can alert you whenever the security robot detects unusual movements in your home. As such, the robot itself should have motion detection intelligence. Such alerts are essential in security management as they can help to curb impending unfortunate incidences before they occur. Facial Recognition This can be great to help prevent false alarms. Many cameras are introducing this kind of technology to know who is approaching the house and whether to send an intruder alert or give a cheery hello. Auto Charging A return to home charging feature is a big plus for the robot security camera that you can drive around yourself, especially if you are away for a few days. Controllable robot camera vs. static: what is better? Some security cameras are static, meaning that they are installed or placed at designated places at certain angles while others are controllable. The latter can be controlled to move or turn in different directions. Just like many other people, perhaps you are now wondering which type to buy between the two. Well, here’s a highlight of the pros and cons of each to help you make an informed decision: Remote control security camera You can move it to different rooms in your house, and so, one might be enough.Some can be used for other purposes like fun games as well as social photo shoots and video recording. Has a narrower angle of vision than a static cameraCharging may become an issue Static WiFi security camera Offers a broader angle of vision Last longer because of minimal wear and tearBetter motion detection You might need several for different rooms/parts of your homeIt isn’t as versatile as the controllable one Home Security Tips While robot security systems and static cameras can help you deal with an array of security issues, having one in your home won’t entirely deter burglars from trying to gain access to your home. Some of them are so determined that they can enter a home even if it has a home security robot installed. Therefore, besides having the system, you need to do more to make your place less attractive to potential criminals. Here are a few tips to help you keep your home secure: Keep your home locked whenever you are away Whether you are going out for a few minutes or days, ensure that you leave your home’s doors and windows locked if you aren’t leaving someone behind. More than 30% of burglars who succeed to gain unauthorized access to the home use unlocked major openings such as windows and doors. Conceal the wiring of your security system Is the wiring of your alarm system easily visible? The visibility of the wires may encourage burglars to strike as they see a possibility of disconnecting the system without much hassle and go ahead to take away your possessions unnoticed. Therefore, it’s high time that you conceal those wires. Hide anything valuable The primary motivation of a burglar is the certainty that he/she will get something valuable and worth the risk of breaking into a property. Therefore, leaving your valuable items in a place where people outside your home can easily see them might motivate the thieves to break in. Hide your most valuable items as much as you can so that even if burglars manage to force their way in, their chances of finding the things are minimal. Install protected property signs We’ve already seen the risk of leaving your security wiring exposed. However, it’s important to let people know that you have a home security system, preferably by installing a protected property sign. When burglars notice the sign, they get discouraged from breaking in, considering the high risk of being caught. Ideally, use genuine signs because experienced tech burglars won’t give a damn to the fake ones. Put away tools like ladders, hammers, pry bars, and big screwdrivers When these tools are put just anywhere in your garden, they can be used by an opportunistic burglar to gain further access to the rest of your home. Therefore, it’s essential to keep them hidden. A final word on home security robots There is a fantastic selection of cameras available that you can log into any time from anywhere, however, when it comes to the controllable ones, it is still an emerging technology. The two that we would recommend above all would be the Appbot Riley and the Xrana, these are designed specifically to do the task of being a home robot and while neither excels, they are pretty solid at what they do. For now, we would recommend sticking with static cameras, they offer much more value and less risk of running out of battery. There is a huge gap in the market for a top-notch controllable robotic security cam. They are becoming more common to use in offices and industrial units, also the police are starting to experiment with them, we think it will just take a bit more time for that technology to be shrunk and affordable to the public and we'll be ready when it happens. 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