Samsung SmartCam Pro Lets You Watch Your Home Remotely

Wi-Fi-enabled security cameras are nothing new, but Samsung's latest model — the SmartCam HD Pro — allows you to remotely keep tabs on your home or an area you want protected via a desktop, Android or iOS device.

The device, which hits stores in December and will be priced at $179, can be used in a variety of ways (think nanny cam to front door protection) and comes with a few new bells and whistles to make that monitoring easier

New to the model is its larger 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor, which lets users see intricate details in dark lighting. It also comes with wide dynamic range (WDR), which cuts down on motion blur and produces clearer imagery, and Samsung Light Enhancer (SLE) technology to detect movement in the low light conditions. Essentially, the camera allows you to pick up on the smallest environment changes, but is smart enough to decipher between a falling leaf and more startling noises such as breaking glass. It also features a 128-degree ultra-wide lens Read more...