The SmartThings Blog

One of the great features of the new Samsung SmartThings Hub is the ability to connect a camera to see what's happening in your home when you're away. Today, we're excited to announce that the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro is available for purchase in our Shop! A perfect companion to the brand-new Home Monitoring Kit, the SmartCam allows you to check in from anywhere to view live-streaming video footage of your home. You can also get instant alerts with accompanying video-clip footage whenever unexpected events occur, as detected by SmartThings-connected devices. Unlike other home monitoring solutions, SmartThings only captures video clips whenever an unexpected event occurs, so you can maintain privacy while having complete peace of mind. Here are a few of the many things that are possible with Samsung SmartThings and the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro: • See that your kids return home safely from school • Check in to see if your dog is on the couch • Capture video footage if there's unexpected entry or motion • Make sure the dog walker or service provider arrived • Check in on what your pet is doing • ...and so much more Note: Video clips will eventually be a premium feature within Smart Home Monitor but are available in beta as a free trial through 2015. After the free trial, a premium version of Smart Home Monitor, which includes video clips, will be available for $4.99 per month. Live streaming will always be free. (more…)