SWITCHBOT, an IoT device brand, has launched the 'AI Guard Plan,' a subscription service that adds AI analysis and cloud storage functionality to its compatible cameras.
With the AI Guard Plan, users can save event recordings to the cloud and have the AI detect people, vehicles, and animals. The premium plan, 'AI Guard Plan Premium,' utilizes AI (VLM) to analyze video content in detail, enabling features such as AI notifications that provide descriptive updates on 'what happened,' AI video search for retrieving recordings via text, and AI summaries for reviewing the day's events.
The service supports four products: the Outdoor Pan/Tilt Camera 5MP, Smart Video Doorbell, Indoor Camera Plus 3MP, and Indoor Camera Plus 5MP. A single-camera plan is available with the first month free.
Key AI Features in the Premium Plan
- **AI Notifications**: Instead of simple motion alerts, AI interprets the footage to notify users with descriptive updates, such as, 'A person in black clothes left a package in front of the entrance.' - **AI Video Search**: Users can search recorded footage using natural language, such as 'man in black clothes' or 'white car,' to quickly find specific moments. - **AI Summary**: AI organizes detected events throughout the day and provides a consolidated report. - **AI Identification**: Beyond detecting people, animals, and vehicles, the AI interprets features like color, movement, and context. - **AI Automation**: Based on video analysis, the system can trigger other SwitchBot devices such as lights or locks (requires a hub product).
Additionally, the cloud storage feature allows for event recordings to be stored for up to 30 days.
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