April 2024: On the 24th of April, the Philips 5000 Series Indoor 360-Degree camera was introduced to the Indian market. CES 2024 was another venue where the camera was shown. The surveillance camera is capable of capturing video at a resolution of 2K, and it does not need a continuous connection to Wi-Fi all the time. As soon as an internet connection is available, the film may be saved on the SD card, and then it can be transferred to the appropriate application or cloud storage at a later time.
Through the use of the companion smartphone application developed by Philips, the camera may be monitored. Additionally, it is equipped with a night vision capability that is capable of capturing photos in black scale.
In India, the Philips 5000 Series Indoor 360-Degree camera may be purchased for a price of about Rs. 8,895. It is also available on Amazon, in addition to being accessible on the website of Philips Domestic Appliances. One hue of black is the only one available.
With a size of 2,304 by 1,296 pixels, the Philips 5000 Series Indoor 360-Degree camera is equipped with a 3-megapixel image sensor and is capable of capturing video at a quality of 2K. A microSD card with a capacity of up to 128 gigabytes may be used to record day and night. Additionally, it is capable of offline recording, which means that even if the camera does not have an active internet connection, it may continue recording on the microSD card or use an optional cloud backup service, which needs a monthly charge.
The Philips Home Safety application is compatible with the security camera that is being installed. Through the use of the application, users are able to exercise control over some camera operations and view security video. In addition to that, it comes with a two-way speak and siren function that enables you to communicate back and answer via the application. It is also stated that the camera is equipped with motion detection techniques that are supported by artificial intelligence, which can identify humans, pets, and noises such as a kid screaming.
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