Philips Hue Secure Desktop Security Camera Black 2-pack

Name: Philips Hue Secure Desktop Security Camera Black 2-pack
Brand: Philips Hue
SKU: 939646
Price: 287.9 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 7.9 (59 reviews)

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Philips Secure cameras are compatible with Hue lights, so the lights turn on when the camera detects movement.
You connect the camera wired, so you don't have to charge the battery.
Thanks to the included stand, you can place the camera on every flat surface.
To use all functions and connect multiple devices, you need a Hue Bridge.
If you want to review footage, use AI detection, or use activity zones, you need an annual subscription of € 39.99 per camera.

Description

Secure everything in and around your home with the Philips Hue Secure Wired Security Camera. When it detects movement, you get a notification via the Hue app and your Hue lights will turn on. That way, you never walk into a dark home with this camera. The lights also illuminate the footage of this Full HD camera at night. You place the Hue Secure camera on a desk or cabinet thanks to the included stand. You connect the camera to the socket. Talk to people on the other side of the camera thanks to the 2-way audio. You need a subscription to create activity zones for movement notifications to recognize people, animals, and packages. Connect the cameras to a Bridge to also use routines. With the Bridge, you can connect multiple Hue devices to each other, such as your lights, sensors, and cameras. That way, your lights flicker when your camera detects movement for example.

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Manual(1.55 MB)
Desk stand
Wall mount
Power cable (3m)

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2x Philips Hue Secure Desktop Security Camera Black

Review is 7,9 out of 10, based on 59 reviews.

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Review is 8,5 out of 10.

Good images, otherwise too limited

Image quality
Construction quality
Privacy through encryption
Images cannot be saved locally

Experience with the Hue bridge and Hue lamps made us enthusiastic about this camera and the contents of the box did not disappoint: the strong magnet and the heavy tripod make the camera very easy to place so that it can be set up anywhere. We want to hang the camera in the garage with a view of the back door: it is possible to hang the camera from the ceiling with the supplied cap, the strong magnet will also keep it in place. The adapter has a sufficiently long cable.

Installation is done by following the step-by-step instructions in the Hue app. The camera comes with a "proof of ownership" with a QR code to scan during installation. Even though this QR code seemed easy to read on my phone screen, I had to move a bit for a better distance and turn the map around for a good scan. After choosing the WiFi network and entering the corresponding password, the camera was set. The security for storing the recorded camera images has been well thought out. Encryption with passphrase is applied. Only people with this passphrase can use the camera.

The camera's image is absolutely good and the images are delayed very little. The camera has 3 states: Off, Armed Home and Armed Away. For both enabled states, you can set how motion detection should be handled: which lights should flash (red or white) and whether the cameras should sound a siren. Unfortunately, all of this can only be operated from the app and not from, for example, a home automation server. And that is quite a downer for me. Our back door has an electric lock and I wanted to be able to turn the camera on/off based on the status of that lock, so we can see who came in through the open back door and when. In addition, I expected to be able to take action in my home automation system as soon as motion was detected. The same applies to the video images, which can only be viewed in the app and not via ONVIF, for example. This means that images can only be stored in the cloud and this requires a paid subscription.

I find it difficult to get over these disadvantages, the camera has a considerable price and on top of that there is a subscription. The image quality and the encryption of the images are positive for privacy reasons.

Dries
18 November 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,0 out of 10.

Disappointing product

Quick installation
Live view
Works nicely with Philips Hue bridge
Image quality - zooming in is poor

I had high expectations for this camera. Unfortunately, it is unsuitable for permanent surveillance. Can only be used as a signal device. Then 60 seconds of recording. With multiple movements in a short time, the system misses a lot. Suitable for entrance detection and similar applications. Not for free.

Andre
20 November 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 4,0 out of 10.

Go for the wired security cam!

Battery
Suitable as a front doorbell
Easy to install
Only detects within four meters distance.

Switched to the wired cheaper version. Because the battery version goes into sleep mode, it is more difficult to recognize something and it comes out of sleep mode with a delay.

The wired cheaper version works perfectly. Better picture quality and because it is always on, it detects all small movements. I recommend purchasing a wired version.

Piet
5 April 2024
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
Product number	936408
Manufacturer code	49613200
Brand	Philips Hue
Warranty	2 years
Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Image properties

Image properties
	Type of image definition support	Full HD (1080p)
	Video resolution width	1090 pixels
	Video resolution height	1920 pixels
	Horizontal viewing angle	110 °
	Vertical viewing angle	30 °
	Pan
	Pan type	Analog
	Degrees of panning	120 °
	Tilt
	Tilt type	Analog
	Tilts	120 °
	Zoom (IPcam)
	Digital zoom	0
	Fisheye

Camera options

Camera options
	Number of cameras	1
	IP camera type	PTZ camera
	Usage location	Indoors
	Alarm system needed for use
	Subscription needed for full use
	Motion detection sensor
	Infrared lighting
	Infrared light range	6 m
	Infrared motion sensor
	Suitable for placement behind glass
	Dynamic DNS client
	Built-in microphone
	Review event
	Streaming

Other properties

Other properties
	Power supply type	Power grid
	Battery (power source)
	Storage options	Cloud
	SD card slot
	Built-in WiFi
	PoE support
	UPnP AV support
	ONVIF certified
	PSIA certified
	Cable length	3 m

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	7,4 cm
	Width	7,4 cm
	Depth	9,2 cm
	Color	Black
	Mounting possible
	Water-resistant
	Water resistance	Splash proof
	Waterproofness certification	IP certification
	IP certification	IP65

Smart Home options

Smart Home options
Controls via app
Controlled via Android app
Controlled via Apple app

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
	Internet connection required
	Manufacturer account required
	Multi-factor authentication
	Log in with fingerprint on your phone
	Log in with Face ID on your phone
	Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer
	Support for future updates
	Expected frequency security updates	Longer than a calendar quarter
	Personal information required
	Type of information required	Country stored data, Personal information, Usage information

Introduction year and updates

Introduction year and updates
	Guaranteed support with updates	48 months after release date
	Year introduced	2023

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