Swann Launches Battery-Powered Security Camera With Voice Control, Face Recognition

Do-it-yourself security company Swann is shipping a battery-powered security camera with face recognition and cloud and local storage. The camera can recognize up to 10 people. Features include mic and speaker, Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, heat and motion sensing, night vision up to 26 feet, 1080p resolution and a 180-degree viewing angle, Swann said. It’s IP65-rated to withstand rain, snow and heat. Security includes two-factor authentication, 128-bit encryption of video and data, along with a personalized username and password safeguards, said the company. Footage is saved to a secure cloud for seven days for free, with two days of local backup; recording continues in the event of an internet or power outage and is automatically backed up to the cloud when issues are resolved, Swann said. A single camera has a $149 retail price; a five-pack at Sam's Club is $499.