When I installed Netatmo's Welcome at home, it was initially a tough sell to the family: "It's a security camera that recognises faces and detects movement, records video and sends clips to an app on demand -- you can watch and listen live too.

Competent HD security camera; Face recognition; Customisable notifications; No additional subscription costs

Face recognition training takes some time; No wall-mounting or battery power options

The Netatmo Welcome feels like a rushed security camera in order to compete with the refresh of the Nest Cam, marketing the local storage aspect and no monthly fees, two of the small cons of its Nest competitor.

The Netatmo Welcome is a connected camera that features facial recognition, adding another level of safety and security to the home. The Welcome notifies users through their app so that the homeowner knows who is home and when.

During a recent vacation, I had no fewer than three webcams watching my home. I can't tell you how comforting it is to be able to open an app, access my Nest Cam (formerly Dropcam) to see my great room or open another app to see compressed versions of the activity in front of my house thanks to Flir...

A smart camera with facial recognition, the Netatmo Welcome is more useful than you'd think

If a smart home is truly smart, it should know who's inside it. That's the argument Netatmo makes with its new Welcome camera, promising Dropcam-style streaming video but combined with facial-recognition.

The Netatmo Welcome is a great addition to your home security. It's not as hardcore as a full CCTV system, but it's more comprehensive than a simple webcam setup. Facial recognition, mobile access, a simple setup and a great design make this a fantastic all round product.

Easy to set up; User friendly design; Great mobile app; Aesthetically pleasing design; Competitive price; 8GB memory card included; Excellent camera performance

Limited availability outside of the manufacturer's website