The Netatmo Presence is a solid choice for homeowners who want to keep an eye on their property from anywhere using a mobile device or PC. Its Smart-Sight motion detection technology does a great job of differentiating between who and what is out there, greatly reducing needless alerts, and its...

Advanced motion detection recognizes animals, cars, and people; Sharp 1080p video; Local video storage; Works with IFTTT; Uses mobile and web apps

Expensive; Installation requires some wiring knowledge; Does not support geofencing or two-way audio

If you're looking for a well-built, well-designed Wi-Fi camera for outdoor surveillance, the Netatmo Presence is an excellent choice.

Integrated; dimmable flood light; Intelligent object detection; Customizable alerts; Subscription-free onboard storage; IFTTT Integration

Hard-wired-only installation; Pricey compared to the competition; Design may not appeal to all

After reviewing the D-link HD WiFi Camera DCS-935L , the Zetta Z16 HD Wide Angle Intelligent Security Camcorder , and the DoorBird Video Doorbell , the overly sensitive motion detectors on the cameras of each device drove me crazy.

Beautifully clear 1080p live video and recordings accessible on Android/iOS apps and browser; Surprisingly accurate detection of people; cars; and animals; Local storage on microSD card with option to copy video recordings to Dropbox or private FTP server; No subscription fees; Zoom in on live video...

Expensive; The design may not appeal to everyone; Only has one-way audio; Somewhat limited field of view (100-degrees; Can only be mounted on a vertical wall

We've already got smart televisions, smartphones, and even smart toasters. Why not have a smart camera There's no doubt that a home camera can give your security system a much needed boost, but who wants to deal with the headache of false alarms

Netatmo's first security camera, called Welcome, was designed to monitor the interior of your home or office, and introduced facial recognition software so that it could alert you to strangers, or ‘welcome' anyone else.

Fully weatherproof all-metal build quality; Accurate and targetable motion sensor; Clever image recognition software; Powerful and dimmable LED floodlight

No Ethernet port; Rather large; incongruous design; Expensive

Think of a leading smart home device and most will mention the connected thermostat. For us, however, the smart home security camera has become just as successful – and as if to prove it there are at least 10 or 20 decent models out there, each worthy of your purchase.

Cheap to run due to no subscription fees; Solid person recognition system

Hard on the eye; Annoying bracket mount

The Presence is Netatmo's outdoor smart security camera. In addition to its weather-proofing, the Presence's party trick is its claimed ability to be able to tell the difference between a human, a car and an animal, then react accordingly.

Clear camera day or night with a powerful light and night vision; No subscription fees; Specific triggers for recording and sending alerts; Easy-to-use app

Detection between humans and animals can be inconsistent; Installation is fiddly

The Netatmo Presence is the first security camera we've tested that doubles as a floodlight. It's easy to install and it works well, too. It will detect people, animals and cars up to 65 feet away, sending alerts to your phone – and even your Apple Watch. See also: Best security cameras

After searching for a few weeks and nearly buying a another male I found the Netatmo presence. What a great purchase I couldn't have asked for more, easy to set up and use especially using apple HomeKit. Being able to view it remotely and download the videos over 4G is so fast.

This camera is easy to use and simple. The floodlight is bright and it recognises the difference between people animals and cars well. It is clear and playback is easy. The software however could do with some improvement when using more than 1 camera and also the zone for recording and alerts would...