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

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

Wi-Fi security camera/porch light mash-ups like the Netatmo Presence make a whole lot of sense. The best place to locate an outdoor security camera is near an exterior door, and exterior doors nearly always have porch lights nearby.

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 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

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

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

It watches your property and can tell animals from people and cars. It can send alerts and keep and eye on things and records high definition video so you can see what has been going on. Highly recommended.

Part home security camera, part motion-activated floodlight, the Netatmo Presence ($299.99) observes what's happening outside your home in real-time and will record video and send an alert if it detects motion. Unlike most motion-activated security cameras, the Presence uses technology that lets it differentiate between animals, cars, and people, virtually eliminating needless alerts. It also delivers sharp 1080p video, and you can adjust the floodlight's brightness and create a lighting schedule. If you're not comfortable messing with electrical wiring, though, you should have an experienced electrician install it for you. Design and Features Unlike the Kuna , which looks like an ordinary porch light, the Presence has a contemporary design that may seem out of place on older colonial-style homes. It's housed in a relatively large black aluminum weatherproof enclosure that measures 8.0 by 2.0 by 4.3 inches (HWD) and has a 12-watt dimmable LED floodlight (which is equivalent to a...

The Netatmo Presence is an outdoor security camera and floodlight that offers excellent motion detection, 1080p video, event-triggered recording, and local video storage, but it's expensive and installation may be tricky for some users.

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

Installation and setup was a breeze. Flood light is brighter than I was expecting. Build quality is sturdy. Well worth the high price.