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 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

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 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.

Very good floodlight and camera. Works well via the app working via wifi so no additional wires necessary other than a power source, so if you have existing outside lights its a simple case of swapping it over, note that the design of the cover that attaches to the wall assumes your feed wire comes...

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

No subscription fees; Floodlight & siren; Decent app;

No continuous recording; No face recognition; No speaker;

Good picture quality! Smart function to distinguish movements as camera discoveries, can distinguish animals, humans and cars. Very easy installation when replacing a facade light with the camera. Is very satisfied so far ...