Ulticam IQ, a new line of AI-powered security cameras designed for advanced features and affordability from AIoT solutions pioneer Xthings, will now come with advanced cloud AI features using Gemini on Google Cloud, bringing professional-level video analytics to homeowners with free cloud recording on a rolling 7-day basis.
This versatile indoor/outdoor camera combines free cloud storage, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and AI-driven features that provide human-like understanding of scenes and events, redefining smart home security.
Transformative AI features for smarter security
Ulticam IQ’s use of Gemini on Google Cloud introduces three industry-pioneering capabilities:
- Intelligent Scene Analysis: Real-time identification of objects, behaviours, and locations, with detailed event descriptions.
- Automated Risk Assessment: Classifies event footage by threat level. Users can set notifications to trigger only for high-risk events.
- Daily Summaries: Automatically delivers concise daily reports, such as: “In the past 24 hours, 2 high-risk events were detected between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.”
Intelligent scene analysis
“For over a decade, security cameras have relied on basic motion detection, flooding users with false alerts that ultimately get ignored,” said Patrick Serrato, Director of Ecosystem Business Development and Product Strategy at Xthings.
“Ulticam IQ, powered by Gemini on Google Cloud, marks a fundamental shift: it doesn’t just see, it understands. From intelligent scene analysis to automated risk assessment, we’re bringing real-time situational awareness and decision-making into the smart home and business.”
Premium features for indoor and outdoor security
Designed for versatility, Ulticam IQ is perfect for securing front yards, backyards, warehouses, and parking lots. Key features include:
- Edge AI: In addition to AI features enabled by Gemini on Google Cloud, IQ includes local camera processing for instant person, vehicle, and face detection.
- Ultra HD Resolution: Available in 4K or 2K models, Ulticam IQ delivers crisp, detailed video with a 160° diagonal wide-angle field of view.
- Dual Storage System: Offers free cloud recording on a rolling 7-day basis and 8GB internal storage (expandable to 128GB via SD card) for flexible, secure recording.
- Versatile Connectivity and Power Options: Choose from multiple connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet. IQ also comes with multiple power options, including plug-in, hardwired, and Power over Ethernet.
- Spotlight: Motion-activated spotlight to deter intruders and enhance visibility.
- Customizable Monitoring Zones: Define specific monitoring zones for instant smart notifications.
- Weather-Resistant Design: Operates flawlessly from −4°F to 122°F, ensuring durability in extreme conditions.
- Enhanced Privacy: Uses advanced encryption for video, audio, and data transmission across cloud and local storage.
Availability and where to purchase
Ulticam IQ is available now at the Ulticam website and on Amazon in the coming weeks.
- 2K Wi-Fi model: $169.99 MSRP
- 4K Wi-Fi model: $199.99 MSRP
By leveraging Gemini on Google Cloud for consumer security, Xthings positions Ulticam to disrupt the $8 billion global video surveillance market, offering unmatched value without subscriptions.
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