Andrew O'Hara
At CES 2022, Eve Systems had a pair of HomeKit-related announcements including the launch of an all-new security camera as well as immediate availability of its Thread-connected blinds.
Eve Outdoor Cam
In what Eve is touting as the first floodlight cam designed exclusively for Apple HomeKit, the Eve Outdoor Cam aims to help keep your home secure.
Eve Outdoor CamLaunching April 5, 2022, for $249.95, the Eve Outdoor Cam has a 157-degree field of view and supports infrared night vision and IP55 certification. It relies on infrared motion detection to trigger recordings as well as the integrated floodlight.
As it is designed to work with HomeKit, and only HomeKit, it supports a litany of HomeKit features. There is support for HomeKit Secure Video recording with up to a ten-day history, smart notifications based on subject detection, and two-way communication with the integrated microphone and speaker.
Eve Outdoor CamVideo capture maxes out at 1080p, 24 frames per second, which is the maximum HomeKit is capable of capturing.
"Combining elegant aesthetics with technology designed to safeguard privacy, Eve Outdoor Cam goes beyond legacy surveillance camera concepts with their conspicuous looks and manufacturer clouds", says Jerome Gackel, CEO, Eve Systems. "Eve Outdoor Cam embodies what Eve stands for: beautiful, connected home products that set the standard for privacy-first smart homes."
MotionBlinds now available
As AppleInsider reported ahead of CES, MotionBlinds from Eve and Coulisse are now available to order.
Eve MotionBlindsAvailable from a variety of resellers around the globe, Eve MotionBlinds are available from SelectBlinds.com in the US, abcblinds.com.au in Australia, SmartBlinds.com in the EU, as well as OmniaBlinds.com and Sonevo.de.
"When adding window coverings to your connected home, making a future-proof choice is key," says Jerome Gackel, CEO, Eve Systems. "As Thread-enabled accessories, Eve MotionBlinds can support Matter, the smart home standard of the future that is currently being developed by Google, Amazon, Apple and numerous loT manufacturers."
Eve MotionBlinds were developed as a collaboration between Eve and Coulisse. They are the first Thread-connected blinds for HomeKit users and install in minutes.
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Looking forward to checking this out in person at CES. Eve seems to have the best approach to HomeKit: sell excellent hardware not subscriptions.
So disappointed that Video is not mentioned to have Thread support. It's definitely a must for robust connectivity. I am tired of waiting for the devices to be loaded if they go offline.
I like all of my Eve devices. I also really like the specs of their smoke alarm (though it is hardly ever in stock - when it is, it sells out immediately). The smoke and heat sensor mix is an excellent feature for complete coverage, however I just wish they had a mains powered version as well as it’s a legal requirement to have at least one mains powered smoke alarm in a property here in the UK.
Will definitely be looking into the MotionBlinds and the outside camera is definitely on the list of options now, though I do think the 1080p limitation in HomeKit will eventually be raised in the next couple of years so there is a longevity angle to consider. I’m fortunate in that I can get POE cables to any of the camera points so my preference would be for POE based HomeKit cameras personally, but I realise I’m probably a bit niché.