Swann offers wire-free security cameras to protect your place from $269

Australian company Swann has announced a range of new wire-free security cameras, equipped with 1080p full HD video and 120-degree viewing angle, the cameras offer sufficient image quality to make out facial detail and licence plates from any angle. With IP65 weatherproofing, Swann is promoting these cameras as able to be installed anywhere. They’re coming next month from $269.

There’s some neat features which may be compelling to those looking to further secure their homes.

For a start, Swann’s Wireless Smart Security Cameras don’t need a hub; all you need is an existing Wi-Fi network, and a smartphone. There’s no need for expensive hubs (which add to the purchase price for some competing systems), which makes the cost of entry lower.

There’s also Swann’s new True Detect, which aims to reduce false alerts caused by moving trees, falling leaves or your trusty pet moving about. Using a combination of passive infra-red (PIR), the heat of moving objects can be sensed, to make sure only things you need to know about are reported.

The new Wireless Smart Security Cameras are promoted as an option easy to install for everyone, and without the need for wires and with a low cost, they’re a great option for renters, as there’s no drilling required either.

Users can install the SAFE by Swann app (for iOS and Android), which allows push notifications and the ability to monitor the cameras from anywhere in the world. Footage is stored (by default) for 7 days on the cameras themselves, and from 2 days stored in the cloud (in case your network is unreachable). There are options to extend the cloud storage too.

Swann’s new cameras will be available from $269 for a single camera, $499 for a two-pack, and $739 for a three-pack. You’ll be able to pick them up at Bunnings Warehouse, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks and other authorised retailers across Australia in November 2017.