Remote monitoring leaps ahead with smart home security cameras

Cheap cameras and accessible network technologies have made remote home monitoring the sort of thing you can set up yourself on a whim over lunch.
But not all do-it-yourself security solutions are made equal. Each has its own set of irks, quirks and perks.

We took a look at a couple of systems currently gaining steam – the Stem iZON Remote Room Monitor and the iWatchLife security service – and discovered some make-or-break differences.

This iOS-only product from American gadget-maker Stem desperately wants to appeal to fans of Apple’s clean design philosophy via its minimalist aesthetic and easy, breezy app. The white, cylindrical camera connects to a small hemispheric base via a magnet and can be adjusted with simple pushes and twists. It’s a brilliant bit of engineering. You can just place it on a shelf or attach the base to the ceiling with a couple of screws, included.

It also comes with an optional breakaway power cord segment meant to facilitate immediate disconnection should kids get tangled in the wire. Stem clearly believes some parents will want to use the iZON in place of a tradition child monitor in kids’ rooms.

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