Xthings, a global AIoT solutions leader, has officially announced an updated version of Ulticam IQ series, which would be a lineup of AI-powered security cameras designed for advanced features and affordability.
According to certain reports, the stated new lineup will get to leverage advanced cloud AI features using Gemini on Google Cloud. More on that would reveal how this whole mechanism brings professional-grade video analytics for homeowners, helping them access free cloud recording on a rolling 7-day basis.
Hence, such a versatile indoor/outdoor camera should be able to offer you free cloud storage, 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR, and AI-driven features that, on their part, provide human-like understanding of scenes and events.
Markedly enough, the presence of Gemini on Google Cloud unlocks three specific features moving forward. These features include, for starters, a facility for intelligent scene analysis, where users can come expecting real-time identification of objects, behaviors, and locations, with detailed event descriptions.
Next up, we have automated risk assessment capabilities coming into play. These capabilities basically help you classify event footage by threat level. Users can also configure push notifications exclusively for high-risk event occurrences.
Alongside that, we have the feature of daily summaries that are, in-essence, automatically-delivered 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.”
Talk about the updated Ulticam IQ on a wider scale, we begin from its promise of Edge AI + Cloud AI. This translates to how the said lineup features on-device processing for instant detection of people, vehicles, and faces, all of it augmented by advanced AI capabilities from Gemini on Google Cloud.
Next up, we have the ultra HDR with HDR. You see, available in 4K or 2K models, Ulticam IQ arrives on the scene bearing an ability to conceive crisp, detailed video with a 160° diagonal wide-angle field of view.
Another detail worth a mention relates to the availability of a dual storage system, which offers free cloud recording on a rolling 7-day basis and 8GB internal storage (expandable to 128GB via SD card) for flexible, secure recording.
Beyond that, there is an assortment of versatile connectivity and power options. Hence, you can choose from multiple connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Not just that, IQ also boasts multiple power options, including plug-in and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Joining that would be a motion-activated spotlight, capable of deterring intruders and scaling visibility.
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t yet touched upon an assortment of customizable monitoring zones that make it possible for you to define specific monitoring zones for instant smart notifications.
We also haven’t touched upon the underlying technology’s weather-resistant design, which operates flawlessly from -4°F to 122°F, all while staying water- and dust-resistant to achieve durability in extreme conditions.
Rounding up highlights would be prospect of enhanced privacy. This includes end-to-end encryption focused on protecting video, audio, and data across both cloud and local storage.
“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.”
