Thing of the day: Ulo - your personal owl for home monitoring

Sales in the marketpleyse Indiegogo appeared unusual smart camera Ulo, resembling an interactive toy. As planned by the developers, it is not only a video surveillance system with motion sensor and remote control, but also a kind of personal assistant.

Ulo can respond to different events, changing the shape of the eye, making sounds and showing the occasional "emotions". For example, the device is able to monitor eye for moving near objects squint and if someone next video looks.

Eyes are two circular display normally used in smart hours. The camera and motion detector are hidden in the beak with a smooth surface. Ulo use possible as a baby monitor, watching the child from the other room, or as a security system.

When activated Ulo alert mode will start to monitor the room, as soon as your smartphone away from home Wi-Fi network. Each detected movement will be saved in GIF-animation and sent to you by e-format mail.

Through a special mobile application, you can connect to the camera in real time and see what's happening at home. Remotely, you can take a photo and save it to Dropbox cloud.

Through the website and the app can be configured not only to the eye, and various reaction parameters, but also connect to other smart home devices that are compatible with the service IFTTT. For example, in a pair with the street and the humidity sensor temperature Ulo may seem drowsy, if the window rain.

Tired eyes will signal a discharge of the internal battery up to 10%. In total, in offline mode Ulo can run from two to seven days, depending on the activity. However, you can use the gadget and network connectivity via USB.

Among other features worth noting Ulo infrared night vision, the ability to fix on the wall or in horizontal position, body moisture protection as well as resistance to temperatures ranging from -10 to +50 degrees Celsius.

We appreciated in Ulo 239 dollars or about 15 800 rubles. No additional fees or subscriptions for camera operation is not required.