Logitech Alert Review: Makes Your iPad a Home Security Solution

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Now  that summer is here, you’re probably gearing up to enjoy some much-needed vacation time.   Before packing up and hitting the road, one thing none of us likes to stop and really think about is how to keep watch over our home or business while away.   Luckily, Logitech has come to the rescue with an easy and portable solution that doesn’t require us to own a private jet to maintain digital home security.

Does it do the trick?  Can Logitech Al turn an iPad into your private watch dog?  Let’s jump right in and see.

The Logitech Alert security system I was sent for review included a single indoor camera, power supply and wireless network adapter.  Setup is a breeze!  Simply connect the included wireless network adapter to your wireless router, then hang or place the security camera and power supply where needed.   Download the free Logitech Alert app for your iPad from Apple’s App Store and you’re able to remotely view your home or business from anywhere — right from your iPad!

Want an even more proactive option?   Logitech Alert can even send motion-activated alerts to your email.  Anyone walks in where they’re not supposed to be — bam! — you get an emailed alert.  Then you open up the Logitech Alert app and view exactly what’s happening.

All without professional installation or service fees.

 

Whether you’re looking to keep tabs on your home or small business, the Logitech Alert system fits the bill.   Since you can add more cameras — indoor or outdoor (with nightvision to boot) based on your own needs and budget, you won’t ‘outgrow’ Logitech’s solution.

If you find yourself traveling frequently for work,  wish to keep a watchful eye on your home or business while taking vacation, have rental property you need to remotely view from anywhere, then the Logitech Alert solution should be at the top of your list.  The simple installation, affordability, ease of use, portability and function makes Logitech Alert a true winner.

Direct from the company:

Logitech Alert Brings HD Video Security to the iPad
FREMONT, Calif. — To help you keep tabs on your home or office anytime, anywhere, Logitech® (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today introduced the Logitech Alert™ app for iPad®. One of a family of apps Logitech is developing for the iPad, Logitech’s newest app makes it easy for you to access your Logitech Alert™ digital video security system from any place you take your favorite tablet.

“The Logitech Alert app for the iPad was designed to be a true mobile extension of the Logitech Alert HD video security system, and delivers on our goal to help you protect what matters most anytime, anywhere,” said James Lopez, general manager of digital video security for Logitech. “The Logitech Alert app for the iPad enhances our digital video security system by bringing users brilliant and clear HD video combined with rich audio for monitoring on the go.”

Remote Access and Alert Management
Adding to the Logitech Alert family of DIY home security cameras and software, the Logitech Alert app for iPad is one of the first iPad apps developed strictly for tablet-based HD digital video surveillance. The app lets you view crisp, clear 720p HD video coupled with rich sound quality that’s captured by the user’s Logitech Alert cameras — including the Logitech Alert™ 750i Master System, the weatherproof Logitech Alert™ 750e Outdoor Master System and any Logitech Alert™ Add-On Camera — giving you the ability to see and hear what’s going on at home or the office even when your miles away.

With the Logitech Alert app for iPad, it’s quick and easy to check up on your home or small business by simply using the Logitech Alert app for iPad. The app connects to your cameras anytime, so you can watch the live video and hear the audio coming from your cameras. If you have the Logitech Alert™ Web and Mobile Commander service you can also view video recordings captured when motion was detected and manage system settings, including turning on motion alerts from your iPad.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Alert app for iPad providing free, live monitoring is expected to be available in the U.S., Europe and Asia in the Apple App Store at no charge.

The Logitech Alert 750i Master System and the Logitech Alert 750e Outdoor Master System are available for a suggested retail price of U.S. $299.99 (U.S.) and $349.99 (U.S.), respectively. The Logitech Alert 700i Add-On Camera and the Logitech Alert 700e Outdoor Add-On Camera are offered for the suggested retail price of U.S. $229.99 (U.S.) and $279.99 (U.S.) respectively. Please visit www.logitech.com/alert for more information.

About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Price: Logitech Alert app for iPad is Free.  Cameras: $299 (indoor), $349.99 (outdoor cameras are weatherproof and feature night-vision).

What I like: Simple set up.  No professional installation required.  No monthly service fees.  Add cameras as you need them, making the solution easily expandable based on your needs and budget.   Logitech’s iPad app brings remote HD security video viewing anywhere you are.

What needs improvement: nothing.

Find out more about Logitech Alert here.

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2 Comments on "Logitech Alert Review: Makes Your iPad a Home Security Solution"

  1. Is there an add on that will monitor temperature? I want to assure that the heat/AC is working.

  2. Is there an add on that will monitor temperature? I want to assure that the heat/AC is working.

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