Logitech Alert Complete HD Video System Delivers No-Hassle Setup,
Motion-Triggered Alerts, Access From Anywhere
FREMONT, Calif., Aug 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today
introduced Logitech(R) Alert(TM), a complete HD
digital video security system that lets you keep an eye on what
matters most. Whether it's looking in on the house while traveling,
checking in on the baby while you're at work, or monitoring your second
home, the Logitech
Alert(TM) 750i Master System and the weatherproof Logitech
Alert(TM) 750e Outdoor Master System with night-vision let you be there
when you're not, by providing everything you need to monitor your home
inside and out. The new Logitech Alert master systems come with a smart
HD camera, powerful PC and Web software, and free remote viewing on a PC
or Mac(R) computer, or smartphone.
To support easy expansion, Logitech also introduced the Logitech
Alert(TM) 700i Add-On Camera and the Logitech
Alert(TM) 700e Outdoor Add-On Camera. And for those who are often away
from home, Logitech Alert(TM) Web and Mobile Commander is an optional
premium service that lets you watch video that is recorded and stored on
your camera, and manage settings and alerts from the Web or your
smartphone. Logitech also plans to bring Logitech Alert to the TV later
this year, by enabling Logitech Revue(TM) with Google TV customers to view
who is at their front door or check in on the baby in the crib, without
leaving their couch.
"The video security market is characterized by expensive,
hard-to-install and hard-to-use security systems, as well as
poor-quality monitoring cameras," said Eric Kintz, vice president and
general manager of Logitech's video business. "As part of our vision to
bring HD video to anyone, anywhere, Logitech is thrilled to introduce a
completely new video security solution to consumers and small
businesses, which offers HD video quality and motion-triggered live
viewing and recording at attractive price points."
No-Hassle Setup
Setting up your Logitech Alert security system just takes minutes with a
simple three-step process - install the Logitech Alert software, connect
to your network, and plug in your camera. Logitech Alert features
HomePlug(R) AV networking, which means connecting your Logitech Alert
camera is as easy as plugging in a toaster. There's no new wiring or
networking hassles - HomePlug AV uses your existing electrical wiring
and outlets to connect your cameras to your network.
Motion-Triggered Alerts and Recording - Capture Only What's Important
Logitech Alert smart cameras also feature a built-in DVR (Digital Video
Recorder), and automatically record video when motion is detected,
letting you capture only important events. The Logitech Alert Commander
software lets you define up to 16 motion zones, allowing you to easily
pay attention to critical areas of your home while ignoring others -
reducing false recordings. Logitech Alert cameras come equipped with a
2GB MicroSD card for storage, eliminating the need for your PC to be
always on. The card can give you enough space for up to a week of video
based on the amount of motion-triggered recording in a typical home. The
recorded video is automatically backed up when your PC is connected to
your network.
Capture Video More Clearly - Even at Night, in Any Condition
Every camera in Logitech's new video security lineup captures
high-definition 720p video and features a 130-degree wide-angle lens,
making it easier for you to recognize the faces of potential intruders
or the license plates of suspicious vehicles. The Logitech Alert 750e
and 700e feature IP55 (International Protection Rating) certified,
weatherproof outdoor cameras with powerful HD night-vision, allowing you
to monitor in complete darkness regardless of weather conditions.
Watch From Anywhere
Logitech Alert Commander software allows you to easily configure your
video security system, watch live video, archive recorded video on your
PC and review the recordings captured by your camera. The Logitech Alert
master system includes free remote viewing of live video through a
browser on a secure site from any Internet-connected computer or through
Logitech's free smartphone applications for iPhone(R), Blackberry(R) and
Android(R). For power users who would like more control on the go, the
premium Logitech Alert Web and Mobile Commander service provides you all
the access of your Logitech Alert PC software, even when you're away
from home.
Easily Expandable
There's no need to limit your security coverage to a single camera.
Logitech Alert is designed to be easily expandable. You can set up as
many locations as you want and mix and match up to six Logitech Alert
cameras per location - indoors and out.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Alert 750i Master System and the Logitech Alert 750e
Outdoor Master System will be offered for a suggested retail price of
U.S. $299.99 and $349.99, respectively. The Logitech Alert 700i Add-On
Camera and the Logitech Alert 700e Outdoor Add-On Camera will be offered
for the suggested retail price of U.S. $229.99 and $279.99,
respectively. Logitech Alert Web and Mobile Commander will be available
as a bundle with a seven-day free trial and a suggested retail price of
U.S. $79.99 per year. All products are expected to be available in the
U.S. and Europe in August. 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).
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in
Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its
products, visit the company's Web site at www.logitech.com.
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