Philips Hue Secure Desktop Security Camera Black 2-pack

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Pros and cons

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• Philips Secure cameras are compatible with Hue lights, so the lights turn on when the camera detects movement.
• You connect the camera wired, so you don't have to charge the battery.
• Thanks to the included stand, you can place the camera on every flat surface.
• To use all functions and connect multiple devices, you need a Hue Bridge.
• If you want to review footage, use AI detection, or use activity zones, you need an annual subscription of € 39.99 per camera.

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Product description

Secure everything in and around your home with the Philips Hue Secure Wired Security Camera. When it detects movement, you get a notification via the Hue app and your Hue lights will turn on. That way, you never walk into a dark home with this camera. The lights also illuminate the footage of this Full HD camera at night. You place the Hue Secure camera on a desk or cabinet thanks to the included stand. You connect the camera to the socket. Talk to people on the other side of the camera thanks to the 2-way audio. You need a subscription to create activity zones for movement notifications to recognize people, animals, and packages. Connect the cameras to a Bridge to also use routines. With the Bridge, you can connect multiple Hue devices to each other, such as your lights, sensors, and cameras. That way, your lights flicker when your camera detects movement for example.

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Included by default

• Manual (1.55 MB)
• Desk stand
• Wall mount
• Power cable (3m)

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  2x Philips Hue Secure Desktop Security Camera Black

  55 reviews

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Reviews

55 reviews

8,1/10 (55 reviews)

Rating

29 reviews with 5 stars

5 stars 0 reviews

13 reviews with 4 stars

4 stars 0 reviews

9 reviews with 3 stars

3 stars 0 reviews

4 reviews with 2 stars

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0 reviews with 1 star

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Most helpful reviews

8,5/10

Good images, otherwise too limited

• Image quality
• Construction quality
• Images cannot be saved locally

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• Dries
• 18 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

6,0/10

Disappointing product

• Quick installation
• Live view
• Image quality - zooming in is poor

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• Andre
• 20 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

3,5/10

Still not working after hours.

• Quality
• Price

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• Ruben
• 6 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,5/10

Peace and quiet from home during the holidays

• Hue ecosystem integration
• Build quality
• No integration with Google Home (yet).

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• Quinten
• 4 January 2024
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

good clear camera, highly recommended!

• clear image
• good sound
• magnetic mounting

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• Molletje
• 20 November 2023
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10/10

Great camera

• quality
• image
• price

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• William
• 8 December 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,5/10

Think carefully in advance where you want to hang the camera

• bright clear image
• simple installation
• subscription

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• Bijvank
• 15 December 2023
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9,0/10

Hue camera to expand your hue system

• Link with Hue lighting
• not from a country far away
• subscription required for expansion (recording and advanced function)

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• Saravdw
• 14 December 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

10/10

Top camera, good image quality and easy installation.

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• Frederik
• 14 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4,0/10

Go for the wired security cam!

• Battery
• Suitable as a front doorbell
• Only detects within four meters distance.

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• Piet
• 5 April 2024
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8,5/10

Good images, otherwise too limited

• Image quality
• Construction quality
• Privacy through encryption
• Images cannot be saved locally

Experience with the Hue bridge and Hue lamps made us enthusiastic about this camera and the contents of the box did not disappoint: the strong magnet and the heavy tripod make the camera very easy to place so that it can be set up anywhere. We want to hang the camera in the garage with a view of the back door: it is possible to hang the camera from the ceiling with the supplied cap, the strong magnet will also keep it in place. The adapter has a sufficiently long cable.

Installation is done by following the step-by-step instructions in the Hue app. The camera comes with a "proof of ownership" with a QR code to scan during installation. Even though this QR code seemed easy to read on my phone screen, I had to move a bit for a better distance and turn the map around for a good scan. After choosing the WiFi network and entering the corresponding password, the camera was set. The security for storing the recorded camera images has been well thought out. Encryption with passphrase is applied. Only people with this passphrase can use the camera.

The camera's image is absolutely good and the images are delayed very little. The camera has 3 states: Off, Armed Home and Armed Away. For both enabled states, you can set how motion detection should be handled: which lights should flash (red or white) and whether the cameras should sound a siren. Unfortunately, all of this can only be operated from the app and not from, for example, a home automation server. And that is quite a downer for me. Our back door has an electric lock and I wanted to be able to turn the camera on/off based on the status of that lock, so we can see who came in through the open back door and when. In addition, I expected to be able to take action in my home automation system as soon as motion was detected. The same applies to the video images, which can only be viewed in the app and not via ONVIF, for example. This means that images can only be stored in the cloud and this requires a paid subscription.

I find it difficult to get over these disadvantages, the camera has a considerable price and on top of that there is a subscription. The image quality and the encryption of the images are positive for privacy reasons.

• Dries
• 18 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

6,0/10

Disappointing product

• Quick installation
• Live view
• Works nicely with Philips Hue bridge
• Image quality - zooming in is poor

I had high expectations for this camera. Unfortunately, it is unsuitable for permanent surveillance. Can only be used as a signal device. Then 60 seconds of recording. With multiple movements in a short time, the system misses a lot. Suitable for entrance detection and similar applications. Not for free.

• Andre
• 20 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

3,5/10

Still not working after hours.

• Quality
• Price

I have been trying to add the camera to my Hue environment for several hours. The app keeps giving the following error:
"Can't add camera to Home. The camera must be turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device."
I turned off my 5G on my mobile, I turned off my WiFi boosters, turned off 5GHz on the router, restarted everything several times. I can't connect the camera to the app.

What also struck me is that the foot is not included with the camera, even though it can be seen in the product photos. The plug is also attached to the cable, so you immediately have to drill a thick hole through the outside wall! But what I find most strange about this design is that the camera is 'fixed' by a magnet! You literally pull the camera right off the wall.

I hope I will be able to link the camera to my account, but so far I am anything but satisfied with my purchase! While normally I am a big fan of Philips Hue!

• Ruben
• 6 November 2023
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Philips Hue Secure Desktop ...

Product

Product number

936408

Manufacturer code

49613200

Brand

Philips Hue

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Old product returned for free

Image properties

Type of image definition support

Full HD (1080p)

Video resolution width

1090 pixels

Video resolution height

1920 pixels

Horizontal viewing angle

110 °

Vertical viewing angle

30 °

Pan

Pan type

Analog

Degrees of panning

120 °

Tilt

Tilt type

Analog

Tilts

120 °

Zoom (IPcam)

Digital zoom

0

Fisheye

Lens diameter

16,03 mm

Camera options

Number of cameras

1

IP camera type

Night camera, WiFi camera

Usage location

Indoors

Alarm system needed for use

Subscription needed for full use

Motion detection sensor

Infrared lighting

Infrared light range

6 m

Infrared motion sensor

Suitable for placement behind glass

Dynamic DNS client

Built-in microphone

Review event

Streaming

Other properties

Power supply type

Power grid

Battery (power source)

Storage options

Cloud

SD card slot

Built-in WiFi

PoE support

UPnP AV support

ONVIF certified

PSIA certified

Cable length

3 m

Physical properties

Height

7,4 cm

Width

7,4 cm

Depth

9,2 cm

Color

Black

Weight

820 g

Mounting possible

Water-resistant

Water resistance

Splash proof

Waterproofness certification

IP certification

IP certification

IP65

Smart Home options

Controls via app

Controlled via Android app

Controlled via Apple app

Cybersecurity

Internet connection required

Manufacturer account required

Multi-factor authentication

Log in with fingerprint on your phone

Log in with Face ID on your phone

Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer

Support for future updates

Expected frequency security updates

Longer than a calendar quarter

Personal information required

Type of information required

Country stored data, Personal information, Usage information

Introduction year and updates

Guaranteed support with updates

48 months after release date

Year introduced

2023