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5 Things We Love About AlfredCam, Our New Hardware Security Camera

On July 18, pre-orders will open for AlfredCam, our first hardware camera. ????

With the wait for AlfredCam almost over, be sure to join the pre-order waitlist now. Existing AlfredCamera users can even enjoy 50% off their pre-order, so you don’t want to miss out. *

In the meantime, we thought it’d be fun to share some of what makes AlfredCam just so fantastic, and what we think you’ll love.

Here’s the features we are especially proud of—if we do say so ourselves.

Tres Chic

‘I love the design. It’s so cute and it matches seamlessly with my interior.’

AlfredCam on top of a book on a wooden table

We put a lot of care into designing a camera that was subtle, modern, and attractive. AlfredCam is durable yet lightweight, making it super mobile for you to take on the go with you or set up for long-term use.

The tasteful eggshell white allows the camera to slip into pretty much any space, complementing its surroundings.

At just 205g and comparable in size to an iPhone 12 Mini, finding the right place for AlfredCam to squeeze into your home is easy. Inspired by minimal lines, we think you’ll adore the timeless cube shape.  

Easy to Install

‘It took me just a few minutes to install. For me, I’d like to have my mother try it, since the overall process will be really easy for her.’

3m adhesive sticker that comes with AlfredCam

Part of our unshakeable devotion to making security as accessible as possible involves making it simple to use. Most of us don’t have the time to spare to hardwire CCTV or adjust endless settings options. 

We worked hard to make AlfredCam a truly easy setup so that you don’t have to work hard installing it! Out of the box, you’ll find screws and wall anchors, but if you’d prefer not to drill into walls, alignment stickers and 3M stickers are included as well. You can choose a mounting method that suits your needs, or simply have the camera unmounted for quick position changes. 

The customer knows best, and the team understand that AlfredCamera’s success is a testament to how easy to use the app is. Rest assured, that level of simplicity is retained in our first hardware security camera.

Long Awaited New Features

‘Personally, I like the new night vision feature the most, and can’t wait for our users to experience it. With AlfredCam, we are able to provide true infrared night vision.’ 

Last year, we conducted a survey of US-based users of our app to find out more about what people want from their surveillance products. What we found out was useful in informing our next steps.

What was apparent from our users is that the limitations they described were hardware-based. For some of our users, an old smartphone couldn’t provide the features they wanted.

AlfredCam directly addresses these concerns, inheriting the Alfred features you love and introducing new ones designed with you in mind. It can record in up to 1080p HD, has a significantly wider field of view, and utilizes true infrared night vision, among other fantastic features. We’ve managed all this without sacrificing affordability.

Versatile

‘Since I got my hands on one, I’ve used it mostly for watching my dog while I’m at the office. But I also used it to watch over my niece when my sister asked me to babysit for her the other weekend. I was surprised by how handy it was in both situations, and it was easy to take it over to her house.’

AlfredCam mounted on a pink wall

Our users continue to surprise and inspire us with ingenious uses they find for the AlfredCamera app, and we wanted that spirit of spontaneity and versatility to carry over to our hardware cam.

Don’t let its charming looks deceive you: AlfredCam is small but powerful, and can be used for a number of different things.

Owing to its subtle, small design, AlfredCam can serve as a security camera just as well as it can a two-way audio baby and pet monitor (we’re sure your furry friends will appreciate it as much as you will). Easily move it around the home to change how you use it or set up multiple units for different purposes. 

Affordable 

‘I think our existing customers are going to really appreciate the price point. Despite how feature rich it is, AlfredCam remains affordable, a factor which definitely played a big part in our app’s success.’

A phone put in an empty glass water cup

Even in the earliest stages of product development, the team thought deeply about how we could keep our hardware cam as affordable as possible for you. 

After all, accessibility is kind of our thing. AlfredCamera app has been of service to people from all walks of life across the globe.

At just $39.99, AlfredCam marries fantastic features with a price tag you’ll appreciate. Everyone deserves to feel safe and secure; we don’t want people to compromise on their security.

???? Thoughts from the Team

Following three years of development, it’s safe to say that AlfredCam feels like our baby. Clearly, it’s hard to contain our excitement as we prepare to watch it fly from its nest for the first time this summer.

Here’s what the team is loving about AlfredCam.

Personally, I like the new night vision feature, and can’t wait for our users to experience it. With AlfredCam, we are able to provide true infrared night vision. Also, I already got my hands on AlfredCam the other day! It took just a few minutes to install. For me, I’d like to have my mother try it, since the overall process will be really easy for her.

Amo – Lead PM of the hardware product line

I think our existing customers are going to really appreciate the price point. It makes it easy to expand their security options. Despite how feature rich it is, AlfredCam remains affordable, a factor which definitely played a big part in our app’s success.

Jennifer – Lead PM of hardware supply chain

*Offer subject to availability of first 500 units. Applies to existing AlfredCamera app users only. So be sure to download the app and login to the app so that you can join the waitlist now????.