Nowadays, one of the best ways for homeowners and business owners to respectively improve the security level of their household or place of work is by installing one (or more) outdoor security camera(s) around their property. Home security camera systems are excellent tools for protecting your property, as they can be used both as a deterrent tool against potential intruders as well as a recovery tool in case of theft. By having at least one security camera installed outside your property, not only will you be able to monitor the outside of your home or place of work at any given moment, but doing so will also help to discourage potential intruders from breaching in your property, and will also allow you to gather video evidence in case someone actually tries to invade your property. So, if you’re looking for an outdoor security camera that can help you keep the outside of your property safe at all times, then consider going with the Swann CoreCam Pro.
The Swann CoreCam Pro is a smart wireless outdoor security camera that’s rated to have a IP66 Weather-Resistance rating, while also featuring 2K Quad HD video resolution that works in a 100º Wide FOV and in a 16:9 aspect ratio, a Color Night Vision function, Heat- and Motion-detection functionalities for accurate person detection alerts, a built-in spotlight that automatically turns on when movement or heat are detected, an included 32GB microSD card for local storage of its HD video recording plus up to 60 days of Cloud backup storage, a built-in 2-Way Talk System that’s also integrated with a remote-activated siren, a 100% wire-free installation with up to 3 months battery life plus the possibility of using a solar panel, along with Wi-Fi Connectivity, easy-to-use controls via the Swann Security App, and Voice Assistant support to The Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Its many home-security functionalities, local-storage capability, and the option to use its Cloud-based service, all make this smart outdoor security camera a really nice choice for any homeowner to go with.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Swann CoreCam Pro and check out everything that this smart wireless spotlight outdoor security camera has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, note that this smart outdoor security camera comes at a reasonably compact size, measuring just 3.15 inches long by 2.17 inches wide by 2.68 inches tall (80 x 55 x 68 mm). This security camera is also fairly lightweight, weighing just 0.46 lbs. (209 g).
Design-wise, the Swann CoreCam Pro also features a pretty modern and minimalist design, which gives it a simple and super-discrete look that ultimately allows it to very easily blend in with the outer side of your property.
Furthermore, this smart outdoor security camera also packs a super-durable weatherproof construction, for which it is rated to have a IP66 Weather-Resistance rating that qualifies it as being capable of withstanding any sort of weather conditions, whether that’s heat, heavy rain, or even, meaning that it can be used all year round.
Moving on to the different components that integrate this smart outdoor security camera. Starting with its main component, the Swann CoreCam Pro comes equipped a built-in high-end camera lens that integrates a 4MP image sensor.
Its high-end camera lens and 4MP image sensor make this smart outdoor security camera capable of recording an exceptionally sharp and detailed video at a 2K Quad HD resolution (2560 × 1440 pixels), for which its video footage is recorded in a 100º Wide FOV and displayed in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
On top of its 2K Quad HD video resolution, this smart outdoor security camera can also record both during the day and nighttime, as it also boasts a color night vision function that’s powered by Night2Day Color Night Vision technology, essentially allows homeowners / business owners to see color in its video footage up to 50 ft. (15 m) away.
This essentially allows homeowners to easily see all colors in the video footage on a 24/7 basis so that they can ultimately identify any important details in its recorded video such as the colors of clothing, as well as the colors of cars, etc.
Moreover, the Swann CoreCam Pro boasts both Heat- and Motion-detection functionalities powered by True Detect technology that makes this smart outdoor security camera capable of sensing the heat and movement of people, cars, and large animals for ensuring the best possible accuracy and the reliability of its person-detection alerts, and consequently, as little false alarms as possible. Note that the CoreCam Pro’s PIR heat detection range works up to 26 ft. (8 m) away.
In addition, this security camera also boasts a built-in spotlight that automatically turns on when movement and/or heat are detected.
It’s also worth noting that this smart outdoor security camera also comes together with a 32GB microSD Card included in its package that’s used to provide it with a local storage option for its 2K Quad HD video recording, plus the option to have backup storage via the company’s Secure+ Cloud service, from which you can get up to 60 days of Cloud backup storage.
Lastly, this outdoor security camera also comes equipped with a built-in 2-Way Talk System, from which users can resort to the CoreCam Pro’s built-in microphone and speaker in order to talk with people near the security camera within a maximum range of 16 ft. (5 m), such as asking a delivery person to place an incoming package somewhere safe, or in worst case scenarios, to scare off potential porch pirates and/or intruders if that’s necessary.
What’s more is that the CoreCam Pro’s 2-Way Talk System is also integrated with a remote-activated siren, which can be remotely triggered to deter unwanted guests (as a second option to its motion-and-heat-activated spotlight) if that’s ever necessary.
SET UP / INSTALLATION
When it comes to the set-up / installation process of this wireless outdoor security camera, as mentioned before, the Swann CoreCam Pro supports a 100% wire-free installation (only wireless, not wired), as the device comes equipped with a built-in 6,000mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery that ultimately offers users up to 3 months battery life.
Users are provided with all the hardware they need for the security camera’s installation, including a secure screw-in wall-mounting stand for the security camera unit, a set of mounting screws and plugs, plus the unit’s dedicated USB to Micro USB Charging Cable for recharging the security camera’s internal battery whenever its battery is running low on power.
Nevertheless, users also have the possibility of using a solar panel, which essentially allows them to not have to worry about recharging the security camera’s internal battery ever again.
CONNECTIVITY
For its wireless connectivity method with its Smartphone App (discussed in detail just ahead), this smart outdoor security camera features Wi-Fi Connectivity (operating in a frequency band of 2.4 GHz), for which it features a maximum wireless range up to 65 ft. (20 m).
COMPATIBILITY
Compatibility-wise, it’s also worth noting that the Swann CoreCam Pro is also fully-compatible with Swann’s own Swann Security product line, which includes all of the company’s other Smart Home security devices.
That said, homeowners / business owners can ultimately expand their property’s overall level of security by adding other Swann security devices such as Wi-Fi cameras and/or fully wired DVR or NVR surveillance systems, for which they can then manage everything via the Swann Security App.
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The Swann Security App
Finally, for controlling all the different smart functionalities offered by this smart wireless outdoor security camera, homeowners simply have to download the Swann Security App, which is available to download for free for both iOS and Android devices.
Via the Swann Security App, users are offered easy-to-use controls for the Swann CoreCam Pro, including a multi-camera live streaming that’s always on, the ability to receive alerts whenever activity is detected by the security camera, and also the ability to see, store, and playback the security camera’s recorded video-footage at any time.
OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES
Voice Assistant Support to The Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa
On top of everything already mentioned, the CoreCam Pro also features Voice Assistant support to The Google Assistant and also to Amazon Alexa.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, users will find: their CoreCam Pro Security Camera, a secure screw-in wall-mounting stand along with mounting screws and plugs, some theft deterrent stickers, plus the unit’s dedicated USB to Micro USB Charging (to recharge the security camera’s battery), an included 32GB microSD Card for the security camera’s local storage, and an Operating Instructions Manual.
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, this smart wireless outdoor security camera comes integrated with all of the state-of-the-art security functionalities that you’d want to have on a security camera system. Not only is it extremely modern when it comes to its array of security functions, but its also easy to use. Most importantly, its also quite affordable, which just adds up to the deal as a whole.
If you’re interested in buying it, know that the Swann CoreCam Pro is currently priced at $149.99 per each individual smart outdoors security camera unit. You can order yours online right now, directly from Swann’s official shopping page.
