We're not really sure just how many of you know this, but beside high-end audio systems, webcams and some of the best gaming peripherals ever, Logitech also develops and manufacturers some pretty interesting (and user-friendly) security systems. And, in fact, that's exactly the subject we'll talk about as follows, namely the company's newly-announced Logitech Alert, a complete HD digital video security system that lets users monitor certain targets from just about anywhere they might be.

The Logitech Alert is comprised of the Logitech Alert 750i Master System and the weatherproof Logitech Alert 750e Outdoor Master System with night-vision, to which Logitech has also added the Alert 700i Add-On Camera and the Logitech Alert 700e Outdoor Add-On Camera. Also, the company offers the Logitech Alert Web and Mobile Commander, an optional premium service that allows users to watch video that is recorded and stored on the camera, and manage settings and alerts from the Web or your smartphone.

Setting up the Logitech Alert security system just takes minutes with a simple three-step process – install the Logitech Alert software, connect it to the network, and plug in the camera. Logitech Alert features HomePlug AV networking, which means that it uses one's existing electrical wiring and outlets to connect the cameras to your network.

Logitech Alert smart cameras also feature a built-in DVR (Digital Video Recorder), and automatically record video when motion is detected, letting users capture only important events. The Logitech Alert Commander software lets one define up to 16 motion zones, allowing them 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 the PC to be always on. The card can give 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 the PC is connected to your network.

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 users 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 one to monitor in complete darkness regardless of weather conditions.

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.


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