Honeywell, no stranger to the smart home market, is adding a pair of security cameras to its growing Lyric family. Announced at CES, the C1 and C2 Wi-Fi Indoor Cameras join the T5 Thermostat, Water Leak and Freeze Detector, and other Lyric products to further expand your ability to monitor and automate your home from afar. I got a chance to see the new cameras ahead of the announcement.
Much like our Editors' Choice, the Piper nv, the Lyric cameras connect to your Wi-Fi network to let you keep an eye on your home, no matter where you are. The C1 (pictured at left above) captures 720p video at 30fps with a 135-degree viewing angle, while the C2 (right) records 1080p30 footage at 138 degrees.
Both cameras work with the Lyric app to provide access to live video, recorded events, and screenshots. They'll also send alerts to your phone when something is detected on screen, or if something is heard using the built-in mic (like a smoke alarm). The C1 features two detection zones, while the C2 has up to four. Speakers let you talk with whoever (or whatever, if you have pets) is on the other side of the camera.
The cameras are wired and meant for indoor use only, unlike the battery-powered Logi Circle or the outdoor-friendly Nest Cam Outdoor. They can be powered on and off manually, and also support geofencing, which allows them to react accordingly based on the location of your phone.
Each camera comes with an 8GB SD card, and can automatically record detected events seconds before they actually happen. You also get a free day of cloud storage, with seven- and 30-day upgrades available for an additional cost. Speaking of cost, the C1 will sell for $119, while the C2 will go for $169. Both cameras will be available by the end of March.
Honeywell also announced that its Lyric Home Security and Control System, which launched last year, is now the first pro-level security system to feature integration with Apple's HomeKit. The software update will be available to new and existing users within the next three months.