Xthings unveils Ulticam home security cameras powered by edge AI

Xthings announced that it was Ulticam The security camera brand has a new model out today: the Ulticam IQ Floodlight, an AI-powered home security camera.

The company also plans to show off two additional cameras, the Ulticam IQ, an outdoor floodlight camera, and the Ulticam Dot, a portable wireless security camera. All three cameras offer free cloud storage (seven days) and free subscription AI-powered people and signal detection technology.

Artificial intelligence at the edge means you don’t need to go out into an internet-connected data center to tap AI calculations to understand what’s in front of the camera. Rather, AI processing is built into the camera itself, and this sets a new standard for value and performance in home security cameras. It can identify people, faces and vehicles.

CES 2025 attendees can enjoy the entire Ulticam lineup at Pepcom’s Digital Experience event on January 6, 2025. and at the Venetian Expo, Halls AD, Booth #51732, from January 7 to January 10, 2025. These new security cameras will be available for purchase online in the US in Q1 and Q2 of 2025. at U-tec.com, Amazon and Best Buy.

The Ulticam IQ series: smart AI-powered home security cameras

The Ulticam IQ series, which includes IQ and IQ Floodlight, takes home security to the next level with state-of-the-art AI-based recognition. Among the first consumer cameras to use edge AI, the IQ Series can quickly and accurately identify people, faces and vehicles without uploading video for server-side processing, improving speed, accuracy, security and privacy. Additionally, the Ulticam IQ series is designed to improve over time with over-the-air updates that enable new AI features.

Both cameras offer free cloud storage (7 days) and 8GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 128GB with SD cards for additional recording capacity and dual-layer recording.

The Ulticam IQ series security cameras are weatherproof and designed for reliable outdoor operation in any environment, day or night, with exceptional 2K Quad HD image quality (4K Ultra HD versions coming Q2 2025) .

The IQ features an integrated floodlight, while the IQ Floodlight includes two powerful floodlights and color night vision. Both activate when motion is detected, deterring intruders and improving visibility with more light. With the U home app, users get real-time alerts, live camera viewing, two-way audio and searchable footage. The cameras also offer four customizable detection zones to help minimize false motion detections.

Users can also choose from multiple connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, LAN, 4G LTE, or Power over Ethernet (IQ only). The IQ offers a power option and the IQ Floodlight is a wired camera. The IQ series will support integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home at launch.

The Ulticam IQ 2K is priced at $169 or $199 with optional 4G LTE connectivity. The IQ Floodlight 2K is $199 or $239 with optional 4G LTE connectivity. IQ will be available in Q1 2025 and IQ Floodlight in Q2 2025.

Ulticam Dot: The Security Camera Everywhere

The Ulticam Dot, available for $69, is a portable wireless security camera that provides peace of mind at home or on the go. Its compact, battery-powered and weatherproof design makes it easy to use anywhere indoors or covered outdoors – whether at home, in a hotel room or anywhere in between – making it a reliable and versatile security solution. Like all Ulticam cameras, it offers free cloud storage (7 days) and no subscription for people and motion detection.

With 2K Quad HD video, night vision and an ultra-wide field of view, the Ulticam Dot provides clear and full coverage, day or night. When connected to Wi-Fi, it provides real-time alerts, two-way audio and automatic dual-layer recording. Dot also offers four customizable detection zones to deliver real-time alerts, minimizing false motion detections.

Designed for personal security wherever you need it, the Ulticam Dot comes with four removable AA alkaline batteries, 8GB of built-in storage, an alarm siren, a magnetic base for mounting on metal surfaces, and peel-and-stick adhesive and screws for easy installation on any surface. The Dot can stay in standby mode for up to nine months with lithium batteries. Battery life in use will depend on camera activity and environment.

Built-in Wi-Fi allows direct connection to your home network without additional hubs, and the U home app allows seamless control. The Dot will support integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home at launch. It will be available from the first quarter of 2025.

“Consumers are tired of being locked into expensive monthly subscriptions, which is why Ulticam offers free cloud storage and advanced AI features without requiring any fees,” Matthew Brown, Ulticam’s head of marketing, said in a statement. “Ulticam sets a new standard for value and performance in the home security market, and we put consumers first.”

Smart locks Ultraloq

Xthings also showcased its smart lock brand, Ultraloq, with two new smart locks at CES. The locks include the Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB + NFC Smart Deadbolt, the world’s first lock with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, and the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter, one of the first Matter-compatible locks that support multiple smart home platforms.

Bolt Mission UWB + NFC ($399) updates the smart door lock with a precise, hands-free auto-unlock experience. Using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, the same technology commonly used in digital car keys, the Bolt Mission senses the phone’s location on the key fob with centimeter accuracy, determining both distance and direction of approach. This spatial awareness enables automatic unlocking when approaching users from outside and also prevents unwanted unlocking when users are inside their homes.

For added convenience, the Bolt Mission also features NFC for a quick tap to unlock and auto-lock. It supports Matter for easy integration, voice commands with Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings, and connects directly to your home Wi-Fi via the U home app, eliminating the need for additional hubs.

Bolt Mission offers lightning fast unlocking in less than half a second.

The new Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint ($199) is Ultraloq’s first Matter-enabled bolt, allowing control and management through Matter-certified apps and platforms. Digital keys can be shared with guests and family members for scheduled access through your preferred Matter-certified app.