Whether they’re outside on the front patio or inside in the living room or kitchen, cameras are the core of any home security system. Philips Hue Secure lets you choose how to monitor your home in real time — so use this guide to see which Secure camera is best for your space.
Guide to our smart security cameras
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Built-in light
Can be used outdoors
Can be used with desktop stand
Power
1080p video
Live view
Night vision
Two-way talk
Sends motion-activated alerts
Supports light alarms¹
Supports sound alarms
View video history²
Requires Bridge
Monitor your home in real time
Get alerts sent straight to your mobile device. See what’s happening — as its happening — with a crisp, clear live view. Your Secure camera is home so that you don’t have to be.
Make it look like you’re home
On vacation? Just out for the night? Either way, a Mimic presence automation turns your lights on (and off!) automatically to make it look like you’re home.
Get end-to-end encryption
Your privacy is our priority. By default, every Philips Hue Secure camera uses end-to-end encryption (E2EE). All video, audio, and snapshots are encrypted with a passphrase that only you have.
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Questions & answers
How much are security cameras?
It depends. The Philips Hue Secure wired camera costs $199.99, or $229.99 with a desktop stand. The Philips Hue Secure battery camera costs $249.99.
Do security cameras have audio?
Philips Hue Secure cameras record video clips with audio. You can view your live view and recorded clips in the Security Center in the Philips Hue app.
How long do security cameras keep footage?
Philips Hue Secure cameras record video clips. Storing these clips requires a Secure plan. You can save your recorded video clips for up to 60 days with a Plus plan, or up to 30 days with a Basic plan.
¹ Requires a Philips Hue Bridge and at least one Philips Hue light (sold separately).
² Requires a Secure plan (sold separately).
*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and color ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.