Customizable security system can recognize baby’s cries

Honeywell had a great security camera in the Lyric C1 and they only made things better with the customized features in the new Lyric C2.

New features include motion and sound detection along with new video features and a greatly improved lens.

The C2 can detect specific sounds in up to four customizable zones including sounds such as a baby crying or some carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. You control the settings to customize it to your needs.

Once the C2 detects a sound you have your choice of getting an instant notification to your smartphone or tablet.

Almost every feature can be controlled and viewed with the free accompanying Lyric app (iOS and Android), which is simple to use for the initial do-it-yourself setup and continued daily use.

Video’s can be viewed and stored with the app but the camera also has a built in SD memory card slot, which is a great backup if your Wi-Fi goes out. An 8GB card is included, but you can purchase cards up to 64GB to give you even more storage.

Each video captures footage of a second leading up to and after a recorded event, to ensure you see the complete scene.

AC powered C2 is designed for indoor use. The app lets you download and stream the previous 24 hours of C2 video clips with free cloud storage.

Like the C1, the C2 can be kept on a flat surface such as a tabletop, wall or ceiling to get the right angle with the improved 145-degree lens with a 6x digital zoom. The camera also features 1080p video recording with a 10 meter range of night vision.

The Geofencing feature I liked in the C1, is also in the C2. This allows the camera to detect when you’re home to turn the camera off and away to turn the camera on. Of course this feature doesn’t have to be activated so the camera can be on at all times.

https://yourhome.honeywell.com $169.99

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Azpen Innovations DockAlI D100 charging hub combines some of the features we use on our smartphones and tablets (up to 13-inches), such as listening to your tunes and wireless calls, and adds them to a slick looking dock, which also features wireless charging and a whole lot more.

For drop-in cable free wireless charging, it will work with any Qi wireless enabled charging device, which includes many of the latest Samsung Galaxy’s and Apple iPhone 8/8plus and the X. Check the Azpen site for a complete list.

As with many wireless systems, it will charge with most cases on your device including the Otterbox defender, according to the company site.

If you don’t have a wireless charging device, you’re still in luck. You can charge multiple devices simultaneously using your own charging cables in the USB ports (1 amp and 2 amps).

The functionality of the hub goes way beyond the charging and the pair of dual 5W Hi-Fi Bluetooth (4.0) speakers are a big reason. Once you pair your device to the speakers, just hit the play button and control the volume with front facing controls.

You can change tracks and pause the music right from the dock in addition to answering calls and using the wireless mic.

Ports on the rear include the USB connections, bass control, a connection to power the DockALL D100 and a MicroSD memory card slot for direct music playing.

www.azpeninnovation.com $79.99

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Contact Gregg Ellman at greggellman@mac.com. Follow him on Twitter: @greggellman

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