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Samsung's SmartCam PT security camera could do more

Samsung's $229 SmartCam PT can pan and tilt, but it doesn't work with any smart home platforms.

Megan Wollerton
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Meet Samsung's $229 SmartCam PT (£185 and AU$300, converted).

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It has a 350-degree panning angle and a 155-degree tilting angle.

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It has 1080p HD live streaming, as well as motion and audio sensors.

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You can also opt-in to motion tracking so the camera follows activity it detects.

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This model has a microSD card slot for local storage.

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It has cloud storage, too, and a privacy mode so you can turn off the camera when you don't want it to record.

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