Here’s our first look at the new Philips Hue security cameras

The registration documents include some technical particulars alongside a breakdown of the cylindrical digital camera unit. The photographs present the black variant (although a white mannequin will even supposedly be obtainable) each with and with no battery unit. The battery provides some appreciable size to the digital camera in case you’re not trying to purchase the wired model.

Based on a warning sticker on the digital camera unit, it’ll additionally come outfitted with some sturdy magnets, which doubtless have one thing to do with how the digital camera itself is mounted. A diagram on the FCC paperwork additionally confirms that the brand new Philips cameras will help Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee requirements. Bluetooth could also be restricted to the setup course of right here, however Zigbee’s inclusion — which is used throughout all Philips Hue merchandise — no less than implies it may be integrated into the broader Hue ecosystem.

There’s at the moment no confirmed pricing for any of the digital camera fashions, although earlier experiences recommend the wired Hue digital camera will retail for round €199.95 (about $218). The battery-powered variant must be a bit of costlier at round €249.95 (about $272). We would study extra subsequent week if Philips formally unveils these new cameras on the IFA consumer electronics trade show, which is operating from September 1st to September fifth.