ArcSoft Simplicam

The simplicam’s facial recognition feature is in beta, and it’s really the only part of the camera that was a problem. At first, alerts weren’t showing up to my Digital Trends email, but they worked just fine with an Outlook address. The motion and...

Excellent app ; Extensive customization options ; Low starting subscription fee

Unreliable facial detection ; No battery backup ; Video is stored in the cloud only

Its facial recognition needs seasoning, but Simplicam’s customizable detection features and low cloud storage fees make it one of the strongest home security cameras available.

The conversation around Simplicam — or any home security/monitoring camera — will be how it stacks up to Dropcam. If you’re asking me to choose between the two, I confidently and emphatically choose Simplicam. Solidly built, Simplicam just flat-out...

In addition to the standard motion and sound alerts, Arcsoft's $150 Simplicam has a face recognition feature. Its cloud storage fees start at just $5/month

I scanned four faces into the system to test face recognition and it often misidentified them

The Arcsoft Simplicam takes on popular Wi-Fi cameras like the Dropcam Pro with its multiple alert options and low cloud storage fees, but its face recognition is still very much in the beta stage.

Lots of features, easy to setup and use, great video quality with nightvision ; The Bad: Face recognition is not reliable

Face recognition is not reliable

Attractive design ; Easy setup ; Good-quality video

Saving video could be easier ; Can't connect to smart-home hubs

With ArcSoft's face-tracking technology, the Simplicam powered by Closeli can identify when there's an intruder, or if it's just your cat walking around.