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The cameras will use the Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) protocol to wirelessly transmit video at distances of up to 1,000 meters (over 0.6 miles) even with obstacles like buildings in the way, simplifying installation for large facilities and properties.The Ulticam Long-Range Wireless AI Security Kit is the smaller of the two kits. It pairs four of the company’s B25W outdoor cameras that record in 4MP (2560x1440) with a HaLow Wi-Fi Gateway since very few wireless routers currently support the long-range protocol.For larger complexes and campuses, the Ulticam Wireless Long Range 8-Camera Bullet Kit + NVR includes eight weatherproof 4MP outdoor cameras with built-in mics and speakers for two-way communications, HaLow support, and the option to use a wired ethernet connection instead. The kit includes a network video recorder (NVR) that records video locally from all eight cameras to a pair of hard drives, plus seven days of rolling cloud storage for redundancy.Wi-Fi HaLow allows security cameras to be installed in remote corners of a property without wireless signal boosters or relying on cellular connections. Image: XthingsWhile many security cameras on the market rely on infrared motion sensors to detect movement and then trigger a recording, that approach can miss the first few moments of an event. Ulticam’s HaLow systems instead use a proprietary Always-On Video technology where the cameras operate in a low power state constantly capturing video at a lower frame rate and analyzing it with AI to detect triggers that include people, vehicles, and animals, or incidents like fire and smoke. It helps ensure entire events are recorded, including the moments leading up to it.Wi-Fi HaLow first made its debut a decade ago at CES 2016 as an alternative to Bluetooth for low-power IoT devices. It uses sub-GHz signals that can travel farther than traditional Wi-Fi and penetrate more obstacles including foliage and walls, but at a lower bandwidth. Its many use cases include allowing wireless cameras to be installed at a considerable distance without the need for long cables, Wi-Fi repeaters, or relying on a cellular connection. But the technology has been slow to catch on. 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Xthings is introducing a new line of long-range wireless security camera systems, the Ulticam, designed to simplify installation for large properties and facilities. The core innovation lies in the utilization of Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) technology, enabling video transmission up to 1,000 meters (approximately 0.6 miles) even through obstacles like buildings. This contrasts with traditional wireless security cameras that often require signal boosters or cellular connections. Andrew Liszewski reports that Xthings will release two kits – the Ulticam Long-Range Wireless AI Security Kit and the Ulticam Wireless Long Range 8-Camera Bullet Kit + NVR – with prices ranging from $489.99 to $989.99 depending on the configuration.

The smaller Ulticam kit includes four B25W outdoor cameras recording at 4MP (2560x1440) paired with a HaLow Wi-Fi Gateway, necessitated by the current lack of widespread support for the long-range protocol in standard wireless routers. The larger kit features eight weatherproof 4MP cameras with integrated microphones and speakers for two-way communication, alongside HaLow support and the option for wired Ethernet connectivity. Notably, this kit incorporates a network video recorder (NVR) with a dual-drive storage capacity and includes seven days of rolling cloud storage as a redundancy measure.

A key differentiator of the Ulticam system is its “Always-On Video” technology, which moves beyond traditional motion-triggered recording. Instead of relying solely on infrared motion sensors, the cameras operate continuously at a lower frame rate while utilizing AI to constantly analyze the video feed. This allows the system to detect events – such as people, vehicles, or animals – and record the entire event, including the moments leading up to it, providing a more comprehensive security record. Wi-Fi HaLow’s ability to penetrate obstacles stems from its use of sub-GHz signals, offering greater range and reliability compared to conventional Wi-Fi. The technology, initially debuted at CES 2016, provides an alternative to Bluetooth for low-power IoT devices, and while its Edge Camera hasn't yet been released over two years after its initial introduction, it represents a significant step towards extended wireless security camera installations.