Y-cam Solutions - Experts & Thought Leaders

If people are weighing up the options facing an older relative who needs more care, either from old age, sickness or have noticed the early signs of conditions like dementia, there are several solutions one can put in place to ensure they can remain living independently for longer, but are also safe in their own home. With costs of residential care soaring, many given the opportunity select an “In Home” care package. Naturally this can lead to concerns about the welfare of the relative alone in their home, with different visitors entering the house during the day. There are numerous sensors and panic buttons available, however a home security camera, like the award winning Y-cam Indoor HDS is the only way to know for sure what is happening. Cost of residential care vs. in home care With the average cost of a UK residential care home costing £29,250, rising to over £39,300 if additional nursing care is needed, many find this option a last resort. In comparison, in home care packages based on a carer for 14 hours a week cost an average of £11,000 per year*. More and more families live further away from their loved ones meaning they cannot visit them regularly. The challenge faced by many relatives, is finding an easy, affordable way to give both the homeowner and relative comfort and peace of mind. The Y-cam Indoor HDS camera can be implemented easily with no technical knowledge required and costs just £125. Fears about their safety are normal Relatives often feel very concerned leaving vulnerable relatives at home alone if they are frail and may even have illnesses like Dementia. Despite the brilliant work many professional carers do, relatives naturally feel worried about carers coming into their relatives home unsupervised, especially with the shocking cases of mistreatment appearing in the news. The Y-cam Indoor HDS camera is designed to provide that peace mind thanks to key features including: The Indoor HDS lets users see and hear what’s happening at their relative’s property from anywhere on smartphone or tablet. The Motion Zone can be set up to capture any movement in potentially dangerous areas like an oven or check up on them during the day when care is provided It’s very easy to set up and use, especially for people with no technical knowledge People will receive instant alerts when motion is detected so they can take immediate action. People can watch live or review the last 7 days recordings at no extra cost. All videos are stored securely and safely away from the properly so they can’t be erased or stolen, and this service is provided free of charge with no monthly fees required

Y-cam, makers of innovative Wi-Fi video cameras and cloud platform technology, has recently announced the launch of HomeMonitor HD Pro; the only weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi cloud camera on the market built to bring affordable high definition security to the modern connected home. Following on from its successful predecessor, Y-cam have incorporated new features based on the feedback from their rapidly growing customer base that sees the HomeMonitor HD Pro model offer a number of improved features compared to the HomeMonitor Outdoor model including; high quality video and audio, even easier installation, Power over Ethernet (PoE), a smaller compact design and an even more competitive price. Housed inside an IP66-rated casing, the HomeMonitor HD Pro camera captures crisp 720p HD quality video footage from its high definition FarFocus™ lens, delivering an optimal outdoors view and improved low light visibility. For night time surveillance, the HD Pro comes equipped with 24 IR LEDs delivering powerful infrared night vision up to 10m. It also features a high-specification microphone for improved audio quality, as well as a cable-managed wall mount for an easier and neater outdoor installation. In line with all cameras in the Y-cam HomeMonitor range, the HD Pro offers free cloud storage for the last seven days in a personal cloud account, secured with bank-level encryption. In the event of a break-in, the motion-generated video is safely stored off-site and can be downloaded for evidence, even if an intruder attempts to remove or destroy the camera.  In addition, the HD Pro can be viewed live anytime from anywhere with a fixed or mobile internet connection and will automatically send an alert, by email or push notification, whenever motion is detected according to the users recording schedule. Devin Chawda, CEO of Y-cam said: “We’ve listened to our customers’ feedback and developed a more advanced product that is now even easier to install compared to our older model, and offers instant external home or business security. During our pre-launch testing, 8 out of 10 users installed this camera themselves without the need for professional security installers, saving them hundreds of pounds in installation costs. We are the only technology company outside of the US offering smart home camera technology like this, and the only company to offer fully integrated indoor and outdoor cameras supported with a cloud storage solution that works out of the box.”

British remote monitoring specialist, Y-cam, the leading provider of affordable and easy-to-use security cameras, announce the immediate availability of the Cube HD 1080 IP camera, completing the launch of their Cube range with a full 1080p high definition camera. Offering professional quality and sleek design, the Y-cam Cube HD 1080 is unique to the home and SMB market. Providing uncompromised image quality at Full HD, the Cube packs a heavyweight HD punch - plus compatibility with a wide range of 3rd party devices and many exclusive features - all in to a tiny space. Measuring a discrete 6.5cm squared, the Cube has been developed with an emphasis on making a security camera that people aren’t ashamed to have in their home or office. Due to its minimalist unobtrusive looks, the Cube offers discerning customers the next level of security monitoring combined with unparalleled aesthetic design, allowing for the camera to fit seamlessly in to even the most high tech or well-designed home. “Our customers have always been particular about quality, design and aesthetics and the Cube is a result of over two years of customer feedback and development,” commented Simon Carr, Commercial Director at Y-cam. “We’ve taken our award-winning IP cameras and created a camera that is smaller, smarter and sleeker and that will easily disappear into its surroundings – it’s perfectly unobtrusive and discreet. We’re proud to be finally shipping the flagship of our new range, and pleased to offer a 1080 HD camera at such a fantastic price point.” The Cube HD 1080 provides 24 hour protection and peace of mind. Advanced round-the-clock features include market-leading night vision, powered by 28 instantly activating infrared LED lights and an automatic IR cut-filter which provides accurate daytime colour representation as well as crisp night time images, even in pitch black darkness. Teamed with a high quality CMOS lens and built-in microphone means the Cube gives ultimate security throughout the day and night. The Cube also includes other innovative features and technology; intuitive motion detection, instant email alerts, one-button Wi-Fi set-up with WPS, real-time video and audio streaming(including Full HD at 20fps), the latest Wi-Fi N, and minimal bandwidth usage and storage requirements by using the latest H.264 compression technology.  On top of these features, the Cube houses a microSD slot for on-camera recording- capable of storing up to 64GB of data; equating to over 90 hours of footage at the highest quality HD resolution. The Cube range is one of the few IP cameras that not only supports both PC and Mac computers but also offers a dedicated mobile stream for direct mobile viewing on both Apple and Android products. It is also compatible with a huge variety of 3rd party products and services– including Synology, ASUSTOR and QNAP drives. Additionally, with a simple PoE Dongle (sold separately); the cameras are capable of Power over Ethernet installations, offering complete flexibility for users and installers. The Cube HD 1080 is a robust and powerful security solution providing complete reassurance and protection, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is available direct from Y-cam.com, Amazon and all good IP camera stockists.