Nest, the smart-home product developer known for indoor cameras that let users keep an eye on their possessions from the safety of their smartphones, is taking the concept to the great outdoors.
The company just announced the launch of Cam Outdoor, a wired camera for external use that shoots 1080p HD video, has a built-in speaker and microphone and can alert users on their devices if any activity is spotted.
While the product is being marketed as a security device, the $200 Cam Outdoor can also make it possible for luxury homeowners to take along the remarkable views they enjoy at home, no matter where they go.
To that end, we present four residences that would benefit from Nest’s weatherproof wonder.
Maine Attraction
Price: $5.3 million Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 7.5
Just east of Acadia National Park and perched on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this Bar Harbor, Maine, home is one of the first points in America to experience the sunrise each morning. A well-placed camera on the property’s expansive wrap-around deck would put the Maine sunrise in the palm of your hand, even while you’re conducting business half a world away.
People-Watching Paradise
Price: $1.1 million Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Located on Ocean Drive, the epicenter of Miami Beach nightlife, this ocean-adjacent bungalow provides the perfect perch for peeping at the beach bodies and partygoers who visit the Magic City year round. Additionally, Cam Outdoor’s built-in speaker should suffice in shooing away Pokémon Go players searching for a Charmander at your front door.
Big Apple Aerial Views
Price: $39.75 million Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5
What’s the point of paying for a view that towers above all others if you can’t experience it whenever you wish? With a camera on the outside of this 95th floor penthouse at the forthcoming 432 Park Avenue, you’ll be able to produce that breathtaking cityscape on demand.
Take Tranquility with You
Price: $24.98 Million Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 9.5
In this fast-paced, high-pressure world, it’s more important than ever to find a sense of peace. With a properly positioned camera on this Kailua beachfront estate, you’ll be able to enjoy endless, relaxing ocean views, in the boardroom or in your bedroom.