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Up close with the Arcsoft Simplicam (pictures)

The feature-packed Arcsoft Simplicam could give its Wi-Fi security camera competitors cause for concern.

Megan Wollerton
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A smart security cam for less?

The Arcsoft Simplicam costs $150. That's $50 less than the Dropcam Pro and $40 less than the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro.

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Arcsoft partnered with Closeli to use its cloud streaming services and app interface.

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You can view and adjust your Simplicam settings on the Closeli Android and iOS mobile apps as well as the Closeli web app.

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Cloud storage prices start at $5/month or $50/year for 1 day of saved footage and up to 1 hour of saved clips.

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There's also a $14/month or $140/year option for 11 days of recordings and up to 3 hours of saved clips and a $23/month or $230/year option for 21 days of recordings and up to 5 hours of saved clips.

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Without cloud recording services, you still get live 720p streaming and motion and sound alerts.

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A cloud recording subscription adds a face recognition feature.

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Face recognition can detect up to 10 faces (friends, family, any other frequent visitors), so that everyone else is considered and "unrecognized person."

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Like its main competition, Simplicam offers two-way talk and night vision.

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It also has a scheduled recordings option so you can program the camera to turn on or off based on your preferences.

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