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Butterfleye flutters onto the connected camera scene (pictures)

Butterfleye is a $199 battery-powered security camera complete with live streaming, thermal-mapping tech and a built-in Bluetooth sensor.

Megan Wollerton
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Butterfleye is a battery-powered DIY camera that's available for preorder on Indiegogo now.

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It comes with a companion app for remote access to your live stream and other features.

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See that tiny pinhole? That's Butterfleye's built-in microphone.

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Butterfleye is designed to last for up to 2 weeks in heavily trafficked areas and for up to 1 month in lighter traffic areas.

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It features a 1080p HD resolution for a crisp video feed.

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It also offers free 24-hour rolling storage with optional 7-day storage for $10 per month.

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Butterfleye also enlists built-in Bluetooth and thermal tech to distinguish between people (and even between people and animals).

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