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A new indoor camera launch can look like just another spec sheet, but this one is aimed squarely at integrators who care about local control, clean interoperability, and practical installs. We unpack Shelly’s compact indoor video camera and why its mix of 1080p video, wide field of view, and black and white night vision makes it a serious contender for homes, offices, retail spaces, and small commercial environments.

We dig into what matters beyond resolution: dual-band Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth for simpler commissioning, two-way audio for real-world use, and mounting flexibility for shelves, walls, or ceilings. Then we get into the integration story, covering support for MQTT, WebSocket, and WebRTC, plus platform compatibility with Home Assistant, Frigate NVR, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. If you’re building systems where the camera needs to be part of the automation fabric rather than a standalone app, these details change the design conversation.

Automation is the headline. Motion detection can trigger local routines without a cloud subscription, letting the camera drive lighting, relays, and other Shelly devices with low latency. For projects that need smarter filtering, Shelly Cloud adds object detection that can distinguish between people, pets, and vehicles, and advanced users can explore local AI models on compatible hardware. We also cover storage options including microSD and optional cloud plans, with three months of Shelly Cloud included, plus price and availability at £37.90 via Shelly.com and authorised distributors. Subscribe, share the brief with a fellow integrator, and leave a review telling us whether you’re aiming for local-first CCTV or cloud-led analytics.

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