Logitech's recently released Circle 2 Wired home security camera is today gaining support for HomeKit, which will allow the device to interface with other HomeKit apps, send notifications, work with Siri voice commands, and be controlled through the dedicated Home app on iOS devices.

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"HomeKit truly complements the simplicity of setting up and using Circle 2," said Vincent Borel, director of new ventures at Logitech. "We're focused on building experiences that let you easily and securely control your Circle 2 camera, while expanding its capabilities. Whether you're checking on the kids from another room with your iPad or looking for extra peace of mind while you're away, HomeKit makes Circle 2 work even smarter for you and your family."

The new Circle 2 Wired camera was introduced in June and began shipping out to customers in July, but Logitech had not yet implemented HomeKit support. The camera is designed to let you keep an eye on what's going on in your house while you're not there with features like high quality 180-degree video, cloud uploads, night vision, an adjustable ball joint, and various mounting solutions.

With HomeKit, the Circle 2's motion detection features can be used in scenes to do things like turn on HomeKit-connected lights in the house, and the camera stream itself can be viewed directly in the Home app. With an Apple TV or iPad set up as a Home hub, HomeKit connectivity is also available when you're away from home.

Logitech also offers a wire-free version of the Circle 2, but that product is not compatible with HomeKit because HomeKit requires always-on connectivity to work with camera accessories. HomeKit works with the Circle 2 Wired camera by itself and when the camera is attached to either the Plug Mount or Window Mount.

HomeKit connectivity is available starting today. Existing Circle 2 users will need to follow the instructions on the Logitech website to enable HomeKit support.

The Logitech Circle 2 is available from the Logitech website for $179.99. It will also be coming to Apple Stores and the Apple online store in October.

Top Rated Comments

IKAR0S Avatar
73 months ago
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gnbio Avatar
73 months ago
Most disappointed that it wasn't made clear in initial marketing that HomeKit was to only work on the Wired version and not the Wireless version when permanently plugged in.
I now see it's a HomeKit restriction but very irritating nonetheless!
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downpour Avatar
73 months ago
I'm really happy with this camera. IP cameras tend to have notoriously bad software and very unstable apps, but the Circle 2 has been seamless for me so far. The interface is genius and loads video clips in seconds, even on a slow connection, the time lapse of the whole day is also brilliant for quickly reviewing what has happened.

The only negative is that at night, moving objects tend to blur and leave trails, like a long exposure image, so you couldn't really identify someone unless they are standing still. I imagine this is probably the case for most of these systems though, so it's not that much of an issue. In the day the image is very good.

Motion detection is accurate and the free service should be all most people need. The whole thing is so easy to use you can just forget about it once it is set up. Overall a very Apple-like product. It just works.

The HomeKit firmware doesn't seem to be available for me yet, so I can't comment on that.
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