More than just a security camera, Thomson’s Rheita 100 also acts as a smart outdoor lamp. A good idea to monitor your home without clashing with its decoration.
The Rheita 100 could have been content to be a simple home camera to monitor your home. Thomson has gone a step further by including an outdoor light, as well as a myriad of options for increased surveillance. An all-in-one product that did not fail to convince us since it received a 7/10 during our test. We explain how it stands out from other cameras on the market.
A stylish camera
It’s unexpected, but the Thomson Rheita 100 is a nice security camera. Robust, it is housed in a gray metal cylinder, without excessive frills, the top of which accommodates a lamp and the base the rotating optical unit.
From a distance, it looks like a simple outdoor light. An asset for you, since it will blend in with the rest of your decoration without arousing the suspicions of intruders who will be constantly watched.
Thanks to its design, the Thomson Rheita 100 complies with the IP 65 certification, which allows it to withstand the rain. It is even capable of operating in extreme conditions since it can withstand temperatures ranging from -20° to 65° Celsius.
Installation on an exterior wall is easy, provided you have an external power supply. Finally, by turning over the optical block, you have access to an SD card port to save photos and videos.
Many functions that can be controlled remotely
The essence of a security camera is to monitor. On this point, the Thomson Rheita 100 does not do things by halves. Its motorized optical block, a rare feature in this price segment, incorporates a 2 megapixel camera, whose viewing angle is 75°, capable of filming in Full HD as in SD, according to your desires.
Because yes, it is possible to manage the Thomson Rheita 100 directly from your smartphone via the AtHomeSecurity application. You have to go through Wi-Fi and scan a QR Code to pair the device. Ergonomic, this app allows you to access the video stream of all your Thomson surveillance cameras, to rotate the camera 270° to obtain a 360° view, or to speak through the Thomson Rheita 100 thanks to its loudspeaker. built-in speaker.
The interface is easy to understand // Source: Frandroid – Yazid Amer
If you have several cameras, it is possible to display up to 16 simultaneously // Source: Frandroid – Yazid Amer
Two types of alarms are available, light or sound // Source: Frandroid – Yazid Amer
It is even possible to manually trigger the sound or light alarm to scare off a possible intruder.
Thanks to its detection of movements and silhouettes, the Thomson Rheita 100 is able to distinguish a person from a simple movement of leaves of trees. If the camera spots an individual, it will automatically track their movements.
If detected, you will then receive a real-time notification on your phone. You can even access the recording history to view a specific time of day. It is of course possible to program weekly or daily monitoring periods.
Its infrared sensor allows the camera to film at night, with a sufficient level of detail to recognize a face at 2 meters. During the day, it is possible to recognize a person at 5 meters. You can therefore easily tell the difference between a stranger and a loved one who comes home late.
And there was light
The additional strength of the Thomson Rheita 100 lies in its combination with an outdoor luminaire. It can therefore illuminate your terrace, balcony or garden while monitoring the premises.
As for the rest, its brightness is controllable from the mobile application. The light intensity at the top of the Thomson Rheita 100 can be adjusted independently of the brightness facing the wall. Its infrared sensor detects a presence from 6 meters away, which allows you to move around without bumping into anything and everything in the evening or at night.
Like surveillance, it is possible to define light ranges during the week.
Versatility as a key word
Thanks to its excellent detection, its 360° viewing angle and its infrared sensor, the Thomson Rheita 100 effectively monitors the exterior of your home and knows how to react at the right time. Its dedicated application allows you to constantly have control of the system and not miss any detail. The integration of a light is a good idea, helping to enjoy your garden at night, with complete peace of mind.
A camera that allows you to see, in every sense of the word, and offered at 199 euros on the Thomson site or at third-party retailers such as Amazon.