Even the most security conscious can be put off by complicated installations and hefty price tags. But Panasonic is hoping to make protecting your home and family a lot easier, and more mobile. The manufacturer has announced the world’s first 4G surveillance camera called Nubo that detects and alerts homeowners to intruders and can be fitted inside and out the house. Home security: Built-in sensors detect human shapes and the camera will start recording automatically if a person is spotted. A message will then be sent via mobile (screenshot pictured) to alert a homeowner . Nubo was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Built-in sensors detect human shapes and will start recording automatically if a person is spotted. The clips are uploaded to a free cloud service, and footage is taken at 720p with 10 frames per second to limit how much data the camera uses. When connected to a Wi-Fi network this increases to 30fps at 1080p. In addition to 4G, the Nubo works on 2G and 3G connections and because it is IP-66 weather resistant it can, in theory, be mounted anywhere with a mobile data signal. Mobile support including GPRS, 2G, 3G and 4G: Nubo will offer connectivity with leading wireless carriers, with the Vodafone being the first partner to launch with in Europe Outdoor ready . (IP-66): Nubo is IP-66 rated weather resistant and can be used indoors and outdoors . Smart human detection: Nubo’s advanced video analytics identify when a person walks in front of the camera and sends an alert to a mobile app . Links with smart home devices: Nubo’s wireless radio technology means it can communicate with external sensors, such as door or motion sensors. Battery power: Nubo can be connected to an external battery, allowing for temporary use in places without a power connection . Security: Videos, audio and images are automatically transferred to a cloud-based storage system, protected by bank-level SSL security and encrypted passwords . ‘In the past, consumers had to choose between a fixed Wi-Fi home monitoring product, a fixed professional surveillance or a mobile video recording product,’ a Panasonic spokesman told MailOnline. ‘To solve this problem, Panasonic Cameramanager is launching Nubo, a new standalone camera that allows users to have all the benefits of a mobile security camera, with the advantage of 4G connectivity.’ ‘Consumers have long had to compromise on mobility and connectivity when it came to their surveillance needs, bound either by location or connectivity,’ added Tijmen Vos, CTO of Panasonic Cameramanager. ‘Our vision is to deliver a product that allows users the freedom and flexibility of choosing where the camera can be used and the confidence in knowing that the data created is securely transmitted and stored. ‘With the introduction of Nubo, we’re putting the control of safety and surveillance into the user’s hands.’ When a recording begins, the owner is sent an alert via a smartphone app and can then use the Nubo’s two-way communication tool to talk to the person being filmed. Secret eye: The clips are uploaded to a free cloud service, and footage is taken at 720p with 10 frames per second to limit how much data the camera uses (camera pictured) Elsewhere, the camera has an infrared detectors and works in low lighting. During its press conference, Panasonic also announced it is launching its own mobile network using Vodafone’s infrastructure - making it a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) - and service plans for the Nubo on this network will start at £5 ($7) a month. This includes cloud storage, but a microSD card slot will store footage if the mobile data fails. This means it can be used without a service plan, too. The cheapest plan will include 250 alarms per month and seven days of cloud storage for video clips. Additional plans will be available up to in a £33 ($50) a month for 2,500 alarms and 90 days of cloud storage. Once the data runs out alarms will still be sent but users will need to buy more to view the clips. Nubo's app will work with Android and iOS and users will be able to watch footage live, control how long Nubo records for and see a history log of activity. Nubo ships in November but can be pre-ordered in the UK and Netherlands from April. Panasonic said it plans to launch the camera in the US and other regions by March next year.
Nubo was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona . It is waterproof and has been designed for indoors and out . Sensors detect human shapes and sends alerts to users . Clips can be watched live on an app or online . Comes with two-way communication to talk to an intruder . Panasonic has partnered with Vodafone for the launch . $250 (£160) device ships in November and plans start at $7 (£5) a month .