Swann is set to release the HomeShield, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven voice assistant to enhance compatible Swann video doorbells, cameras and devices by using the latest adaptive AI technology to automatically respond to visitors with natural, human-like interactions.

Employing heat and motion-based Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors, video analytics and activity pattern analysis, Swann HomeShield can autonomously facilitate interactions in several scenarios that include accepting packages and screening unexpected visitors all while giving the impression there is a real person at home with an active presence.

“This launch is a big step of accessible AI amongst everyday consumers, offering an easy and affordable solution to not just easily accept deliveries and screen unexpected visitors when they’re not at home, but also help keep families safe,” Swann Security chief executive officer Alex Talevski says.

“Powered by Amazon Bedrock’s cutting-edge AI capabilities with Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku, Swann HomeShield sets a new benchmark for intelligent home protection, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and customer safety. When Claude 3 Haiku launched on Amazon Bedrock, we switched from Claude 2.1 in a couple of hours, and the speed of responses is 30% faster and significantly more accurate.”

Swann HomeShield’s Anthropic Claude 3 Haiku language model (via Amazon Bedrock) is aware of residents’ preferences. When a visitor approaches, HomeShield leverages AWS Lambda and Amazon Bedrock. The AI-generated response is then converted to speech and played back through the camera, providing a responsive experience that emulates interacting with a resident in real time.

Swann HomeShield is affordable for everyday home users as part of the standard Unlimited Plan within Secure+ membership via the Swann Security app, compatible with iOS and Android.

The HomeShield can be easily integrated with the Swann product range including the SwannBuddy4K Wireless Video Doorbell (can be operated wirelessly or connect to existing doorbell wiring), Xtreem4K Wireless Security Camera (uses rechargeable battery power), MaxRanger4K Long-Range Wireless Security System (with solar-powered cameras and a hub) and the MaxRanger Stella 4K Long-Range Wireless Video Doorbell (coming soon).