WowCam

WowCam serves as the central management application for DophiGo's ecosystem of smart home security cameras. This app provides users with a unified platform to monitor, control, and receive intelligent alerts from their connected devices, transforming a collection of individual cameras into a cohesive home security system. Users would want WowCam for its seamless integration, which offers a streamlined and intelligent approach to home monitoring directly from their mobile device.

Unified Multi-Camera Live Feed Monitoring

Within the WowCam app, users can view live video streams from all their connected DophiGo cameras on a single dashboard. The primary action involves opening the app and selecting the 'Live View' section, which displays a grid of available camera feeds. Tapping on any feed expands it to full screen for a clearer look. This workflow allows for quick, simultaneous monitoring of different areas of the home, such as the front door, backyard, and nursery, without switching between different applications, making WowCam a central observation hub.

Intelligent Motion Alert Configuration and Review

Users configure motion detection zones and sensitivity levels for each camera through the WowCam interface. When motion is detected, the app sends a push notification to the user's phone. The user then opens the alert within WowCam to review a short video clip of the triggering event. This process enables homeowners to distinguish between significant activity, like a person approaching the door, and false alarms from passing cars or pets, ensuring they only receive relevant alerts.

AI-Powered Person Recognition and Custom Alerts

Leveraging deep learning, WowCam can analyze video footage to identify human shapes. Users access this by enabling the 'Person Detection' feature in each camera's settings. When activated, the system can be set to only send notifications for human movement, filtering out other motion. This intelligent sorting helps users prioritize important events, ensuring they are alerted when a package is delivered or a visitor arrives, while ignoring routine motion like swaying trees.

Two-Way Audio Communication for Real-Time Interaction

For cameras equipped with a microphone and speaker, WowCam facilitates real-time communication. From the live feed view, users press and hold an on-screen button to speak through the camera’s speaker. Releasing the button allows them to hear the audio from the other end. This function is used for tasks like instructing a delivery person where to leave a package or speaking to a family member in another room, adding a layer of interactivity to simple monitoring.

Automated Device Synchronization and Routine Creation

The WowCam app allows devices to work in concert based on learned routines. A user sets this up by defining automation rules in the 'Scenes' section—for example, "When the smart lock is unlocked after 8 PM, turn on the indoor camera." Once saved, WowCam automatically executes these actions without manual input. This creates a responsive smart home environment where cameras activate precisely when they are most needed, enhancing both convenience and security.

Secure Cloud and Local Video History Playback

Users can review past recorded footage by navigating to the 'Playback' tab in WowCam. Here, they select a camera and a specific date and time from a calendar interface. The app then displays a timeline of recorded events, which can be scrubbed through to find a specific moment. Depending on the user's subscription and setup, this footage may be stored securely in the cloud or on a local device, providing a reliable history for checking previous events.