Roku Expands Smart Home Lineup with Battery-Powered Security Cameras

Roku introduces two new battery-powered security cameras, the Roku Battery Camera and Roku Battery Camera Plus, offering flexible placement and long battery life.

Roku’s diving deeper into the smart home game, and guess what? They’re rolling out not one, but two shiny new security cameras that run on batteries. No wires, no fuss. The Roku Battery Camera and its fancier sibling, the Roku Battery Camera Plus, are all about flexibility. Stick ’em anywhere—your front porch, the backyard, even that weird corner of the garage where you swear something moves at night. The standard model keeps an eye out for up to six months on a single charge, but the Plus? That one’s a marathon runner, lasting up to two years. And for those who love the sun, there’s an optional solar panel to keep it powered indefinitely.

Setting these up is a breeze, thanks to a smartphone app that guides you through every step (no tech degree required). They shoot in crisp 1080p full-color video, even when it’s darker than your morning coffee. Night vision? Yep, and it’s in color. They’ve got motion detection, handy alerts, and you can even set schedules—because sometimes, you just don’t need to be notified about the neighbor’s cat at 3 AM. Watch your domain from the Roku Smart Home app, a web browser, or right on your Roku TV with a nifty picture-in-picture feature that lets you binge your favorite show while keeping an eye on things.

How much will these guardians of your peace of mind cost? Roku’s playing it coy for now, but they’re expected to hit the shelves soon. This move is part of Roku’s bigger play, following fresh updates to their streaming sticks and new TVs. Clearly, they’re not just about keeping you entertained anymore—they’re about keeping you safe, too.