Swann Security Introduces SwannShield: World's First AI-Powered Smart Doorbell Assistant

Swann Security Unveils World's First AI Smart Doorbell With Introduction of SwannShield™ Voice Assistant for SwannBuddy4K & EVO

With AI-Driven Scenario Management, the SwannShield™ Voice Assistant is Set to Revolutionize Smart Security, Starting With the SwannBuddy4K Video Doorbell SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., October 17, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security, has today announced the general availability of SwannShield™ -- the world's first AI-powered home security voice assistant. Compatible with Swann Security's industry-leading SwannBuddy4K™ and EVO Video Doorbells, SwannShield™ engages with visitors in real-time across different scenarios from package deliveries and identifying guests to deterring potential criminals. SwannShield™ uses the latest adaptive generative AI technology and user inputs to respond to visitors with natural, realistic, human-like interactions that are live and not pre-recorded when they press the doorbell. When activated, homeowners can benefit from the first smart doorbell complete with an AI voice assistant that can speak to visitors or intruders on their behalf with a realistic voice in an American accent -- even when they are not present. It's easy to personalize SwannShield™ via the settings in the app, including activating it at the times you need it most using night and/or away "modes," telling it the address of your home, sharing the names of residents, and providing instructions for where deliveries should be placed. Users can also set the demeanor of responses, choosing between polite, disinterested or aggressive to adequately deal with the type and nature of visitors to their home. SwannShield™ has security and privacy built-in and can effectively manage conversational exchanges across various scenarios. Its response accuracy and resilience safeguards against unanticipated interactions and adversarial requests. It is optimized to facilitate easy updates and future scalability via the cloud, like refining the Assistant's personality and allows for users to personalize settings in the Swann Security app. Users can also access transcripts of every conversation in the app to see if there are any security irregularities or concerns. "Through thoughtful design and careful consideration of user feedback, we are delivering an AI-driven voice assistant that seamlessly integrates into users' lives while providing enhanced protection and peace of mind. Representing an exciting step forward in the democratization of AI for everyday consumers, the SwannShield™ Voice Assistant sets a new benchmark for intelligent home protection and reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction," said Alex Talevski, CEO of Swann. SwannShield™ is available free of charge within the Swann Security App and can be used in conjunction with the SwannBuddy4K and EVO Video Doorbells via an over-the-air (OTA) download of the latest firmware. SwannShield™ will become compatible with more Swann products in the months ahead. Swann is a global leader in do-it-yourself security monitoring and has been providing innovative yet cost-effective security and consumer electronics solutions for over 35 years, since starting in Melbourne, Australia, in 1987. Swann creates and stands behind the world's smartest, most intuitive, and best-value security solutions to empower consumers to protect and stay connected to their home or business no matter where life takes them. With offices in the USA, Canada, U.K., Australia, China, and Hong Kong and distribution partners around the globe, Swann is a key player in the global DIY security market. Swann partners with leading retailers and distributors such as Best Buy, Sam's Club, Lowes Home Improvement, Menards, Costco Wholesale, Amazon, Currys, Screwfix, Exertis, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Bunnings Warehouse, Jaycar Electronics, Officeworks, Ingram Micro, and more. Swann's vision is to be the world leader in smart security solutions, taking care of people, and making every home and business a safe place. Follow Swann via social media to stay up to date: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

SwannShield Introduces Chatty AI to Your Video Doorbell

Expertise Smart home | Smart security | Home tech | Energy savings | A/V I've discussed the likely rise of conversational AI in home security, which has already started with Smart Replies connected to Alexa and Google's voice assistant improvements powered by Gemini. Now Swann Security is leaping in with a fully conversational AI called SwannShield, designed specifically for the SwannBuddy4K Video Doorbell ($130), a 4K doorbell with a 165-degree (very, very wide) field of view and options for local or cloud video storage. SwannShield utilizes the two-way speaker features of the SwannBuddy4K and numerous settings in the app so it can react to different situations. Two important uses stand out. First, you can program specific instructions in case someone is delivering a package, such as, "Leave it inside the delivery box, please." Second, you can program it with your physical address and the names of people living at home for more in-depth explanations with strangers -- like, "Sorry, there's no Anna at this address!" All conversations are kept as transcripts for you to review whenever you want. You can turn SwannShield on or off depending on when you want a voice assistant, or schedule it to only be active for certain times of day. Interestingly, Swann has also given it options to respond with different demeanors, you can choose an aggressive personality for it if you really want to discourage any strangers who come knocking. As we mentioned, SwannShield is coming as a free update to the 4K doorbell and is expected to arrive on other Swann Security products in the coming months. Swann also expects to consistently improve the voice assistant to make it sound more lifelike and give in expanded capabilities. We're seeing a duel of conversational and object-recognizing in the home in 2024, and it will only pick up steam in the coming months. Now is a great time to decide if you like the idea of an AI speaking from your camera or doorbell and what you might want it to say (or know about you).