Smart home technology sounds promising but the costs for individual devices soon add up . Indeed a recent study found that making the average home 'smart ' costs £1,509 ( $ 2,519 ) . But now Canadian-based Piper has created an all-in-one security and home automation device that looks like a regular camera but syncs with an app that is used to control appliances . Discreet : The small device ( pictured in black on table ) has a HD Panoramic camera with 180° fisheye lens and zoom alongside humidity , temperature and motion detector sensors . And because it works with an accessory called Z Wave plugs , the Piper and Piper nv ( night vision ) can turn even dumb gadgets , lights and more into smart devices . Piper nv is on display at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona . The small device has a HD Panoramic camera with 180° fisheye lens and zoom alongside humidity , temperature and motion detector sensors . Piper nv additionally has an infrared camera to make detecting intruders more accurate . Once connected , users can remotely monitor the inside and outside of their house using the cameras . From the app , homeowners can turn on lights , turn on the heating , switch on the TV , play music and more . Because Piper ( pictured ) works with an accessory called Z Wave plugs , the Piper and Piper nv ( night vision ) can turn even dumb gadgets , lights and more into smart devices . Security : Customise three security modes - home , away and vacation - motion detector and 105 decibel siren . Automation : Integrate Z-Wave accessories into Piper ’ s security modes , control them remotely , on a schedule , or using environmental data . HD Panoramic camera : 180° fisheye lens , electronic pan , tilt , and zoom , 1080p camera sensor . Customised alerts : Phone call , text message , email , and push notifications to users and their trusted circle when security rules are triggered . Environmental sensors : Monitor and control home temperature , humidity , ambient light and sound . Hardware : ARM processor , battery backup , internal memory for video storage , Wi-Fi . App : Available on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets . Two-way audio : Talk directly to occupants through Piper through its app on your mobile device . Multi-Piper setup : Supports up to five different Pipers within a home . Bedside mode : Featuring an active panic button , Bedside mode lets users manually turn on a siren in case of an emergency . If the cameras detect movement an alert will be sent to the homeowner ( pictured ) , and an optional siren will sound at 105 decibels . The device syncs with a free iOS and Android app and lets users set up three security modes - home , away and vacation . Once connected , users can remotely monitor the inside and outside of their house using the cameras . From the app , homeowners can turn on lights , turn on the heating , switch on the TV , play music and more . In fact , the app can control any smart device , or dumb device plugged into a Z Wave , so the possibilities are virtually endless and settings can be customised . For example , lights can be programmed to turn on at a set time . If the cameras detect movement an alert will be sent to the homeowner , and an optional siren will sound . This siren is 105 decibels - equivalent to sitting in a front row of a rock concert . Or if the homeowner doesn ’ t want to sound the siren they can set up phone call , email or text alerts . Alternatively , if a user is at home they can enable Panic mode . The Panic button sits permanently on their phone ’ s lock screen and is pressed to activate . This sounds the siren to warn off burglars . The app can also be programmed with ‘ trusted circle ’ contacts who are contacted in the case of emergency , or to check on the house if the homeowner is away and an alert is detected . The original Piper , without night vision mode , costs €199 ( £145 ) while the latest Piper nv is €299 ( £217 ) each . Z Wave plugs start at €59.95 ( £43 ) each .
Piper mode is on display at Mobile World Congress in 2018 . It has a HD Panoramic camera with180 ##mm fisheye lens and sensor . Other sensors include humidity , temperature and motion detector . Piper additionally has an infrared and night vision sensor . comes with a free iOS and Android app to control the home . Panic mode runs on lock screen and sounds a siren when activated . Works with Z Wave plugs to make any appliance smart . Appliances are then controlled remotely using the app .