MacVoices

MacVoices #26054: Showstoppers at CES - Home Security with Botslab's Window and Dual-Lens Cameras

Feb 5, 2026
Ryne Hager, representative of BotsLab and privacy-focused camera maker, outlines compact cameras that keep video local. He covers the W101 window model with inside/outside views and a physical privacy cover. He previews the W520 dual-lens camera with wide and telephoto optics, spotlight tracking, and optional local network storage instead of cloud subscriptions.
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INSIGHT

Window Camera With Built‑In Privacy

  • BotsLab's W101 window camera records both inside and outside through a single window cutout for dual views.
  • It includes a physical privacy cover and local microSD storage so users keep full control of recordings.
INSIGHT

Dual‑Lens Camera With Spotlight Tracking

  • The upcoming W520 pairs a wide-angle and telephoto lens to capture full scenes and zoomed detail simultaneously.
  • It adds spotlight tracking so the camera can follow and illuminate motion as it records.
ADVICE

Keep Footage On Your Local Network

  • Avoid mandatory cloud subscriptions by using local network storage to keep footage on your own devices.
  • BotsLab's hub accepts a drive up to 16 TB so you can store recordings locally without external servers.
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