iZON In The Media
May 3, 2012 - "Monitor Your 'Baby Via iPhone", Larry Edsal, The Detroit News
"You can go to various stores and buy a baby monitor so you can listen as your newborn slumbers in a crib. But what if your 'baby' is a classic muscle car, or an entire car collection? They don't make noise when they're parked in your garage. How can you be sure they're safe and sound while you're away at work or off at a weekend car show or a weekday business trip?
You could install an expepensive security system and pay monthly monitoring fees, or, if you have an iphone, iPod touch, or iPad ... for $129.95 you can watch what's happening in your garage or your home or anywhere else you put an iZON Remote Room Monitor. You don't even need a computer, just a Wi-Fi connection.
Once a [free] Stem Account has been established, many iZON can be viewed from the same device. For example, you can watch your garage in Metro Detroit and your cabin in Northern Michigan.
Oh, and iZON can be used as a baby monitor, and the proud parents can share the Stem Account information so grandma and grandpa can watch the baby, even from miles away."
February 1, 2012 - "iZON Camera", featured on "I Want That", DIY cable network
The Do-It-Yourself network (DIY) highlights "the hottest 'must haves' for every home". iZON was featured in the title segment of a recent episode.
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - "Gadget Guide: iZON Remote Room Monitor Camera System", Eric M. Strauss, ABC News online
"When I'm home my dog stays off the couch and is pretty obedient. When I leave for work -- all bets are off... That's why I was excited to try the iZon Remote Room Monitor - a $129 camera system that allows you to monitor what is going on in your house using your home network and the Internet.
iZON was a snap to set up and was up and running within minutes... There is no limit to how many cameras you can set up in one room or anywhere in your house. The better the speed of your home network the better quality the video will be, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much of my house I could see.
The iZON Remote Room Monitor is a simple-to-use system for keeping an eye on valuable goods or valuable loved ones - even if the loved one is a dog."
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - "iPad Remotely Controls Wireless Room Monitor", Scott Tharler, Discovery News online
"In the 2001 Ocean's Eleven, Julia Roberts' character says to Andy Garcia's, 'You of all people should know Terry, in your hotel, there's always someone watching.' Well you don't have to own the Bellagio to have fancy monitoring equipment. Some standalone baby monitors can record and store images, but you can't view or control them remotely. Wireless network cameras are made for remote surveillance, but tend to be geared for businesses and cost hundreds of dollars. Stem Innovation's iZON Remote Room Monitor offers the best of both worlds, a simple and affordable solution for everyday home users.
Although it doesn't utilize infrared nightvision, it's sensitive enough to transmit images in low light (even that of a nightlight)... The Stem:Connect app can handle multiple devices, so you can install additional devices to keep an eye on several rooms at once, just like Terry Benedict."
NOVEMBER 1, 2011 - "Hands on: iZON remote video surveillance system for iOS", Andrew Couts, Digital Trends online
"Whether you're interested in home safety, keeping an eye on the little ones or want to create your own YouTube reality show, the iZON remote monitoring system from Stem Innovation will let you do it all - with your iPhone... The iZON costs about $130, which is far less than many other home monitoring systems. And with its Apple-like design, it's also more fashionable than most competing devices.
I was particularly surprised by how well the microphone on the iZON picked up sound in the room, and it definitely made the iZON feel like a much higher-end product because of the clear audio feed... The quality of the video and audio feeds are surprisingly high, and the ability to access a live feed of my house from anywhere with at least cell phone service I found to be incredibly awesome.
Overall, the iZON makes an affordable security system with do-it-yourself setup... For the price, it's a surprisingly well-made product. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to keep a closer watch on their home, pets or kids."
iZON Saves The Day: Catches Thief In The Act
App-based remote room monitor uses motion detection to automatically record video of theft, resulting in an arrest.
OCTOBER 13, 2011 - Stem Innovation, LLC recently learned from a customer that the iZON Remote Room Monitor helped to capture video of a thief burglarizing her home. The theft triggered iZON’s motion detection, capturing video to a private YouTube account, and ultimately led to the arrest of the perpetrator.
Dru Ackerman, whose amazing story was first reported on CBS-12 in Boynton Beach, FL, was concerned that someone was entering her residence while she was not home. Having learned about iZON’s motion detection capabilities, she purchased and quickly set up iZON to monitor her front door. The very next day, iZON automatically captured video of a neighbor entering her home and stealing prescription medication.
The police were called to the scene, viewed the video and immediately arrested the perpretator. One of the arresting officers was so impressed with the way in which iZON had easily captured video of the crime that he expressed interest in purchasing one for his own home.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 - "iZON Webcam Sees A Lot", David Pogue, New York Times online
"iZON, is much smaller, prettier and less intrusive than its rivals. It could pass for a roll of sushi designed by Jonathan Ive. iZON doesn't require a computer, which is a huge advantage. All it needs is a power outlet and a wireless network. There's a price advantage, too; the iZON costs $130, much less than most of its competitors.
So if there's no computer involved, how do you set up and view iZON? Using a free app on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. You can even install multiple iZON all over your house, and switch among video feeds with one tap. The quality of picture and sound is surprisingly good, even in low light. Ingeniously, iZON posts [video] clips to your YouTube account, privately or publicly. That way, the storage is free, unlimited, permanent and available from any computer or phone.
The motion and sound sensors work very well. When iZON sees something moving in its field of view, when it hears something, or both, it auto-posts a 35-second clip to your YouTube account. It sends your phone an alert message letting you know. You can watch those videos on a computer or right in the app.
The Stem people got a lot right with the iZON. The design is terrific, especially at the price. The features are all there; the thing really works. The picture and, especially, the sound quality are impressive. And the whole concept - peeking in on your home world, miles away - is creepy and powerful and reassuring."
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 - "iZON Remote Room Monitor Sleek, Easy To Set Up, iOS-Friendly", Steven Sande, TUAW [The Unofficial Apple Weblog]
"The new $129.95 iZON (pronounced "eyes-on") is a Wi-Fi webcam that is definitely designed with Apple users in mind, as it is simple to set up and comes ready to send video to your iOS devices... As you'd expect for a product that is targeted for Apple users, the iZON has a very eye-catching and unique design. The camera is going to be sold through the Apple Store, which means that it had to pass muster with the retail powers-that-be at Apple.
Sure, you can find less expensive room monitor webcams. You can find higher resolution webcams. There are webcams with motorized bases that you can control remotely. But I don't think you're ever going to find a webcam that's as easy to set up or as iOS-friendly as the iZON Remote Room Monitor... As a way of keeping an eye (and ear) on a child, an elderly parent, a pet, or just your home, the iZON Remote Room Monitor is perfect for anyone who uses an iOS device. The design and ease of use makes the iZON like something that Apple would create, and as far as I'm concerned, that's the highest praise I can give any third-party product."