Checking what your Logitech Circle cameras are seeing could be as simple as barking out a simple voice command -- so long as you have all the necessary devices. The home security cameras now work with Google Assistant, though you'll of course need to have a Home speaker, an Android phone or an iPhone loaded with the voice assistant's app. You'll also need a Chromecast or a TV with built-in Chromecast capability to view the live video feed from your camera. If you already have all those, then you simply have to say "Ok Google, show me the front door camera" to watch what's going on in front of your house. Replace front door with "backyard" or any other location where you placed one of Logitech's cams.

The ability to determine the difference between an actual person and a pet or other wildlife can be an issue for some connected security cameras. With an update to its Circle camera, Logitech improves the device's ability to do just that. The company says the camera employs "proprietary artificial intelligence" to identify when someone is approaching. Of course, this should cut down on any unwanted alerts when your cat saunters by. The update also tacks on a Motion Zones feature that can be configured to keep tabs on certain parts of your home and send you alerts when movement is detected.