D-Link's new 720p Wi-Fi cameras start at $80

D-Link has a plan for a security camera in every home. At least that's what it seems like. The Taiwan company has announced three new Wi-Fi cameras, the cheapest one retailing for just $80. The other two cameras cost $140 and support different functions.

In today's market, $80 can actually buy a pretty decent Wi-Fi camera. D-Link's HD Wi-Fi Camera can record in 720p and has a 4x digital zoom. Recording can be scheduled or it can be left on continuously. The unit supports microSD cards up to 128GB. Security feeds can also be watched remotely through the company's mydlink Lite app.

The pricier cameras have a few more bells and whistles. The HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera can pan up to 340 degrees and tilt 110 degrees. The HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Camera, as the name suggests, includes a 180-degree lens. The pan and tilt functionality of the former camera can be controlled remotely, but the 180-degree camera allows people to see more in a single shot. The 180-Degree Wi-Fi Camera also supports IFTTT. As the Verge points out, though, Apple fans looking to get the most out of a D-Link camera in their smart home might want to wait for the company's HomeKit-compatible camera that comes out later this year.

D-Link is taking a tried-but-true approach to security cameras at the moment. It's offering different tiered products for specific consumers rather than one product that tries to do everything. The problem with fragmented smart home platforms and protocols is that if people want to migrate from one platform to another, they might have to change much of their hardware, as well. Supporting Apple's platform seems like a necessity to stay relevant, but many people have also bought into platforms like Google's Nest and Samsung's SmartThings.