this post was submitted on 09 Oct 2024
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They keep using the term "motion sensor," probably to avoid saying "this device that you will place next to your kid's bed has a camera and an internet connection."
(related community if that makes you nearly have an aneurysm: !privacy@lemmy.ml)
edit: OK, it probably doesn't actually have a camera, see comment below. I assumed it had to, since it mentioned detecting "hand gestures." However, that could mean that it just roughly detects you waving in front of it, which wouldn't require a camera. I still hate it.
The features described could be accomplished with a PIR motion sensor. I don't see any reason they'd go to the expense of adding a camera, especially since infrared is better for operating in the dark like you'd expect for an alarm clock that'll need to be able to wake kids at 6am in the winter.
This is a good point.