The minimal design of the Hoop means it effortlessly blends into its surroundings without it becoming an eyesore. It captures video in 1080p at 30 frames per second and has a 140-degree field of view. What's more, the Hoop can be positioned indoors and out, storing captured footage in the cloud for later access.

Yes, there's an app where you can get alerts, take a live look at your home and more. I took a quick look at the software and it seemed plenty capable of controlling the camera and letting you view clips from afar. Polaroid is expecting to ship the camera in the second quarter of the year.