Ulticam IQ V2
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
One of the first cameras shipping with Matter 1.5 camera support and 4K capture.
Ulticam IQ V2
Specifications
- Price
- $129.99
- Device type
- Security Camera
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter
- Rooms
- Living Room, Entryway, Outdoor, Office
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Matter
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- Yes
- Matter certified
- Yes
- Installation
- plug-in
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The Ulticam IQ V2 is among the earliest security cameras to implement the Matter 1.5 specification, which added native camera support to the standard. It records at 4K with a 160-degree field of view and on-device AI detection, and because it speaks Matter natively it can stream to any compliant controller without a vendor-specific bridge. This matters because camera fragmentation has been the last major gap in Matter coverage.
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulticam IQ V2 | $129.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aqara Camera Hub G350 | $139.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wyze Cam v4 | $44.98 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | Yes |
| Arlo Pro 5S 2K Wireless Security Camera | $169.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings | No | No | No |
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.