Whether you want to keep an eye on your office or home while you’re away, the Trendnet TV-IP312W can be your eyes and ears when you’re not around. It can stream a clear MPEG-4 video of what’s in front of it over your broadband connection, so you can keep an eye on things wherever you’ve got an internet connection. It can even stream images to a 3G mobile phone. The device has a built-in microphone so you can hear what’s going on, too. And if you hook it up to a pair of speakers, you can even use it for two-way communication. It also includes infra-red night vision so you can make out what’s happening in conditions with poor lighting.

Price: £205
Where to buy: www.trendnet.com