Dropcam

Dropcam has transitioned to a part of the Nest ecosystem, offering enhanced features and usability through the Nest app. This transition provides users with a more visually appealing interface to stream and monitor video feeds seamlessly. By downloading the Nest app, you can enjoy the security of streaming in clear HD, both day and night. The Nest app makes it quite intuitive to set up your Dropcam device, promising a straightforward process that takes less than a minute.

Enhanced Features for Your Home Security

With the Nest app, you gain access to several useful features designed to enhance your home security experience. Real-time alerts for motion and sound offer peace of mind while you are away, ensuring you are informed of any unusual activity. The app allows you to interact using its talk-and-listen functionalities, allowing you to communicate with anyone in your home—from soothing a baby to instructing a pet. Moreover, the ability to control all Nest products within a single platform makes managing your smart home simple and efficient.

Subscription Benefits: Nest Aware

Subscribing to Nest Aware boosts your experience by unlocking advanced features such as Video History, enabling you to rewind and review footage you may have missed. Activities can be filtered by various criteria such as motion or sound, elevating your ability to monitor specific events. Additionally, the functionality continues to improve with future updates focused on expanding control options and alert systems.

While most functionalities of Dropcam are now part of the Nest experience, some unique features such as location-based controls and video sharing will be incorporated into the Nest app as development continues. Meanwhile, current users can continue to utilize the existing Dropcam app alongside Dropcam for a complete security solution.