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Dropcam Wi-fi Wireless Video Monitoring Camera (Only) Black - Pre-Owned

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  • Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately).
  • 60 Second Setup - Use your computer to find your Wi-Fi network, live stream in under a minute.
  • 60 Second Setup - Use your computer to find your Wi-Fi network, live stream in under a minute.
  • High Quality Video - Get into the details with 720p high-definition video.
  • Fast and easy setup - online and securely streaming 720p HD video in 60 seconds.
  • Field of View - 107 degrees diagonal, plus Night Vision and Zoom, means you don’t miss a thing.
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Product Description

Dropcam HD Internet Wi-Fi Video Monitoring Cameras help you watch what you love from anywhere. In less than a minute, you'll have it setup and securely streaming video to you over your home Wi-Fi. Use it to watch your home, your baby, the dog, and your small business. Every camera comes with Night vision, 720p HD video, two-way audio, and Digital Pan and Zoom. Paired with secure online DVR recording, you can watch live and recorded video from anywhere on any device. Dropcam HD makes monitoring what you love and finding peace of mind easier than ever. Watch from any device such as your Apple Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android. All you need is a Wi-Fi network paired with the free and easy-to-use Dropcam App. Watch what you love while away with Dropcam HD.

From the Manufacturer

Dropcam



Dropcam + Nest Protect
When a safety event occurs (smoke or CO is detected):
> Cameras in your home turn on automatically
> A clip is generated and saved automatically during an event, even if you’re not a subscriber
> User receives a notification of the event on their mobile device
> Event is added to your activity feed and Cloud Recording timeline (as applicable)
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Dropcam + Nest Thernostat
When a user manually sets Away/Home mode:
> Alerts turn on or off, respectively
> Cameras turn on or off, respectively



Meet Dropcam

Dropcam is a cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring service that helps you stay connected to places, people and pets. Receive activity alerts on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Add optional Cloud Video Recording (CVR) to access video from the past week or month.





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Stay Sharp

With a 107 degree field of view and 4x zoom, Dropcam keeps you connected to people, places and pets in vivid 720p HD video.




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How It Works

Open the box and remove the camera. Connect to your Wi-Fi network via your computer. Name your camera and create an account. You're ready to stream!




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Connect on the Go

Receive alerts for motion and sound on your smartphone or other device. Drop in live and talk directly with people and pets.




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View it Later

Add our optional Cloud Recording service to save up to 30 days (720 hours) of continuous video. Review footage on your device and share favorite clips with family and friends.





Features
Mobile & Web Apps

Watch remotely from your devices.

Intelligent Alerts

Receive notifications for motion and sound.

Night Vision

Keep an eye on things, even in the dark.

Two-Way Talk

Talk directly to people and pets.

Scheduling

Set alerts based on time of day or your location.

Live Secure Streaming

Stream safely with bank-level encryption.

Automatic Updates

Get new features with camera and app updates.

Optional Sharing

Share your stream with friends or make it public.



Cloud Video Recording (CVR)

Add our optional Cloud Video Recording to save up to a month of video and make clips.


Save 7 days of video
$9.95/month
$99/year

Save 30 days of video
$29.95/month
$299/year

50% off CVR pricing for additional cameras.

Tech Specs
  • Product Dimensions:4.5" x 3.15" x 3.15"
  • Weight: 5.5oz (156g)
  • Power:
    Input: 50/60Hz 0.5A
    Output: 5V-2A
  • Camera: Color with digital zoom
  • Video: H.264 encoding, up to 720HD (1280 × 720) at 30 frames/sec
  • Field of View: 107° (diagonal)
  • Audio: Speaker and microphone
  • Night Vision: High-power IR LEDs
  • Warranty: One-year parts
  • Operating Temperature: 0 - 35°C, designed for indoor use
Requirements
  • Computer (for setup)
  • High Speed Internet: DSL, Cable, FiOS
  • Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3+, Safari 3+, Chrome
  • Optional Devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and/or Android Device
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • Supported wireless security:
    - WEP (40-bit, 128-bit)
    - WPA (TKIP, AES)
    - WPA2 (TKIP, AES)
In the Box
  • HD Camera
  • Aluminum stand
  • Wall mounting hardware
  • 10-foot USB cable
  • USB power adapter
  • Quick start guide
Questions?

Website: Dropcam.com/support
Phone: 877-345-3767

Hours of Operation
Monday through Saturday: 6am to 6pm PT
Sunday: closed


Which Dropcam is Right for You?


Dropcam


Dropcam Pro

Field of View 107° 130° Zoom 4x 8x Night Vision Good Excellent Audio Quality Solid Superior Mobile and Web Apps ✔ ✔ 2-Way Talk ✔ ✔ Intelligent Alerts ✔ ✔ Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Cloud Recording Optional Optional Setup Computer Computer or iOS device* Camera Color Silver Black Video H.264 encoding, 720p HD
1280 x 720 at 30 frames/sec H.264 encoding, 720p HD
1280 x 720 at 30 frames/sec

*To set up Dropcam Pro using an iOS device, you need an iPhone 4S or later, iPad 3rd generation or later, iPad mini or iPod touch 5th generation or later running iOS 6 or higher.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
2,303 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of setup, and image quality of the camcorder. For example, they mention it works great, has high resolution, and clear video. That said, they appreciate the night vision and sound quality. One downside is the connectivity, with customers complaining about the connection dropping once in a while.

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1,054 customers mention805 positive249 negative

Customers like the quality of the camcorder. They mention it works great, is easy to setup, and has good night vision. The DVR function works as advertised, and is user-friendly. The mic works well, and the on and off functions work well with their iOS devices. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...(somewhere around 20mbps), it streams flawlessly in HD and the mic works great...." Read more

"...I love the alert system. I have it setup to send push notifications to my phone when it detects something...." Read more

"...I think the DropCam is superior for surveillance recording because it streams the video and uploads to the server in a timely manner whereas the Y-..." Read more

"...The picture quality is not like an HDTV but it is good enough for monitoring the house to see what's going on...." Read more

863 customers mention797 positive66 negative

Customers find the setup of the camcorder to be easy. They mention that the Logitech solutions are much easier to set up, simple, and fast. They also find the camera installation awesome and the camera control and settings to be fairly straightforward.

"...apps, and website, and I find them all to be much more user-friendly now. We chose this in lieu of a traditional monitor, and we have no regrets...." Read more

"Simple to set up, fun to position and re-position in order to get the perfect angle, and the picture is crisp...." Read more

"...It looks great, is easy to use the minute you log in to it, but for some reason it randomly stops displaying video from the camera even though I am..." Read more

"...DropCam's easy setup, the motion detection and cloud recording are great, and can't be beat right now!..." Read more

539 customers mention460 positive79 negative

Customers like the image quality of the camcorder. For example, they mention it has great picture quality, high resolution, and clear video. Some say that the night vision is impressive. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's image quality.

"...The video is pretty darn clear too, and the night vision is impressive...." Read more

"...to a fast internet speed (somewhere around 20mbps), it streams flawlessly in HD and the mic works great...." Read more

"...The only other 'negative' is the actual website itself. It looks great, is easy to use the minute you log in to it, but for some reason it..." Read more

"...I found either DropCam to be excellent because they have high resolution, and also enable me to talk back to him through the speaker in the camera...." Read more

302 customers mention235 positive67 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the camcorder. For example, they say it has decent audio, and the two-way sound feature works well. Some mention that the microphone is decent and non-static sounding.

"...I also LOVE that the audio is two-way, that was an unexpected bonus that blew my husband and I away! It works very very well...." Read more

"...The sound is clear, but kind of annoying so I keep it off...." Read more

"...Two way sound!Simple, intuitive controlsRemote access via computer, tablet, or phone (Android or Apple)! A fantastic feature...." Read more

"...The unit is very small. I find the microphone decent. It's a bit fuzzy but you'll easily pick up what's within reasonable video range in a room...." Read more

214 customers mention167 positive47 negative

Customers like the night vision of the camcorder. They say it's impressive, works adequately, and has good illumination at night. The cam has rudimentary night vision, but it has IR lamps that switch on if motion is detected. The video quality is excellent day or night, and the software enhances low-light situations. It has a simple setup and is a good solution for live viewing an indoor object.

"...The video is pretty darn clear too, and the night vision is impressive...." Read more

"...Pro as it's everything this Dropcam is but even better with sound, night vision, etc...." Read more

"...EASY setupExcellent picture qualityOutstanding very low light (or no light) picture (infrared LED system)Two way sound!..." Read more

"...Night vision is well, poor - sort of like the distant footage one sees from publicly released military style videos...." Read more

284 customers mention183 positive101 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camcorder. Some mention that it's a pretty darn good value for the money, less expensive than Logitech solutions, and easier to set up. However, others say that it is pricey, has monthly fees for recording, and comes at a network bandwidth cost.

"...It was worth the price, and, for me, the monthly payment is worth it...." Read more

"...I've not tested this.CONS:- monthly DVR cost of $10 is a bit high. $5 on each subsequent camera is a nice deal though...." Read more

"...The first things that impressed me about this Dropcam was it's price, video quality, and iPhone app...." Read more

"...It's simplicity of setup and easy of use make it well worth the slightly higher price you pay over some other brands of network cameras." Read more

282 customers mention128 positive154 negative

Customers are mixed about the video quality of the camcorder. Some mention that it was amazingly fast and completely idiot proof, with a video delay of only about 2 seconds. The video is running pretty smoothly, and the e-mail alert is very fast. However, others say that the streaming delay is anywhere from 5 to 20 seconds, and there is an appreciable few second delay from image capture to display. There is a bit of a delay in transmission over wifi, and no fast-forwarding function on the DVR system.

"...minute you log in to it, but for some reason it randomly stops displaying video from the camera even though I am sitting right next to the camera on..." Read more

"...The video delay is only about 2 seconds though, which is what really matters in my opinion...." Read more

"...At the time of this writing, there is no facility to delay sending the still (to get an image of a complete person or an object) that is sent from..." Read more

"...Over Verizon 3G the iphone app works quite well. Frame rate is sufficient; it's genuinely usable...." Read more

355 customers mention93 positive262 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the camcorder. They mention that the connection drops once in a while, and the camera will not stay connected to the network. The wireless signal is spotty and constantly loses connection. Additionally, the cam does not allow a local network connection to the QNAP.

"...it up, it worked for less than 15 minutes before it overheated & shut down. (Same problem another previous reviewer reported)...." Read more

"...With both models the connection drops once in a while (one camera or the other at separate times, and eventually comes back by itself), in a..." Read more

"...The sharing feature is easy...." Read more

"...I unplugged the camera and after plugging it back in it would not re-connect and just sat there with the blinking yellow lights...." Read more

Overall, very happy [using on Mac  OS 10.6.8 and Kindle Fire]
4 Stars
Overall, very happy [using on Mac OS 10.6.8 and Kindle Fire]
I've had my Dropcam for about 24 hours now and I really like it. I have it set up on my Kindle Fire (I've uploaded a picture) so that it's an always-on window into my front yard and front porch while I'm working in my basement study.The quality of the picture is not perfect but it is fine for my limited purposes (checking out the goings-on outside and being able to avoid people who come to the door with clipboards or religious pamphlets). The color is a bit washed out (more so on my Kindle Fire than on my computer), which also doesn't bother me but might bother some. I can't attest to the night vision quality because the glare of the lights against the window makes it hard to see much of anything. This of course wouldn't be the case if you had it pointed inside a room rather than outside through a window.I did have some trouble setting up the Dropcam. It couldn't find my wireless network. I was about to despair until I found instructions on Dropcam's Zendesk page (but not on their main site) suggesting that I go into my router's web page and change the settings from "channel 6" to "channel 11." (I have a Linksys WRT54G, by the way, and am on a Mac OS 10.6.8.) And that worked! Which was great, because I was so looking forward to getting my Dropcam. Had I not run into this issue--and my guess is that newer routers probably wouldn't--then set-up would have taken probably 60 seconds. The (potential) ease of set-up was extremely important to me because I don't understand routers very much so making any elaborate changes to their set-up frightens me. (This channel 11 switch I can deal with.)I don't intend to buy Dropcam's offsite recording because it's just too expensive for me to justify given my limited needs (see above). However, I really wish that they would offer a 24-hour plan (instead of their current 7-day and 30-day plans). That I would pay for, assuming it was reasonably priced (say, $20-$25 a year).I do have email alerts enabled, though I'm kind of confused about their regularity. (I've actually written to support about this). I'm receiving the alerts but they are intermittent. There are far more events that are captured than I receive notifications about. I suppose I don't really want to get email every single time a car drives by. On the other hand, if you don't receive alerts for every event, then how can you possibly know what events you've missed when away from the live view? I would certainly like to receive an alert every time someone comes to my door.**So that's my take so far. I'm really happy with the device and hope (1) to get this email alert thing figured out** and (2) for Dropcam to add a more affordable offsite recording option.**ADDED: Dropcam support informs me that email alerts are set to go out only once every half hour. This kind of defeats the purpose of having the alerts at all, unfortunately.-- Debra Hamel
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