Dropcam Pro Review!
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Here's my review of the new Dropcam Pro!
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Damn solider has a nice place!
Its dece
well all i can say is SOLDIER KNOWS BEST! lol
Does he live alone? :)
UA-cam money... er... ad money.
I wish they changed the design for two reasons:
First, is you would actually differ between both old and the new drop cam.
Second, so they would add a ball joint to make it have even better motion.
I've own three Dropcam HD and can't wait to get the Pro one.
LOL 3:34
Just picked up the pro and so far I love it. something that I had a issue with that was not mentioned is, if you point the camera facing out a window for security and auto night vision is on it will reflect and block 99.9% of what your trying to see. work around: have it turned off with outside lights on when pointing out a windows at night
Is it a rechargeable ? Can you run it off mains power?
How do you charge it? Is it wireless? Do you connect it to WIFI?
It uses a USB port for power but it connects to your home network using wifi, so no battery.
Is recording to the DropCam cloud server the only option? It would be perfect if it allowed users to record to their own personal SFTP.
Always wanted to see a house tour, love the look of what I have seen of your home, awesome review mark, I will be wanting to purchase one lol.
Wow... $200!? It'd cost over $1,000 to get my whole home set up with security cameras if I used dropcams.
There are better options out there for around that same price that can be placed outdoors as well.
any suggestions about where to hide this in a bathroom?
What camera did you make this video with - nice and clear and beautifully lit.
Can I film a dropbear with a dropcam?
Is it wireless ,can you set it up in a car or on something that is moving like a bag?thank you for your review !
Hi, could I ask you what type of camera do you use because I am looking for a new camera and where would you be able to get it? Thank you for your time.
I read it has night vision. Could you demo the night vision?
mark, do u have to record? or you can use it like a door key hole for security when someone rings the bell
Soldier what's up with your fingerprint sensor on the iPhone? It looks as though you have tape over it?
That would be really awesome to start vlogging with! As well as security when away from home, gotta protect my gaming pc!
Can you handle the storing of video yourself rather than using there service? To reduce costs?
It's not hard or time/storage consuming like people make it out to be, i have security Cam system I put up myself with a small DVR and WiFi to the phone, weather proof, night vision, view on TV or computer or both like I do, simple and only $79 more than this camera believe it or not. Thanks, Amazon.com
Oh you meant with this Cam specifically? Sorry. I don't think you can, check "Razors" I think he mentions something about having to use their service to store video.
For me, I purchased a security camera kit. it came with 4 480p cameras (of which, I replaced one of them with a 720p camera (though the dvr will only record at around 960x resolution. though things are still clear.
with that and the 3 other cameras recording at 480p, I get a little over a month of recording on a 500GB hard drive (I woud get more, but during the night, I set the cameras to record non stop since the motion detection does not work as reliably. I then have the live stream go to my PC where a more robust security camera software can provide more detailed alerts (eg differentiating between objects and people) Then if someone comes in the area, I can download the raw footage directly from the DVR and piece together the multiple camera angles.
For my system, I spent almost 3 times the cost of the dropcam, but that system has been used for years with no monthly fee. I can access the cameras and recordings remotely via server built into the DVR (no cloud crap needed) I have 4 decent cameras, and as an additional supplement, I have the security camera software also viewing a 1080p webcam at a window which provides high detailed footage of the yard. (only needed about 40 feet of USB cable (where I just used a few 15 foot extension cables connected to USB hubs (like $2 on ebay) this helps overcome the length limitation of the USB. (this largely only applies to people who live in the city as ample light from the street lights, allow the camera to work well at night.
Other than that, any important recordings, I transfer to my NAS, the rest is auto deleted as needed to make space on the DVR
Keep in mind that for the police to more effectively use your footage, you must have enough detail to identify the persons face. (a grainy blurry clip will only get you as far as those cases where someone robs a store, the media ask for help locating the person and the video, and the person is almost never found due to lack of detail)
If I were to attempt this for a single camera, I would spend $200 on the camera, and $300 a year for the dropcam service and it would largely be non optional because they made sure that you could not bypass their cloud service and record locally.
The dropcam will easily outstrip the cost of even an enterprise security camera system within a few years. If you install a security camera, how long do you expect to use it? (I have been running my system for close to 4 years, and I have no intension of stopping the use of it any time soon)
For the user with the kind of money to get a dropcam or probably multiple dropcams, then pay for the overpriced service on top of that, they can easily get a high end 8+ channel DVR, some high end 1600x1200 cameras, and save money in the long run, while having more control, features, and cameras. and installation of a wired system is easy. (just need a screw driver attachment for a cordless drill, and also a half inch drill bit to make the hole, and pass the wire, then screw the mount in over the hole, and if needed, some compound to form a water tight seal around the mount.
LEXXONE74 I'm interested in that setup, what is that camera called on Amazon?
jagrami www.amazon.com/Zmodo-PKD-DK4216-500GB-Internet-Accessible-4-Channel/dp/B005FM8UL4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386878692&sr=8-2&keywords=security+camera
Nice, great video always
Hey, thank you so much for all if your videos! I really appreciate it!
I have a question do you need the cloud service to save the files or can I keep it plugged into a computer or hard drive and save the files there because the cloud service is pretty expensive.
I like how he says at 2:00 very seriously, "again I just like to scare people with it" lol
In your opinion, would this be the best cloud camera? I having a hard time choosing cloud camera :s
Did not even know this existed.. I'm gonna pick a bunch up for the business, home,, and claw presents
how do you boot it up? batteries or some kind of USB or something?
soldier has the best looking place evaaah!
Thank you for your review video! This answered a lot of my questions :) Love the "ghost" walking around at night haha :)
Thanks for the information! Your videos are always very informative!
Really like your apartment , any possibility you do a tour ?
Not bad plug and play solution. Nice review and great product
You talked about everything but the skipped the most important part, how is it powered? Battery or Is it plugged in? At least tell how long the battery last..
great gadget i like how you go in depth with your reviews
Is the price lower or higher than before ? Holland back ! Peace.
#soldierknowsbest Does this consume the broadband bandwidth if I'm not using the record function or when i'm not online to check the live view? cause we have a limited usage bandwidth and it would be over fast if the camera consumes it 24/7 at that resolution.
Is that $9.95 a month for a week's worth of cloud service for each camera one has? (Good review!)
Never mind. Second camera is half price. I bought one.Works great.
Soldier thanks for the info! I was looking for this product!
How long will it last before needing to charge again?
omg a ghost!
Hello internet. This is the first time I am ever asking you for advice. So in light of the new consoles getting released, I'm thinking of upgrading. I keep on going back and forth between the xb1 and the ps4 but its just too hard. The ps4 is clearly the better console for gaming, specs wise, but the xb1 has the better exclusives. Also, I don't have cable so I have almost no use for the tv feature that microsoft included and sacrificed better gaming specs for. What makes my decision harder is that half my friends have the xb1 and the other half the ps4. So xb1 or ps4? Do I want to sacrifice an extra hundred bucks for something i won't use that much? Or do I want to sacrifice great exclusives like Halo and Titanfall for the better gaming console? And I only have enough money saved for one. So if anyone could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
Pretty sleek camera
you never mentioned if it's powered by a battery or ac adapter or what
Looks like a pretty nice camera
3:33 a ghost!! hahaha nice video
Thank you for bringing this product to my attention
Wow - this is pretty cool! I might have to pick one up...
Forgot to also add, the dropcam streams all of it's footage to the dropcam server at all times, whether you are using it or not, so it will constantly be pulling 600-800kbit/s 24/7 and can upload close to 60GB per month, so if your ISP offers crappy uploads, then this can saturate it and cause issues, and if they have bandwidth caps, then this can also cause issues for you.
On a side note, for good measure about relying on the cloud, here is an example of a business decision. usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/09/21841229-major-ambulance-service-shuts-down-without-notice-in-six-states?lite
Now that is a direct service where you pay, and use it once, but imagine if dropcam decided to do the same? what would you do with your $200 camera?
using the batteries and must be charged?
"Razor" has the best comment here, no one thought of these things but he brought them to light. It needs more work for the price, I rather pay for a "GoPro" and upload to anything I want, not just the companies servers.
The dog at the bottom left corner lol 3:38
Can you use it outside??
nice review man. saw some red eyes, what where you doing before the vid hahah ? ;)
very cool and is there a android app.
nice place..... and something that i have noticed in A LOT of your vids is your dog.... you love the dog a lot right?
Wow ..i need this camera.great video
LMAO!!! That kmart boxer commercial!!! Bwahahahahaha!!!
Just download a UA-cam app that isn't owned by Google like mctube, I don't get any adds unless it's a channel by VIVO
That hot pocket ad tho
is it water proof?
No
its not wireless?? :(
lmao, the sheet making him look like a ghost
That's a nice stalking camera xD and it's good for pranks with the speakers xD
Where do you get all your tech?
How does it charge?
Set up tour?
Or get a camera that will record locally via a DVR, and get weeks or months of recording for free after an initial expense, and never have to worry about your investment becoming a paperweight the second the company goes out of business, decides to change business and drop the product, or simply decided to price gouge even more and force users to have to decide between willingly turning the item into a paper weight, or be price gouged further.
Overall while the camera has useful features, it has an unnecessary requirement of cloud usage, where the company actually put a great deal of effort into making sure that you could not mod it or access the video stream locally, and if it does not connect to the cloud service, then it does not attempt to capture any video.
When you buy a product like this, you are taking a gamble on whether they drop support or go out of business, or screw you in some other way, before you have decided that you are done with using that camera.
A friend of mine has a security camera system by a company that is no longer in business, the camera system still works fine, and the remote access functions, still work fine. This is because it used direct connections via the WAN IP, so all of the advertised functions worked independently if the companies servers, and if the user wanted to record remotely, then they can pay for remote recording, or set up a server at a remote location, then have it DVR the stream.
My current system is made by a company that is still in business, but if they go out of business, my device will still be fully functional.
You near Fort Lewis?
Loved the ghost footage. Totally legit!
What is the power source?
Oho! That's awesome! I should get one one day!
they should call it the stalkcam pro
Thank you! Luv your vids.
Great review!
HOLY SHIT!!! Dod you see the ghost at 3:33 ??!!!
Also on android?
Theres no battery?
price?
this cam is epic man
Tell me you didn't put a sheet on your head and walk around like a ghost...lol
i would buy if it can view on 4g lte
Can u review galaxy j
You forgot the most important thing... I assume its wifi, but how is it powered!
Awww, you didn't leave a link this time so we could stalk you like the last review!! lol jk xD Great review soldier! :)
3:34 2spooky4me.
Digging this new Dropcam :)
Dropcam public will be like chat roulette
You should make a vlog not daily just once in a while record your day.
I need Adblock for mobile!! Fuck those 30 second ads!
I would put it in a black shoebox, and tape the box to the door. Every time i see someone walk by i would start playing clips from 2001: A space odyssey. People will think im weird, but thats just awesome. Come on.
SKB there is a ghost in your house lol!!
drop test?
you did not mention battery
Definitly inspired by the NSA
Real
Ghost
At 3:34!
Did no
One else
See
I absolutely lost it at 3:31
#HappyChristmas soldier :D
Nice apartment man.
the number 1 thing that a stalker needs
Can I drop your cam?
Paranormal activity on your house xD