21.05.12
Tellingly video surveillance is rarely fun or easy to deal with. High-end systems typically command heavy integration, and even consumer do-it-yourself camera setups can be frustrating to get universal. But the latest HD video camera from Dropcam and its associated cloud-based DVR usage and mobile apps are easy to set up and a joy to use.
Dropcam has been in operation since 2009, but the latest versions of its domestic surveillance cameras are a big step forward in both form and functionality. Let’s start with the Dropcam HD Wi-Fi Video Monitoring Camera itself, which records 720p video and provides two-way audio functionality. Oh, and it looks profit, too. Just as important, set up is a breeze. Users need only plug the camera into their computer, first-rate their local Wi-Fi network and personalize the name of the video feed.
The new Dropcam upshot has a pretty powerful night-vision camera, which automatically switches on whenever a dwelling becomes dark. It also has two-way audio, enabling users to hear what’s episode in a room and actually respond if they want to. There’s a digital zoom role that can be used to pinpoint certain parts of a room to focus on. And users don’t essential to hook the camera into a computer or network-attached storage to record: All the video is uploaded via Wi-Fi into the cloud. The cloud-based DVR records up to 30 days usefulness of video, which users can log in to and watch at any time.
Source: GigaOm