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The video, presented by David A. Cox of pcclassesonline.com, introduces and reviews Dropcam, a high-definition security camera aimed at both home and business use. David highlights Dropcam's cost-effectiveness compared to traditional security systems and shares his positive customer support experience. The setup process is demonstrated, showing how to connect the camera via micro USB and the differences between Dropcam and Dropcam Pro setups. Dropcam Pro allows for setup via an iPhone app, adding convenience.
Key functionalities covered include connecting to a Wi-Fi network, camera naming, and time zone configuration. The video also explores various web controls such as switching cameras, saving clips, zooming, live views, and creating time-lapse videos. The speaker emphasizes placing the camera using a power brick and managing settings, alerts, and sharing options. There is also a discussion on making cameras public for specific purposes like monitoring theme park lines, while cautioning against improper use.
The iPhone interface is highlighted for its ease of use, allowing users to adjust settings, use GPS for camera activation, utilize night vision, control microphone and volume, and schedule recordings. Notification settings for motion, sound, and offline states are also discussed. The Dropcam Pro's superior features, such as a wider angle lens, improved zoom, low-light performance, and better audio quality, are emphasized, along with cloud recording subscription options. The speaker concludes with strong support for Dropcam and mentions its acquisition by Nest, encouraging viewers to explore more products and subscribe to the channel.
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In this segment, David A. Cox from pcclassesonline.com introduces the Dropcam, a high-definition security camera suitable for home or business use. He highlights its affordability, priced around $200 with an additional yearly fee of about $100, which is significantly cheaper than traditional security systems. He shares his personal experience, noting both an initial product failure within the first year and commendable, hassle-free customer support that quickly replaced the faulty unit. David then begins demonstrating the Dropcam’s features, starting with the packaging and setup options, which include mounting on various surfaces. He explains how to connect the Dropcam using a micro USB cable and a computer to start the setup if using the regular version of Dropcam, while the Dropcam Pro can be set up via an iPhone app. David proceeds to guide through creating or signing into an account on their website, connecting to a wireless network, and setting up the device.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to connect a Dropcam to a Wi-Fi network, emphasizing that a cable connection is required, not DSL. Once connected, users need to agree to the terms and conditions, then unplug the USB from the computer and plug it into a power brick for placement. The camera can be named and linked with the appropriate time zone. The speaker briefly covers the web controls, such as switching between multiple cameras, saving clips, zooming, and the microphone icon which allows users to talk through the camera. Controls for rewinding, pausing, live video, and full-screen view are also explained. The timeline feature highlights activity, and users can create time-lapse or normal clips. The top right settings, alerts, and sharing options are mentioned, with a note that these will be detailed in the iPhone walkthrough.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the benefits of making a camera public, such as being used by theme parks to show line lengths and weather conditions. However, they caution against using it for inappropriate purposes. The segment then shifts to the iPhone interface for controlling the camera settings. Key features discussed include:
– Changing settings mostly via the iPhone, though Wi-Fi network changes must be made from a computer.
– Setting the camera to turn on/off based on your location using GPS.
– Options for night vision mode.
– Rotation of the camera image if mounted upside down.
– Microphone and volume controls.
– Scheduling the camera either by specific times or based on location.
– Notification settings for motion, sound, or offline status.
The presenter provides practical examples of usage and emphasizes the simplicity of these controls.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how to schedule alerts by time or location, and touches on the CVR (Cloud Video Recorder) feature, explaining that it requires a subscription plan. They then move on to the camera details setup, including naming the camera and setting the time zone. The speaker discusses the two Dropcam products: the standard Dropcam and Dropcam Pro, highlighting the Pro’s superior features like a wider angle lens, better zoom capability, improved low-light performance, and better audio quality. They review subscription options for cloud recording, recommending at least the 7-day cloud recording plan for $99 a year for its practicality in retrieving footage. The speaker concludes with enthusiastic support for Dropcam, mentioning its recent acquisition by Nest, and encourages viewers to check out more products and subscribe to their channel.