09 July 2011

Going On Vacation This Summer? Get a Dropcam Review & Discount!

Summer has hit and family vacations are planned.  But how do you know your home will be safe when your gone?  With so many of us tweeting and on Facebook letting the whole world in on our life, we need to be safe.   Do you know everyone of your followers?  That's my concern.  I do a lot of "friending", I have to doing what I do.  But I also have family and close friends that I like to keep up to date on things.  So I announce things I shouldn't.  Such as, "Can't wait for this weekend, lake time!"  Well Joe Shmo the burglar reads that and googles me, finds my address and robs me while I'm out.  Scary right?  We aren't as safe as we may think. 

This can happen even if you don't spill everything via the internet.  So how can you make sure your child or your home is safe while your out?

The Dropcam
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Watch everything via your computer, your iPhone or Android!



I Received:
Dropcam Echo
$279
Watch and listen on the web, iPhone, or Android device
Easily connects to your wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security protocols
Receive alerts when motion or noise is detected
Clear video with full QVGA resolution
Includes mounting kit and all required cables




Product Overview:
Watch what you love while you're away.
You can't always be there to check on the things you care about: your home, your baby, your pets. Check in while at work or running errands. Make sure things are okay while on vacation.
With Dropcam Wi-Fi internet video cameras, you won't miss a thing.

Easy two-minute setup
Plug in a Dropcam - it instantly connects to the web. You can watch on your favorite device from anywhere. No computer or DVR box needed.
Made for iPhone and Android
You can't sit in front of a screen all day. Dropcam sends live and recorded full-motion video to your iPhone or Android device so you can watch while you live your life.

Made for iPhone and Android
You can't sit in front of a screen all day. Dropcam sends live and recorded full-motion video to your iPhone or Android device so you can watch while you live your life.

Online recording and phone alerts
Get email and iPhone push notifications when your Dropcam detects motion. With optional recording plans, you can also review events, make video clips, and more.

Safe and secure
Your video is encrypted using bank-level security. It's stored on remote servers on guarded premises. Dropcam video is your video - you control who sees it.

My Thoughts:

I had Hubby take the reins on this one.  He mounted the Dropcam at our house while we were living in town so we could keep an eye on the place.  Living where there are so many border crossers made it nice to have that peace of mind if someone was on our property that shouldn't be, we'd know real quick!

The set up "was a breeze" Hubby said.  No confusing wires or plug ins.  He just plugged it in and let our internet do the rest!  Because it plugs into the wall there are no looking for batteries.  Just a steady stream of whats going on!  I have to say the video clarity is wonderful!  Another point that is awesome, is the ability to get an alert if there is motion detected right to your Android or email.  Viewing my camera online is very easy and private. 

I had initially wanted this in our Father's Day Gift Guide, but they SOLD OUT!!!  It's no wonder.  I'm in love with this tiny thing!  Now that we're back here living in the house I've packed it away for our move.  There are so many ways to use this at the new place.  We could use it to "spy" on the kids when they get home from school and we're not home yet, watch our yard or street while at work, or  if you have a baby, replace the baby monitor for this! See all those cute things they do to get to sleep or when they're not quite ready for bed.  Then share them!  Dropcam can give you a personal invitation and you can share it with family and friends. 

Dropcam stores EVERYTHING in the cloud- it won’t take up any space on your computer and all your video is secure online. With other systems, you have to download software, keep storage for your video, and risk losing all your footage if your computer is stolen or crashes.

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