On April 8, 2024, Dropcam and Dropcam Pro will stop working. You won’t be able to use the Nest app to check the status of your Dropcam, view live streams, receive notifications, or change settings.
For more information, go to this Community Forum post.
Dropcam and Dropcam Pro both give you high quality HD video; there are some technical differences between them. Here are the detailed specifications for each.
Camera |
Dropcam Released April 2012 |
Dropcam Pro Released October 2013 |
Camera lens |
⅓″, 1-megapixel sensor |
⅓″, 3-megapixel sensor |
Video |
H.264 encoding, up to 720p (1280 x 720) at up to 30 frames/sec 107° diagonal field of view |
H.264 encoding, up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) at up to 30 frames/sec 130° diagonal field of view |
Night Vision |
V6 (Late model) or 12 (Early model) High-power infrared LEDs |
8 High-power infrared LEDs |
Size and weight |
Assembled |
Assembled |
System requirements |
Windows or Mac computer for setup only Wi-Fi connection: 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4GHz Nest app |
Phone or tablet with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Windows or Mac computer for setup Wi-Fi connection: 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4GHz or 5GHz Nest app |
Power usage |
5VDC, 1.0A |
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AC adapter |
Input: 100-240V @ 50-60Hz AC, 0.2A |
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Languages (Nest app) |
Your Dropcam will use the same language as your Nest app. |
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Audio |
Speaker |
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USB port |
Micro-USB |
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Internet speed requirements |
High Speed Internet DSL, cable, FiOS |
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Operating |
Ambient: |
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Storage |
Ambient: |