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Dropcam and Dropcam Pro technical specifications

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

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Dropcam

Released April 2012

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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

How to enable 1080p >

Night Vision

V6 (Late model) or 12 (Early model) High-power infrared LEDs

8 High-power infrared LEDs

Size and weight

Assembled
Height = 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Width = 3.15 inches (8.0 cm)
Depth = 3.15 inches (8.0 cm)
Weight = 5.5 oz (156 g)

Assembled
Height = 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Width = 3.15 inches (8.0 cm)
Depth = 3.15 inches (8.0 cm)
Weight = 5.7 oz (162 g)

System requirements

Windows or Mac computer for setup only

Learn more >

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

Learn more >

Wi-Fi connection: 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4GHz or 5GHz

Nest app

Power usage

5VDC, 1.0A

AC adapter

Input: 100-240V @ 50-60Hz AC, 0.2A 
Output: 5VDC, 2.0A

Learn more >

Languages (Nest app)

Your Dropcam will use the same language as your Nest app.

Learn more about Nest app languages >

Audio

Speaker
Microphone

USB port

Micro-USB

Internet speed requirements

High Speed Internet DSL, cable, FiOS

Learn more >

Operating

Ambient:

Temperature
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Humidity
Up to 90% RH unpackaged

Pressure
Up to 10,000 ft altitude

Storage

Ambient:

Temperature
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)

Humidity
Up to 80%RH in packaging

Pressure
Up to 15,000 ft altitude

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