Dropcam Pro, the WiFi security camera controlled from an iPhone or iPad
Dropcam announced the launch of its second WiFi security and monitoring camera , the Dropcam Pro. This next-generation product promises superior video performance, high-quality audio, improved wireless connectivity, and faster mobile setup. Additionally, the camera incorporates Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology , enabling it to connect to sensors and other devices.
The Dropcam Pro camera is a very easy-to-set-up monitoring solution . You can configure Dropcam Pro directly from your iOS device using the Dropcam app, which is available for free on the App Store. Setup is compatible with iPhone 4S or newer, iPad 3rd generation or later, and iPad mini.
Dropcam Pro boasts superior video quality thanks to a new six-element glass lens , a larger sensor that delivers seven times better performance in low light and at night, a 20 percent wider 130-degree viewing angle, 8x zoom using the pinch-to-zoom gesture on your iPhone or iPad screen , and a new microphone with twice the sampling rate. The camera connects via your home Wi-Fi network and supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
The Dropcam Pro camera sells for $199 through Amazon and the Dropcam website. Live video is free, but cloud video recording plans are available for $ 9,95 per month for 7 days of continuous recording, or $29,95 per month for 30 days of recording.