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Dropcam HD Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring Camera

LOVE: 88 NEUTRAL: 52
REGRET: 6 WANT: 708

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Rana G.

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This wi-fi enabled camera isn't technically a baby monitor, but we still think it's a universal must-have for parents. While on-the-go, you can peek in on your little one at home from your mobile device or desktop. Its 107 degree view means you can see the whole room at once (or zoom in!), and it connects to your wi-fi in about two minutes.

The Catch: A few parents thought there might be a slight delay in the video

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what parents are saying

LOVE: 88 NEUTRAL: 52
REGRET: 6 WANT: 708
  • Used this with 3 babies and still use as a camera for our playroom! The quality is amazing for the price point. I love that I can check in on them when I'm not at home- that was important to me. Jan 20, 2024

  • We use our old dropcam to monitor my baby's room. It works well, does what we need it to do. So no complaints :) It is over wifi, so if that concerns you, maybe look for something else. Oct 16, 2023

  • This is a good camera, don’t really have any complaints on it but I prefer my owlet monitor. We actually use these too see our pets when we are away now. I do like the option to record though Sep 27, 2023

  • I love this product because it has great high quality camera coverage ! It’s takes very clear pictures and very clear recordings as well! I would highly recommend this product! May 05, 2023

  • Great camera! The picture and sound is awesome day and night ! Nov 03, 2022

  • Love this great to have to check on him when he is sleeping. His new thing is trying to climb out his crib. So this keep him safe. Aug 13, 2022

  • Picks up all sounds and sends alerts of any close by movements Apr 06, 2021

  • We have a drop an in both kids rooms and they are the great! The downside to these is that you need strong constant WiFi to keep them working and the Nest app isn’t super reliable. Feb 06, 2021

  • It gives you the comfort of not being in the room the entire time the little one is asleep Feb 05, 2021

  • Love being able to check in on my daughter while at work or downstairs while she would nap upstairs. Sep 17, 2020

  • Beautiful picture! Great price and very easy to use. LoVe! I can watch my kids from and talk to them from where ever I am! Aug 13, 2020

    • Mai N.
    • Flower mound, Texas

    I love that it is WiFi enabled and can be seen anywhere. May 22, 2020

  • Live out in the country so I love that i can check on my baby when outside and have such a clear image! May 12, 2020

  • We have a dropcam in our home along with Wyze cameras. Personally I like the Wyze cameras for the ability to look back at footage without having to pay for the service like you do with the dropcam. Mar 11, 2020

    • Amy M.
    • La Crosse, Wisconsin

    Easy to use and can multiple set up in the house Feb 29, 2020

    • Lena j.
    • vancouver, Washington

    This easily connects to your wifi for quick access for viewing from your phone or computer. I like how I can set up multiple cameras indoors and outdoors to view my entire household. Clear picture Sep 13, 2019

  • I am paranoid and must watch my baby and this works great! Very clear and easy to use Sep 07, 2019

  • Works well when internet signal is good. Somestimes takes a while to connect and there is definitely a few second delay from real time to what you see on the screen, which is not good with kids! Sep 03, 2019

  • Got this for my baby shower and it's by far my favorite gift. It's easy to use and you can watch the kids from anywhere and it has great resolution! Recommend this monitor Aug 08, 2019

    • Dana S.
    • Bedford, New Hampshire

    This is much better then a dedicated baby monitor. Very reliable and easy to use. I purchased an audio monitor and only use this for check-ins. Jul 30, 2019

  • Been using this camera for over five years. Have one in all three kids rooms along with the thermostat and doorbell. Can use on many different devices and alerts you to sound and motion. Jul 22, 2019

    • Julie D.
    • Granite City , Illinois

    This is amazing!! I dont know how i survived wothout it for so long. It helps me feel better knowing I can see their every move. Jul 18, 2019

    • Bari S.
    • Greenvale, New York

    Yes! What a clear picture, easy app to connect to the phone, and when my in laws watch my baby it is easy to grant them access to the camera for the night. Jun 30, 2019

  • Good image quality and features. We bought this camera for my husband to see our daughter while deployed, continued to use as a baby monitor, puppy monitor, and can be used for home monitoring too! Mar 21, 2019

  • I have seen family use this for their kids and it is amazing. I will highly recommend this for all the parents out there Jan 24, 2019

  • the quality of the picture is not great and the image comes in late. not accurate Nov 24, 2018

  • If you're ok paying $100/year or $10/month, you'll find this camera is quite good. Motion detection is advanced, night vision is superb, and the quality is just great. This is quite the bandwidth hog Nov 12, 2018

  • Dropcam monitor is easy to use and install. However if you want to use it all night to listen for a crying baby it isn’t the best. It’s pricey and I would not buy it again if I had a do over. Nov 03, 2018

    • So C.
    • Long Island, New York

    I love my nest cams/drop cams, great image resolution and most importantly you can check from anywhere bc it’s attached to your phone. Best thing is it’s portable and so easy to set up! Oct 15, 2018

    • Dan L.
    • United States of America

    There may be better solutions now, but we still use this camera today after many years of use. Best part is that you can see all of the live views together in the app without having to switch cameras Aug 28, 2018

  • We have 5 of th we around the house to look in on thebkids sure no the day when they are with the nanny. We originated purchased as pet cams (we had a baaad puppy!)but love how they have grown with us Aug 05, 2018

  • Love this! Just received this as a gift at my baby shower. I am already testing it out with my 8 year old. Awesome quality, and my husband and I will be able to check on the baby from our iPhones! Jul 07, 2018

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  • Used this with 3 babies and still use as a camera for our playroom! The quality is amazing for the price point. I love that I can check in on them when I'm not at home- that was important to me. Jan 20, 2024

  • We use our old dropcam to monitor my baby's room. It works well, does what we need it to do. So no complaints :) It is over wifi, so if that concerns you, maybe look for something else. Oct 16, 2023

  • This is a good camera, don’t really have any complaints on it but I prefer my owlet monitor. We actually use these too see our pets when we are away now. I do like the option to record though Sep 27, 2023

  • I love this product because it has great high quality camera coverage ! It’s takes very clear pictures and very clear recordings as well! I would highly recommend this product! May 05, 2023

  • Great camera! The picture and sound is awesome day and night ! Nov 03, 2022

  • Love this great to have to check on him when he is sleeping. His new thing is trying to climb out his crib. So this keep him safe. Aug 13, 2022

  • Picks up all sounds and sends alerts of any close by movements Apr 06, 2021

  • We have a drop an in both kids rooms and they are the great! The downside to these is that you need strong constant WiFi to keep them working and the Nest app isn’t super reliable. Feb 06, 2021

  • It gives you the comfort of not being in the room the entire time the little one is asleep Feb 05, 2021

  • Love being able to check in on my daughter while at work or downstairs while she would nap upstairs. Sep 17, 2020

  • Beautiful picture! Great price and very easy to use. LoVe! I can watch my kids from and talk to them from where ever I am! Aug 13, 2020

    • Mai N.
    • Flower mound, Texas

    I love that it is WiFi enabled and can be seen anywhere. May 22, 2020

  • Live out in the country so I love that i can check on my baby when outside and have such a clear image! May 12, 2020

  • We have a dropcam in our home along with Wyze cameras. Personally I like the Wyze cameras for the ability to look back at footage without having to pay for the service like you do with the dropcam. Mar 11, 2020

    • Amy M.
    • La Crosse, Wisconsin

    Easy to use and can multiple set up in the house Feb 29, 2020

    • Lena j.
    • vancouver, Washington

    This easily connects to your wifi for quick access for viewing from your phone or computer. I like how I can set up multiple cameras indoors and outdoors to view my entire household. Clear picture Sep 13, 2019

  • I am paranoid and must watch my baby and this works great! Very clear and easy to use Sep 07, 2019

  • Works well when internet signal is good. Somestimes takes a while to connect and there is definitely a few second delay from real time to what you see on the screen, which is not good with kids! Sep 03, 2019

  • Got this for my baby shower and it's by far my favorite gift. It's easy to use and you can watch the kids from anywhere and it has great resolution! Recommend this monitor Aug 08, 2019

    • Dana S.
    • Bedford, New Hampshire

    This is much better then a dedicated baby monitor. Very reliable and easy to use. I purchased an audio monitor and only use this for check-ins. Jul 30, 2019

  • Been using this camera for over five years. Have one in all three kids rooms along with the thermostat and doorbell. Can use on many different devices and alerts you to sound and motion. Jul 22, 2019

    • Julie D.
    • Granite City , Illinois

    This is amazing!! I dont know how i survived wothout it for so long. It helps me feel better knowing I can see their every move. Jul 18, 2019

    • Bari S.
    • Greenvale, New York

    Yes! What a clear picture, easy app to connect to the phone, and when my in laws watch my baby it is easy to grant them access to the camera for the night. Jun 30, 2019

  • Good image quality and features. We bought this camera for my husband to see our daughter while deployed, continued to use as a baby monitor, puppy monitor, and can be used for home monitoring too! Mar 21, 2019

  • I have seen family use this for their kids and it is amazing. I will highly recommend this for all the parents out there Jan 24, 2019

  • the quality of the picture is not great and the image comes in late. not accurate Nov 24, 2018

  • If you're ok paying $100/year or $10/month, you'll find this camera is quite good. Motion detection is advanced, night vision is superb, and the quality is just great. This is quite the bandwidth hog Nov 12, 2018

  • Dropcam monitor is easy to use and install. However if you want to use it all night to listen for a crying baby it isn’t the best. It’s pricey and I would not buy it again if I had a do over. Nov 03, 2018

    • So C.
    • Long Island, New York

    I love my nest cams/drop cams, great image resolution and most importantly you can check from anywhere bc it’s attached to your phone. Best thing is it’s portable and so easy to set up! Oct 15, 2018

    • Dan L.
    • United States of America

    There may be better solutions now, but we still use this camera today after many years of use. Best part is that you can see all of the live views together in the app without having to switch cameras Aug 28, 2018

  • We have 5 of th we around the house to look in on thebkids sure no the day when they are with the nanny. We originated purchased as pet cams (we had a baaad puppy!)but love how they have grown with us Aug 05, 2018

  • Love this! Just received this as a gift at my baby shower. I am already testing it out with my 8 year old. Awesome quality, and my husband and I will be able to check on the baby from our iPhones! Jul 07, 2018

Everyone
  • Q: Do you need two of them if you have twins? I want to watch the boys when I'm out of the house on my iPhone.

    asked by Leah C. - May 24, 2014

  • This would depend if you have your twins in two different rooms. I have my twin girls in a room together so if you place the camera in the right spot you can definitely see them both!

    Melissa P. - Jul 25, 2014

  • Q: Is this easy to set-up with an Apple computer?

    asked by Jonathan S. - Mar 31, 2014

  • Yes. I have a Mac and had no issues. Really easy to use, love it!

    Jakub G. - Mar 31, 2014

  • It's idiot proof. :)

    Allyson D. - Mar 31, 2014

  • Yes. The box says it takes 3 minutes or something like that. In reality, it took about 5. Really simple and easy.

    Jackson D. - Mar 31, 2014

  • SO easy actually. I did this with my computers and my iphone, and it's the best when you want to see what your kids are up to from work, or wherever you are. I highly recommend it!

    Melissa P. - Mar 31, 2014

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