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Google Sets Date to Shutdown Nest Secure and Dropcams

Kellen April 7, 2023

Google is shutting down support for a new round of products, the company announced to end the week. Owners of the Nest Secure and Dropcam devices have a year to find replacements or hope that Google will offer them a free or discounted option. In Nest...

Nest Cam Will Cost $199, Up for Pre-Order Now at Best Buy

Kellen June 17, 2015

Not that you doubted our exclusive report on the Nest Cam, but it's all now confirmed prior to today's Nest event, thanks to Best Buy.The Nest Cam will go up for pre-order today at $199 at places like BBY. We would assume that Amazon, Google Store, and Nest's...

This is the Nest Cam and the New Nest App for Android

Kellen June 10, 2015

You know that story from earlier today that suggested Nest may unveil a new wireless camera at next week's event? This is the camera. This is the Nest Cam. As you can see from the image above, it looks quite similar to a Dropcam, which would make sense, since...

Nest May Introduce a New Wireless Camera at Next Week’s Event (Updated)

Kellen June 10, 2015

UPDATE: Here is our exclusive story on the Nest Cam and its new Android app. Nest has an event planned for next week, but up until today, a potential focus for the Google-owned smart home product maker was mostly unknown. Sure, we all assumed that a new...

Dropcam is Killing Off Your Original and Echo on April 15, Will Replace With Dropcam HD for Free

Kellen January 26, 2015

Over the weekend, Dropcam announced via its support knowledge base that it would soon be discontinuing support for older products, namely the original Dropcam and Dropcam Echo. The Nest-owned company has plans to improve the experience of its IP cameras, so...

Dropcam Update Allows It to Work With Nest and Nest Protect

Kellen September 17, 2014

An update released last night to Dropcam's Android app allows for the IP cam to work with Nest and Nest Protect in an automated fashion that you might find incredibly useful. By connecting your Dropcam devices to Nest or Nest Protect, you could have your...

Dropcam Tabs Put on Hold, Pre-orders Canceled, as the Company Begins Work With Nest

Kellen August 1, 2014

Dropcam Tabs, sticky movement sensors that can be placed anywhere around your house and used to send notifications when things like doors, gates or windows open, have been put on hold by the IP cam company, thanks to their recent acquisition by Nest. The...

Nest Bought Dropcam Over the Weekend for $555 Million

Kellen June 23, 2014

As we got ready to cruise into the weekend, Nest went ahead and announced that they are acquiring Dropcam, the popular IP cam company, for $555 million. Nest noted that they did a lot of research on camera companies, finding that Dropcam "without a doubt, has...