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You can export video clips from the Nest app for iOS and Android by selecting one in the timeline and tapping the New Clip button, which uploads the clip to your Nest account online and optionally saves it to your device's camera roll. Nest AwareA Nest Aware subscription is technically optional, and you get a 30 day trial. But if you choose not to subscribe, you lose the facial recognition feature, continuous recording and video history, close ups, customizable activity zones, and the ability to upload clips and create time lapses online. You'll still be able to see the live view and talk over the two way speaker, get motion and people alerts just without familiar faces being named, see snapshots of events from the past 3 hours and be notified when someone rings the bell. Nest Aware starts at $5/month or $50/year to keep a five day video history, plus up to 3 hours of stored clips. Higher tiers provide up to 30 days of video history.

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01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

And, their equipment is some of the best we’ve seen because it’s of a high quality and very well designed. However, they don’t offer any cameras or thermostats with their systems, but they are compatible with a variety of smart home devices such as Nest. Additionally, they don’t require any installation or activation fees and you don’t have to sign any contracts either. And, they give you a 10% discount if you pay for a year’s monitoring in advance. So there’s an upfront cost for the equipment, but it’s a DIY installation. Here are some of the Scout pros and cons. The Scout system works with Alexa, Google Home, Nest, IFTTT, and can be voice controlled, or by using the mobile app. The Scout hub also comes with ZigBee and Z Wave as well. However, Scout isn’t as user friendly as some because you have to use their app for control. The Scout system doesn’t come with a control panel/keypad. You can buy their basic packages, then add on to them as needed.

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You typically don't need a subscription to view a live feed. However, if you can't reach the company's video servers, you can't access the recordings. On the other hand, cloud storage is easier to use than local and is more likely to record everything the camera sees. The Y cam Indoor HDS is the only camera in our review with free cloud storage. Field of ViewIf you choose a camera with a very wide field of view, at least 160 degrees, you can expect to see every part of the room in front of the camera. The widest field of view in our review is the D Link DCS 2630L at 180 degrees. A wide field of view, which the majority of the cameras we reviewed have, is anything larger than 80 degrees, and it works best if you mount the camera high in a corner that overlooks the room. Digital ZoomDigital zoom allows you to select part of the video and enlarge it. While this helps you get a closer look at something, the quality of a digitally enlarged video won't match that of the original. The Samsung SmartCam HD Pro has the highest digital zoom in the review at 10x. Smart Home PlatformBefore you buy, check if any home automation or DIY home security systems work with the camera.