All eyes on security cameras in the CNET Smart Home
All eyes on security cameras in the CNET Smart Home
2016-04-01
recently we switched up the security
system in the cnet smart home to scout a
DIY sensor-based kit that performs well
and works with the Amazon echo the
problem is Scout doesn't offer any
security cameras in a system and we
wanted live streaming functionality in
the house entered nest cam nest cam is
the next-gen of the original Dropcam pro
cameras they're small durable 1080p
cameras that offer a lot of
functionality including live streaming
they also happen to integrate directly
with Scout once they're set up through
the nest app you can add them as
accessories in the Scout app and set
automatic cues like one scout is set to
away mode turn on all four cameras or
when Scout is set to homo turn on just
the garage and the entryway camera so we
decided to install four in the scene at
smart home one in the living room one in
the garage one in the entryway and of
course one in the kids rooms basically
it gives you the chance to integrate a
camera into the Scout system with
minimal fuss one significant limitation
is that you can't view the live feed
from the Scout app but the automation
rules really do give you enough
functionality to make it the best option
to accompany Scout today
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