Beginning December 2, 2022, Amazon will discontinue all support and services for CloudCam devices and their associated apps.
People first learned about drops from emails that Amazon sent to customers. A HomeKitsubreddit users It was kind enough to share the information. If you check your email, your entire Cloud Cam video history will be deleted on December 2nd, but you will be able to download the recording. Cloud Cam – Key Edition also loses the ability to connect to a smart lock and manage code on the final day.
Amazon says in its email that it wants to focus on other smart home technologies. in short, Ring the video doorbell When Blink the security camera.. We contacted Amazon and a spokesperson confirmed a new focus on rings and blinks on the shut-off day, revealing that people can exchange cloud cams.
In exchange for CloudCam, Amazon will offer a Blink Mini and Blink Subscription Plus plan for one year. The Blink mini Is a small, low-cost indoor camera with a 110-degree field of view that allows you to record in full HD.
According to Brink Plus plan It provides “motion launch notifications”, the ability to share recordings, and among other features, photos taken on a regular basis.Amazon also offers it for free 4th generation echo Used by Cloud Cam – Key Edition owners as a smart lock hub.
If you have multiple cloud cams, you are lucky. An Amazon representative has revealed that you can get a Blink Mini for every active Cloud Cam you own. You’ll also receive a Mini and a 4th generation Echo for every Cloud Cam – Key Edition you own. Overall, it’s a great way to deal with people who are planning to lose their device.
Amazon says it will send an email detailing how to get the free Blink Mini, Echo, and the one-year Plus Plan before the December 2 deadline. They didn’t say exactly when. Also, if you want to back up your videos, Detailed instructions are provided in the recent announcement email..
Analysis: Disappearance of smart home trends
Looking at recent trends, it’s not a random move for Amazon to drop Cloud Cams. Recently, many smart home companies are biting dust.
Back in April 2022, iHome has shut down the serviceEffectively render your company’s devices useless. Insteon Following the same fate, it was given to a financial services company to manage the liquidation of assets.
Amazon seems to have overcome this recession by focusing on several brands that are endlessly expanding. The smart home concept doesn’t seem to be as popular as these companies wanted, but at least Amazon is offering replacement devices, not ghosting people.
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