To soften the blow, Google’s offering a free indoor wired Nest Cam to Dropcam owners who subscribe to Nest Aware. Nonsubscribers will get a 50 percent-off coupon. The promotion runs until May 7, 2024, so you can keep using your Dropcam until it stops working.
Still sucks, but it’s better than having a paperweight in your hands. Also note:
Google will ship you a prepaid recycling box if you ask.
It looks like you can trade up to a newer supported device, or get a 50% off coupon, depending on whether you’re a subscriber or not.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/7/23673165/google-nest-dropcam-nest-secure-eol
Still sucks, but it’s better than having a paperweight in your hands. Also note:
Abused customers will be offered an inferior replacement paid for by their monthly fees.
So after spending a fair amount of money on a device with forced obsolescence, I get to give more money to this company, yay!