VicoHome: Smart Home Camera

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VicoHome: Smart Home Camera

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A weekly roundup of VicoHome: Smart Home Camera's key feedback

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Subscription Requirement

A significant number of users, approximately 40%, are frustrated with the new requirement to pay for a subscription to access video recordings, which were previously free. This change has led many to consider switching to other brands.

I used to get 3 days of recordings for free, but now I have to pay to watch any video, making the cameras useless without a subscription.

2

Recording Issues

Around 20% of users report that their cameras intermittently stop recording or fail to capture motion events, leading to missed important moments and dissatisfaction with the product's reliability.

My cameras stop recording every night between 10-11pm and resume at 5am, missing crucial motion alerts.

3

Cancellation Difficulties

Approximately 10% of users experience challenges in canceling their subscriptions, often getting stuck in loops with AI bots and finding no clear path to cancel, leading to frustration and feeling trapped.

I've tried several times to cancel my subscription, but the app sends me in circles with an AI bot and no clear cancellation option.

4

Delayed Notifications

About 15% of users are affected by delayed or missing notifications, which undermines the app's effectiveness in providing timely alerts for motion detection, causing users to miss important events.

I get alerts only after the motion is no longer present, making the notifications pointless and unreliable.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Arlo
Arlo receives high praise for its ease of installation, reliability, and strong WiFi performance, even in cold temperatures. Users appreciate the system's value and functionality, though some express frustration with customer support and app updates.

#2 RUNNER UP

Ring
Ring is appreciated for its security features and ease of use, providing peace of mind to users. However, some users criticize the company for its subscription model and technical issues, leading to dissatisfaction with customer service.

#3 Straggler

VicoHome: Smart Home Camera
VicoHome receives mixed feedback, with users praising its affordability and ease of setup, but many criticize the shift to a subscription model for video access, which has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among long-time users.
Competitors Analysis
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Arlo
#1 Users Choice
Arlo receives high praise for its ease of installation, reliability, and strong WiFi performance, even in cold temperatures. Users appreciate the system's value and functionality, though some express frustration with customer support and app updates.
Ring
#2 Runner-up
Ring is appreciated for its security features and ease of use, providing peace of mind to users. However, some users criticize the company for its subscription model and technical issues, leading to dissatisfaction with customer service.
VicoHome: Smart Home Camera
#3 Straggler
VicoHome receives mixed feedback, with users praising its affordability and ease of setup, but many criticize the shift to a subscription model for video access, which has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among long-time users.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Subscription Paywall
Users are frustrated with the sudden introduction of a subscription paywall to access basic video features, which were previously free. This change has led to dissatisfaction as it renders the cameras nearly useless without a paid plan.
The camera app started out fine, with 10-30 second clips that save for free, but now you cannot watch new events or alerts in video without a subscription.
Recording Failures
Cameras are intermittently failing to record during critical times, such as late-night hours, without any user-configured downtime settings. This inconsistency undermines the reliability of the security system.
Recently the cameras have decided to stop recording between 10-11pm every night and then resume around 5am, despite no sleep schedule being set.
Notification Delays
There are significant delays in receiving motion alerts, which diminishes the effectiveness of real-time monitoring. Users are unable to promptly access live views, impacting the app's utility.
You get an alert AFTER motion is no longer present, making it pointless and useless.
Cancellation Issues
The process to cancel subscriptions is convoluted and ineffective, often leading users in circles without resolution. This poor user experience is exacerbated by an unhelpful AI bot and lack of direct customer support.
Network Connectivity
Users experience persistent network connectivity issues despite having strong Wi-Fi signals, which disrupts the app's functionality. This problem affects the app's reliability and user satisfaction.
Keeps saying no network connection yet every other application is working fine with zero network issues.
Admin Account Limitations
The app restricts admin account access to a single device, limiting multi-user functionality and causing inconvenience for households wanting shared control. This limitation is not aligned with user expectations for smart home devices.
You only get one admin account and other devices can only get shared account with limited access, unlike other apps where admin access can be shared.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Subscription Paywall
Users are frustrated with the sudden introduction of a subscription paywall to access basic video features, which were previously free. This change has led to dissatisfaction as it renders the cameras nearly useless without a paid plan.
Recording Failures
Cameras are intermittently failing to record during critical times, such as late-night hours, without any user-configured downtime settings. This inconsistency undermines the reliability of the security system.
Notification Delays
There are significant delays in receiving motion alerts, which diminishes the effectiveness of real-time monitoring. Users are unable to promptly access live views, impacting the app's utility.
Cancellation Issues
The process to cancel subscriptions is convoluted and ineffective, often leading users in circles without resolution. This poor user experience is exacerbated by an unhelpful AI bot and lack of direct customer support.
Network Connectivity
Users experience persistent network connectivity issues despite having strong Wi-Fi signals, which disrupts the app's functionality. This problem affects the app's reliability and user satisfaction.
Admin Account Limitations
The app restricts admin account access to a single device, limiting multi-user functionality and causing inconvenience for households wanting shared control. This limitation is not aligned with user expectations for smart home devices.

Quotes of the week

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The cameras were great initially, but now they require a subscription to view videos, which is frustrating. I bought them for the free service, and now I'm stuck with cameras that are useless without paying.
alotofstatic
I used to love these cameras for their free video clips, but now everything is locked behind a subscription. It's disappointing to see such a greedy move, and I'm considering switching to another brand.
Chosen one 76
The app was fine when it was free, but now I have to pay $10 a month for features that were once free. The alerts are delayed, making them pointless. I'm looking to switch to a better service.
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The cameras were great initially, but now they require a subscription to view videos, which is frustrating. I bought them for the free service, and now I'm stuck with cameras that are useless without paying.
Candice Wu
App Store
I used to love these cameras for their free video clips, but now everything is locked behind a subscription. It's disappointing to see such a greedy move, and I'm considering switching to another brand.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app was fine when it was free, but now I have to pay $10 a month for features that were once free. The alerts are delayed, making them pointless. I'm looking to switch to a better service.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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