Dropcam: Build a DIY Security Camera With the Twilio API and Raspberry Pi

In 2014, Dropcam was acquired by Google's Nest Labs for $555 million, and the connected camera category has only continued to grow. In this tutorial, we reproduce the basic functionality of a camera like the Nest Cam but with the unique property of being cellular connected. Cellular connectivity will enable our device to operate in remote areas, large warehouses and other non-WiFi locations. Cellular can also act as a backup for WiFi - a particularly important factor when the goal is to protect against break-ins.