&gt; <i>[Do] you think that such a device just shouldn&#x27;t exist for anyone?</i><p>No.  I apologize if that&#x27;s what you took from my statement.<p>I hope the future sees technological evolution that makes it easier for common people to self-manage their devices.  Presently, doing so requires more time and thought investment than traditional &quot;cloud&quot; options.  For example, it took me a bit of time to set up a self-hosted NVR with a network of IP cameras.  But in an ideal world, Dropcam-like devices would exist and provide an option during setup: &quot;Do you want to use our video hosting service or run your own?  If you choose your own, you&#x27;ll need to install some software on a computer...&quot;  The Dropcam software is really well designed, it&#x27;s just a shame I can&#x27;t run it on my own server.<p>Like I said, it&#x27;s idealistic wishful thinking.  But if people want to use services hosted by third-parties, I don&#x27;t want to take that option away.