Comparison Checklist
Finding the right streaming solution means knowing the right questions to ask. We’ve answered them for you to help in your search.
Comparison Counter
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WatchMeGrow
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DIY and OTHER CAMERA SYSTEMS
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Created for ECE, Top-Level Security |
Created for General Use, Not Secure |
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Custom software developed exclusively for preschools and childcare; in use at thousands of locations |
Generic software developed by third parties for gas stations and convenience stores |
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Fully secure: we encrypt login data, family data, and video streams – and we've been vetted by a third-party security firm |
Not secure: only login is encrypted – this is like locking the front door but leaving other doors open – and no security audits |
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Limited viewing: parents can view only their child’s classroom, and only during open hours |
Most cannot offer these precautions |
User-Friendly for Families |
Not Developed with Families in mind |
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Free mobile app for iOS and Android – with separate interfaces for admins and families |
Most do not offer a separate user interface for families – parents have access to everything you do |
Simple to Use for School Admins |
Extra Work for Staff |
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Easily manage parent accounts: our admin tools are designed for childcare |
Work-intensive for you: parent accounts must be managed manually and don’t work according to how schools operate |
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Customer support: when your parents or staff need help, they call our friendly support team |
You and your staff answer calls from families for technical support – and manage tech support for your location |
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Maintain control: we provide usage guidelines for families and tools to limit access |
Less control: without a system built for childcare, management becomes more difficult |
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Free software updates: automatically works with new operating systems and browsers |
Not future-proof: you may have to buy a new DVR system for new operating systems and browsers |