Michael Hellen > Amazon Cloud Cam

The Amazon Cloud Cam is a home monitoring camera that was intended to be integrated with Alexa smart home. As the lead UX designer on the Cloud Cam companion app, my focus was to create a simple and intuitive experience for the consumer to set up and configure their camera, watch a live video feed and capture video recordings. I used the Amazon design system to ensure the app has a consistent look and feel. I also worked closely with engineers to address any UX concerns while the app was being developed.

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Live view

After camera setup I focused on providing the user with the two most important features of the app - watching a live feed and viewing video recordings triggered by motion. Each camera also has its own setting which can be accessed in the top right corner of the screen.

 
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Video recordings

For the video recording I designed around the requirement to include a time stamp, play button and video duration, and actions users can take with this recording.

 
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Schedule setting

One example of a setting I designed for the camera was a schedule feature which allows users to determine when the camera will be on or off. The graph conveniently provides a visual representation of the weekly schedule.

 

Example flows

I created many UX documents to illustrate how the user interacts with the app. These docs were reviewed with the business and engineering and updated as necessary. A change log was included at the end of the doc to help engineers understand where updates have occurred. Below you will find a couple excerpts from the UX documents.

Here’s what reviewers had to say…

Comparing with NestCam: “Each security camera has a solid companion app, but the Amazon Cloud Cam's is more intuitive.” - Business Insider (Review)

“…the $120 camera is so easy to set up and use, it makes sense as a purchase for anyone who wants to keep an additional (electronic) eye on their home.” - Wired (Review)

“Setup is simple: Plug the Cloud Cam into the wall, download the app and follow the pairing instructions.” - Engadget (Review)

“The Amazon Cloud Cam is remarkably easy to set up” - Digital Trends (Review)