 While owners can view a live feed or see images and video by removing the memory card without a subscription, the $60 a year or $6.99 a month subscription for accessing the media from the phone app is highly recommended. The camera in the Scout is very good with videos in 1080p and the app is designed for fun. Seasonal badges for identifying birds and then we actually have a fully filled out bird book that includes things like seed preferences, bird fun packs. Feather snaps Abigail Knox.