Customer Ratings & Reviews

People are throwing a fit over having to use two apps when all you have to do is hit "Cameras" in the Google Home app to see all of your cameras. The only reason I could see throwing a fit over the Nest app is if you were using it on a browser. Work around? Use Bluestacks and add your google account on there. Problem solved. I also own a Nest Doorbell and Temperature Sensors around the house. Switching takes like two seconds. Complaining about the battery life? It automatically estimates a time frame to where your battery will die. Mine has been sitting at 1 week for days now even though I initially thought they were losing charge incredibly quick. To be fair though, I do wish the battery life was improved. Setup was a breeze, drilled two screws, added to google app and they were ready to go. Events are 50/50, sometimes they will detect the end of vehicles moving on the zone I have but it'll detect people a mile away. If you want to use your Nest Aware subscription you will have to buy an additional cable to plug these into an outlet. The microphone on these cameras are actually INSANE. It can pick up audio EXTREMELY well. Video quality is pretty meh... but having them wireless makes up for that. Familiar faces still work relatively well. But overall, I'd give these a 3. While I had no issues with the camera themselves, you might tilt because you cant use the Nest app. Events could also use some improvements, but that could be a simple update to fix. Battery life is okay, but also could use some improvement. I'm just glad Nest finally came out with a wireless solution. Definitely a good entry point, but you'll have to decide on how important some features are to you.

After reading all the terrible reviews I felt like I should leave some constructive feedback for those on the fence. I have now had the two pack for two weeks. I have used the nest doorbell cam for a few years and also have a nest thermostat. I do love using the nest app but I don't mind transitioning to the google home app either. Change is hard but it's bound to happen in technology. Luckily I also have many google home speakers and google's mesh wifi so I am somewhat familiar with the app. I have had these cameras set up as both battery and now I have them set up hardwired. I made this change due to the lack of notifications at night. I would walk out in my drive way during the day and it would have no issue picking me up. I walked out at night and I would have to get right in front of it for it to kick on and record it as an event. I decided to up my current nest subscription to the plus version and these cameras work great with being on 24/7. If you are serious about security, having the plus subscription is a necessity.

I generally like my NEST cameras. These are kind of a toss up as any battery powered cameras would be. There are settings use use to make it more sensitive to motion and sound, that affect battery life. Also the temperature can affect the battery life. I do like the video quality I get from them. They can be set up wired for power, but that will limit where they can be placed.

I have had many cameras and camera systems over the years, but I keep coming back to Nest. (No pun intended.) These cameras are bulletproof, and they just work. The Nest Aware video cloud backup is the best, allowing you to go back seamlessly to search and find video footage that you may need. Many of the other camera backups out there only take a 30-second to 1-minute backup. When things are happening, the cameras need to be recording. Period!

This is a must have. I love this device. Very easy to install took me only five minutes wireless easy to charge. The cameras are even magnetized if you want to stick them to metal surface no need to install, but the most important thing is the camera in the kitchen the kids are no longer up late at night sneaking snacks. :) lol

These camera were very easy to install and to view online in my Home app. I set up access on two phones without a problem. Our HOA, which is particular about the appearance, gave us approval within 24 hours. They are under the eaves and out of the weather, and the picture is great night and day. Now we feel more secure having this view of our yard 24/7.

Nice cam but wow what was google thinking. The power cable faces forward which wxposes rhe power cord if you want to have your cam connected to power 24/7. It is supposed to be a nest product but when you add the cam it takes you to the google site to add it. Once you add it you can view on the nest app wich is a pain because i have my original nest cams on the nest app. On the google home app i can see all cams old and new but the problem is google home app is all over the place i just want to see my cams not everything else in my house. How you gonna take nest over and force ppl to use the google app. Im returning and going with the old nest cams.

The battery doesn't last long. I ended up purchasing 2 wires for the camera, which defeted the whole purpose of it being battery operated. At night it shows black and white instead of in color like my first nest cameras. Also, the cameras only show and work on the google home app instead of the nest app. Instead of clicking on the google home app and automatically seeing the footage, you have to click on the app, then click the "camera" icon to see the footage. The camera is on "idle" mode (if its running on battery), so then you also have to click on "live" mode to see the live footage. Customer service says that once I plug the cameras in, it will show the live footage automatically.

Where to start… 1. Camera can only be viewed in the Google home app. Very inconvenient if you are already a Nest user. 2. Camera is not capable of constantly streaming video. What this means is, when you pull up your cameras you only see a black screen with the word Idle on the top left and a button for live feed. Sure, you’d expect this to be the case for a battery operated device to conserve charge. But, what if it’s constantly plugged in? This leads to my third point. 3. I bought the weatherproof cable to have the camera plugged in and not worry about battery life. Here’s the catch, while the device is mounted to the magnetic mount, it will not charge. Furthermore, if you find a nifty way to hold the camera in place without the mount, you won’t be able to see the video until you place the device back on the magnetic mount AND unplug the power. WHY WOULD YOU EVEN OFFER A CABLE OPTION THEN? The camera itself is easy to configure, like any previous Nest device. But unfortunately the functionality is not there. Google should just rehire the original Nest team so they can produce great products.

The cameras are great if you get a working set. I bought the 2 pack and 1 failed to work after a day and a half of running. I went back to store to exchange the nonworking camera and was told they couldn't trouble shoot the camera and would just replace it but i needed both camera. So had to go home and remove and uninstall the other camera and get a completely new 2 pack of cameras. So far they are both working just fine.

After over a year with Apple HomeKit cameras that were constantly offline and not working, these Google Nest cams are exceeding all expectations. The thread and matter connectivity keep these always connected and I even replaced my doorbell to the Google nest doorbell after two weeks with these cameras. Easy to mount. Picture is clear, recordings are excellent and notifications are accurate with Face recognition, package recognition, etc. Highly recommend!!!

Amazing camera set. Use them to keep my house safe. Quality at night is amazing.

We love the distance it has and recording day and night. Only reason not 5 stars is the battery length Deteriorates when you leave them outside in the cold temperatures.

I was hesitant with having to use 2 different apps to access my Nest thermostat and door bell after reading a few older reviews. To my surprised when this was installed today, they're all there! I do like the Nest app a little better since I can open the app and it shows my front door but Google Home is functional with all of the products I am using. Geek Squad did the install and Jake was great. I did learn that they can't install through walls so I had to change where the cameras would be mounted. I'll be installing another one of these after I boost signal strength towards the back of the house.

I bought the 2 cameras as open box in excellent condition. I may be biased but this is the best camera out there. I got the wired so I could have 24/7 recording (w/ nest plus for a cost but so worth it) granted going to google home is little more cumbersome that the best app but overall I will recommend this to anyone looking for cameras to monitor their property.

These are simply great, easy to install and get setup into your system. I added solar and now they are on 24/7 …good picture and audio really nothing negative to add

Unlike reviews i see here, i have no problem with this camera. - After 3 days batteries only went down 2%. - I was already using Google home, adding the camera was no problem. - Only 1 cable for 2 camera. That's true, but since i am not charging the camera very often i can do 1 camera at a time without problem - No problem with video quality, i can clearly see what's happening in my house. So so far very happy with purchase, next is Nest doorbell.

I use this in my office and the only complaint I have is. There is a room with constant activity which requires the camera to be charged frequently

This is the fourth Google Nest Camera that I am buying. That means they are really good. I don't regret buying them.

Setup at 8k feet elevation in the Rocky Mountains with dry climate and cold weather conditions, currently -5 degrees Celsius average temps, batteries showing about 4 weeks before recharging required. Must have google home app, limited features available if you’re familiar with the app.