Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had two of these already, and I bought one for my sister and brother-in-law for Christmas because they wanted a camera. I also bought the long power cord for them in case they wanted to wire it. They have since let me know a few times they really like having the camera. As for me, I like how easy they are to install, since they're wireless. I even have one that is sitting in the yard on a metal bird feeder pole pointing toward the house. The magnetic base sticks to the pole, and there's no wiring needed. It's not far from the room where my wireless router is, so it connects fine. After I bought the long wire for my sister's camera, I got one for myself, and attached that to the wireless camera on my house so I don't have to worry about charging it and could see continuous past video like I can on my doorbell and on a wired Nest camera I have. But I haven't figured out yet why I still am only seeing even recordings where the camera captures an event, like a person or animal. I will need to contact Google support on that. One issue I have had, and have seen others report in reviews, is getting the camera to charge. I think if it completely drains, it takes a while for charging to start. You plug it in, and nothing happens. I've cleaned the contacts to make sure there was a good connection with the pins in the plug and the camera. I think you just have to wait if it's drained. It eventually starts charging. The long cord to make it a wired camera is the same as the charging cord. Just really long. I got the 10 meter one. The Google Home app is okay. The Nest app for my doorbell and wired camera is better. I think they are slowly improving the Home app, which is where I see my battery powered cameras. They do not appear in the Nest App.

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.

I purchased this nest camera battery to replace another battery brand camera on the side of my house. I went into this knowing the new nest cam wouldn’t work with the Nest app and would have to use Google Home app to view it but having all cameras under one app is the end goal for myself. The camera itself so far seems to be great. I’m already subscribed to the nest subscription so it’s great not needing onboard storage and everything is uploaded to the cloud. My nest cam is roughly 9’ above ground whereas google recommends approx 6.5’ but it’s had no issues picking up people in the zone I’ve created. So far the battery has dropped 3% in just 24 hours but I blame the excessive motion it picked up yesterday. I found adding a zone for alerts only and setting the motion sensitivity to medium works best. I’m also using full resolution video so that will also deplete battery faster. I can see Google claims of battery life being accurate - pretty standard amongst other battery operated cameras, possibly a bit worse but this camera has much more onboard intelligence whereas my legacy nest cameras use the cloud for their processing. The big winner here will be when Google Nest releases their solar panel so it doesn’t need to be recharged every couple of months. The deduction of the star is simply due to Google’s inability to create at least one app that does everything. The Google Home app allows you to scrub events (battery) in the app or scrub video 24/7 if your battery cam is connected to a power source. Have an existing Nest doorbell or other older Nest cameras? Can’t scrub video - you’ll need to go back to the Nest app to do this on your other cameras where you’ll not find your new Nest Cam battery because it’s only in the home app! I’m sure (not really) google will introduce all these functions into the Home app, but why not now? Makes zero sense to me. Here are photos comparing the two cameras. The Nest cam has the much larger FOV.

Solid camera. Easy installation and setup - perfect for wireless cameras. Great video/photo quality, better video quality - especially night vision - than the Blink cameras I own. Would like to see more features in the app to give it more customization when it comes to all of the features, but still a wonderful product.

Good but not great overall. This camera is best suited for outdoor use and holds up well to the weather, but its motion detection can be inconsistent, occasionally failing to record activity that is clearly visible. Battery life is a major drawback, especially in high-traffic areas, and recharging is inconvenient if the camera is mounted in a hard-to-reach spot. Charging also takes a while, and the use of a proprietary charging cable instead of USB‑C is frustrating, since those cables are easier to lose and more expensive to replace. On the positive side, it excels as a portable, battery-powered Wi‑Fi camera that can be mounted almost anywhere, but given its limitations, it is worth considering alternative options from other brands or product lines.

I have always been interested in buying a Google Outdoor Camera but I was more interested in a battery powered, wire free approach and Google didn’t offer that. Well, finally Google has released their “Google - Nest Camera Battery” and for me it is a hit! UNBOXING & INSTALL: - Taking the Camera out you realize how great of a job Google did making this. It’s modern, sleek, and nothing about it feels cheap. - It’s size is a little bigger than a baseball, so not too small but not overly large either. - Installation was super easy on this! The main thing is that this required the “Google Home” app to set up, and the app does a pretty great job helping you step by step on setting this up. - I personally set this up for outdoor use and did not hard wire it as I want to use the battery. And mounting this outside was very easy. You just need to drill two screws into the wall you were mounting it too, connect the base, and the rest is just magnets! So you can easily adjust the camera or take it off when you need to recharge it or use it somewhere else. PROS: - I know I said this, but I do really like the look of this camera. Especially since it is outside, its just nice that it isn’t an eye sore. - The picture quality really is great on this camera! Yes it isn’t perfect super high end clarity but that is the trade off for a battery operated model. But regardless I was really impressed with the video quality! You can zoom in, it has a really nice viewing angle so you can see a lot of area, and overall works exactly how I need it to. - The smart features in this are no joke. It has facial recognition for people that come around a lot, can detect cars, animals, packages, or just any motion in general. It does a really good job telling you what is happening based on what it sees. - There is no base required, its all wireless if you want it to be! For me I really like the clutter free aspect of it since some outdoor cameras require a separate indoor base to connect to. - Something I like about the magnetic base / battery is that you can easily grab the camera and move it if you want to. If you want to move the camera from your yard to your dog’s kennel or your kids playroom you can easily do that! Just nice to be able to quickly swap it around if you need to keep an eye on something that you usually don’t. CONS: - As of the time of this review, the Google Nest Camera Battery does not work with the “Nest” app. I really like the Nest app as it is clean and easy to use, and its disappointing I can’t have this camera hooked up to the Nest app. - That being said, I don’t love the Google Home app. Yes it has a lot of nice perks, but I think for the camera integration I want something more focused on the cameras as soon as I open the app, with more picture settings, and easier history viewing. But those can all be fixed with time. - The Camera does not come with an “indoor” table top mount. That is an optional accessory you buy on the side, and it just would have been nice to come with it. BOTTOM LINE: - Google finally made a well priced battery operated indoor/outdoor camera and they did it right! The camera looks high quality, the picture is great, it has a lot or smart features, works well with your existing Google Smart Home, and helps add an additional level of security to your home. I’d highly recommend the purchase because I don’t think you will be disappointed!

Google Camera is the best in terms of quality and recording features. I’ve used other camera brands before, but this one really stands out. The image quality is excellent, and the sensors are truly top-notch. Recording is smooth and reliable, and overall performance has been great. I’m very satisfied with this camera and would definitely recommend it.

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 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!

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.

Nest cameras picture clarity is fantastic, and the sound sensitivity is insane. However, the setup process can be painfully slow, and the magnetic mounts are finicky for adjusting camera angles. Additionally, the cameras struggle with light changes, often overexposing or underexposing with simple actions like opening a door or flipping a light switch. While the video quality is a standout feature, the setup and performance issues can be frustrating. Will require a little bit of learning and fair amount of patience. Overall a good buy

Overall, this is a good camera. It is large and the quality seems like it will last. The only issue i have is that this is more expensive than the older cameras but this doesn't come with a power cord which is another $35 bucks.

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

I love this camera. The setup is simple. The app is simple. The video and audio quality are great. And even better get it fits into my smart home seamlessly. These are the best and would recommend to anyone! Worth noting, the new and improved Gemini update offers detailed description of what the camera sees, and it's so good! It'll tell me if a delivery driver has come and dropped off a package, to being detailed enough to describe the color of vehicle that has driven by

Great pictures. Works excellent with the solar panel. Only gripes are the lack of full video stream to review, only records events and the cold weather warnings that keep popping up. I live at 9000 ft elevation (2900m) and the cold reduces the battery life. I have had no battery issues.

GREAT product. Battery life is long and pictures are clear. Easy to install and easy to figure out the app. Would absolutely purchase again

Great quality, easy to set up. We added this after already having a few Nest cameras already, so this was a breeze. That said, nearly every Google product we have (and that is a LOT) leaves one, seemingly simple feature out. This is true with our Apple and MSFT products as well, but Google in particular seems to always leave out one or two things so that they can improve the product the following year and people go through a whole new round of upgrading (take Chromecast, for example: who like us has multiple generations of dongles collecting dust?). For Nest products - instead of out with the old in with the new, it's more like add to the old with the new but you still need the Nest app if you want to use original Nest features. With the latest Google Nest cameras, there are no "meaningful" alerts for heard events. It says animal alerts, but beware: that pertains only to living things that move. For those of us who have learned to rely on the doorbell or Hub Max to let us know when one of our dogs is barking, this is a disappointing bait and switch approach to selling products. The new cameras are able to tell you what it sees but not what it hears (unless it's a carbon monoxide or fire alarm, which is POINTLESS given the % of those systems that notify people and services in a more meaningful way). Thus, I can't say I don't like this product, the video is great and it took 60 seconds to set up. But this divide between original Nest and Google Nest stuff is getting frustrating. If you have therms and doorbells already, be prepared to open Nest and Home intentionally and errantly many, many times a day because you need them both and they start to look very similar. PS The battery life is just fine. Unless you want to watch the video from this device on highest resolution 24/7, don't listen to the battery bashers, they're always out there complaining about devices not being able to serve media up indefatigably. I haven't recharged this device since setting it up. I threw it in the middle of a yard to test battery life and video quality 65 feet and two walls away from the nearest Nest WiFi Pro access point. See screenshot included.

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.

Tried several other cameras for 24/7 recording. All were a disappointment. These Nest cameras allow you to scroll through every minute of recording for the last 10 days, and Nest will keep any motion recordings for 60 days. Video is awesome, and the cameras have been in the hot, humid, and rainy summer weather here in South Florida, recording without a hitch. Please note you will need to enroll in the Nest Aware Plus package for the 24/7 recording.