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Name: Google - Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Security Camera (2-Pack) - White
Brand: Google
SKU: 6113204
Price: 699.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (797 reviews)

Google - Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Security Camera (2-Pack) - White

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QuestionWhen will the Nest IQ Outdoor 2-pack be available for purchase, or is Best Buy wiling to sell 2 individual cams at the 2-pack price?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Ditto. Best Buy??
  Answered 7 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionOnce mounted, is there a way to keep in a fixed position so will not move? What is to stop someone (aka.. a "bad" person) from simply moving the camera out of desired position?
Asked 7 years ago by BobLobblaw.
- Answer Bob, the camera can be moved with some firm hand force; there is no included method of securing the position. It cannot be knocked off of the mount as the previous Nest outdoor camera. I needed two hands to rotate and pan the camera to get the desired angle. That should deter easy movement.
  Answered 7 years ago by EasyBreezy
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QuestionI bought three of these cameras but my electrician said he cannot splice into hardwired electrical nor does he recommend feeding through wall into an interior outlet. How are others mounting? I feel like exterior outlets would be unsightly.
Asked 6 years ago by Patch.
- Answer its not a problem to run it through the wall its low voltage. my nest cam is mounted outside then the wire goes into the soffit to the outlet in side
  Answered 6 years ago by mike
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QuestionI’m curious whether I can install the camera next, near or in the same area as my flood light, such as my drive way, would impact the quality of the video and the ability to detect a person at night?
Asked 7 years ago by Concered.
- Answer I’d tryout a test run in the area you trying to install. Before doing a finalized drilling and hardwire set up of my cameras, I did test runs with and extension cord and simply temporarily tapping them or positioning them in a few areas I thought of positioning them. I opened up the app in accordance with my test runs at night with my existing lights and found what looked best with image quality and live feed. Placement too close to the actual light may cause some extra unneeded over glow from the light so just play around with it till you find an area that you’re comfortable with. This for me is now my fourth camera company I’ve tried and Nest products are far superior than the others on the market so you’re certainly not wasting your time or money.
  Answered 7 years ago by MilGradeTester
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QuestionIs there a way to use the camera without a subscription? If so, is there any way at all to save your video if you don't have a subscription?
Asked 7 years ago by B.
- Answer Yes, only monitoring is supported. Recording requires a subscription.
  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionDo these cameras support PoE? I have ethernet run to the locations I want the cameras, but no power nearby. I would like to use a PoE injector to power the camera.
Asked 8 years ago by Eric.
- Answer The camera itself does not support POE directly. Reading up on the hardware specs on the Nest site, this camera uses a USB-C cable to get power from the wall adapter to the camera. Currently one company I've found is working on a POE to USB-C converter with power on delivery that they claim will work for these cameras (and others devices that require USB-C power). You can find more info on this by checking out the blog for PoE Texas (or google POE-USBC-Kit). These have not been released yet at the time I'm posting this. I have POE lines run to my current cameras, so I will be giving this a try whenever these cameras & POE converters get released.
  Answered 7 years ago by Matthew
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QuestionAre the Cameras shipping yet? I pre ordered mine and it said it was shipping on 12/31. Then checked again and now says pending. When will these be available?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer They were originally supposed to be available in mid-January, but I contacted Nest and was told they would available again about a month from now (end of February 2018).
  Answered 7 years ago by mysterywhiteboy
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QuestionLooking for recommendations for the best wireless outdoor camera? Need at the least 2 of them.
Asked 5 years ago by Phoinix.
- Answer Yes the Nest IQ is one of the best home security cameras. It has a better resolution in picture quality, and for the phone app, This cameras follows and automatically zooms in on a individual walking on your property , like front walk way. I have one IQ camera for my front door , but just recently replace my garage nest cam with the IQ model. Well worth it. Always remember, Buy the Geek squad protection for your equipment , for free upgrades within 2 years.
  Answered 5 years ago by Erik
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QuestionWhat is the length of the power cords? How close do they need to be mounted to an electrical outlet?
Asked 7 years ago by Curious.
- Answer the cable is 25' for the nest cam iq outdoor
  Answered 7 years ago by bruko
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Questioncan google see what i see on my app
Asked 7 years ago by jimbo.
- Answer Live video feed and recordings are only accessible by the user only. Google/Nest does not have access to that, so in case of customer wanting lost recordings, there is no way to retrieve them if the customer did not save the clips past the days they were paying for cloud storage. The only information Nest/Google can see from the app , are settings you have turned on/off and technical information.
  Answered 7 years ago by AffiliatedwithNest
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QuestionWhat will the cloud prices be after the free trial?
Asked 7 years ago by Fresh.
- Answer $5/month for 5 days of cloud storage, $10 for 10 days, and $30 for 30 days. There are discounts for additional cameras.
  Answered 6 years ago by smh6986
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QuestionIs it possible to mount these to the ceiling of my porch or are they meant to be mounted on a wall only?
Asked 5 years ago by TexasDoorbell.
- Answer Yes. You can mount the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor on the ceiling of your porch. However, you may need to flip your Nest camera's video by following the step by step guide here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9219187
  Answered 4 years ago by Nest Support
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QuestionAre these cameras 8MP??
Asked 5 years ago by TBULL.
- Answer Yes, the cameras are 8 MP. I've enclosed a link to the camera's technical specifications from Google's website. https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_cam_iq_outdoor_specs
  Answered 5 years ago by Ryan
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QuestionDoes Best Buy have installers on site??
Asked 5 years ago by BEEBEEbest.
- Answer You can get a professional to help install and set up your Nest Cam IQ Outdoor. We have installation partners we call Nest Pro. Nest Pros are a network of independent companies or contractors (not employed by Google). To know more about Nest Pro installation services, check this: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9232427
  Answered 5 years ago by Nest Support
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QuestionDo any of the Nest cameras allow you to record video?
Asked 5 years ago by Nest.
- Answer Yes.. if there’s something you want to save on the clip.. just swipe that clip to the left and there’s a box that says save and you just click it and save to your phone
  Answered 5 years ago by ChaiGuy
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QuestionFor a bungalow home how many of theses cameras would be needed since it moves when there is activity?
Asked 6 years ago by Naty.
- Answer on my one story ranch, similar to a bungalow, I placed three cameras under the eaves. One camera shooting across front entrance, one shooting along carport and parking area, and the third on rear of house shooting toward the back door. I used the activity zone, under settings, to eliminate the motion being seen from the street on my front entrance camera.
  Answered 5 years ago by rickj773
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QuestionWill this camera be able to capture license plate number?
Asked 6 years ago by PJ.
- Answer Only if it is driving away with the plate showing. Pulling in and out of the driveway, or passing by the house, no. You can expand the picture to make it bigger.
  Answered 6 years ago by Janb
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QuestionWhen you use motion alert detection with email notification (with picture attached), is there a pause between 1st and 2nd detection? If nest detects motion, is there fx a 30 sec pause, before it reacts on 2nd motion, or can I choose fx 2 seconds?
Asked 7 years ago by Anon.
- Answer The motion alerts are spread out to prevent receiving multiple notifications of one motion event. Once you receive a motion alert you won't receive another alert for half an hour, but with Nest Aware the events will all be captured in the history.
  Answered 7 years ago by Nest Support
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QuestionWhat is the annual subscription for 2 cameras?
Asked 7 years ago by Dan.
- Answer There are several subscription programs if you choose to purchase Nest Aware. Otherwise you're simply notified when the camera sees something and get the videos of those sensed events. The least expensive program that captures video 24x7... is $5.00 per camera per month, or $50 a year. At present the first camera is full price and each additional camera is half price. I have no idea how long that pricing will last. I would recommend going to the Nest web-site if you're interested in perusing the options. The program for capturing video 24x7 is called Nest Aware. When you purchase a camera you get Nest Aware for 30 days free.
  Answered 7 years ago by Phredrick
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QuestionHi, I have a nest cam indoor and i am already paying $10 for recording per month now i want to purchase IQ outdoor cam do I still have to pay another recording?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Each Nest Cam does require a separate Nest Aware subscription, but the first Nest Aware subscription is at full price with the additional subscription being up to half price off.
  Answered 7 years ago by Nest Support
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Google - Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Security Camera (2-Pack) - White

Q: QuestionWhen will the Nest IQ Outdoor 2-pack be available for purchase, or is Best Buy wiling to sell 2 individual cams at the 2-pack price?

Q: QuestionOnce mounted, is there a way to keep in a fixed position so will not move? What is to stop someone (aka.. a "bad" person) from simply moving the camera out of desired position?

Q: QuestionI bought three of these cameras but my electrician said he cannot splice into hardwired electrical nor does he recommend feeding through wall into an interior outlet. How are others mounting? I feel like exterior outlets would be unsightly.

Q: QuestionI’m curious whether I can install the camera next, near or in the same area as my flood light, such as my drive way, would impact the quality of the video and the ability to detect a person at night?

Q: QuestionIs there a way to use the camera without a subscription? If so, is there any way at all to save your video if you don't have a subscription?

Q: QuestionDo these cameras support PoE? I have ethernet run to the locations I want the cameras, but no power nearby. I would like to use a PoE injector to power the camera.

Q: QuestionAre the Cameras shipping yet? I pre ordered mine and it said it was shipping on 12/31. Then checked again and now says pending. When will these be available?

Q: QuestionLooking for recommendations for the best wireless outdoor camera? Need at the least 2 of them.

Q: QuestionWhat is the length of the power cords? How close do they need to be mounted to an electrical outlet?

Q: Questioncan google see what i see on my app

Q: QuestionWhat will the cloud prices be after the free trial?

Q: QuestionIs it possible to mount these to the ceiling of my porch or are they meant to be mounted on a wall only?

Q: QuestionAre these cameras 8MP??

Q: QuestionDoes Best Buy have installers on site??

Q: QuestionDo any of the Nest cameras allow you to record video?

Q: QuestionFor a bungalow home how many of theses cameras would be needed since it moves when there is activity?

Q: QuestionWill this camera be able to capture license plate number?

Q: QuestionWhen you use motion alert detection with email notification (with picture attached), is there a pause between 1st and 2nd detection? If nest detects motion, is there fx a 30 sec pause, before it reacts on 2nd motion, or can I choose fx 2 seconds?

Q: QuestionWhat is the annual subscription for 2 cameras?

Q: QuestionHi, I have a nest cam indoor and i am already paying $10 for recording per month now i want to purchase IQ outdoor cam do I still have to pay another recording?

QuestionWhen will the Nest IQ Outdoor 2-pack be available for purchase, or is Best Buy wiling to sell 2 individual cams at the 2-pack price?

QuestionOnce mounted, is there a way to keep in a fixed position so will not move? What is to stop someone (aka.. a "bad" person) from simply moving the camera out of desired position?

QuestionI bought three of these cameras but my electrician said he cannot splice into hardwired electrical nor does he recommend feeding through wall into an interior outlet. How are others mounting? I feel like exterior outlets would be unsightly.

QuestionI’m curious whether I can install the camera next, near or in the same area as my flood light, such as my drive way, would impact the quality of the video and the ability to detect a person at night?

QuestionIs there a way to use the camera without a subscription? If so, is there any way at all to save your video if you don't have a subscription?

QuestionDo these cameras support PoE? I have ethernet run to the locations I want the cameras, but no power nearby. I would like to use a PoE injector to power the camera.

QuestionAre the Cameras shipping yet? I pre ordered mine and it said it was shipping on 12/31. Then checked again and now says pending. When will these be available?

QuestionLooking for recommendations for the best wireless outdoor camera? Need at the least 2 of them.

QuestionWhat is the length of the power cords? How close do they need to be mounted to an electrical outlet?

Questioncan google see what i see on my app

QuestionWhat will the cloud prices be after the free trial?

QuestionIs it possible to mount these to the ceiling of my porch or are they meant to be mounted on a wall only?

QuestionAre these cameras 8MP??

QuestionDoes Best Buy have installers on site??

QuestionDo any of the Nest cameras allow you to record video?

QuestionFor a bungalow home how many of theses cameras would be needed since it moves when there is activity?

QuestionWill this camera be able to capture license plate number?

QuestionWhen you use motion alert detection with email notification (with picture attached), is there a pause between 1st and 2nd detection? If nest detects motion, is there fx a 30 sec pause, before it reacts on 2nd motion, or can I choose fx 2 seconds?

QuestionWhat is the annual subscription for 2 cameras?

QuestionHi, I have a nest cam indoor and i am already paying $10 for recording per month now i want to purchase IQ outdoor cam do I still have to pay another recording?