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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2772 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the product's excellent camera quality, ease of use, and overall performance, highlighting clear night vision and simple installation. However, a significant concern for many users is the poor battery life. Some customers also reported issues with app and general compatibility, along with occasional connectivity lags and a narrow motion detection range.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like the nest camera, provides a clear picture and great inteargration withe the google home app. I used it wired in so I cant comment on the battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just ok so far.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installation and setup was easy. Video quality is just ok. Haven’t ran wires yet to try the 24hr recording.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The resolution is super clear. Very easy to setup with Google Home. The only issue was I had to buy 2 25 foot power cable's from Home Depot to keep them powered on 24 /7

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Night vision

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nest cameras

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great quality cameras. They capture a good span. Good night vision.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nest Outdoor/Indoor Camera

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have purchased a significant amount of Nest Cameras (Indoor and Outdoor) in the past. I have no idea why these cameras have gotten so very large vs what they used to be. It makes for a much more noticeable unit installed. Also does not come with the cord which is an added expense whereas they always came with the unit. I do NOT use these as a battery operated unit only so have to plug them in. Not as happy with these newer outdoor cameras

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi there, RobertF. Sorry to hear the Nest Cam (Battery) may not have been the best fit for you. You’re feedback is important to us and we’d like to hear more about your experience — when you have a second, fill out this survey here:  https://google.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aStd8wsbcLGvwG madebygoogle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good cameras

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these cameras . Very easy to use. Battery life is kinda weak though . Constantly charging them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, CraigB. Thanks for sharing your feedback on your Nest Cam (battery). It's awesome to hear that you're loving the device. We can see that you're having some issues with the battery. You can extend the battery life by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. This link can help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611

      Also, connecting your camera to a power outlet with the included power adapter for continuous power will keep the battery charged. Please note that the optional power adapter is not weatherproof and not intended for outdoor use, and you can use a compatible weatherproof cable (sold separately).

      For additional support, you can contact us anytime on our Google Help site here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Unreliable charging

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All four of my cameras wont charge. Ive tried different cables and outlets and they just will not charge. Connection and video quality is great when they do manage to charge.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hey there, Toni. While we’re glad you’re enjoying the video quality with the Nest Cam (Battery), we’re sorry you’re having charging issues — we get how frustrating this can be. We’d like to investigate and get your devices back up and running. When you get a second, talk to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Cons mentioned:
    Motion detection

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good cams, installation very easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was initially very worried after reading all the negative reviews here, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised so far. They have been up for about 3 weeks and still have more than 75% battery life. The integration with the google home app is pretty seamless, and I can stream them directly to my nest hubs and Chromecasts. I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 because it sometimes seems to pick up events slightly late (e.g. an event will start with the person in center frame, should start as soon as the person enters the frame). Overall I’m happy with my purchase, and plan on hardwiring them in the near future for added benefit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google Nest products are great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the google nest products. The picture and sound quality for this camera is amazing. It had an easy installation process so I was able to do it out of my second story back window and I didn’t need a ladder or anything. It’s a very simple and ergonomic design.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good video, not so great battery.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The video quality is good, the battery does not last as long as i hoped. I did buy the outdoor power cable and that has helped a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nest cam

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great camara for home. I also love the back up battery

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great outdoor wireless camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the new Nest Cam as a replacement for an Arlo camera facing the driveway. The continuous recording of the Nest Cam (when it's plugged in and with the subscription I already have for the Nest doorcam) made this my preferred choice. The Bad (not as important as The Good; please read on) - Very big camera body. Compared to the Arlo 3 camera it replaced, it seems very wide. - Power connector on the bottom only accepts power cable facing forward toward the lens. It should be reversible so power cable can angle toward the back. - No option to disable green LED indicator. - Must use Google Home app (now I need 3 apps to view different cameras: Nest and Google Home Google; Arlo for Arlo) - Google Home app isn't as good as Nest app. It's basic, but it gets the job done. - Must use the magnetic mount even if using the screw mount on the bottom. Mount seems to switch camera on. Great for shipping, but bad for security as someone just needs to pull it off the wall to disable it. - Bottom screw mount not the best location. Would've like to hang camera from above. Screw mount should be on the back. The Good - Low monthly subscription cost. I pay $120 per year up-front which breaks down to $10 a month for any number of cameras continuously streaming. Cheap protection for the entire family when you think about it. - Pretty fast response times viewing the camera feed with the Google Home Hub desktop display (well, faster than Arlo anyway). This makes sense as they're both Google products. I pretty much expected this as the Nest doorbell cam works fast too so I was glad my expectation panned out. - Wide enough angle to cover entire driveway. In fact, it's almost covers the same area as the previous Arlo 3 camera it replaced (which is rated with a wider FOV). Go figure. - Recognition logic is built in (animals, people, cars). I didn't know this before I purchased. It should help speed notifications and lower bandwidth requirements to Google's cloud servers. Side Notes - Magnetic mount also makes it easy to steal (so I purchased the $15 Wasserstein Anti-Theft Mount from Amazon to protect it) - I previously added a wireless repeater near the front of the house (for smart led bulbs for dusk-dawn automatic external lighting) so took advantage of that signal strength too. If your wireless devices have spotty WiFi connectivity, you might need to add one too. The Verdict I got the new Nest Camera more for the good points as they are so much more important to me than the bad (I know I put a bunch of bad points but they're not show stoppers). The camera works very well for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for most, Great for Google Home users!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We switched from an Arlo and are pleased. Easy set up with wall plate, screws, and strong magnetic base and cam. Clear 1080p video with smart zones and alerts, pretty much all of the features you would expect in a security cam. We got about 2 weeks of battery before having to recharge. Good choice for anyone, great if you are already in the Google Home universe and looking to expand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nest Battery camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera, only drawback was length of battery about 2 days. Once i bought the cable to plug in all the time it became a non issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Fell Very Short of Expectations

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this thinking it would be a good introduction into outdoor cameras and I was ultimately disappointed. The wireless on the camera is very dodgy. Going further away and having the same line of sight (same obstacles) for the wifi signal to passthrough I would lose connection as I got closer to the router. The picture quality was the exact same as the dropcam pro and that would make sense given they are both 1080p. I don't care for battery devices like this as they are expected to be treated as a disposable commodity once the battery is depleted enough to not hold a significant charge. I opted for the power cable and that seemed to work fine, but I wish Google would just give a hardwired option that isn't a floodlight. Setup was easy and took no time at all. No Nest app support sucks, but it isn't bad going through the Google Home app. For the price point it should have better video quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Boonis, we appreciate you for letting us know the details of your feedback with the Nest Cam (Battery), and we’re sorry that it’s a disappointment for you.

      You can adjust the video quality in settings to balance high resolution video with longer battery life and lower bandwidth use. For optimal video quality at 1080p, an internet connection upload speed with at least 2 Mbps per camera is recommended (DSL may not qualify). Please check the steps below:
      - Open the Home app Google Home app.
      - Select your camera.
      - Tap Settings Video.
      - Under “Video quality,” tap High.

      Also, besides using a power cable or floodlight, the new Nest Cam (Battery) also has an ecosystem of accessories that allow users to put it on a table top surface, power it with PoE, or hook it to a solar panel.

      We’ll make sure to share your feedback along with the right team to work on improving our products and services. Meanwhile, we’d like to learn more about how we can provide a better experience for you, and if you’re willing to get in touch with us, feel free to find us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful and solid quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s part of the Google Home ecosystem. Not Nest even though it says Nest. I knew this going into it and it doesn’t bother me. I prefer it since Nest will eventually get fully integrated into Google. My only downside was being able to hide the wires for the cam. I wanted to feed the cable through the base but it doesn’t let you because the power plug is under the cam. The magnet is strong and the battery life is okay. I plug it in right out of the box and it lasted me 2 weeks with default settings. Instead I purchased the charger cable and just have it plugged in all the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Outside camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy installation Clear camera and detects various movements

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have security for the home

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Must have to keep eyes on the house. Paired with solar power panels and never have to pull them down to charge. We have 5 cameras and all have been flawless.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Google nest wireless camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Good quality. Battery storage is decent but can be better. Drains a bit fast. Recommend buying the extended charging cable to keep the battery juiced up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    App compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera works fine. I only wish that the Google cameras would all work with Nest, so all my cameras were on the same app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, aees. We get that moving from the Nest app to the Google Home app might take a little getting used to, but we want to make it as easy as possible. The Google Home app lets you connect and control all sorts of devices, like speakers, cameras, thermostats, and lights, all in one place.

      Check out this article for more information on setting up and discover more features: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9893532?hl=en

      If you need an extra hand, don't hesitate to reach out to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle