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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:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Works great and has great battery life. Very happy with this purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clear camera

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

    Great for security. Love the easy set up. Also love the option for trigger area.

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

    good product

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

    i really like the product, I received a product supposedly in excellent condition but I discovered it was good condition, despite that incident the product is good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Cameras

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

    Great cameras. Good for inside or outside. Outside ones last me about two weeks if not more. Inside ones about a weekd. I have mine recording all the time. These cameras will not consistently record unless they are connected to a wall outlet.

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

    Good camera but could use some improvements

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

    Setup is simple with Home app. Visibility is above average at night with night vision off so long as there's a bit of ambient light, you can make out colors of people's clothing this way. Reviewing events and footage is simple. Complaints....you can only save footage from events and not all the footage captured, you have to subscribe to Nest Aware to have 24hour recording and even then you can only save "event" footage, there needs to be more settings for sensitivity so you tube your zones, cannot access from a computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi TheKracka, thanks for posting a review about Nest Cam (battery). We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with Nest Aware.

      Nest Aware subscription provides more value for your money with its features. Aside from 30 days of Video History and 24/7 continuous recording, you have access to clips and time lapses and even customizing your own activity zones. The best thing about this subscription is that it will include all your Google Nest devices under one subscription unlike before where you have to pay a monthly subscription for each device.

      Your feedback is important to us and your satisfaction is what drives us in improving our products and services. If you need help, you can always reach out to our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No complaints bulletproof cam

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

    Long time nest camera user here since 2016. I’ve never had one issue with these cameras and I find the pricing for the service to be very reasonable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nest

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

    Works great, good image quality, easy wall mount or on tripod

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend if looking for indoor/outdoor camera!!!

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

    Quality is perfect with no complaints, easy set up & use!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Camera

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

    I hesitated on purchasing because it’s battery operated. Glad I picked it up. Video quality is very good, and the battery last almost 2 weeks! There is long power cord you can purchase seperately or a solar charger to attach if you are worried about battery life.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Yes, it works. No, not with your Nest App or cams.

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

    Camera does its job. But... surprise!! It doesn't work with your existing Nest App and existing Next cameras. This camera will not appear on your Nest App, and although your existing Nest cameras will appear on the Google Home app, much of their functionality will not. So to get everything you've paid for your existing Nest cameras and this new one, you have to switch back and forth between two different apps. Makes perfect sense, right?!?

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi CDR1, thanks for sharing the details of your feedback about the Nest Cam (Battery). We’re sorry to hear of your disappointment in the lack of functionality in the Nest app. We’re aware that longtime Nest users enjoy viewing their Nest camera feeds from the Nest app and web app, however, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app.

      We're always here to help you improve your experience. For any questions or concerns about your Nest Cam (Battery) and using it effectively in the Google Home app, please feel free to find us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade from 1st version

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

    Needs to be plugged in for continuous recprding but it’s good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google nest outdoor camera

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

    Excellent camera clear picture eazy install recommend .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Nest brand cam

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

    Awesome camera. I was really debating between Ring & Nest. I have some Ring cams on other property already. I like the Nest better and I'll tell you why. The facial recognition is killer,love that. The battery seems to last a lot longer, about a month between charges in a busy house & lastly, I think a better looking camera. Great cam,you won't be disappointed.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product but battery is no bueno. You have to use the google home. Not the nest box app. Easy set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there Coolmom, thanks for choosing our Google Nest products. We're glad to hear that Nest Cam (Battery) has been great for you. We're sorry to hear that the battery and the exclusivity of the Google Home app for the new generation of Nest cameras fell short of meeting your expectations.

      We wanted to make the Google Home app as the one place where you can control all your favorite Nest devices and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant. Here are some benefits you can get by using the Google Home app with your Nest Cam (Battery):
      - Automatic security protections such as Suspicious activity detection, 2-Step Verification and Security Checkup.
      - Your Google Nest devices and services will work together. For example, if you have a Nest Cam and a Nest Hub, just say, """"Hey Google, show me the backyard camera” to cast your camera stream to your display without any additional setup.
      - One account to sign into both the Nest and Google Home apps.
      - Your homes and home members will be aligned across the Nest and Google Home apps.
      - If you're willing, you may set up your Nest cameras to the Google Home app. Check out this help article: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9893532

      Battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. Users can extend the battery life of their camera by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. Here are some typical scenarios for your Nest Cam (Battery):
      Busy: About 1.5 months battery life (about 20 - 25 recorded events per day)
      Typical: About 3 months battery life (about 9 - 12 recorded events per day)
      Quiet: About 7 months battery life (about 2 - 4 recorded events per day)

      We highly recommend checking the frequency of events (per day) that you get with your Nest Cam (Battery). If the short battery life isn´t related to the frequency of events, then we may need to have a closer look at your device and understand what may be causing it. You may contact our support team for further assistance by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Security Camera

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

    Very easy to install and setup using the Google Home App. It has a nice magnetic mount that makes it easy to adjust the viewing angle. Having no screws is also very convenient for when it's time to give it a little clean, or if it not hooked up to an outlet and it's time to charge the battery.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nothing compares.

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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.

    I've had different cameras in the past but this one is byvfar the best, easy set up and great picture. Would highly recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Consumer

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good batter stay long, clear vidio, and image, easy to set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google nest cameras

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

    Excellent cameras for security. Quality and recording security cameras.

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

    Works great

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

    Easy to install, covers a wide range, ability to track people vehicles and animals

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google NEst

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

    Love the magnetic mount. The pic is clear for a wifi connection camera. Allerts are sent in real time.

    I would recommend this to a friend