Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GA01894-US
- SKU:
- 11987570
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Google makes me giggle
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture quality. Not the best camera out there but it is a great choice if you are already invested in Google/Nest hardware.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
No recommended for 24/7 recording
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera clarity is good but there is no 24/7 recording it records Only events.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, RohitP. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the camera quality of your Nest Cam (wired).
With an active subscription of Nest Aware Plus, you can take advantage of up to 10 days of 24/7 continuous video recording with your device. This subscription unleashes the full potential of your Nest camera and offers excellent value for your money. It provides a unified payment solution for all your Google Nest cameras in your home, making managing your cameras easier.
Furthermore, Nest's advanced algorithm continuously works to send you more intelligent motion and sound alerts around the clock. These alerts are highly accurate and focused on the events that truly matter, keeping you well-informed and aware of what's happening in your surroundings. To explore more of the fantastic features that your Nest Cam (wired) can offer with Nest Aware, check out this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9546397
You may reach out to our support team for any other questions or support needs you have with your Nest Cam (wired) by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Camera issues
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Using at assisted living facility. Having some issues with connection and playback. Not sure if it’s just the connection or camera ability to connect well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Nest Support
Posted .Hey SusanK, Thanks for the review
It sounds frustrating to have issues with your video calls at the assisted living facility
please contact us at this link, let's find a solution: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Camera ready
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the camera, but the battery charge should last longer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, MichaelC. Thanks for sending in your review of your Nest Cam (battery). We're glad to hear that you're having a great experience with the device. We appreciate your feedback on the battery charge and would like to help find a better resolution with your concern. We recommend reaching out to our team of specialists by visiting our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Battery drains very quickly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's very big and the battery drains very quickly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, DanteAns. Thank you for providing your feedback on the Nest Cam (Battery). We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with its battery drain issue. The battery life of the Nest Cam (Battery) can vary based on several factors, including activity levels, temperature, and camera settings. To maximize the battery life of your camera, we recommend adjusting certain settings. These include video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and utilizing activity zones to monitor specific areas. By making these adjustments, you can optimize the battery performance of your Nest Cam (Battery). Here are some typical battery life scenarios for the Nest Cam (Battery):
- Busy: Approximately 1.5 months of battery life (with around 20-25 recorded events per day)
- Typical: Approximately 3 months of battery life (with about 9-12 recorded events per day)
- Quiet: Approximately 7 months of battery life (with about 2-4 recorded events per day)
It's essential to check the frequency of events you're receiving per day with your Nest Cam (Battery). If the short battery life is not directly related to the frequency of events, we may need to take a closer look at your device and understand what could be causing the issue. For further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. You can reach them by visiting this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Awesome cameras!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have 10 of these bad boys, along with the new google nest doorbell! Easy install, easy setup, easy maintenance, and easy to use in the google home app; Good quality, good video motion and clarity; Battery life is as expected on the highest video settings, highest motion sensitivity, longest event recordings. Battery takes about an hour to recharge when completely dead,
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Nest cams
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work great these cameras are easy to use and the picture is very clear
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Google Home Camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a great buy! I caught it on sale, it was an easy install.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Poor battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera quality is good but battery life is horrible
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, MakaylieD. Thanks for your insights on Nest Cam (Battery). We appreciate that you're liking the image quality of the camera. We do apologize if the battery life didn't meet your expectations.
Your Nest camera's battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. 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. 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 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 here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
nest camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.was a easy add on install on the nest system. Camera works great,
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Pretty useful and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent item and specially the way to use it. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Good Cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work’s as it should. We are happy with our purchase. Would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Great cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased the 3 camera bundle and they work great with my google nest. I get alerts every time a person is seen.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Works as descrbied
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera is easy to set up. Given that they run on batteries, you can practically set them up anywhere inside or outside the house. I've set mine up near our front door, and another in front of our garage. The batteries seem to be pretty good. Only charged them up once so far, and they're still good for another few weeks; and I have them for a few weeks already.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Poor battery life is a deal breaker
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Happy with the picture quality and cloud features, as I have several other Nest cameras. Battery life was abysmal though. Getting a non-wired camera I knew I would need to charge the camera every once in a while. But it felt like every few days I was getting the notification that my camera battery was low. I ended up returning the cameras.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi BoboLoblaw, thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to learn that you had battery issues with Nest Cam (Battery), and had to return it. Your feedback is important to us, as it will greatly help us in improving our products and services. We’re hoping that you’ll give Nest Cam (Battery) another chance in the future. If you need assistance, feel free to contact our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Great outdoor camera
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for day and night views. I did get the cord to have it plugged in 24/7 due to higher traffic area. I also have one in my garage and I haven’t had to charge the camera battery yet.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
If it's on sale, I suppose. But disappointed.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's ok. I expected better. It doesn't seem to allow me to hook it up to the old nest app where my doorbell is connected. The nest app lets me keep record all the time. The google app only records when it is triggered and simply is not as useful as the doorbell camera, in comparison. Also, if you don't plan on having it always plugged in, it also kinda sucks.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi UserX, thanks for sharing the details of your feedback on Nest Cam (battery), and we’re sorry to hear your expectations are not met.
The new Nest cameras and doorbell are exclusive to the Home app because we wanted to create an integrated experience with your speakers and displays, your favorite Nest and other smart home devices, and Google Assistant. In the near future, we’ll allow users to set up previous Nest devices and have full control, as our team is working on bringing full functionality to the Google Home app.
We’re not moving away from 24/7 video history. Our goal is to give users more choice. With event video history, we wanted our products to help you understand what’s going on at home easily and highlight the important activity for you. If you want to see everything that happens at home, we offer 24/7 video history on wired Nest Cams with a Nest Aware Plus subscription. We continue to invest in the use of both technologies.
You’re always welcome to visit us at the Google Nest Help page for questions or concerns: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Excellent product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install, handle. Resolution is very good. If you do not have a magic eye on the door (for example impact doors) you can use a monitor. Make sure that the internet width is good enough to handle both. The app works great in the phone.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Great cameras at great price and easy to use
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great and excelent cameras for outdor, simple to install and setup
I would recommend this to a friend System actually works
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We switched from the Arlo system which was terribly buggy and took forever to load so this was an upgrade in that sense. They also look fantastic! Only issue is that the quality of the video could be better, things that are not up close are rather blurry - no way I could read a license plate with a recording but I could probably describe the car color/make/model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hey there, lmondot. We’re glad that you like the Nest Cam (battery), and we appreciate you sharing your concern about its video quality. We suggest adjusting your cameras’ video quality that can improve the resolution. The higher the video quality setting you choose, the sharper and more detailed your footage can be, but it also uses more of your internet bandwidth. This setting lets you choose the maximum video quality for your cameras. And whichever level you pick, your camera will automatically adjust its resolution and compression according to how much bandwidth is available. Visit this link to learn more: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9218596
If additional help is needed, please don’t hesitate to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp