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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2760 reviews

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79%would recommend to a friend

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Customers highly value the Nest Cam 3 Pack for its great camera quality and ease of use. Many find the overall performance and installation process to be positive aspects of the product. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life. Additionally, a few customers have noted issues regarding app compatibility, motion detection range, and connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good battery powered Nest camera with one flaw.

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

    Overall great product. Picture and image quality is good. Unfortunately, you cant use the Nest app with this camera. You will have to use the Google home app to use and monitor this camera. I prefer the Nest app for better and convenient daily user friendly capabilities. I like the idea of having a portable battery powered camera to place in random areas that you can view over Wi-Fi and on your cell phone. If I would have known that this camera didn't use the Nest app, I don't think I would have made the purchase. But again, a pretty decent camera and hopefully Google adds this camera to the Nest app. Other note: Larger than other Nest cameras due to internal battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Mark, thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you like the new Nest Cam (battery), and we do apologize if you´re unable to add it to your Nest app.

      Our long term plan is to use the Google Home app as the one place you can control all 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 in the Home app. Users with older cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Cams. Our team is working on bringing full functionality to the Google Home app so all of your cameras can be set up and controlled in one place.

      We value your feedback, and as it will greatly help us in improving our products and services. You can reach out to us for further assistance anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Converted to a Google household

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

    Overall very good quality video. The nighttime video is a bit grainy but without lights on you can’t expect perfect. I have bought more since this initial purchase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great item.....but...

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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 cams they have good quality picture they pick up good sound and the microphone works pretty dang well all in all a wonderful product...except if you buy the two pack of cameras Google thought it was good idea to give you only one charger and one charging cable which is absolutely ridiculous!!... I bought six of these things with a floodlight cam combo for 1300 some odd dollars and I still have to buy three cables and three charging blocks Google this is really stupid!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hey there, OleOneTake! Thanks for investing high on Google Nest devices and we’re glad that you love the Nest cameras. We hear your concerns about camera multi-packs having one charging cable included. The inclusion of a single cable is intentional, as the cameras shouldn't usually need to be charged at the same time due to differences in usage, such as event frequency or scene the camera is observing, sensitivity and event duration settings, and more.

      We’ll share your feedback with the right team as we’re constantly looking to improve the reliability, usability, and use of various features. If help is needed, let us know by visiting us anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very convenient

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

    The ease of use with the magnet is good and allows me to move it around needed . I have it in fairly active locations so need to charge every few weeks when on battery. I do prefer the continual recording you get when plugged in, but the battery operation is convenient when a power source is not nearby.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    OK

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

    The installation was done by the GeekSquad team. It required some time and effort to install in the beginning. It was connected to the google home app but can not connect to the nest app. One of the cameras was not transmitting images correctly, so I had to replace both, and this also did not solve the issue. I had to get a third-party repair person from BestBuy who came to fix the problem. The camera quality is good. I think battery consumption is, more especially in winter, so it will need charging at 3-4 weeks.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    Love these. Been using them for a few months now so I’m able to give it a pretty fair assessment. The system is user friendly. You can set it so you can be alerted anytime someone passes by. Additionally, you can view footage anywhere. A con I would say is that unless you can a paid membership, you won’t be able to view footage from 12 hours ago. I think it’s useful to be able to do that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Good day, Kate! We’re glad that you love the Nest Cam (battery) along with its features and functionality. We understand that having the ability to view footage from the past (more than three hours) can be ideal for you.

      As we're always evaluating and refining our products based on customer’s feedback and industry trends, we’ve included three hours of event history right out of the box for the first time ever. On-device processing also gives our customers smart alerts and Activity Zones, which historically have required a subscription. There's no fee to stream full resolution live video, receive notifications, and view video history for up to three hours in the past, as long as your camera is connected to the internet. However, you’ll need a Nest Aware subscription to receive advanced features. Learn more what you can get with the Nest Aware subscription here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9233159

      For any support concerns, you’re always welcome to visit us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera!

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

    The Google Nest Cam is a versatile and user-friendly security solution for those seeking to monitor their home or office. Its wire-free design offers flexibility in placement, allowing users to install it virtually anywhere without the hassle of dealing with cords. The camera's sleek, snow-white finish not only ensures it blends seamlessly with most exteriors and interiors but also adds a modern touch to its surroundings. Performance-wise, it delivers clear, high-quality video footage both day and night, providing peace of mind with its reliable surveillance capabilities. The ability to use it both indoors and outdoors enhances its utility, making it a comprehensive security tool. With a straightforward setup and intuitive app integration for real-time alerts and live viewing, the Nest Cam is an excellent choice for those looking to invest in a hassle-free, effective security camera system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This is a very ruggid device

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

    My installation was done in our 3 season room so it is an enclosed situation. Pairs easy with app. A few screws and you are ready to go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great nursery camera

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

    Great! Works perfect for our nursery room! The 2-way audio makes it great and motion capture is also nice to have. covers the whole room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google Nest Cam

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

    Easy to set up, works well. I can observe my porch from a tablet or phone. Thinking of adding more.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No better price for peace of mind and security.

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

    Purchase these after my home got broken into ever. Since nobody has even attempted to Google alerts me right away. If there's somebody unknown plus with the inboard facial recognition, it tells me anything. And everything I need to know about who's at my home. I have purchased several more since these. I now have 6 total Google cameras around my property and they work flawlessly. Battery life is great, but you can also add the third party. Solar charger and as long as it's mounted, it'll never die. It'll record continuously great value for the price, and you can't put a price on security.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good, get 'em!

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

    Cameras are great. Easy, good images, plenty of options to customize, I like that I can choose to use the nest aware service for extended recordings etc. I use their whole Google system and various devices (floodlight cams, doorbells, hubs, hub max, mini). My only issue is getting consistent notifications to my Samsung galaxy watch, which is a major point of use for me. Also, recognize that privacy with Google itself continues to grow weaker; then again, nothing is really private once you are using the internet in any way.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Camera

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

    Easy set up, works great with clear picture. Wish battery life was longer and could record more than three hours without a subscription

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cameras great but battery is limited.

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

    Google cams is great. Easy set up and nice slick design. Only issue I had, was the battery. Last up to 3 months, you have fiddle with the settings. Otherwise buy extra plugs to charge into an outlet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Got its Pros and Cons

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

    Was excited with my initial purchase of this product, but learned just through my own experience that it has its limitations. Pro: It’s Wireless This was the number one selling point for me. This aspect though, draws minimally or greatly on the battery, depending on how you set up. It could last you months, or it could be drained in a week. When I purchased this, I saw the Nest name and had previously purchased Nest indoor cams that I am very pleased with so I didn’t hesitate to buy this wireless outdoor model. Well this is Nest by Google. No pairing into my existing Nest App. Had to download the Google Home App to operate it. The camera has very crisp video and great sound pick up. My live video does go black screen for a second and then picks back up about every minute or so. Night vision is not bad up close, but depth is not the greatest. One of the Cons on this totally wireless camera is that there are only the last three hours of recorded events available whereas if you use an actual power cord, it will evidently continue to record and store if you choose. The other Nest indoor cameras were a good model aside from the yearly subscription fees. This product to me just seems like more of a glorified trail cam that requires WiFi and constant recharging. Going to purchase an aftermarket power cord for it to see if I like the performance any better. Three stars is the best I can give it at this point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi LockDoc, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the new Nest Cam (battery) didn’t meet your expectations and can’t be paired with your other Nest Cams.

      Our long term plan is to use the Google Home app as the one place you can control all 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 in the Home app. Users with older cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Cams. Our team is working on bringing full functionality to the Google Home app so all of your cameras can be set up and controlled in one place.

      We value your feedback, and it will greatly help us in improving our products and services. You can reach out to us for further assistance anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Battery Powered Cameras

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

    The battery cameras were easy to install in brick walls and have good quality. I have multiple Google Home Hubs in various rooms and the Nest Hub Max in the kitchen. It's easy to ask Google to show me the cameras and see the one I want displayed on the hub. I was a little bugged the camera two pack only came with one charging cable. Why sell two cameras and only provide one cable? I had to charge one camera before I could charge the second. It mentions that only one cable is included on the box, but still dumb in my opinion. It wasn't a deal breaker, but the need to migrate my Nest account to Google was a negative for me. I liked the ability to look at my cameras on a web browser on a larger computer monitor. I also don't like that I have some cameras now that I can use on my Google Home app and cameras that I need to use the Nest app for unless I want to reset those and set them up again. One other issue I have is that I can't share my camera feeds with say my parents that like to watch my kids out in the yard since we don't live close. This process was easy to do with Nest. With Google, I can share my cameras, but I have to grant full access to my account to anyone I want to share with. The last thing I need is someone messing around with my settings because they now have full access. Please fix this by using what you already had working in the Nest App. I don't understand how Google's app didn't at least have all of the functionality of the Nest app before forcing us to move there. I don't hate the Google app and use it often with all of my compatible smart devices. However, I think the app could already be better since their Nest option had some of these features people like me want, but did not get moved over (at least yet). Negative comments aside, I do like the cameras and they serve their purpose. I currently have four of these cameras in place around my home. I purchased two, liked them, then bought two more while still on sale. After setting all four up two weeks ago, the average remaining battery life for the four is 70%.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good camara, but takes long to charge

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

    Video quality is good, easy to set up and easy to connect to app, no subcription needed to be able to use it

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Need outdoor cord

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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 these cameras. I miss the Nest app. I am not a fan of the google home app. This new camera does not come with an outdoor cord which I think is ridiculous to have to pay for an outdoor cord when purchasing this expensive outdoor camera. The camera itself is great. The battery life is terrible and it cannot 24 hour record or even recors sound events with just a battery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hey there, Nikcam. Thanks for the feedback, and we’re glad that you love the Nest Cam (battery). We hear your concerns about the Home app, the included adapter, battery life, and the recording feature.

      We understand that longtime Nest users enjoy viewing their camera feeds from the Nest app. However, our priority is to build a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app. We’re working on bringing full functionality to the Home app as we want to create an integrated experience with other Nest and smart home devices. And while the new Nest cameras and doorbells are exclusive to the Google Home app, users with previous versions of Nest cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams.

      Also, the battery life depends on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. You can extend the battery life of your camera by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. Check this link for more details: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611

      The Nest Cam (battery) is designed with versatility in mind, it’s an outdoor/indoor battery powered device out of the box, and can be used with a set of various power accessories including two weatherproof cables with power adapter (sold separately), of 16 ft and 33 ft in length. If you find it more convenient connecting to continuous power that will keep the battery charged, which is required to get 24/7 video history if you have a Nest Aware Plus subscription, we suggest using the weatherproof cable since the included power adapter is not intended for outdoor use.

      Your feedback means a lot to us. If there’s anything we can help you around the performance or functionality of your Nest cameras, please let us know by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nest Cam

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

    Not a bad product. The only issue is the connection from the app. Not the best.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome.

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

    Great pictures easy to install easy to set up. It looks really good on a side of the house.

    I would recommend this to a friend