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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2760 reviews

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Customers are impressed with the Nest Cam's camera quality, ease of use, and overall performance. Many also appreciate the simple installation and clear night vision. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life and app compatibility. Others have noted issues with motion detection range and occasional connectivity problems.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cameras

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

    Have 2 of these. work well in my system. Have no issues with them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Truth in advertising?

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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.

    Pictures don’t tell the story. Power cord does NOT come through the mount, actually connects to the camera. Not a very clean look! Also, note that you get a pair of cameras but only one power cable. On the upside, they gave me $20 when I called to ask why I didn’t get a second power cable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Phil, thanks for sending in your review. We're sorry to hear that your experience with Nest Cam (battery) didn't meet your expectations when it comes to where the power cable connects. Please know that your feedback here is appreciated and rest assured we'll relay this to the right team for improvements in the future. If you need further assistance or have additional questions, please feel free to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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

    Love the product. Have no aight several Good value. Can’t beat it

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

    Eyes on your home

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

    Keep an eye out on your home even when you're not home.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor product por customer care

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

    Battery lasts like 3 weeks max! Very disappointed with the product and Best Buy. They charge a 15% restocking fee for a product that just doesn't work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, JonathanS. Thank you for posting your feedback on Nest Cam (battery). We're sorry to hear that your experience with its battery life is disappointing. To extend the battery life, we suggest adjusting the 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

      If the issue persists, please reach out to our support team and let us help find a better resolution for you. You can contact us on our Google Nest Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended

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

    Highly recommended. Very satisfied. Nice products!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible product stay away

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

    Stay far away from these cameras. Nothing but connectivity issues and charging issues from day one. Google will not stand behind their product either.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, Scott94. We appreciate your feedback on Nest Cam (battery). We’re sorry to hear about your issues with using the device. We’ve taken note of your feedback for future improvements on our products and services, including how we handle customer concerns with care and efficiency. Meanwhile, we’d like to have another chance to help you with your concerns. You can share with us your recent case number so we can continue our investigation here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    1 STAR

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

    Not compatible with nest app, quality is horrible. Battery, one camera at 55% in 5 days, other one at 65%. Would rather recommend buying the previous Nest/Google wired cameras that works with the nest app.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, thanks for your feedback and for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear that the new Nest Cam (battery) didn’t meet your expectations. This is not the type of experience we want you to have, but we're here to help.

      New Nest cameras are exclusive to the Home app because we wanted to create an integrated experience. But you can still view your existing Nest cameras alongside with the new Nest Cams in the Google Home app. Also, using the Google Home app provides you with a lot of benefits including access to Google's trusted security platform and access to other Google tools and with seamless integration with other Google devices.

      As for the quality, adjusting the video quality in settings to balance high resolution video with longer battery life and lower bandwidth use might be helpful.. 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.

      Battery life will depend 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. You may find some helpful tips on how to save battery for Nest camera here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611

      We value your feedback as it will help us improve our products and services. If you need assistance, you can contact our support team here anytime: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always watching

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

    Perfect for all of your wireless security needs in your home

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

    Love them

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

    Great for exercise! Love that I can change the “ear tips “.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Hard to set up poor battery

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

    Battery life not great, hard to set up. Have other best camera items that are over 5 years old and still work perfectly so maybe I am old fashioned. But I am not impressed they are dead with in a day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hello DanielaS, thanks for investing high on Google Nest cameras, and for sharing your feedback about the Nest Cam (battery). We’re sorry to hear that your experience with the setup and its battery life has been less than ideal. We’re here to provide you a helping hand and to improve your impression with the Nest Cam (battery). And we’d like to guide you with checking whether these issues are caused by the camera, the network or other environmental factors. You can contact us anytime through our channels found here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I SEE YOU

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

    Good quality built and dose the job better then other cameras

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't waste your money.

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

    Worst product ever. We had nest outdoor IQ camera that went out. This camera is poorly designed for outdoors, easy to disconnect and its not compatible with the nest application. It also is not supported by recording applications like Blue Iris.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi DNUS, thanks for posting your review. It's unfortunate to hear that your experience with your Nest Cam (battery) was less than ideal when it comes to design and connectivity. Please know that our priority with this launch was to create an integrated experience with other Google Nest products and to make the Google Home app as the one place you can control all your Nest and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant. We appreciate your feedback and we'll relay this to the right team for improvements on the products and services we provide in the future. If you still need assistance with your Nest Cam, you can contact us on our Google Help page and our support specialists will be standing by to lend a hand: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best wire free 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 and great picture. The battery last great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    would not connect

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

    I dont know if it was THIS camera or the system in general but we got a pack of two and this one and this one would never connect. All troubleshooting followed and nothing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Jeanne, thanks for posting your feedback. We regret to learn that you’re unable to connect your Nest Cam (battery). If you haven’t yet, we recommend contacting our support team so we can know more about what happened. Feel free to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nest

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

    Replaced Arlo cameras with nest cameras worth the upgrade

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Essentially a fake camera

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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.

    Incredibly disappointing. Do not buy. This is not like previous nestcam. Reduced app functionality. Horrible motion detection. Takes 1-2min to load live view. Essentially a paperweight. Worst camera ever. Should be recalled.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi SmithS, we truly appreciate your feedback on Nest Cam (battery), and we’re sorry to learn it’s a disappointment for you.

      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. Also, event detection depends on the camera settings that you select, you can change the settings like adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas.

      We request for your patience as we’re working on a seamless solution to create a better user experience. Meanwhile, we suggest having the latest version of the Google Home app that may improve camera playback controls to make it easier to play, pause, and navigate between events from the camera history view for cameras set up in the Google Home app.

      We’re always here for your support needs. You may visit us anytime at the following link for any questions or concerns with using the camera effectively in the Home app: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meets my need

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

    Meets my need. Should buy if embedded in google

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

    Could be better

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

    I own other neat cams and I’m disappointed what they did with this model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi M3RC, thanks for sharing your feedback about the Nest Cam (Battery). It’s unfortunate to hear that it’s a disappointment for you. We’re hoping to hear more about your challenges with using the Nest camera to learn on how we can work on improving your overall experience. If you’re willing to share more details about your concern, please get in touch with us whenever you have time and we’d be happy to help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Home owner

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

    This product provides great security for my family

    I would recommend this to a friend