Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GA01894-US
- SKU:
- 6473265
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 are impressed with the Nest Cam's camera quality and ease of use, finding installation straightforward and night vision capabilities satisfactory. However, concerns exist regarding battery life and the consistency of motion detection. Some users also noted challenges with app compatibility and the product's price point.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Google nest camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install. Good quality images. Perfect for the area we wanted covered.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
New Google Camera's are obnoxiously huge
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good clear picture but Google has ruined the great old Dropcam application that they bought out to start their Google Next Camera sales. The old access was much easier to view and use. And Google made the $350 Dropcam obsolete, forcing me to buy bigger ugly white Google Nest cameras. The new cameras are huge and anything but discrete. I painted mine dark brown to blend in with my home which voids the warranty according to Google. Why are these only available in a bright white?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there. thanks for your feedback about your experience with your Nest cam battery. We hear you on the color and size, and we're taking your input into account for future development. If you have some additional comments, feel free to share them through our feedback form: https://google.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aStd8wsbcLGvwG
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Motion detection
Misses way too much action
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super disappointed in the performance of this camera. The video quality is great, when it actually captures video. I have this mounted above the garage door to watch our driveway, I would say that it picks up about 70% of the actual movement that goes by the camera. Many times we have come home and completely misses the car pulling in the garage. When it does capture an event, it misses the first half of the action almost every time. I have all the settings to max out the amount of video over battery. Just can't count on it capturing everything like our Nest doorbell. That doorbell performs like I hoped this would. Would NOT get this again if I had the choice.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Justin, thanks for sharing your feedback with our support team. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the camera performance for Nest Cam (Battery).
Motion detection on Nest Cam (Battery) can be affected by changes in the light level, and shadows moving across the frame like when a cloud moves in front of the sun. This also includes other movements within the camera's field of view like trees or bushes swaying. If you're not getting any alerts or notifications, we recommend trying out the steps below:
1. Change the Activity Zones on your camera. You can delete your existing Activity Zone and create a new one in any area within your camera's field of view. Just make sure that none of the zones you create overlap.
2. Change the angle of your camera and account for the lighting in the surrounding area.
3. Restart your Camera.
We'd like to help you troubleshoot the motion detection issue further with your Nest Cam (Battery). If you´re willing to try, please contact our support team so we can provide further assistance using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Get the job done
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needs more battery life because I've had it for less than a year and have had to charge them about 8 times already. They also get knocked off line easily for no apparent reason. Great quality and viewing range.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, JayT. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Nest Cam (battery). We’re glad that you like its quality and viewing range, but we're sorry to hear you ran into these issues with the battery life along with its magnetic mount. We’d be happy to share your feedback with the right team for future improvements
Meanwhile, 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
Also, we suggest using the secure loop accessory, which is a cable that connects your camera to the magnetic mount and will help prevent your camera from falling if it gets knocked off the mount. If your Nest Cam (battery) did not include a secure loop in the box, please contact us to request one. Alternatively, you can use the Wasserstein anti-theft mount, which can be available at your retailer, and provides anti-theft protection in addition to anti-drop protection.
If there’s anything we can help you with, please contact us anytime using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Great Camera Option!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These cameras are great especially if you have already bought into the google ecosystem. They are pretty expensive but were very simple to setup. There are only two big issues. You have to pay for 24/7 recording and the battery life is no where close to advertised. Im sure you could get close if you restricted video recording a lot, but defeats the point of the camera. So a power cable is a extra must buy. And as others have mentioned this three pack only comes with one short charger cable, not 3.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hey there, Jacob. We’re glad that you like the Nest Cam (battery) and how it integrates with the Google ecosystem. We hear your concerns about the battery life and recording feature along with having one charging cable for the multi-pack cameras.
A single cable is included because cameras typically require charging at different times. This is due to factors like how often events occur, what the camera sees, and your chosen sensitivity and recording duration settings.
Meanwhile, you can connect your camera to a power outlet with the included power adapter for continuous power so you can avoid charging the camera more often than you should, which is also required to get 24/7 recording. And 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. Additionally, the Nest Aware (2nd gen) covers all cameras and doorbells added on the same home structure. Please note that the power adapter included with the Nest Cam (battery) is not weatherproof and not intended for outdoor use, and we suggest using a compatible weatherproof cable (sold separately).
For support, visit the Google Nest Help Center or contact our team directly: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Great device, just doen't fit my need.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Im giving this a 4 star. It would have been 5 if it fit my purpose but not giving it a 1 because it doen't fit my need. We got this to replace the wired camera that we use to monitor my sons room. I fully charged it before use and it hasnt been a full day yet and I'm down to 60%. I like the quality & video clarity and features though. I'm taking them back because its just not for us.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi 19ant89, we're glad to hear that you like Nest Cam (Battery). We're sorry to hear about the fast discharging issue you are experiencing.
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 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. We recommend contacting our support team for further assistance by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Installation
Great Camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my third camera and I love it! Pictures are clear, easy to install and easy to save the video. Perfect addition to my house.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Decent Camera
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very easy to install and setup in the Google home app. Satisfied with video quality and overall product. Very very disappointed in the lack of integration with the nest app. Unfortunately I’m all in on the meet cameras. If I were in the position that this was my first camera purchase I would definitely buy into the Arlo family.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Jobe, thanks for posting a review about your Nest Cam (Battery). We’re sorry to learn that you're disappointed in the lack of integration with the Nest app.
You can view your existing Nest cameras alongside with the new Nest Cams in the Google Home app. 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. 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.
You’re more than welcome to visit us anytime in the following link for any concerns about your Nest cameras: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Excellent Cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have several wired Nest cameras and have been wanting to add a few more to the exterior of the house where bringing power to them would be a real project. I bought this two pack and single pack and within an hour had all three mounted, connected to the app, tested and positioned. I'm impressed with the video quality and the battery life. These cameras are not recording 24/7. They only come on when motion is detected. That is how they manage the battery charge. Battery life is reported in the app where it indicates percentage and approximately how many weeks more of battery life each camera has before needing a recharge. I installed all of them on October 2nd. It's now October 23. The most active camera positioned on the driveway has 6 more weeks (71%) battery life. The other two positioned at the rear of the home still have 8 and 11 months (more than 90%) battery life. For having them up and outdoors for three weeks, the battery life is better than expected.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Hardware surpasses the software, but just barely
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera quality is fantastic, but I wish the app was a little more robust. I would prefer to "ignore" familiar faces and only show the ones not recognized. I like how sturdy the construction is and the ease of setup is fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Google Nest Outdoor Camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Outstanding picture quality. Easy setup.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Good quality cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clear, recognized objects, easy to use. Installation can be kind of a pain when switching WiFi though
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Installation
Indoor/outdoor Google camera set
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality and easy setup. Excellent value as well.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Soild wifi camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality wifi camera. Easy to mount and good quality pictures.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great product!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the peace of mind I have with my cameras up. Very easy to set up and love the magnetic holder!
I would recommend this to a friend Cameras
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Moved to new house had to get another set. Love the way these work. Nice to be able to check on things if not at home.
I would recommend this to a friendGREAT & SIMPLE SET-UP
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Google nest camera worked perfect. It paired up perfectly with my ring doorbell camera so I only have 1 APP that I use to view my camera activity. The installation was easy and quick by the GEEK SQUAD installers.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of useCons mentioned:Battery life
Good camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and quick to use, battery lasts pretty long enough does take long to charge them to full battery though, recommend a extender
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:InstallationCons mentioned:App compatibility
Terrible, horrible, no good.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Do not like it, Goes out of focus, terrible night vision, horrible app, won’t work unless surface is magnetic, set up easy and easy charging overall it sucks
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, JP01. We appreciate your feedback and we’re sorry to hear that your experience with the Nest cam (battery) is below your satisfaction. We suggest using the included wall mount for surfaces like walls. Simply attach the wall plate with the included screws, then secure the magnetic plate onto the backplate. Both of these mounting options let you power your camera with any power accessory like the weatherproof cables, or run it on battery power.
Also, we recommend 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. Also, adjusting the camera settings like video quality, wake-up sensitivity, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas, can help improve your experience. And for the night vision, try to angle your camera away from bright lights, or to install the camera in a shady spot. You should also make sure that any nearby surfaces or objects (like a wall) are out of view, since the camera’s infrared light can reflect off a surface. Other tips on how to improve the night vision feature can be found here:: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9259738
If more help is needed, feel free to let us know by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Great compared to others but not as good as Nest
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good but not great. I love the Google products but I have the previous generation outdoor Nest cameras and they perform better than these. Perhaps I just need to keep them plugged in instead of the wireless option. The Nest App is better instead of the new Google Home app, which doesn’t give you a preview of the video, you have to open the app and view the clips.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi NJDad, we greatly appreciate your feedback on Nest Cam (Battery), and we’re sorry to hear that it doesn’t give you a preview of the video and that you have to open the app to view the clips. Your feedback helps us better understand our customers’ preferences and needs, and we’ll share this information with the product team to work improving the functionality and features of the Google Home app. In the meantime, 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 in the Google Home app.
We're always here to help. If you come across any concerns about your Nest Cam (Battery) and with using it effectively in the Google Home app, please feel free to find us anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
