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, 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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Meh. Wouldn't buy again.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picture is nice and the app is okay. Cant hear audio during playback in the app and audio doesnt reach as far as other cameras out there (when i can actually hear it). For the amount I paid for these i would expect better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, NickP. Thanks for sharing your feedback about the Nest Cam (battery). We’re glad that you like its image quality and the app, but we’re sorry to learn that your expectations with the audio quality are not met.
It may be helpful to check that your phone’s media playback volume is turned up, and make sure your camera's audio settings are correct. In the Home app, touch and hold your device's tile Settings > Audio, and use the slider to adjust the volume. You can also turn the microphone on or off, and switch audio recording.
If the issue persists, we encourage you to contact our support team hear for additional assistance: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Google camara
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy installation, I woul recommend to use other screw that the ones you got in the original packing Great quality image
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Great camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The image is clear and it is easy to install. The magnet is very strong. It not only allows the camera to attach to the base, it can be used to attach the base to metal (e.g. metal door frame, ceiling grid, filing cabinet, etc.) so there is no need to use the screws.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life, Connectivity
Bad camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera has been nothing but trouble when I finally got it to connect the picture would go black then the color was going green until I played with it the battery life is terrible and our internet went down and when it came back it won’t reconnect don’t buy this
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hey there, Ericb. We’re sorry you’re running into issues with your Nest Cam (Battery) — we get how frustrating that can be. We’d like to investigate your concerns further and get your device working smoothly. When you get a chance, talk to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:App compatibility
Needs app integration
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great camera for all intensive purposes but google really needs to step up the integration between the nest app and the home app. Features aren’t available depending on which app you are using and can be particularly confusing if you have cameras from the previous generation.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Easy to install with good image quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As wireless device installation is easy and the image quality is great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
I love these.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work so well, and have clear video! I got one to watch for wildlife, one for my garage and one for my driveway. My only complaint is when you turn on notifications, you get on average, 3 per camera, per event. I need to figure out the event notifications… otherwise they work great! I paired with the Wasserstein solar panels and I haven’t had to charge at all!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi JudithP. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the features of your Nest indoor/outdoor wireless cameras. To better manage event notifications, we recommend checking out this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9210305?sjid=15889754926089064731-NC
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
My camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to setup and excellent pictures. You should get the solar charging system if you don't like climbing latters to recharge the cameras.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Installation
Cameras
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this cameras because they are easy to set up and the image is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend - 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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Wireless cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use and setup. Definite improvement from previous security cameras. Would definitely recommend these cameras to other perspective customers.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Love My Nest Camera Set up!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality on the cameras is amazing! Easy set up & accessibility when I'm not home are part of the reasons why i went with the nest products.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Night vision
Cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality of these cameras. They have great night vision.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Google outdoor camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just as good as buying a brand new one from store and with a great deal .
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
It’s up but not totally satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well it is a pain two different apps. Need to charge every 10 days. Needed to buy solar panels. Bulky. Paid for install and they just screwed it in the place it’s magnetically sticks. Don’t pay for install waste of money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, we appreciate your insights on Nest Cam (Battery). We're sorry for any disappointment you may be having with the battery issue and the move to the Google Home app.
We wanted to make the Google Home app the one place where you can control all your favorite Google 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.
- You may set up your older Nest cameras to the Google Home app. Check out this help article: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9893532
We recommend checking the frequency of events (per day) that you get with your Nest Cam (Battery), since 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)
If the short battery life isn´t related to the frequency of events, then we'd like to take 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
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Soccer mom
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We originally wanted 2 cameras but since there was a sale for 3 we spent a little extra. 2 are mounted outdoors and we kept the other 1 indoor to monitor the dog when we leave her alone. If she starts to bark or howl due to loneliness, we can talk to her on our phone app which gives her reassurance. The cameras are very clear on our phone app and we can also hear very well. It's a great product that took little installation.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Installation
Recommended
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and the app isn't complicated to understand. Good quality.
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:Overall performance
Very good!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall good camera. Easy to use with app and night vision is pretty decent. Battery lasts a long time!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Pretty Good!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picture is clear and very wide. I have it in a great wifi signal area and sometimes the app tells me the camera is off. I restart the app and it works. Other than that im pretty happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, Beats4fame. Thanks for your inquiry about the Nest Cam (indoor, wired). To check if the camera feed will work, you can try to delete and reinstall the app on your device. If you've tried these fixes before and the issue still persists, then we recommend reaching out to our team of specialists on our Google Nest Help 'Contact Us' page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp