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, Ease of use
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and use! Picture quality is very good…I can’t say enough good things about this product.
I would recommend this to a friend Super
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good item to have but sometimes it stop holding history so you can look back on other than that like I said great product will not need another camera for a while
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Good camera so far…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was already aware of camera only being part of google home, not nest app. Which is fine since I use both. My only complaint is battery life, doesn’t last long on balanced setting. I already purchased cable, so it’s hard wired now.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Best home security cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install, NO WIRES! However, the battery life gets shortened if there's many events which can be controlled by the app.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Installation
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great device!Very easy to use! Set up was a breeze.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of useCons mentioned:Battery life
no more wire
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 6th purchase nest camera . but first Battery power. no more install and wire. but need to charge the battery so easy set up and good prices.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Decent camera option but..
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life could be better and it can't be added to the Google nest app (you have to use Google home), and it's a little pricey. Other then that, it's great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, Techy30sguy. Thank you for your feedback on Nest Cam (Battery). While we're glad to hear that you find it great, we apologize if the battery life fell short of your expectations.
The new generation of Nest cameras, including Nest Cam (Battery), is exclusively integrated into the Google Home app. Our aim was to create a centralized platform where you can control all your favorite Nest devices and other smart home devices using the Google Assistant. By using the Home app, you can enjoy several benefits, including automatic security protections such as Suspicious activity detection, 2-Step Verification, and Security Checkup. Additionally, your Google Nest devices and services seamlessly work together, allowing you to say commands like "Hey Google, show me the backyard camera" to effortlessly cast your camera stream to your display without any additional setup. The Google Home app also offers the convenience of signing in with a single account for both the Nest and Google Home apps. Your homes and home members will be synchronized across both platforms. Furthermore, if you're willing to try, you can also set up your older Nest cameras on the Google Home app. For more information, you can refer to this help article: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9293657
The battery life of Nest Cam (Battery) depends on various factors, including activity, temperature, and camera settings. To extend the battery life, users can adjust video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and utilize activity zones to monitor specific areas. Here are some typical scenarios for the battery life:
- Busy: Approximately 1.5 months of battery life (around 20-25 recorded events per day)
- Typical: Approximately 3 months of battery life (around 9-12 recorded events per day)
- Quiet: Approximately 7 months of battery life (around 2-4 recorded events per day)
It's important to evaluate the frequency of events (per day) you encounter with your Nest Cam (Battery). If the short battery life isn't related to the event frequency, our support team can assist you further by taking a closer look at your device and identifying any underlying causes. For further assistance, please reach out to our support team by visiting this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Google Camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera is has good picture quality, is clear at night as well. No connection issues whatsoever so far, works as it should. Only Cons are, battery life doesnt last more than a month is you have it placed in a high foot traffic area. And mine did not come with the safety wire to attach the camera to the base. Other than that i recommend google home products to everyone. If they could lower the price on these cameras they would be more popular.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi CDemay, thanks for leaving feedback about the Nest Cam (battery), and we’re sorry to hear your package came with missing secure loop, and that the battery life is below your expectations.
Nest has long been focused on delivering quality products to our customers. We’re also focused on giving our customers value for the price, including 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.
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
If you still have to charge the battery more often than you’d like, you might want to consider connecting your camera to a power outlet with the included or optional power adapter. Connecting to continuous power will keep the battery charged. Please note that the power adapter included with the Nest Cam (battery) is not weatherproof and not intended for outdoor use and you can use a compatible weatherproof cable (sold separately).
For issues about your order, like if your device came damaged or with missing pieces, we encourage you to contact your retailer to return or replace your device. And if you ran into any concerns around the functionality and performance of the camera, you’re more than welcome to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
I. See. You.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality is so amazing on these cameras. They were really easy to install and setup too!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Feeling secure
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use and love the clarity of the picture. Can adjust to cover different areas
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Amazing product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these nest cams. They work great and the quality is amazing. They work in the heat and the freezing cold with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have been perfect for monitoring home security.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Battery could be longer
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have the battery saving mode, however it still only last at max about 4 days. Everything else works great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, Drew. Thank you for sharing your concerns about the battery life of your Nest Cam (battery). We're sorry to hear that the battery life of your device only lasts up to 4 days. Battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and selected camera settings. A typical scenario where the Nest Cam is busy (about 20-25 recorded events per day) should provide you about 1.5 months of battery life. We'd like to know more details about your concern and help identify the cause of this issue and improve on the overall performance of the device. Please contact us on our Google Nest Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Good value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up but doesn't work with older app if you already had some that you have been using before. I have 5 outside/inside cameras and have to use the newer app but is not as good as the older app from a few years ago.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Excellent, great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent easy to install and use. Easy to see who's at door, in yard, etc. Very pleased, works better than I anticipated!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Very good cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Moving from DVR based BRNC cabled cameras, these cameras are really easy to set up and use. It outdoor installation required you will need a power source 15-30ft away along with purchasing the weather rated power cable. For residential use, you can’t go wrong with these. The google home app and plan for $120 a year that records everything is worth every penny. The mounts are magnetic based with an adapter for mounting purposes. Installing indoor in a commercial application would be acceptable. Outdoor commercial installation I'm still pondering that.
I would recommend this to a friend Sleek and no wires
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Today there are a large variety of security cameras available on the market and it is nice to finally see Google refreshing their cameras to be more on par with their competitors. I definitely feel this refresh puts this camera in line with competitors. Firstly, the aesthetics are a major part of any security camera as it is something visible to everyone. With the nest camera I feel that Google really gave the product more of a modern look. It is not all about the look though as the mounting was extremely easy and the magnetic base is so much nicer than having to mess with screws every time the camera needs charged. The actual function is the other major component where it is not all positive unfortunately. I personally do like how the camera utilizes the Google home app as I am someone entrenched in the Google ecosystem so having the separate nest app has always been a pain. Then when it comes to the actual video quality it is exactly what you would expect from a 1080p camera to which I would rather have the decreased resolution as opposed to having to charge the battery every month if it were 4K quality. The microphone was exceptional though as I was pleasantly surprised with how clear it picked up sounds. As mentioned, the live feed within the app worked perfect along with the video detection. However, the one item that does come across as a negative for me is only 3 hours of previously saved video as I understand Google is attempting you get you to upgrade to a higher subscription, but 3 hours is not even enough to make it through the night. Overall, this is a great product as the asthetics are top notch with the magnetic mount being an exceptional feature and the usability of the app along with the video and microphone quality being wonderful. However, it seems we will have to continue to wait for the perfect security camera as I just can’t give this product five stars with the high price of the initial product that essentially requires an additional monthly subscription to make it fully achieve its intended purpose. Even if the saved playback was just 12 hours for the free subscription I would not hesitate to recommend this product to everyone, but as it currently sits I would still recommend it to the vast majority of people with the caveat of possibly needing to purchase the nest subscription to which this is the case with basically every security camera today unfortunately.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Great security addition
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great security camera. Good picture quality, easy hook up.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
I see you
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great, battery life is misleading if you actually want it to record anything. Three weeks using it to its fullest potential
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, iliketowatchthings. We appreciate your feedback on Nest Cam (battery). We’re glad that it works great, and we hear your concerns about its battery life.
Your camera could be detecting a lot of activities, as the battery life depends on factors including activity, temperature, and settings that you select. You can extend its battery life by adjusting the settings like the 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
For questions about the features or performance of the Nest camera, our support team is always available to help you here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Great Indoor/Outdoor camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use and good quality picture. I have many of these and they work well with the google home app. I recommend the security cable for the ones outside.
I would recommend this to a friend