Customer Ratings & Reviews

I'm loving there simplicity of this camera. It can go anywhere you need it to go. It connects to your home and nest network with shear ease. The picture and sound quality is great and it simply looks great. Now, I want to say, the color choice isn't my cup of tea, considering the fact that's it's designed for indoor and outdoor use. I bring that up because that was one of the goals for the camera. They wanted it to look good. Snow isn't the hue you want when placing this camera outside. I use this camera inside my home, which makes it easier to keep clean. But beyond that, it's absolutely great. It's connection to my other cameras is seamless. And the battery life, considering the short time I've had it, doesn't seem to be an issue. It can be plugged in which will give you a continuous live feed and one of my favorite features is the ability to to keep recording even during a power outage (for at least 3 hours) and then upload that footage after you regain power. Charging takes about 5 hours and with that, your up and rolling. The speaker is great to communicate with couriers or random passers-by and from what I see, the latency is really good. It's a relatively affordable camera that has some cool accessories ( like the wall mount seen in the photos, sold separately but useful but not necessary). I want to also mention the powerful magnet base on the camera itself. It adheres tightly to almost any metal you place it on. In the end, I would definitely recommend this camera to a friend and associate.

I have been using the Google Nest Cam (battery) for a while now, and honestly, it has exceeded every expectation I had. The setup was surprisingly simple — within minutes I had the camera up and running, connected to my phone, and giving me a crystal-clear live view of my home. The video quality is outstanding, both during the day and at night. The night vision is sharp enough that I can recognize faces and details without any problem. What I appreciate the most is the peace of mind it gives me. Whether I’m at work, traveling, or just away for a few hours, I can open the app and instantly know that everything is okay at home. The motion detection and smart alerts are very accurate — it notifies me about people, animals, or vehicles, and I love that it doesn’t spam me with unnecessary alerts. Battery life has also been very impressive. I was a bit skeptical at first, but even with regular use and several alerts per day, the camera holds its charge much longer than I expected. Recharging is quick and easy too. If I had to mention one small thing, it’s that the camera is so good that I ended up wanting to buy more for different areas of my house. That’s not a negative at all, but something to keep in mind because once you try one, you’ll want more. Overall, this product truly delivers on what it promises: reliability, quality, and peace of mind. It feels like an investment in security and comfort, and I can’t imagine not having it now.

The Nest camera is a really great cam for indoor/outdoor uses. Like the title implies, if you are new to the Nest/Google ecosystem, then you will be good. If you are already using older Nest cams and use the old Nest App, then you might run into some frustrations. The camera itself is built solidly. Feels like a premium device and has the performance to back it up. Magnet is super strong to hold it in many different angles. Inside the box you will find the cam, charging cable, mounting hardware (there is also an optional sold separately indoor stand you can buy) and the quick start guide. Once the camera is fully charged, set up is where I found my first issue. Now I use the Nest app, well because....it's the Nest app, but I quickly found out when trying to add new devices, it takes you to a screen that tells you you can only use the Google Home app to add the camera. Really? It's just my personal opinion but the Google Home app isn't the greatest as it is so convoluted. Yes, once everything is set up, you can just press the camera button on the top of the app to see all the cameras, but then why kill off the Nest App that is only for the cams? Ok, my personal rant is over. The camera itself can be used wirelessly as the name implies, or you can also leave the cable on and keep it a wired cam if you do not want to keep charging it. Though in my honest opinion, the design of the cable charger is a little flawed as it angles OUTWARD toward the front of the camera causing me some awkward cable management issues. I will say this though, after mounting it in my backyard and using it for 3 days straight, it only drained ~3-4% and that was with me constantly logging in and turning on the camera to view live feed. But in the end, I just keep the charging cable in and routed the cable to make it 100% always plugged in. Video and Sound quality are great as with all of other Google's line of cameras. HDR and Video quality was always sharp, day or night to see what is going on. Sound sensitivity can be adjusted to record all things ranging from dog barks, insect activity to people/cars. Sound is loud and clear. After getting over the fact that I can't use the Nest App and started training myself to just use Google Home instead, I found myself not caring so much about it. It really does a nice job on what it is supposed to do. All in all, the Nest Cam is a great camera and worth it.

I have reviewed roughly six different cameras over time: Arlo (two types), Eufy (two types), Blink, Lorex and now Google. Of all of them, this sits right in the middle. Unboxing, set-up and initial use was easy. Scan the QR code with the Google Home App that you likely already have on your phone/tablet; then you’re off to the races. The magnetic mount is solid, however Google really sticks it to you (pun intended) because in order to have it face forward or down-ish, you need “their” stand which stinks in my opinion. If you try to lay it down to get a straight-on view, it rolls, as you’d expect from a round camera. To get around this, cut the end off of a 4x2 about the size of the diameter of the bracket and screw the mount into that; you get the flat edge from keeping the camera from rolling around and it faces forward without the need for a mount (see pics). After a full charge, the battery indicator said I had 6 weeks of battery. After a week (but not a crazy amount) of motion, but motion nonetheless, I also had 6 days left of battery - so the estimations seem pretty off. I’ve even moved it around the house to areas with not-so-great WiFi & it still seems to do well on battery life. Another saving grace here, is that the camera is only 1080p and doesn’t need to do all that extra processing. This camera is more of an “observation” camera vs something you’d use for stealthy security, as it does a few odd things. First, you can “dim” the status LED, but you can’t turn it off all together. I don’t like this as I don’t want the camera to illuminate anything green and obvious at night when it detects motion. Next, if you go to say something out of the two-way microphone, it plays a tone first. The only reason I know this, is I was messing around with the App and hit the mic button accidentally and the people outside started looking around and asked me about it. From a color and clarity perspective, Google is a bit darker for video quality (see pics). From within the App, you can download a local copy of your video but you can’t take a picture of what’s on the screen - you have to “screenshot” your phone/tablet to get a picture. That’s pretty weak. There isn’t any local storage and you have to save your videos (without a subscription) within 3 hours. So, your house was broken into while you were at Disney World for the afternoon? Sorry, those clips are gone by the time you returned home; want to avoid this - pay more money to Google. With the subscription it’s cool to be able to ‘not alert’ when I get home, but do I really want that much _more_ facial recognition to be handled by these guys? I’ll start with the Pros and Cons then wrap it up. Pros: Easy set up Sturdy Strong Magnet Clarity / Quality MagSafe-like magnetic charging cable Battery Life Cons: ONLY 3 hours of saved video playback for free No local storage Can’t take a picture within the App Google Home as the interface (and the buried menus) Non-customizable notification sounds Status LED can't be disabled Overly bright Red IR lights Activating Microphone plays a chime out of the camera Isn't designed to sit flush on a table so they sell a mount that I have to buy Subscription for: 30 days of video ( or 60 days for a premium price ) and the cool services Do I recommend this camera? I’d say ‘No’ because there are better quality (2k/4k) cameras out there that allow for on-site/local storage without a subscription.

Very easy setup right out of the box. I already use the google home platform so integration was very simple. Physical installation was easy as it only has 2 screws needed to mount the hardware. The setup instructions walk you through the entire process from start to finish. Only issue I'm having right now is with the battery life on 2 cameras. Its only lasting a matter of days rather than weeks. I'm working through battery optimization to maximize the battery life. Video feed is great and provides clear video. Night time vision is solid. Overall, I am satisfied with these.

Love nest cameras. I’ve owned nest cameras for several years long before Google purchase them. I almost went away from them when Google acquired nest because the app was horrible. But the Google Home app has improved a lot and I am recently moved to a new location and decided to go with nest cameras for all of my home security. So glad I did. Quality of the video is outstanding, these cameras acquire the Wi-Fi, and the app, seamlessly, and connecting them has been a breeze. I love this camera as it overlooks my backyard and I love the full 190° view. I highly recommend nest cameras, even though I know they are more expensive than most of the others, but to me they are definitely worth it.

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

About The NQ security camera is the latest indoor/outdoor camera by Google. It is a 1080p camera that is completely wireless. The key feature for this camera is the ease of setting it up and the ability to install it almost anywhere within your Wi-Fi’s range. Setup The setup and installation of this camera is about as simple as you will find. Plug it in for a while to charge. Download the Google Home app if you don’t already have it. Run through the setup process to add the camera. The mounting bracket simply uses two screws, so that just depends on the surface being mounted upon. Once the bracket is mounted, the camera attaches by magnetic mount. That’s about it. You can tweak the settings in the Google Home app. Features Here are some of the main features of the camera: • 1080p video quality (2 settings for quality in the app) • Night Vision • Can be used indoor or outdoor • Wire free installation – battery powered • Phone alerts for movement • Learning facial recognition (in the settings) • Audio recording and speaking My Experience Video Quality - I consider the video quality to be average. 1080p is full HD, but many cameras these days offer 2K or 4K. 1080p was probably chosen to limit the strain on the battery. I had to use the max setting for the video quality to feel like it was worth using. Audio Quality – The person viewing the camera feed can hear the person on camera clearly while they are close to the camera (10 feet). Further away (20+ feet) it is not very clear. The bigger issue was when the person viewing speaks there is a terrible echo on the camera side. For instance, if you are talking to the delivery person at your door, you will hear them fine, but they will hear you and their own echo. The echo is louder than the other person’s voice. Setup – I thought the setup was easy. The package has two screws and two drywall anchors. If you need to attach into anything but drywall, you may need to buy appropriate fasteners. I thought that this was a little skimpy on the manufacturing side. Charging Cord – The charging cord is less than 3’ long and it is a proprietary connection. If you planned to leave the cord connected to avoid charging the battery manually, you should consider this. Security – The magnetic mount means that the camera itself can be stolen easily. The good news is that you’ll probably have a video of them taking it. The bad news is that you will be out a camera if that happens. You could mount the camera out of reach, but you’ll need to consider that when you have to take the camera down to charge the battery every so often. Battery Consumption – The battery consumption seems to be fairly minimal. On max video quality I have used 2% over the course of a full day. My camera was installed indoors and not in a very high traffic area. Those two factors will affect your battery usage. App Quality – I like the Google Home App that controls the settings. The play back feature is easy to use. Many of the other camera manufacturers have awful playback software. The alerts seem to be prompt as well, but that will be dependent on your internet connection. Overall The Google NQ Security Camera is a fairly average camera. The video and audio features aren’t particularly flashy. The big attraction for this camera is that you can install it easily and mount it almost anywhere. No wires to run and it can be easily controlled on the Google Home App. There are definitely some things that could be better such as video quality, audio echo, the short charging cord, lack of mounting materials. All things considered, I am giving this camera 3 stars. If Google made this in 4K video quality, I would immediately bump this up to a 4 star rating.

Ok so everyone’s needs are different. 1. If you want a camera with great battery life then this one isn’t for you. For me though, I plug mine in and the battery is just a backup. This is the only camera I believe on the market that will record locally if the power and/or Wi-Fi goes out AND send it back to the cloud when the power comes back on. Arlo you can record to a flash drive but only if the Wi-Fi goes out and it wont send it back to the cloud. 2. 1080p is average but good. Nothing to complain about. 3. It is on the larger size but that isn’t an issue for me. 4. I thought the magnetic mount was a bit cheesy and so I used an adjustable I had. I didn’t like angles I was getting and so I went to the magnetic mount that came with it. I was glad i did because it is a lot better than I thought. 5. So one reason for leaving my Arlo cameras was because it would alert me for all sorts of motion even though I told it only people and animals. I find with the Google Battery cameras the alerts work very well. When I say only people it gives me only people. You also have control over record but no alert for a specific type of event. 6. So here is the biggie for me and why I gave it 5 stars and not 4…Continuous recording. I have had things happen with other cameras where it didn’t pick up the motion. That happens a lot with whatever brand you use that doesn’t use pixel changes to record. The solution was to continuous record. I was paying $20 a month with Arlo to continuous record just one camera. Now I am paying $10 a month to continuously record from all my Google cameras. That is a big savings that will pay for itself in a year or so. The downside though is that you can’t export video unless it is an event however there are ways around that if the need arises. So the camera checks all MY boxes. For others I can see the frustration. If you like the nest app and don’t want to use Google Home then I am sure that would disappoint me too. However I don’t have other Nest products so I don’t mind using Google Home. I do however think some of the reviews are unfair because if they had done their research then they would know that it wouldn’t work with the nest app. It isn’t a secret that Google is doing away with the Nest app to bring everyone under one app (Google Home).

So theres a few pros and cons with these. The pi ture quality is great. Theyre easy to install. The battery could be better if camera gets alot of activity it seems to die faster. Its kind of ridiculous to me you pay a few hundred for a camera but the camera doesnt have all the features the camera boast without paying for a subscription. If your wifi goes out you cannot access the cameras at all but they will continue to record but you wont be able to access it till you regain wifi. Cant quite pic up the difference between a dog and a person its ability to do so was another thing boasted about when researching if these cameras were gonna be a good fit for my needs. They do the job i need them to though so could be better but definitely not the worst. They do also hold up good to the elements.

Easy setup and nice picture quality for 1080p.. Setting up was as easy as downloading Google Home to your phone and adding a new device. There's a QR scanner on the front of the camera that you can scan to connect to the app. Install and App: The app itself is intuitive and seems to work smoothly. You simply open the app click on your camera and you're brought to either alive you or you can click on history to see triggered events from the past. Here you can also go to a ‘more’ setting to turn the camera on and off. In the history tab you can view a timeline of events, or you can click on the full history to see past events. This camera only records when it's triggered by an ‘event’ when using the free subscription. You get 3 hours of events total. Nest Aware subscription sold separately. Continuous video recording requires that you wire Nest Cam with the Weatherproof Cable (sold separately). Familiar face alerts not available on cameras used in Illinois. For $60/yr you can get 30 days of recorded events and for $120/yr you can get 24/7 video history and 60 days backup. To get to live video you need to open Google Home and tap on the camera icon. I do like how quickly the live video pops up after you press the button. However, I wish that when you clicked on a notification that would take you directly to the event it gave you notice about. My other two devices do this and automatically starts playback. Camera: I was kind of surprised Google has not taken this to 2k or 4k, but I will say the quality is very good for 1080p. I mounted under an eve where I could plug it in with the weatherproof cable (sold separately), so I didn’t have to mess with charging it. Battery will last you 1-6 months depending on use and event triggers. If you lose power and Wi-Fi, you have onboard recording for one hour. The Wi-Fi signal is great, no problems experienced at all. The camera comes with a very strong magnetic base for easy mounting and removal. Two-way audio seems to be clear and with very little delay. Zones – you can set up your own zones and set notifications for vehicles, people, animals and all other motion. Here is an issue that should be considered. I did notice that I got much better event recording when plugged in. When on battery power it sometimes missed or shortened events that my other cameras (also running on battery) picked up. It missed a car pulling in my driveway but picked it up as the people got out of the car. I did check my Zone setting and they all appear correct. I also turned off the Automatic battery saver and set the battery usage to ‘More recoding’ This help a little but still has a delayed start to the event when compared to when it is plugged in. If you use this inside, you most likely won’t have this issue. The optional stand for inside use is a nice feature with a heavy sturdy base (Sold Separately at $29.99) Motion detection - 110 degree viewing angle which is okay, but not the widest out there. It states up to 25ft. Pros: Easy set up Nice magnetic Mount Quick interface with mobile app Battery life Google Home environment Built in intelligence Easy set up of detection area’s Wi-Fi connection Cons: 1080p 110° horizontal field of view (Up to 25ft.) – Others I own have 130° to 160° Inconsistent event triggers while in battery mode. Large footprint Overall, a good quality camera and a nice easy to use app that works with your Google Home account. If you are looking for 2K + or a wider viewing angle I would not recommend this unit as there are other choices out there for about the same price that seem to do a little better job on event recording when in battery mode. However, if you want to keep everything in the Google home environment and you use the power cable or use in battery mode inside, this would be a good entry point for you.

Google Nest 3 Pack Wire Free Security Cameras are an easy install and set up when you use Geek Squad. Resolution is great. Detail in the camera is sharp. The only drawback is the cameras battery. In a high activity area the battery runs out charge within 3 to 4 days. Installed at 10 feet or higher requires battery charging with extension cord by ladder; not an attractive option in the winter. The next best option is to buy the compatible Wasserstein solar panel charging unit. Again an easy install which comes with a way too long 13 foot cable that needs to be strapped to the panel bracket. the combination of the camera & the solar panel make each setup a stand alone sustainable unit.

I've had all different types of cameras like these, ring, nest, arlo, etc. I had the Nest cam IQ ones with the person tracking feature as my latest ones. Saw some reviewers state that these new ones wouldn't have as good video quality as IQ ones and I can tell you that is not true at all. These have excellent quality and notifications are received way faster and work much better within Google Home app. There was always a gap in time an event occurred to when I got a notification or could view video feed in the Nest app. That problem is now gone. I have three of these around the house and two of the new floodlight cams and all work very well together and were very easy to install and setup. I have them plugged in with all weather cable. I did find on one that the cable was bad. Not really sure what was wrong with the cable, but when plugged in the app showed camera working on battery power. I swapped out the cable with a new one and it fixed the issue. The app has features for setting activity zones and then setting how you and what you get for notifications inside AND outside your zone. Pretty sweet feature. You can also set if you want notifications for items like animals, people, vehicles, or other motion. You can also set notifications to only be received when your away since one may not want notifications while your home with your cameras on. There is also different video history options and will depend on if you have very affordable subscription service. Some cameras I set to 60 day event and 10 day 24/7 and others I set to just 60 day event. There's a handful of other settings like wake up sensitivity, video quality, night vision, etc. Overall these cameras are a great value and high quality.

I recently installed the Google Nest Cam 3, and I'm impressed by its seamless performance and robust features. As a homeowner, I wanted a reliable security camera to keep an eye on my property, and this device delivers. *Pros:* - High-quality 1080p video with clear night vision - Wide-angle lens captures more of the scene - Motion detection alerts and customizable activity zones - Easy setup and integration with Google Home app - Weather-resistant design for outdoor use *Cons:* - No battery backup (requires constant power) - Some users may find the subscription model for cloud storage limiting *Overall:* The Google Nest Cam 3 provides peace of mind with its continuous recording and alert features. The video quality is exceptional, and the app is user-friendly. While there's room for improvement in terms of power backup and storage options, I highly recommend this camera for anyone seeking a reliable security solutions

I am genuinely confused as to what to rate these cameras. If you need security cameras, there are likely dozens of cameras on the market currently that are probably higher quality, better value, more features, more secure, contain more options or accessories. That kind of makes this a difficult purchase. I purchased the three pack as I recently purchased a home that was vandalised. I had a gift card and used it to purchase these. However, even then, it was extremely expensive. When I received them, it's immediately clear that they are very good quality. Sturdy, heavy, and the magnet connecting the base to the camera is very strong. But that's kind of it. It was strange setting them up as they don't really have any anti-theft features. I had to buy that separately from a completely different company. Once setup, I connected them to the Google Home app only to find that the actual App/Device connection is genuinely terrible. The amount of options you have in terms of notifications and alerts for people/things is a nightmare. Google should be ashamed of themselves. For example, I can't set up a time frame of when I would want alerts. Setting home/away status doesn't do anything at all. So I am stuck with Yes Notifications or No Notifications. They advise you to create Zones which you can decide what kind of notifications you want but they never work. Now every car or person that passes by my house, even across the street, I get alerted. This causes another major issue: awful battery. If I can't tell it to stop alerting or recording, it is constantly alerting and recording. Which means the battery, which should last a couple of months on average, is giving me maybe a week. Overall, save your money, buy a different brand. Ring or something.

Pros: Easy to install and set up with google account. Image quality, both day and night vision, is excellent. Battery means no wires required. Cons: Battery only installation has its limitations. Camera only records when it senses a person - unlike my wired Nest doorbell that is “on” 24/7. As a result you lose a second or two of the action. Battery life is all dependent on events and how often you view live. I estimate average life will be 4-5 months between charges. Something to consider with placement. I do have the solar panel on order so we will see if that helps

Easy to install and the app isn't complicated to understand. Good quality.

I Bought this as an alternative to my existing Arlo battery cam. I read the other reviews and still decided to buy it to see for myself and see how it works with the rest of my Google Nest cams. I thought maybe it wasn’t as bad as others thought. Overall it’s ok. It’s nowhere near as great as say the Nest Outdoor IQ even though it superficially looks similar. The decision to put the power cord on the bottom isn’t necessarily bad, but the fact that the cord has to run out the front of the camera instead of behind. It really is awkward trying to route the short cable when using the magnetic stand. The Outdoor IQ mounted from the back and came with a 25’ powercable. By comparison, the battery cam has a 2 foot cable. The decision to integrate the camera with the Google Home app is understandable, but as others indicated, Getting to the camera feed is cumbersome compared to the nest app…but I’ve been using the Nest app for years so maybe i’m just biased. I do wish this had a replaceable battery like my Arlo and Blink cams, but I’ll see how the battery life is after some practical usage. The best feature was the setup. It was stupid simple. I wish more manufacturers would follow Google and Apple’s lead on this front. Overall I would say it’s ok. Great picture (finally) but physically just ok and awkward. Pros: * Solid build * Easy to set up * Sharp picture at best of times Cons: * Heavy and “Chunky” * No swappable battery * Power cord comes out of the bottom front * Viewable only in Google Home app * No Nest app integration with other Google Nest cams * Picture quality can fluctuate I’

These google nest Cam(s) are my favorite cameras right now!! The video quality is amazing. They switch from day to night vision so you don't lose anything at night. They are super easy to install. You can plug them in so no charging. They go inside/outside and have a fully adjustable range of sight area. Excellent!

The camera is nice, and it's very easy to set up. The quality is good. One super annoying thing though is that this camera DOES NOT work in the nest app. I engaged support and they said this isn't an error. Personally I like the interface of nest better so I can see my other camera and three thermostats here in one view. I find it a better app than google home at this time.