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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 2768 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the product's excellent camera quality, ease of use, and overall performance, highlighting clear night vision and simple installation. However, a significant concern for many users is the poor battery life. Some customers also reported issues with app and general compatibility, along with occasional connectivity lags and a narrow motion detection range.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Cameras

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

    I own 4 cameras and they get the job done. Easy to set up and the batteries last longer than I expected. Great quality overall.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nest wireless outdoor indoor camera

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

    Battery goes low and shuts off very quickly when temps go cold around 30-40degrees here in Mi.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hello there, TracieK. Thank you for sharing your concerns about Nest Cam (battery). We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing some battery issues when the temperature gets low. The lithium-ion battery in your Nest Cam (battery) won't be able to charge if the temperatures are below freezing. Lithium-ion batteries are used for their high power and long life, but are also affected by temperatures below freezing. We recommend the following minimum temperatures for your device:

      - Minimum operating temperature: -20 °C (-4 °F)
      - Minimum charging temperature: 0 °C (32 °F)

      We recommend reaching out to our team of specialists so we can identify the cause of the battery drain even if the temperature in your area is still within operating limits. Please visit our 'Contact Us' page on our Google Help site for immediate support: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another great Nest product

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

    We have continued to expand our home system and this has been a great addition. We really like the smart products and have pivoted to almost exclusively the Nest brand with a lot of success.

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

    Useful cameras

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

    I bought 7 of these Google cameras to install around the house and inside the garage. Very quick to alert me to whatever the objects I had setup for, no false alarms at all.

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

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This camera has been working good. So far helps me and provides clear visual

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

    Gift item

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

    Am sure the who got this from our White elephant Christmas exchange gift would find it very useful.

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

    Perfect

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

    This is perfect for keeping an eye on my house while ik at work. The mounting was incredibly easy and it looks great.

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

    Great camera. Easy to integrate into Google Home

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

    Great camera. Integrates with Google Home environment pretty easily. Good resolution and battery life

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not practical

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

    Battery does not last long. Since you pretty much have to plug them in every other day, they are not wireless. They shape of the camera looks chic, but it is not practical. Hard to face camera in exact direction of your choice due to it’s shape. Placement of charging cable is poor as well. When the camera is plugged in, you have limited options on positioning. Since the camera does not hold a charge for long, it must be plugged in often.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hello Chel, thank you for sharing your feedback on your Nest Cam (battery) and we're sorry to hear that your experience with the device didn't meet your expectations when it comes to the overall design and battery life of the device. We suggest checking the link here that may help with improving the battery life of your device here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611

      Another option we may recommend is getting the Nest Cam (battery) Weatherproof Cable which helps provide a continuous power source for your device. If you need further assistance please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outdoor camera

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

    This is a great product, great picture even at night and the battery life is also really good as well.

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

    Awesome

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

    Very convenient to use awesome worth buying I will recommend it to my friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not compatible with Nest mobile app

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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.

    If you are an existing Nest ecosystem user, do not buy any new google nest cameras. For some reason, they aren't compatible with the Nest App. You will need to use the Google Home app. However, the Google Home app UI is horrible. What's even more odd is that the new video doorbell and YaleXNest smart deadbolt work with the Nest App. It sucks that you can't use the Nest App as it's way better than the Google App.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi SeattleGuy77, we really appreciate you for letting us know of your experience with using the Nest Cam (Battery) and the Google Home app but are sorry that it was a disappointment for you.

      We’re aware that longtime Nest users enjoy viewing their Nest camera feeds from the Nest app, however, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app. Our teams are working on enabling the ability to set up and control older Nest cameras in the Home app so users will have one app to control all of their devices, and we’re working on bringing full functionality to the Google Home app as we want to create an integrated experience with other Nest and smart home devices.

      We're always here to help you improve your experience. If you have any issue with your Nest Cam (Battery) and using it effectively in the Google Home app, please feel free to find us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    killer camera system

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

    Honestly amazed this setup show’s amazing quality and battery life I now have 6 total setup was super simple and they work great

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

    Camera

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

    Appears to function well and seems durable. Only wish they were water proof and not just water resistant.

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

    Nestcam

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

    I am so happy to get this installed on my back porch. I am now able to see activities in my backyard and with the ring doorbell, I can see activities in the front of my house.

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

    wish i had the nest iq outdoor

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

    the camera itself is just ok. the app is garbage. i have nest hello and nest indoor, and the nest app is superior to that google app. i can still use the nest app for my other to devices. i had both apps open on two different tablets, and for some reason the google app would constantly say connecting, or something went wrong, while the nest app continued working properly. and yes the app itself is enough for me to return (or atleast thinking about it since i have 1 month to try out). REALLY REALLY wished i hadn't took procrastinated on the outdoor nest iq that it passed by and now im kinda stuck with this device.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback to let us know of your issue with the Google Home app for your Nest Cam (Battery). We’re sorry to learn that it’s an inconvenience for you.

      Home App issues can be related to several reasons. We can try the steps below that may help:
      - Make sure you’re using the most current version of the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.
      - Make sure that your phone or tablet is up to date, with the correct Date & Time settings.
      - Close other apps running in the background.
      - Sign out of the Home app and sign back in.
      - Restart your phone or tablet.
      - Uninstall the Nest app and reinstall it.
      - Try an alternate compatible phone or tablet if available.

      If the issue persists after trying the simple steps above, we recommend getting in touch with our specialists using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nest Camera Battery

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

    Great addition to the line. Much better concept than the previous wired version. Battery lasts for months with smart detection. 4 stars on the value unless you can catch a sale.

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

    Great security cam

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

    At first I was skeptical, but it seems to have learned and picked up events as expected. I wasn’t sure about moving to the Google Home app but it’s been great so far. Battery life is fantastic

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

    Horrible quality video

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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.

    I am beyond disappointed. 2 nest outdoor, one cam indoor, two iq cams, two nest hub max, one nest hub. Obviously, I like nest. This camera is HORRIBLE. One charging cable in the box, you CANNOT use the nest app. How is my wife supposed to check on our animals? She cannot access the cameras. The worst part is the camera quality, what a joke! The quality is worse than 1980 POE cameras. Paris Hilton had better quality in the dark. Google will lose my business if this is where they are heading. They are making mistake after mistake with Nest. So stupid.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Crazybear88, thanks for sharing your feedback on the Nest Cam (Battery). We're sorry to hear that the experience has not been ideal for you.

      You can adjust the video quality in the settings to balance high resolution video with longer battery life and lower bandwidth use. 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.

      New Nest cameras and doorbells are exclusive to the Home app because we wanted to create an integrated experience. Users with older cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams. 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, it only takes around 4-5 hours to fully charge the Nest Cam (battery). If you need more than one charging cable, or if you want the camera to be wired with continuous power, you can go with the optional Nest Cam (battery) Weatherproof Cable (in 5m or 10m) to keep your Nest Cam connected.

      You can visit us anytime in the following link if you have any questions or concerns: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Eye in the sky

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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.

    Im able to monitor my rentals while being may miles away. Great peace of mind knowing they work and have a speaker and microphone

    I would recommend this to a friend