Customer Ratings & Reviews

junk.....range on these sucked so they were returned. they are expensive JUNK.

Over a handful of years, I've installed different types of Security Cameras. Wired systems from Lorex and Q See. Wireless systems from Arlo Pro, Wyze, Eufy, D-Link and now Google Nest. Unfortunately, the Google Nest Camera Battery runs in the middle of the pack. I'm a little disappointed there isn't a breakthrough 'gotta have' feature. Out of the box, the camera itself is just smaller than a softball. It's got some heft to it, so the battery should last a while. As I'm looking through the Google Home app, I can see that the camera has 98% charge after running it for 5 days. One nice feature in the Google Home app, it estimates the battery life, in my case it shows 12 months. This will vary greatly based on traffic. The base magnetically secures to the camera and can be magnetically mounted. Fortunately, my door and sidelites are steel, so it made mounting easy as can be. Also included in the box is a twist-lock mounting plate and screws in case your mounting situation needs it. The charging cable is proprietary. It's a magnetic contact charger. The included cable is 1 meter in length and connects to the AC adapter via USB, therefore it is not weatherproof. I looked around for the weatherproof version and the 5 meter and 10 meter versions are $35 and $40 respectively. Another nit-pick I have with this charging cable is that it attaches to the camera one way and it's toward the front of the camera and not towards the base of the camera. In my opinion, it highlights the cord instead of hiding the cord. Setup of the camera is done through the Google Home app and not through the Nest app. This is rather unfortunate and confusing as this is advertised as a Nest camera. I believe I made the mistake of plugging in the camera to charge and not immediately setting up the camera since I had to tend to more immediate matters. When I came back to set it up, I had difficulty with the setup and required resetting the camera. I found instructions on resetting the camera, but the instructions were slightly misleading. There is a subtle button on the back of the camera and it requires a surprising amount of pressure to activate. I waited for the confirmation tone to release the button, but instead I had to wait for the yellow light to turn off to release the button before the confirmation tone would occur. This is tricky since the light is on the front of the camera and the button is difficult to push on the back. Once I had it reset, it took another couple tries to get it into the Google Home app. What's nice about this camera is that it's WiFi based, so you can place it anywhere your WiFi reaches. This is opposed to Arlo Pro or Eufy where it's dependent on the location of the base station. So this Google Nest Camera Battery gives you a little more placement flexibility if you have a strong WiFi coverage for your home. The video is clear but is limited to 1080 or lower. Some competing systems can give you 4K. Recorded audio is clear and the 2-way audio is better than I expected. Most other systems event recording is set for a particular amount of time. The Google Nest Camera records for the duration of the event or up to 3 minutes. But the tradeoff is that the recording is only available for 3 hours unless you purchase the subscription package. There are two levels of subscriptions at $6 or $12 per month with a small discount for annual plans. These plans are set up for unlimited devices. For my situation, I'm better off with another brand of cameras. The Google Nest Camera Battery doesn't have any features that make it head and shoulders above any other camera system. The premium pricing of just one of these cameras coupled with the proprietary charging cable could get me into a 2 or more camera system from other brands.

Best was good and now google cams suck want to be Arlo

Difficult installation poor image quality do not get this instead of the the wired cameras

Device wouldn’t complete the setup process. Will be returning.

Doesn’t work right after less than a month will never buy again

Very expensive product to quit working after 6 months

Shii phucking sucks alien dicc did not work at all tried few times

This camera doesn’t record 24/7. That’s it’s only flaw

This Nest (battery) camera will not load in the Google Nest app where all my (5) Nest Hub Max and Nest doorbell are. You have to view and use the camera in the Google Home app.

We got this camera to replace our wireless Arlo brand ones on our front porch. We were a little hesitant about purchasing another rechargeable battery camera because of how quickly the battery life went downhill on the Arlo one, but for the price, you really can't beat it. My fiance' was able to set up everything in about 30 minutes. It was super easy, and it was almost effortless to sync it up to the Google Home app. The video quality isn't the best out there, but it's decent and clear, and night vision is great. I'm curious to see how the battery life is, but so far we've had it for a little over a week and the battery percentage is at 82%. I'd say if you're looking for a camera to make you feel safe and monitor your house, or even your pets, this is perfect.

Over the years I’ve used quite a few different home security camera systems. Wired, wireless, indoor, and outdoor – you name it, I’ve had an experience with it. The Google Nest Cam serves as a nice change of pace, a fresh approach to home security cams. First impressions of the Nest Cam were that it was boxed very well, pristine even, with nice heft for a single cam. Removing the device from the box, I was surprised at the size. It isn’t huge, but it’s definitely not small. It has a matte finish, which is a welcome change and should bode well for outdoor use, in my opinion. The design is simple, sealed, and elegant. One concern I had was there is no cover for the power connection port. For outdoor use, I was expecting there to be some type of silicon cover to seal the port from the outdoor elements. The camera comes with a magnetic base that is very powerful – much more than other cams I have used in the past. It’s strong! To the point where I almost feel comfortable placing it outside. Installing the camera is a breeze. There are a couple of screws along with anchors and a mounting plate. Once the mounting plate is installed, just twist on the magnetic base – done. One thing I love is the range the magnetic mounting provides. In past experiences with other products, the camera shape or the limitation of the magnet prevented me from setting the camera at the desired angle. The design of the Nest cam solves this issue allowing you to position the camera at very acute angles if necessary. The Nest Cam can be configured to your Google Home device list using the Google Home app. If you’ve ever used Google Home, you know it is very easy to add new devices. The app is very straightforward and makes it easy to add and manage devices in your home. The Nest Cam setup is no different. It is not only simple, but it leaves no stone unturned, no question unasked. Very detailed, but very simple is the best way to describe it. If you have other Nest devices in home, you are presented with the opportunity to add the camera to your existing Nest network. This is my first Nest device, so I was presented with the option to create a new network. The Nest Cam doesn’t come with a base station, connecting solely to your wifi for networking and cloud connection and recording. While a base station could offer some perks, namely local recording (although the Nest Cam will record locally if connectivity is lost – 1 hour limit), I think I like this approach – time will tell. The camera performs well. It delivers clear image quality in both good and low-light conditions. Motion also looks pretty smooth and consistent as well. There are some neat features the Nest Cam offers without a subscription such as person, animal, and vehicle recognition (requires a subscription on some other camera services). You can also set up activity zones and specify whether the camera detects all motion or the specifics you define, and you can also define routines based on when you are home or away. Each of these features has a matching notification slider allowing you to tailor the notifications received from the camera via the Google Home app. One thing that stood out to me with regards to notifications and alerts was how quickly/promptly my device was notified when motion was detected. I would say it was at least 3-4 times faster than my other wireless cameras – noteworthy. With a Nest Aware subscription, you can up the ante on your camera’s detection abilities by adding familiar face detection and 30-60 day video history with 24 hour recording for up to 10 days on wired cams. The cost of this service is very competitive, and the current gen Nest Aware package covers all devices for a single fee. Very attractive pricing model, especially with a very competitively priced camera. The app and camera work flawlessly together, and the interface is fluid and smooth showing events, settings, and video without a hiccup. How good is this? It has me considering replacing all my cameras around my home. I just like the build quality, the thoughtful design, the competitive pricing model, and the ease of use. I’m also a sucker for someone who offers me services someone else wants to force me to pay for. The cameras are a little bulky compared to some, and there is a sealed battery, which means no battery replacements, but the price and service structure offset those concerns in my opinion. The Nest Cam (battery) is a wonderful option for anyone looking to easily and affordably add camera security to their home.

Nice cameras, but if you already have a Nest account THE NEW CAMERAS WILL NOT DISPLAY ON THE NEST DASHBARD. They have to be used on the new google app. So, I have half my cameras on the nest app (which is much better) and all of my cameras on the Google app. If you pay for next protect, these will not apply and you will not get the extra features. If I would have known this I would not have purchased these.

I've been wanting a camera for my home and have been anxious to get my hands on the Nest Camera Battery. I already have a Nest Doorbell, Nest Protect, and Nest Secure (alarm). With that said, I was certain I would also love the newest Nest addition to my smart home. Design The camera has some heft to it, making it feel like a premium, well-built device. I suspect the battery has a lot to do with its weight, but the included wall mount has a pretty powerful magnet that makes it feel secure with little chance that it will randomly fall from the wall or wherever you install the camera. I do have a stand accessory that allows me to put the camera on my fireplace mantle. Kind of unfortunate that it is separate, but the stand works as described. Video Quality The quality of video is very good. Both regular and night vision modes provide crisp visuals. It is 1080p, so resolution is pretty good. For the size of this product, and price, I would really expect it to be at least 2K if not 4K quality like Eufy cams deliver. Battery Life I've been using this product indoors in my living room for about two weeks. It is currently at 48 percent remaining battery life. One cool thing is that the Google Home app does present the battery life in percent and days. So at 48 percent, it tells me that I have approximately 2 more weeks left on the battery charge. Performance and Usage One thing I am extremely disappointed with is that you have to use the Google Home app to use the camera. It will NOT work with the original Nest app, despite the Nest name. No exceptions. The Google Home app is not as basic/simple as the Nest app. While you can view live video from the app, it will only store 3 hours of activity. For longer activity tracking, you will have to subscribe to the Nest Aware service. Oh, but it will not accept your current Nest subscription from legacy Nest devices. You have to get a new subscription. Such a pain and not a good move, Google. The camera/app sends me alerts whenever motion is detected. One thing I wish it would do is send a image capture in the push notifications like Eufy Cams and the original Nest app do. Overall I do not recommend this product. For the price point, features, and quality, I would recommend another device like Eufy Cam 2C or 2C Pro.

This camera integrates well into the Google Home ecosystem providing a wire-free solution with 1080p quality video although there’s some room for improvement. // Setup Just like most Google Home products, setup was simple using the Google Home App where you scan a QR code to pair it with the app. // The Camera The camera itself is built well and has a solid construction. It’s quite a bit larger than other cameras on the market possibly due to a large battery and because of its weight it has a very strong magnet that’s used for mounting, allowing you to adjust the camera angle. // Mounting For mounting, it comes with a plate that you can attach to different surfaces and it comes with a couple screws and anchors to attach it to a wall and you could even mount it on a ceiling since the magnet is strong. The convenient thing about this particular Nest cam of course is that it has a built in battery so you can mount it anywhere that’s in range of your wifi without having external power. It comes with a charging cable but it’s a rather short 1 meter cable, however there’s an optional 5 or 10 meter weatherproof cable available as an accessory. // Optional Base There’s also an optional base/stand if you don’t want to mount it to a wall and prefer to place this camera on horizontal surface, like on a table or shelf. The stand has a rubber base, it’s heavy, and along with the weight of the camera there’s very little chance of it tipping over. The stand also comes with an adequate 3 meter power cable to keep the camera powered all the time. The design of the base is a little odd though and it only allows you to have the camera completely horizontal or rotate it 45 degrees downwards. It’s more of a pivot and less of a ball joint which would have provided more viewing angle options. // Video Quality It has 1080p video quality which is sufficient in most cases but it would have been much better with 2K or 4K. It has a 110 degree field of view which works well in plenty of use cases but would have loved to see a slightly wider field of view. Viewing footage in the Google Home app is very well thought out and scrubbing through recorded events is a great experience. // Intelligent The highlight of this camera though is how smart it is in terms of identifying people, animals, and vehicles having little to no false alarms with stuff like insects, shadows, etc… And I very much like the fact that you can create free form activity zones (not just a square but a custom shape) to specify areas in the camera view to get specific notifications. With the intelligent detection, this allows this camera to get great battery life, I’m talking months before having to recharge. // Subscription With the Nest Aware Plus monthly subscription, you can have 10 days of continuous 24/7 recording history but do note that without a subscription, you only get 3 hours of recording and that’s not 3 hours of footage, that’s just the last 3 hour period of time. So if you’re looking for a security camera solution without a monthly fee, you may want to consider other options. // Thoughts This camera is extremely intelligent, it’s built well, has great battery life, and integrates well into the Google Home ecosystem, but I would only purchase this camera if you are OK with the monthly subscription fee,

This battery powered Nest camera is pretty nifty. The resolution of video is great. Pictures are crisp and clear. The audio is not great. Things sound grabbled. The set up was pretty straight forward and easy. However, I was disappointed that the camera requires set up with the Google Home app as opposed to the Nest app which I control several things in my home already including other Nest cameras, a thermostat and several smoke detectors. The idea of using a separate app for this one camera means I will probably not use it much at all. The Google Home app is VERY wonky in how it works - sometimes it does just fine...others it will not work at all. Smart home devices are far too important to trust to an app that does not work. Recommend with some reservations

I currently have this camera on top of an 9 ft 4x4 post in battery mode- pointing around the area of my boat. I am very pleased with how long the battery has lasted. Its been going on close to 3 months and the "gauge" is currently at the half way mark. This is more than I expected from a battery powered camera. The picture quality is great for a 1080P camera. The microphone pics up conversations well. I have the settings set to give me the best balance of battery life and performance. The Googe Home app is somewhat clunky but its gotten better over the years. Notifications come up quickly on my phone however viewing them with ease can be a challenge. Im hoping to pick up another camera to monitor our backyard.

The new Google Nest Camera is seemingly well constructed with a heavy, solid-feeling main camera body and base mount. The magnet used for joining the 2 is contained in the base (which I made the mistake of setting face down on my toolbox) and is super strong. The camera body is very minimalist with just a (proprietary) charging port and a metal-threaded tether mount (I actually cobbled together a quick tether with a short piece of wire and 2 solderless connectors). Setup is super quick and easy. Being battery powered, the camera mounts just about anywhere with just 2 screws. And the setup process is similarly painless via the Google Home app and the included QR code. As for performance, picture quality has been very clear and smooth, even at night. Audio is surprisingly sensitive and clear. Live video and historical playback has been quick both on the house wifi or mobile. Battery life seems like it should be really good (I haven’t come close to draining my initial charge with the Home app reporting I have 3 months left after only a week of usage). And event notifications are quick, with little to no delay from the event being recognized to getting pinged on my device. With all that said, not everything is coming up roses. With only the People and Vehicle events enabled, my Google Nest Camera frequently only captures the last couple of seconds an event is within frame or misses them entirely. With the camera mounted above my garage door, facing down my driveway, it regularly misses vehicles pulling out of the garage in the morning or only records the last seconds after someone has walked the full length of the driveway. Also, without the $6/month Nest Aware Subscription, the camera only holds events (that it does actually capture) for 3 hours. So, if a deer dances a jig on your driveway at 1am and you don’t check your phone until you wake at 6am, you’re out of luck.

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.

Horrible. Had the geek squad install them 1 week later they stopped working. They did not give us the owners manual or warranty info. Adam came out last week and would not do a thing to help me. Worst service ever