Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GA01317-US
- SKU:
- 12172162
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
Google Cam
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This generation camera is a significant improvement over the previous generation.
I would recommend this to a friendSolid camera that is easy to install
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice product. Good looking. The magnet holds the heavy camera firmly even under strong wind. Easy to use with the Google Home app. With the extend power cable, it is being charged all the time and I don't need to worry about running out of power.
I would recommend this to a friendBuyer Beware-Does not work with Nest Home on a PC
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned this camera within approximately one hour of owning it, for one reason. It is not compatible with the existing Nest Home system - and CANNOT be viewed from a computer. I currently have 5 previous Nest Cameras (a combination of IQ, Indoor, Outdoor and Doorbell) and needed to add another camera to cover a different area of my home. Since this is all Nest (Google) offers now, I didn't really hesitate. Nor did it occur to me to research any further than the specs of the camera. Upon attempting to set it up, I slowly discovered the major problem with the new camera models. I attempted to add it to my existing Nest Home App, and was told I need to use the Google Home App for this device. I knew Google bought Nest so I figured, this was just another change. I went ahead and downloaded the new app and continued on. It took a lot longer to add then all my other cameras did with the Nest Home App, but that was fine. When it was done, I could see all of my cameras in the Google Home App - great, I thought. I was done. Well, not so fast. I pulled up the Nest Home on my laptop and the new camera wasn't there. Maybe I needed to go to a new site? That's when the searching started, and I found complaint after complaint about Google and how their new cameras do not play nicely with Nest Home and you cannot access Google Home on a computer. It is only available via App. And, the App doesn't really have much in the way of settings like Nest Home does. I couldn't even find zones, but I honestly didn't look long because at that point I was already boxing it back up to take it back. Sure I use my App to view my cameras when I'm out and about, but when I'm home I want to pull them up on something a tad larger. And sometimes I want to save video clips or take screen shots to save to my hard drive - possible through the app I suppose, but far from quick and easy. Bottom line - if you're expecting to see this camera with all your existing Nest cameras in the Nest Home app AND in Nest Home on your computer, you will be disappointed and possibly very frustrated. Either find an older version still for sale (I found one on Amazon) or wait until Google gets their ducks in a row and fully integrates their new cameras.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi MizGMarie, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with the Nest Cam (Battery), and we’re sorry to learn it’s 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. We’d like to give our customers choice, to make devices for every home, and we’re continuing to support the Nest App. 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.
We understand your decision to return it, and if you’d like to try the new Nest cameras again in the future, our dedicated team will be ready to help you with any concerns you may have here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Great hardware, lacking software.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From a hardware standpoint these are great, the magnetic mounts work well and the picture quality is wonderful. But like other google products, the software is irritating. Constant changes and updates, just integrated into google home for "simplicity", and pretty much worthless without paying for their Nest Secure subscription. Google has also recently started shutting down older Nest products, so feels like its only a matter of time for these?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Thank you for providing your feedback. We greatly appreciate your insights, as they are instrumental in enhancing our products.
Should you require additional assistance with understanding the functionality of the software in our Nest Cameras, please feel free to reach out to our Help Center or contact our support team directly: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp?hl=en
We’re always happy to help!
Worth the money if you’re invested in Google
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well worth it. Long battery life as well. Simple to Mount and set up
I would recommend this to a friendGreat camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera amd video investment, very poweful csmera and great sound quality. I have the nest dootbell camera and both are very dependable and wortj it
I would recommend this to a friendUnbelievable so clear
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hooked it up works great. So so clear even at night.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It did what it was intended to do which was provide security to my mobile home while Im away.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great! Picture quality is great for a camera! Worth all the money
I would recommend this to a friendAwesome Camera!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For home security and monitoring, Google Nest Cams are the absolute best in clarity and access in the Google Home App.
I would recommend this to a friendApp needs improvement.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Adequate battery life but disappointed it doesn’t work with nest app. Have to have both apps, because google app not as good as nest app. Two of my other cameras won’t open in google app automatically and not as fast as nest app. Don’t think I will by any more products until there is improvement.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi JayD, thanks for posting a review. We’re sorry to hear that Nest Cam (Battery) didn’t meet your expectations.
Our priority is giving our customers choice and making devices for every home, and we’re continuing to support the Nest App. 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, using the Google Home app provides you with a lot of benefits including access to Google's trusted security platform and access to other Google tools and with seamless integration with other Google devices.
For the battery life, it will depend 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. Here are some typical scenarios:
- 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)
Our support team is always here to help. If you need assistance, feel free to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Needs more storage
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cameras work well, so wish that they came with at least 24hours of free recording storage but only saves a few hrs. The app could use some updating.
I would recommend this to a friendWorth the price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are - by far - the easiest cameras to setup and use. They just work and consistently so. My only complaint is that the google nest aware premium subscription is pretty pricy and necessary if you want to get full use of the camera’s features.
I would recommend this to a friendOutdoor camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product does as advertised very well. I use it outside and have had no issues with it. Works great.
I would recommend this to a friendNest
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product! Picture, sound, everything is perfect
I would recommend this to a friendHappy so far
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.high quality product, easy install, couldn't be happier
I would recommend this to a friendBattery Life
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They hold a long charge (Months) in low traffic areas and easy to install. The recharge is fast too. It also allows you to direct plug in if you have access to a outlet. I like it doesn’t need a power source where you install.
I would recommend this to a friendNest cameras
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy setup battery life is weird sometimes it drains faster then other times also does record enough wirelessly only 3hrs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi JasonF. We want to help you to get the best experience with your Nest Cam Battery. To get a better experience with the battery life of your device, visit this link to find some tips that might help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611?hl=en&sjid=17182691243414424258-NC
great starter laptop
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good starter laptop. I've had it for a month now with no issues
I would recommend this to a friendReview
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good cameras easy to set up. Ordering was simple
I would recommend this to a friend
