Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GA01317-US
- SKU:
- 6473262
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 find value in the Nest Cam Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free Security Camera's camera quality, ease of use, and battery life. Many also appreciate the simple installation process, decent night vision, and wide field of view. The facial recognition feature is also well-received. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the motion detection range and app compatibility.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Nest Outdoor/Indoor Camera
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have purchased a significant amount of Nest Cameras (Indoor and Outdoor) in the past. I have no idea why these cameras have gotten so very large vs what they used to be. It makes for a much more noticeable unit installed. Also does not come with the cord which is an added expense whereas they always came with the unit. I do NOT use these as a battery operated unit only so have to plug them in. Not as happy with these newer outdoor cameras
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Hi there, RobertF. Sorry to hear the Nest Cam (Battery) may not have been the best fit for you. You’re feedback is important to us and we’d like to hear more about your experience — when you have a second, fill out this survey here: https://google.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aStd8wsbcLGvwG
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Mr.
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very difficult to connect and activate for on-line camera viewing. Too complicated . Cameras are excellent !
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of useCons mentioned:Battery life
Excited...but battery life stinks
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are easy to install, setup on phone simple, my only complaint/concern is the battery life is significantly less than advertised. Having to climb the ladder every 10 days is not very pleasant.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, BigR1965. We appreciate your feedback. We’re glad that the setup and installation of your Nest Cam (battery) went easy for you. We understand that having to charge your cameras more often than you should, can be an inconvenience. You can extend the battery life of your cameras 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
Meanwhile, you might want to consider connecting your cameras to a power outlet with the included power adapter for continuous power and to 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).
If help is required, you’ll find our dedicated team ready for your support needs here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life, Compatibility
bad battery life
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality on images. battery is worthless. only lasts a few days and they only provide one charger with the 2 pack. also, can't use with online nest account. need to use a stupid home app which is not available desktop
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Tiller, thanks for sharing your review and we're sorry to hear that your experience with the Nest Cam (battery) has been less than ideal when it comes to battery life and using the Nest app. Our priority with this launch was to create an integrated experience with other Google Nest products and to make the Google Home app as the one place you can control all your Nest and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant.
If you need further assistance with your Nest Cam's battery issues or using your Google Home app, please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Ease of useCons mentioned:Connectivity
Good camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are ok, a little disappointed in streaming quality but it gets the job done. Have lots of issues with connectivity, however ease of use and set up is really easy. Battery life on these last forever, almost 3 weeks. No weather or rain guard so when it rains view is obstructed
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Works great, minor flaws.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera works great. My only initial issue was getting it to connect/setup on the Google home app. It needed to be near another nest product to get connected. Thankfully, I already use the best thermostat, so I held it next to that and it finally connected. From there it was a breeze. The picture quality is great. Something to keep in mind, is that it doesn't have theft protection. So i highly recommend purchasing some theft protection to prevent anyone from walking up and and just taking your camera (its only magnetically held on). You will get notifications when people are spotted. My only complaint there is that there should be a "snooze" button for that alert. When my lawn guys come, it constantly will send me notifications while they're working. All in all, it does what it needs to do and I enjoy them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Navynuke93, It's awesome to hear that Nest Cam (Battery) works great for you, and we do appreciate that you were able to fix the initial set up issue you had. We will take into consideration your suggested snooze button feature since we're always searching for ways that can help us improve our products and services. However, your Nest Cam (Battery) does have the capability that enables you to change the camera alerts using the Google Home app. Here's how: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9210305
We'd love to learn more about the details of your experience with Nest Cam (Battery). for any other questions or support needs you have with your device, you're always welcome to contact us using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Nothing beats a nest camera!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using Nest cameras to protect my home and family for almost a decade now. They even helped nab the man who stole my wifes car, and helped send him to prison for a very long time. Rain, snow, or shine, these products withstand everything mother nature can throw at them, and the picture quality stays strong.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Good cams, worth the effort
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good video and audio. Very easy to install although I had to try multiple times to get all the way through the process. Battery life so far is great. Wish they were constant on like the other nest cams but other than that very good cams.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:App compatibility
A good camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera works fine. I only wish that the Google cameras would all work with Nest, so all my cameras were on the same app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Google Team
Posted .Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, aees. We get that moving from the Nest app to the Google Home app might take a little getting used to, but we want to make it as easy as possible. The Google Home app lets you connect and control all sorts of devices, like speakers, cameras, thermostats, and lights, all in one place.
Check out this article for more information on setting up and discover more features: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9893532?hl=en
If you need an extra hand, don't hesitate to reach out to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Installation
Good hardware. Lackluster Google Home services.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy setup. Easy to configure to your Google Home account. I'm not overly impressed with the with the way Google home does it's video recording. It's not constant recording and the cameras can miss things.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Night vision
Solid Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I do feel like this is an upgrade over the previous Nest IQ cameras largely due to the on-device biometrics. It’s very impressive how quickly it can pick up a known face (almost instantly). In general, notifications come in again almost instantly vs. about 30 second to 1 minute with the old IQ cameras. The vehicle notifications are also very handy. Allows me to keep the motion alerts category of notifications off which provides a much quieter experience in terms of notifications. The video quality looks on par with the older IQ cameras. I’m using the cameras in wired power mode. The night visions seems slightly better than on the IQ cameras, but it’s very close. It is nice to see Nest release a battery camera which increases its versatility. I know everyone was hoping for a true 4K camera, but it’s just not feasible to have say 5 or 6 cameras all streaming 4K video to the cloud at the same time. We’ll get there eventually, but just not yet. Overall, a solid upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, InstallationCons mentioned:Battery life
Great Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great video and audio quality. Easy installation. Removing the camera from the mount to recharge was unexpected but easy.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Night vision
Great camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera works great. Night vision is pretty good. Have had no problems at all easy to set up. Do have to pay for Google service is only downside.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Wish they would bring the old cameras back!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Do I love it? NO! Do I like it? Absolutely! I hate the fact that you have to use the Google Home app to view them. In addition, the battery does not really last that long as stated. However, the quality is awesome and the camera works as advertised.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Ramon, we appreciate you taking the time to write this review. We're glad that your Nest Cam (battery) works as advertised, and are sorry to hear your poor experience with using the Google Home app, and the camera’s battery life.
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’re working on a seamless solution to use the Google Home app as the one place you can control all of your favorite Nest and other smart home devices, as well as Google Assistant. Also, using Google Home app provides you with a lot of benefits including access to Google's trusted security platform and access to other Google tools. This means you get a simpler interface and a simpler way to connect all your devices into a single environment.
Battery life 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. This link might be helpful: 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).
We can also check for other reasons why the battery life is less than expected. If you're willing to work with us, please get in touch with us through our available support channels found here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Cameras great but battery is limited.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Google cams is great. Easy set up and nice slick design. Only issue I had, was the battery. Last up to 3 months, you have fiddle with the settings. Otherwise buy extra plugs to charge into an outlet.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
not bad at all
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I set my expectations after reading the reviews about the cameras and I like them so far. I had the non battery ones before and I understand what everybody is complaining about, not being connected to the nest app and only working with the google home didn't feel like a deal breaker after all. you can always choose to only view your cameras on the google home app and see everything together without being disturbed by all the other smart devices connected to the app. Also being on Idle not a big issue since it will detect motion just as well as the old versions, it's a plus since it saves battery. quality can be changed if you don't like what it's defaulted to and I'm keeping them on high quality and they both capture clear videos. battery life is good so far, %94 after over two weeks. I wish they had two charging wires as everybody mentioned and for that I'm skipping one star but other than that I feel they're great google cameras for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:InstallationCons mentioned:Motion detection
My Nest cam
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Over all, its very easy to install, set up panels.., but I would love for it to have the feature Heard events to work while connected to solar panel. I noticed that in some instances it detect me but in others it dont.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Fredy, we appreciate you for sharing your review. We can see that you're experiencing some difficulties with your Nest Cam (battery) when it comes to motion detection and integration with your solar panel. We recommend that you reach out to our support specialists and provide us more details about your concern so we can help find a better resolution for you. Please contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use, Night vision
Good clear image.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clear. Has excellent visibility at night. Easy install and works great with the google home app.
I would recommend this to a friend Theyre Okay
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the cameras but expectes a bit more...quality is not the best and dont like the fact that i have to keep charging them, but it gets the job done...
I would recommend this to a friendDisappointed only one of my two cameras still work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are OK, but after a year, one of my cameras is now static he looking randomly when it feels like it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend