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 enjoy the Nest Cam 2 Pack for its great camera quality and ease of use. Many users also appreciate the overall performance, easy installation, and clear night vision. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life. Others have noted issues with app compatibility, motion detection range, and connectivity.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Security Cameras
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for my niece and I don't believe she has had any issues
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Cameras
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love these cameras and plan on buying 2 more for our backyard too
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this camera. Was so easy to install. It has great quality videos day and night. The charge lasts a long time snd it is placed whrte there is quite a bit of traffic. Highly recommend purchasing the subscription so you can look back at events whenever you want
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Ok but hardwiring would reduce trouble
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice clear picture. Battery life could be improved. Otherwise hardwiring would be less a hassel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, thanks for your feedback. We´re sorry to hear about the poor battery life and hardwiring option for Nest Cam (Battery).
Nest camera battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. Users can extend the battery life of their 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 for your Nest Cam (Battery):
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)
If the battery life of your Nest Cam (Battery) doesn´t meet the recommended battery life above, then it´s important to check the frequency of events (per day) that you get on Nest Cam (Battery). If the short battery life isn´t related to the frequency of events, then we may need to have a closer look at your device and understand what may be causing it. You may contact our support team for further assistance by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Not Even Close to Real Time
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pluses- Great image quality in daylight as well as night. Easy to set up and install Cons- I have 6 of these cameras and when I click on Google home app. They show up but not even close to streaming all of them real time. My dog will go outside and if looking at outside cameras, might show him for a second but then freezes up or doesn’t show him at all for quite a while. I should point out I have a 1.1 GB’s per second service and all cameras are within 40 feet. Would probably go with Ring next time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, JCIII. Thanks for sharing your concerns about the Nest Cam (battery). We’re sorry to hear that your experience is below satisfaction. We’ve taken note of your feedback to work on improving our products and services. Meanwhile, we suggest having the latest version of the Google Home app that may improve camera playback controls to make it easier to play, pause, and navigate between events from the camera history view. You can change the settings like adjusting video quality, wake-up sensitivity, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas.
For additional assistance, our dedicated team is always ready to help you here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Installation
Google nest wireless camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Very easy to install and setup! Clear quality. Everything is as expected
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great product and easy to installed use with iPhone
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Very good!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall good camera. Easy to use with app and night vision is pretty decent. Battery lasts a long time!
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:App compatibility
Can’t really use the Nest App for the newer Cams
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m a little bit disappointed that I can no longer use my nest app to view the video feed on newer nest cams and forced to use google home app. I have a few older gen Nest cameras/doorbell camera so I have to use both google home app and nest app to view the video feeds. It’s very annoying to switch between apps instead of having it in one app and I don’t really like using the google home app to view the cameras.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi nate17, we really appreciate you for sharing your feedback with us about the Nest Cam (battery). We can imagine how having to use two different apps can be an inconvenience for you, and we’re aware that longtime Nest users enjoy having the option to view the Nest camera feeds from the Nest app. However, our priority is to create an integrated experience with other Nest and smart home devices. While the new Nest cameras and doorbells are exclusive to the Google Home app, users with previous versions of Nest cameras, like you, can view your camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams.
We request for your patience as we’re working on a seamless solution to create a better user experience. Meanwhile, we suggest having the latest version of the Google Home app that may improve camera playback controls to make it easier to play, pause, and navigate between events from the camera history view for cameras set up in the Google Home app. And if you need help with any concerns about the performance and functionality of the camera, you're always welcome to let us know here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Good cameras, software is subject to improving
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera work as intended, they are very easy to install and seamlessly can be integrated to Google Home/Nest. The only downside (that make me rate them as 4) is the software. There is configuration for at home & out, however compared to other cameras/software in the market, there isn't configuration based on schedule (specifically while sleeping).
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Good cameras, but pricey.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these cameras, but they are very expensive for what they are. Note that if you live in a cold environment such as I do (Anchorage, AK) the cameras will become inoperative when the temperatures get below freezing. Also, you have to subscribe to the Nest Aware Plus service to get full history, etc., this is $10/month or $120 per year.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Google cam easy to set up.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality image camera, easy to set up with google home app,
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Best wireless cameras
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these Google wirelees cams. So easy to set up and easy to use on the Google home app. Great picture quality, field of view and clarity. Microphone and listening capabilities are perfect. I now have 4 on the outside of my house and one wired cam inside.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera quality, Ease of use
Next Cam
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture quality and ease of use. Was simple to add onto our existing system.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Stress free, great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy setup, steady connection. Quality of image ok.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Camera qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Battery could be better
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The picture quality is very good however, battery life could be better. I've had to charge the camera twice so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Mando, thanks for posting your feedback about Nest Cam (Battery), and we’re sorry to hear that your experience with its battery life is less than ideal.
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
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)
If you still have to charge the battery more often than you’d like, 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).
Feel free to get in touch with our dedicated team if further assistance is needed, here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Camera quality
Video quality is good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think the quality of the video seems good. The app is ok. The only issue is that in the Google Home app you can not set alarm times. The Nest app did, but the new cameras do not work on the Nest app. I would like it to alert me during specific times of day/night when I know I am gone regularly instead of alerts always on or always off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, Kcgirl03. We appreciate you sharing your review on Nest Cam (battery) here. We're sorry to hear that you're having some difficulties with setting alarms and notifications. We suggest adjusting the settings for your Home & Away Routines in the Google Home app that may help resolve the issues you're having with the device. You can visit the link here for detailed instructions: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10071810
If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Motion detection
Underwhelmed
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Someone disappointed in the functionality of this camera. I now believe its may solely be software related to my concerns. The Home app doesn't appear to be as intuitive and function as well as I was expecting. I have every motion and detection setting enabled as possible, however my experience has been very lack luster. I currently have a ring doorbell installed at a further away location with less visibility than how I have this nest camera mounted. Yet the ring detects and notifies me of many, many more motion items such as vehicles and pedestrians, yet the nest camera, looking at the same location, with much broader field of view does not detect, alert, or record any motions that cross many times an hour, that which the ring easily detects and alerts me. Maybe my items is defective, or maybe it simply cannot set a detection of objects moving too fast, but it has plenty of field of view if I'm watching the camera setting to live, rather than letting it function idlily and notifying me. I like the device, its a google product, usually these are at a higher standard, but I want to blame the new transition away from nest software, and to home software. Will need some tweaking, and maybe its simply software related to my issues, but the camera simply does not detect motion unless i have a constantly live feed on. Which defeats the purpose being a battery/wireless camera, as a constant live feed will drain power at a much faster rate.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, thanks for posting a feedback regarding your the Nest Cam (Battery). We’re sorry to hear about your disappointed with the functionality of your camera.
Nest cameras are designed to alert you when they detect important activity like person seen, animal detection, and vehicle detection intelligent alerts, as well as activity zones, even without a subscription. Make sure your device is connected to your Wi-Fi network and the network is connected to the internet. You may need to move your camera or change something in the camera’s view to improve motion detection results. You can also change your camera’s angle, or change something in the scene so that you don’t miss important activity. If notifications are turned on, check whether similar activity has recently occurred in your camera’s video history.
We’d also like to learn more about your issue to help improve your overall experience. If you haven’t yet, we suggest reaching out to our dedicated team for further support here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Great outdoor camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The camera works great and I connected it to a solar panel to keep powering it!
I would recommend this to a friend Great but....
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This camera works well, has a stong enough battery, and a fairly strong magnet so it can be placed just about anywhere. The only problem i see is that it needs a subscription to get the best use out of it.
I would recommend this to a friend