Customer Ratings & Reviews

security with my camera and I can see it at all times and anywhere

Thoroughly enjoying these cameras. I have and about to purchase another one.

Constantly goes offline - and WiFi has perfect signal. It’s a wireless/battery camera but will not record more than 3 hours of activity unless it’s plugged in, which defeats the purpose of being a battery camera that is wireless! It should be able to record continuously without being wired

I’ve had pretty much every brand of subscription based home cameras, and Nest has consistently been my favorite. My biggest complaint is that generation 2 cameras (this one) is not compatible with the original Nest app. The original Nest app was much easier and more intuitive to use. Fortunately, my generation 1 cameras work with the Google Home app, so I’m still able to use all my cameras on a single app, just not the Nest App. The face recognition on the camera is fantastic, as is the person recognition. My Simpli Safe camera repeatedly mistakes leaves and my flag for a person, but my Nest cam is spot on. Overall, really happy with these. I love the nest Nest Aware subscription too, it covers all cameras for $12 a month, whereas I was previously paying for each individual camera with the old Nest Aware Generation 1 subscription.

Excellent camera. The only thing I don't like is the camera isn't integrated with the Nest app. You have to use Google Home app.

Not a fan of the automatic shutdown this device has

I charged up the cams til 100% dropped almost 10% less than 24 hours. No traffic or people on the cam this is not a good option if your battery only person.

The product would be awesome if It rendered the service that they claimed! I am disappointed with the cashier for not executing my request for the protection coverage, myself for not checking to see if she place the protection plan and Google for the poor performance of the cameras in addition to the subscription! For this I would worse buy at Best Buy! I have called time after time to Google tech support and am still waiting for an resolution for missing videos recordings, glitches to be rectified. There seems to be a scripted version of troubleshooting for the same issues happening again and again! Not getting notifications, at times there’re notifications but no videos. A semi with a long flatbed passed by two cameras and no alerts!

Battery life is better than I expected (using indoors) and is easier to find a place for it than the wired version. Use it to keep an eye on the dog when we’re out.

I like nest cameras, but the battery ones seems like you cannot stream live for 24 seven due to the battery. I would recommend using the plug-in one if you can accommodate it.

The battery discharges very quickly when the weather is 20 degree

Excellent cameras!!! Definitely need to get id into surveillance…. I used night owl before, and did not work out as well.

I wouldnt by this again. I looked up online “why doesn’t my google battery camera show live view?” Camera unavailable or conserving battery. VERY FRUSTRATED! I saw lots of customer complaints for this same issue of this camera not showing live view since January 2022. I tried everything it said to do and nothing solved the problem!! LOTS of people had the same problem with this very camera!! Don’t buy!!! Waste of money until Google fixes this issue!!

Great quality picture and connectivity with google app.

It doesn't matter how easy it is to set up, the look of the product, how great the battery life is, or the support, if it can't do it's 1 main purpose. Glad I tested out the quality before installing it on my house. If the video can't pick out any distinguishing features on me at 24 feet away, it's not gonna be able to help law enforcement if I wanted to hand footage over at all.

The new Nest Cam (battery) is Google’s latest camera under the Nest branding but this camera is only Nest by name marking a clear departure from the Nest brand many are familiar with. First let’s cover what makes this a nice choice when purchasing a WiFi based security camera. The camera now features a battery (non-removable) that provides 1-6 months of use heavily dependent on activity. At a pretty active door (pets and people), it used 25% after two weeks. Fortunately if you have an outlet within reach of the optional 10m outdoor cable, you are in luck as it can be powered like the previous Nest cams. When wired, you unlock additional features such as 24/7 recording provided you pay for the premium Nest Aware Plus service. Google does offer complimentary 3-hour event history for free, which is just enough to be practically useless. Obviously, they are nudging you to the reasonably priced Nest Aware that start at $6/month but you have to enroll in the Nest Aware Plus to fully unlock the camera and it’s 24/7 recording capability. Beyond the service lock in, Google has claimed to improve privacy by utilizing on device machine learning and biometric data. In addition, the face library is private and stored on device as well. One of the best features is the on-board memory allows the device to store up to 1 hour of events if the internet or WiFi is disrupted, providing additional insurance. The video quality is decent, comparable to the previous generation Nest Cameras (not IQ) but softer and less detail than the old IQ model which has an 8MP sensor as opposed to the 2MP sensor in the new Nest Camera (battery). Here is where the wheels fall off. It’s 2021 and this is a 1080p camera (HDR, H.264) that you have to pay at a minimum $60/year to make useful, the non-replaceable battery lasts on average 2-3 months between charges and you have to pay extra for a an oddly oriented outdoor cable to fully unlock all it’s advertised capabilities. The new Nest camera only works with Google’s Home App which is not as intuitive as the Nest app (iPhone). For those with old Nest cameras, the Google Home app does not offer feature parity for the older cams, a deliberate move in the vein of forced obsolescence. Accessing your timeline for a mix of old and new cameras requires two applications and though it is possible this could be addressed, Google has a poor track record for supporting legacy hardware. Fortunately, event history is available for all generations. The mount is magnetic however, so that’s neat. Overall it is a nice product but I feel they missed the mark on the video capabilities and current software integration. If you are buying this for your first or exclusively using these newer Nest Cameras you can safely ignore the software complaints and focus on if 1080p is good enough for your applications, which for most it is.

These camera work great!! i came in looking for home security cameras and for years no cameras have actually worked well and had great quality like these, i the battery life is also great as long as you fully charge them if you only charger about halfway to 3 quarters they run out of battery in like 1 day a day and a half.

Let me start with the important part. This camera is very good. I'll say it again, it is very good. Loud and clear two-way communication. Near zero cool off time between events. No false alarms by wind, clouds, shadows or even wasps that often trip my other cameras. Easy to mount in more remote locations. Plus, without all the false alarms. Battery life is good. Just be sure to use setting that meet you criteria. Default battery saver video clips might be too short for many. I have many subs already so I tested this without the subscription to see what you get without fees of another subscription service. And while there are many useful ways this camera can be used without subscription. It will never be a full time security camera without paying the monthly fee($6/mo?). Nest Cam includes a 3 hour record feature for free. When I first read this I thought it was 3 hours of footage. Its NOT storage, it is only the last 3 hours of time. So, when you are asleep from 11pm till 7am for example. When you wake up at 7am, you will only see recordings from 4am or later. And as a security camera, this won't be of much use unless you allow your phone to send alerts at a high volume while you sleep. Any event worth sharing with friends or law enforcement requires your attention rather quickly so you can download it before the 3 hour window closes and the event is lost forever. Now if you do want to try the subscription service and unlock all the extras. You do get a generous 30 day trial. And it does look like this will be the way to go if you buy the Nest Cam for 24/7 security purposes. Be aware that the very strong magnetic kit (included) is designed for a vertical wall mount. If mounted high enough, it might also work mounted to a horizontal eve or overhang where the camera has more of a 45+ degree downward tilt. Otherwise you might want to include the anti theft and hardwire kit for a more permanent solution. Also note the odd forward leaning power cable required to recharge the camera. Odd google used this angled connector over USB-C. I included a picture and this might hinder clean installs if you need 24/7 power to the camera.

“I really like these cameras—the video quality is good and the battery holds up well. The only downside is that they tend to disconnect fairly often, and it sometimes takes a while to reconnect when I want to view the live feed. The battery life is decent, but I do wish it lasted a bit longer between charges. Overall, still a solid choice if you don’t mind those small inconveniences.”

Long time user of Google phones. Was hooked on 6P had every phone up to a Pixel 5 (minus Pixel 2). But First time user of nest camera. I was skeptical with this product at first. But now I am a fan. Set up was a snap. Charged Followed App Connected to Wifi Signed up for Nestware (required for video history if you don't sign up you can't get history I tried first to not sign up that's how I know) Installed Used Nicely done Google. Your nest engineers thought this product through well. Build Solid metal body Nice color Battery lasts pretty long. I am on day 3 and still has 90% left Magnetic adjustable (see con at end of review) Requires special plug to charge (see con at end of review) Indoor table or counter or shelf mount is nice Good night vision has 6 IR to get good night vision Good 1080 Good daytime video. Clear. Good motion and animal detection. Picked up my dog or me. Software Easy to use Easy to scroll through and view history Easy to adjust notifications Overall great quality. Pleasantly surprised. So here is the only 2 cons that I could ding Google on. 1 is the magnetic attachment to the base. Although it gives maximum flexibility with adjustment and ease of install. This create a dilemma. Theft. It can be snatched up and taken away or vandalized easily. 2nd is the specialty plug to charge. I wished it would take a standard USB c type plug so I did not have to find this cable and charge it later when I needed to. Other than that well done Google. I would recommend this product for others knowing the above cons are ok with the buyer. Looking forward the Pixel 6 Pro.