Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Google "Nest" wired camera is a great camera, but Google needs to come up with another name for it, since it doesn't actually work with the Nest app. It's a sturdy, surprisingly heavy camera and the wire attached to it is very long. That's great since it helps make it convenient to place the camera. There's also a base and wall-mounting equipment to make installation easy. Set up should be pretty easy, though I had an issue with either my QR code for the camera being misplaced or lost, so I had to hop on the internet for help. There is a code on the bottom of the camera should this happen to you---but the main thing to note here is it is UNDER the plate, which unscrews. I had a terrible time trying to figure this out until I found some extremely helpful pictures (I've included a couple with mine in case someone else has this issue). It was incredibly frustrating since everything I saw literally said the code's on the bottom of the camera....but mentioned nothing about unscrewing the mounting plate. Once I finally figured that out the rest of the set up was pretty easy. Unfortunately this camera actually uses the Google Home app, NOT the Nest app. This is incredibly frustrating (since Nest's app, like most of their equipment, is fantastic) to buy something labeled "Nest" and then find out it doesn't actually work with the Nest system already in place. It would have made more sense (but not sold as well, I suppose) just to call it a Google Home camera, since it clearly isn't a Nest device. The camera itself has a very clear picture. The sound quality is okay. You can access the camera at any time through your google app to see a live picture. Unfortunately another frustration from the Home/Nest confusion is that you can't access the live picture from your computer (at least not that I've been able to find). The home for cameras still defaults to Nest, but because this isn't actually a Nest camera you won't be able to see the picture from a computer. Hopefully Google will figure this out soon, since I like being able to check in on my pets from work. Google caches 3-hours of 'events' automatically, which is great since many cameras only do 30 minutes to an hour. You can, of course, pay for more time, saved video, etc, through Google for a fee. The playback quality is great, and I've not seen any issues with it yet. Overall this is a better-than-average camera that seems sturdy enough to last a while, but unfortunately isn't a "Nest" camera no matter how much Google wants it to be. If you are heavy into the Nest ecosystem then you will be very disappointed to find that this won't work with your existing Nest app. Google bought the Nest name for a reason, but they should be a bit more careful about how they use it--this confusion could have been easily avoided by simply calling it a "Google Home Camera" since that's actually what it is. If you're new to indoor cameras or integrating a home system through Google then you'll be pleased with this camera. If you're a Nest user then you'll still likely be satisfied with the camera, just really disappointed that it's labeled "Nest".

This is very sleek and very responsive through the app. It sees REALLY clearly. We've tried a bunch of indoor cameras from some of the different top brands and this is different. The resolution is much higher and you can see much clearer with this! If you have a Google ecosystem you can't go wrong with getting this unless Google drops support. That's honestly the only thing I'm worried about because Google has a track record for ruining a good thing. Just look at what happened with the Nest ecosystem. So keep THAT in mind before purchasing.

I have a few cameras in my house, and the Nest Cams are great. I put this one upstairs in one of my kids rooms, and it works great (including night vision) for keeping an eye when they're playing. You can set up alerts for when there's movement or people detected, and you can of course look back in time to see the history. The image quality is really great, I'm very happy with this camera.

Google - Nest Cam (Wired) Comparing home security cameras in the marketplace can be confusing. There are so many, and superficially, they could easily be listed according to price. That would be a mistake. The quality of the camera lenses, the processing capabilities, as well as the various usability features in this Google Nest Cam all add up to a camera that is easy, practical, safe, secure and reliable to use. SETUP: Including an update, completed installation took 11 minutes. Zero aggravation. No hiccups. Google’s Home App is a joy to use on my Apple 12 iPhone. And the final image was crystal clear. This is a thoughtfully designed App, fully integrated with the camera’s software. The camera appears to have high quality lenses. Accessing the camera’s management features is as simple as possible, although it is rich with features. OPERATING FEATURES: Google has built in a number of features designed to provide security while also addressing privacy concerns. This is especially important if your camera is being used inside your home. For example, you can set up the camera so that it recognizes your (or your entire family’s) presence at home and can be set to auto shut off. This could limit its surveillance of a living space to only when everyone is out of the house. YOU can choose to allow or disable location sensing via your phone. Even after that selection is made you now select whether to enable camera function when you are home or only while away. You choose whether to allow notifications when the camera is on. Nest Aware (Sound Detection): Google Nest App allows you to enable “listening” on Google devices YOU select. So, for example, I could select my kitchen Nest Display and a hallway google speaker to “hear” smoke alarms and breaking glass and trigger an alert sent to me and trigger a recorded event. The SUBSCRIPTION ISSUE: Whether you are on the hook for another subscription in oder to have camera functionality is a big issue for a lot of us. Well, you DO NOT NEED a subscription to view 3 hours of events. But a selection of subscriptions is available. Google Nest includes a 3 hour video recording history, but you can add a Nest Aware subscription to extend your video history out to 30 or 60 days. [Nest Aware $6/mo with some available discounts/ pricing models] You can establish Activity Zones. Even with no subscription, there are 3 types of alerts included with the Nest Cam. Person, animal, and vehicles. These are useful tags that simplify searching for events in your recordings and rely on advanced technologies other security cameras make you pay for. BOTTOM LINE: I really like Google Nest’s approach to security cameras. The construction is as solid as a rock, sealed and easily hidden. But, it’s cute and sleek if left in view. And it works reliably, each and every time. I’ve very easily accomplished viewing my Nest Cam on my Google Nest Display: “Hey Google, show me my “Entryway Camera.” Just as easily I can “swipe back left to right on the display” to return to my Nest display’s usual photo slide show. Or, instead, I might command, “Ok Google, go home.” to accomplish the same thing. Love it.

Great camera. Has everything you would need for an indoor camera BUT….can’t use on Nest app??? If only Google “Nest” indoor camera could be used on the Nest app since I prefer the User interace compared to the google home app. Again great camera but for this reason alone we will be returning both indoor cameras.

It was so easy to set up, pictures are clear & reliable.

Ok, I wasn't going to write a review but I just can't continue to read these negative reviews and not say something. First of all, this camera is SOOOOO good. The complaints that I'm seeing is about the NEST app vs the Google home app. Well, I have the original door bell and outdoor camera by NEST and I can tell you for sure this camera is much better than the older models.. The picture quality is amazing!!! I can see the persons face soooo good. The camera also has a much wider range which is much better than in the past. And the biggest improvement that I see is the audio, it sound like the person is right in the room with you. The sound is amazing and much clearer than before, and for $99 dollar you just can't beat it for NEST products. As for the app, I have a "google hub" and the i was able to add this camera to the google home app with ZERO problems. Everything lined up on my google home app. If you have prior camera's by Nest, you will NOT be able to add this new camera on the NEST app. So, in other words you will have to go to the Google home app in order to see ALL NEST products, but you can keep the old NEST app with your old camera's if you choose to visualize those camera's on that app minus the new camera. So, for me that didn't bother me because I saved so much money waiting on this camera to release. To me NEST camera's are like the top of the line so for them to offer this for only $99 it's a steal. I have had all my NEST camera for over 2 years without any problems. The only CON is I didn't care for the mount set that came with the camera, other than that is an awesome camera. LOVE IT! Thanks NEST

There isn't a Nest App for it, or rather, it looped me around in circles to add it to the app devices, but even then, I believe it's stating to use the Google Home app for usage. I had used the device before, and because of the experience, I decided to get another. The quality is as expected, clear and all is visible. But I am not sure if it's the app or the device, whenever I try to operate it; it makes this high pitch ringing sound from the app that I have to turn it off from annoyance.

Super easy setup. Video is of high quality in daylight and in darkness. Nice that it is portable so you can move it to wherever you think is most appropriate (as long as you have an electrical connection). Cord is sufficiently long to give you good options on where to set it up. Never need to worry about batteries running out with the wired option. I do think it is necessary to subscribe to the Google Home subscription to allow you access to the videos that are captured for an extended period of time.

I’m going to come right out and say it, I love this little camera. Does it have room for improvement, absolutely, but all in all it’s a great way to add an indoor camera to keep an eye out on areas or pets in your home. \ Setup \ I like to see how intuitive it is to start using things without going to the manual, or quick start guides, this camera is not the most intuitive thing to setup, but it wasn’t too bad. My first issue came up because I thought since it was a Nest Camera, I would need to use the Nest app I use for my thermostat. That is not the case, you need to use the Google Home app, which I already have installed since we have some Nest Speakers, and screens in our home. Once you know to use the Google Home app the setup process took all of 5 minutes. \\ Video Quality \\ This is not a 4k camera, but the quality for my use is great both during the day and at night. Notifications are quick and being able to quickly scrub back and see what has happened in your home is great. I have the camera setup in our front foyer, but the wide angle of the video allows me to be able to see my front door and the entrance from my garage. This location allows me to see if one of my kids goes out the front door and keep an eye on our pup that loves to hang out in our front foyer when no one is home. Video is clear both at night, and in the early morning when the sun is streaming through the windows around our front door. Sound is also super clear, and you can easily hear what is going on in the video as well. \\\ Features \\\ If you’re looking for a basic camera than this will fill that role, the only limitation out of the box is that it will only keep the last 3 hours of video so if you want to go back to see what happened on a previous day then that video will be gone. For you to be able to keep those events longer than you need to upgrade to Nest Aware. This comes with a bunch of extra features one of which is that it keeps your recordings much longer. You get 30 days of event history. Once you start digging into the features offered, depending on what other Nest devices you have this could be its own security system. I have a few Nest speakers throughout my home, and now they all tie into Nest Aware to check for glass breaking, and smoke detectors alarms. You can also have it recognize Familiar Faces, and setup Active Zones. \\\\ Conclusion \\\\ This little camera and the Nest Aware service have made me think that I might be able to get rid of my home security system, and just purchase a couple of Nest cameras to place outside. The service is robust, the camera is easy to setup and use. I would say this covers just about everything my security system covers except for it automatically calling emergency services. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for an easy way to keep tabs of pets, or specific areas of their home.

This little camera is amazing the quality is great its easy-to-use and setup I'm able to watch my babies when I'm not home and recorded every movement the employees at best buy where very helpful and the prices was amazing

REVIEW GOOGLE - NEST CAM (WIRED) – SNOW GEN2 MODEL:GA01998-US Best Buy Tech Insider Network SUPER EASY GOOGLE NEST CAM Like all Google products, the GOOGLE - NEST CAM (WIRED) – SNOW GEN2 was perfectly packaged and simple to set up (if you don’t toss out the QR code covering the camera by mistake like I did, necessitating rummaging through the trash). Just add the camera to the Google Home App on your phone (+, then scan the QR Code) and you are off and running. You don’t need to sign up for any extended services for every day use, unless you want to keep more history. You are easily able to set up visual zones for alerts that can be sorted by People, Pets, Motion and Sound. 2 way audio is also possible. The camera is very compact, yet very sturdy with a nice weighted base for sitting on a table or shelf. Because it is powered by USB, you also don’t have to worry about batteries. It connects to your network over WIFI. The motion sensing is fantastic and so far, no false or missed events. Night Vision is also good with built in IR lights. The camera has a nice wide field of view, so that one camera can easily cover a full room. The optical quality is OK, especially at this price point. Once I recalled how much I paid for my other wired cameras (easily 3x), I came to realize that the video quality was just fine. Keep in mind as well, that this is only 1080p (Standard High Definition ~ 2MP) not 4K (~ 8MP). Also, since it is communicating over WIFI you really don’t want 4K 30fps video signal taking up bandwidth on you WIFI. There is some confusion out there with the name NEST as google is trying modernize the hardware and apps they acquired some years back. I won’t get into that as I was not a prior NEST customer, I can’t really compare OLD NEST vs NEW NEST. However, I will note that just about any help articles on the webs are 99% about OLD NEST. SUMMARY In general, the GOOGLE - NEST CAM (WIRED) – SNOW GEN2 is a perfectly fine camera with plenty of advanced features backed by Google. It is integrated well into the Google Home platform. There are optional monthly or annual subscription fees if you want more that 3 hours of “event history”. Since most events are only a few seconds, for security type operation that should be plenty of storage. (how many times are people coming to your door for example). Its primary use is to alert your phone that an event has occurred and let you go back in a history a few hours to watch or download that event. In live view you can also “talk” to the person on the other end of the camera (door monitoring type events).

Very good camera easy to set up haven't had any problems for over a month now! Notifies me if somebody walks in front of it and has good night vision!

My Google Nest Camera is really like a mini Kaws sculpture that also depicts what's going on in my house, especially by my French Bulldog. I'll also mention that unlike me, you should opt for one of the fun attractive colors. On the topic of design I am also pleased with the base because it's nicely weighted. I've had other wired cameras where the plastic wire is so thick that even if I set an angle it slowly moves the camera from where I pointed it unless it's stuck to a sticker to keep it stationary. Setup was simple like most Google featured devices, the picture resolution is only 1080p when most camera systems are rolling out 2k and 4k so that wasn't fun for me, and then there are the smart alerts which don't feel that unique. The notifications you get are like most out there so I was waiting for the magical moment. The few downsides I immediately noticed was the video event history is only stored for a few hours (crazy when most store at least 48 hrs) where other systems now have unlimited history (unless you pay a subscription fee), the Google app doesn't highlight the camera so it washes out in the background in the Google Home app. I truly wish Nest would have emphasized their presence on the app. So if there's an emergency I'll have to scroll through the Google Home app to get to my camera. Not a big deal because there shouldn't be daily emergencies but I got this camera to watch my pup and he's on my mind a lot so I like to log in and see him. Overall, a very attractive camera that will subtly sit in your home and double as a mini nearly 3 inch tall piece of art!

This camera offers a great clear and crisp quality video and picture. This is my first introduction into the Google Nest world, but I'm liking it a lot so far. The camera looks aesthetically pleasing without being clunky. The product is packaged well in the box and comes with all the items you need to get up and running. You'll get the camera already attached to the base, power adapter, wall screws, wall anchors, and the cable clip. Depending on your situation and desired location you can either place this on to a flat surface like a table or shelf, but also have the option to mount it to the wall or ceiling with the items provided in the box. You'll also want to ensure you have a good solid wi-fi signal, a Google account, and you'll need the Google Home app. I have this on my iPhone XR and it works smoothly and efficiently. Alerts are very impressive on this camera as it allows for specific prompts of whether it's a car, animal, person. The activity zones are helpful to specify areas that you really get lots of movement in.1080p camera is actually very nice and looks quite clear in day or night settings. I have been liking the broad field of view with the 135 degree field of view so you can get a pretty good lay of the land in most rooms within our home. One of the nice features I've liked has been the 3 hours of free event video for easy viewing on the app. Of course there are other add ons you can purchase for subscription service to have all your footage recorded to the cloud and playback. Overall I have liked the camera for it's ease of use and simple setup for just about any household. This camera gives me peace of mind for having it in our home to keep an eye on babysitters or petsitter visits when I’m away. Being able to turn the camera on or off for privacy is also a convenient feature that helps to keep me a bit more secure. Two communication allows for convenient communication back and forth and I have been pleased with the audio capability. Smart camera is truly intelligent as it allows for familiar face recognition and can notify if it’s a recognized person in your profile or a stranger. Great addition to any home or business setting.

This camera is great. It has a wide angle lense to capture a wider field of view. It has very good video quality. It gives you customizable notification options. It has an intercom option which is pretty clear audio wise. It has optional night vision mode. And it interfaces with my google home app for convenience. Only one problem though, the audio from the camera for some reason doesn't work right. And you cant hear anything. For some reason the audio is progammed to use your phones call audio instead of media audio. Once they sort this out it'll be 5 stars from me.

Wired, only for power. 2nd gen. google Nest CAM can be mounted or placed anywhere your home or work Wi-Fi signal is available. The power cube needs to be plugged into 110 VAC, but the camera itself is wireless. So I can add it to the garage without running wires to the house to a recorder. Perfect! And it works with faster routers. Indoors, you can place it anywhere, on a desktop, dresser, table top or mount it to the wall or ceiling as your needs require. The base twists on conveniently and hides the mounting hardware. The power cord is plenty long, enough for my needs. The white camera housing blends in with most all surroundings. Adding the device to my google HOME app was simple. Creating active zones helps preclude false triggers from areas I don't need to be concerned within the cameras field of view. Since the base swivels 180-degrees, aiming the shot is effortless. Next I decided what I wanted to report to my cellphone when away or at home. The camera has built in smart hardware so the scanned faces never leave the unit. How's that for privacy? Face recognition is nice so I now when family or friends arrive. If you choose, it knows you are home and doesn't record (another nod to privacy). I can view the front door camera from my google Nest HUB. Included is 3-hour time slice of recorded video with no subscriptions. The available subscription provides options like 10-day 24/7 recording, 60-days or event history recording, and others. Pay for what you need and don't worry about extra hardware to take care of. If the Wi-Fi is down, 1-hour of video can be stored in the camera until the signal and network return. Searching the history can be filtered by event type. No extra fees for intelligent alerts, which many will appreciate for a camera under $100.00.

Slick design, good resolution, excellent for small business.

I'm usually a fan of Google products, and this indoor camera is no different. The Nest Cam performs well for all my surveillance needs. Video quality is good for 1080p, and there is low lag from the time motion occurs to the time at which I'm alerted. Setup was quick and installation was very simple. Google normally offers very straightforward step-by-step guides which can be found via YouTube or through the Google Home app. To be objective, there are 3 disappointing things about this camera. You only get 3 hours of video history. Owners need a Nest Aware subscription to really expand benefits. Since the subscription cost is low, this is not a major con. Unfortunately, this camera doesn't offer 2K/1440p. Full HD is the baseline for most cameras, but I believe a camera that relies on a AC adapter should have a higher video quality. Finally, the integration could be improved. I own a Nest Doorbell, and it is a hassle toggling between 2 apps for full support. Overall, this is camera is good and worth a try if you're already in the Google/Android ecosystem.

Great overall camera, would recommend. Easy to setup but strong wifi is a must. Reconnecting to a new wifi can be annoying but overall 8/10 camera. Picture is great during the day but does need some light at night if the camera is looking out a front door window etc. I think a mix of outdoor and this indoor cam would be perfect. Find what your needs will be before purchasing. 30 day recording history is also $8 a month..... keep in mind.