Customer Ratings & Reviews

It is a very cool product, works really good and it is very easy to use.

Great camera, great quality, easy to install and connect to app

The color and picture quality seems to be worse than my Nest IQ camera from years ago, but I needed a new camera.

The Google Nest Cam provides excellent coverage for my backyard.

I highly recommend this product really good quality

Was easy to setup, great views. Enough wie included to plug in. I recommend this product

Good cuality and price too the Best Buy more nex year

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i am actually disappointed in the outdoor cam. the clarity is marginally better than the 1st gen with IQ. initially i thought it was the wifi connection. Then I sat it inside on the desk next to me and it is still had a noisy resolution. I spent 2.5 hours troubleshooting with google thru facebook. That was a waste of time and horrible tech support. I believe a firmware update is required but since it is new there is none at the moment. conversation number #155735318

better than the previous generation battery powered ones

Great upgrade from the gen 1 nest cams I have had for 5 years now.

This fits into my google home ecosystem very well.

Really like this camera. It is much better than the rechargable version!

Summary: Great video quality (2k), robust weather protection, easy to set up, stays connected (WIFI). Quality costs, but you get what you pay for in this 2nd generation wired (for power) outdoor cam. A decent microphone and speaker mean two-way communication is possible (but not a doorbell). Comes with a tried and tested App for checking in on it, but for all the bells and security whistles there is a subscription service. Pro’s: - Compact, unobtrusive design. - Easy to install. - Great 2k video resolution. - Clear night vision - Fast live view - Expanded video view - Comprehensive easy to use App. - Fast alerts - 30 days of event video history (with subscription) - One hour of events storage (events are short) if WIFI goes down - Green led lets you know video is active Con’s: - Subscription service is required for any long-term video capture and recording. The more cameras you have the more it makes sense. - The power cable is shorter than version 1, only 10 feet in gen 2. You (of course) by an extension for more money. Matter of Taste: - It’s Google. With all the privacy disclaimers that involves. I do turn it off if I want privacy. - No manual. It’s all online. - It’s wired, I like that because it means I don’t have to play with batteries when I am gone months at a time, but your needs might be different. - Gemini AI features… generally work as advertised but still subject to randomness. - 10 foot Power cable could be longer. More Words: Disclaimer first, I have owned the generation 1 design for over 8 years and been impressed with its ability to survive very harsh winters (ocean facing gale wind Maine with no heater). I am only replacing it because I love the view and want the improved 2k video resolution, and I am happy that gen 2 represents a significant improvement (except for power cord length). You can get cheaper outdoor cams so what are you paying for? Quality, a design that is seamless, extremely weather resistant, great video, and yes, great software. It’s easy to install, a plate you screw to the wall, and the cam attaches by magnet, meaning it’s easy to adjust on a ladder. Yes, it is wired for power, but that means you don’t have to fret over it to keep it charged. And the wiring is weather proofed. The App, Google Home, is your primary contact point, though you can share the video feed via URL. It is surprisingly easy to use and self-explanatory including zoom in capability and AI search capabilities. Bottom line is if you want an outdoor surveillance system that you can set up and ignore, this is it. I use it for a summer cabin; it gives me peace of mind during the winter when I am absent.

It did not work for our needs the installation was going to be too complicated for our outdoor usage

Google's new Nest 2K outdoor camera delivers meaningful upgrades in a slightly more compact package. Setup was super easy. I had it connected and assigned to a "room" in Google Home within minutes. The big upgrade here is the 2K resolution which is a substantial improvement over the previous generation. Video just looks overall better and zooming in is now a lot more clear. I noticed the field of view is greater as well which means you can capture more area. I've been using mine for backyard monitoring, primarily for animal and people detection, and it's been excellent at catching events and sending timely notifications. As a bonus, it's compatible with last year's magnetic mount. So upgrading doesn't require replacing your existing mount. Key features: Customizable activity zones Seamless viewing across multiple devices (phone, smart displays, and Google TVs) Quick notifications Crisp daytime viewing and night vision Customizable events (animal, people, car, package, etc) Gemini AI integration Note that while these cameras function without a monthly subscription, there's a significant trade off in recording capabilities without it. Comparing this camera to last gen. 1080p camera: 3-minute recorded clips + 3 hours of video previews 1440p (2K) camera: 10-second recorded clips + 6 hours of video previews That drop from 3 minutes to 10 seconds at the higher resolution is disappointing. Would have liked to see more, something more like 1 min. If you dont plan on getting the Home subscription you'll need to weigh whether longer clips at lower resolution or better quality with minimal recording works for your needs. Overall this is a nice upgrade, especially if you are already in Googles Nest eco system. Just be aware that you'll need the subscription to unlock its full recording potential.

Works decently, but picture quality could be better and gets blurry very quickly when zoom is used.

Works decently, but picture quality could be better and gets blurry very quickly when zoom is used.

Having multiple previous gen nest cams, video quality is hardly an improvement over last gen. Quality wise, What you see live and what you get recorded are night and day. The recorded events look like garbage. Wait for a 4k cam or move on. Returned and mabey moving on from nest in the future. For the price you could buy multiple competitor cameras

I am heavily invested in the Google ecosystem, so I was happy to see this upgrade after quite some time. Set-up was a breeze and could not be much easier. More or less plug and play with a quick QR scan added in. Install was the same for me, but I suppose that will somewhat depend on your specific situation. The camera itself is a pretty significant upgrade over past models. Video looks much better as a whole, but also when zooming. It really is noticeable. Both during the day as well as at night. It also has a larger field of view. There are a bunch of nice features, most of which people will be familiar with: activity zones, notifications, events, seamless viewing across multiple devices, recorded clips, and video previews...etc. These all work well, but unfortunately, you lose a little bit of utility with some of them if you decline the monthly subscription. As I said, I have been in the Google world for some time, so I was covered here, but it is something to note. Additionally, while Google Home has served me well over the years, it sometimes has been a bit of a mess. While I am excited to hopefully see the Gemini rollout to Home be successful, and have some added functionality to the camera, we are not there yet. Time will tell with this one. That said, this is a good camera and very nice upgrade over previous models. If you are already in the ecosystem, or not, really, I think it will work well for just about everyone. Just be sure to check if you think you will want the added subscription cost as well if you are not already subscribed.