Customer Ratings & Reviews

This was really easy to setup as the review title implies. No hard wiring required and the app provided really awesome instructions to get it setup and setup the wire as cleanly as possible. You can also stick the QR code under the camera on the base to make it easy to setup again as suggested in the instructions. The camera also moves on the base magnetically. It’s a super strong magnet so once you mount the base, it’s really easy to adjust. The motion alerts are accurate and the live feed also opens up very quickly. The video is crisp and the audio comes through really clearly. The two way audio also works really great. The night vision is also top notch so you can see the feed really clearly at night. It also works right in the Google Home app so you can control it really easily along with other Google devices. The pending addition of Gemini AI support indicated in the app is also going to make the camera even better when it’s released. Overall, I highly recommend this camera based on the ease of setup and the overall quality.

The Google Nest Cam Outdoor, Wired is the 2nd generation of an already popular Google home security system. This one has an upgraded 2K resolution with crisp colors with HDR and includes Google Gemini AI intelligence. It is well built, feels solid with a strong magnetic mount that won’t move around. It comes with everything you need to mount it on the wall with the provided screws and wall anchors. The setup is pretty easy like any other smart device you add to your Wi-Fi network through the Google Home App. Once you’re satisfied with the live view, there are a few cool things you can do that differentiate this Nest Cam from the competition. Much like video door bells, you can set up activity zones and tie them to events and notifications. You can customize what zones and what events you want to get notifications for and when, whether you are at home or away. More intelligent altering and distinction between people, cars, animals. Much wider and taller field of view coverage. Intelligent search of your video history with Gemini. If you need 30-days or 60-days worth of video history, or even 10-days of continuous video recording, you will need to pay for the Google Home Premium subscription, which may be worth it especially if you have multiple Google Nest video devices. That will also enable additional features such as “familiar face detection” against images of people you know from your contacts. Overall at this price-point, I wish Google had included 24-hours of free event history or local recording to an SD memory card like some other brands. All in all, if you are invested in the Google Home ecosystem, this may the camera for you.

So, this would have 5 stars but for the fact that to use all functions and make use of long term history, you need to subscribe to a google plan with a monthly fee. For some this is a deal breaker for others the non subscription features could be worth it. As far as form factor, this is a sleek unit that is compact and easy to mount just about anywhere. I really like the Nest magnetic base which allows for easy aiming into the environment you want to protect. It comes with mounting hardware that is very straight forward to use. The main advantage of a wired unit is that you can place it anywhere there is power and not worry about batteries. Of course, if the power goes out and you don't have it plugged into a UPS, it stops transmitting and recording. The cord is plenty long and the wall wort is small and only takes up one power strip or outlet space. The image is during the day is sharp and clear with surprisingly low latency. Night vision is surprisingly clear. You will get a black & white image but is clear enough to identify who and what is happening. I couldn't make out license plate numbers unless the car was very close though. On the other hand, I haven't had a device that with IR only that does this. Installation was as easy as it could be. Just scan the QR code and add to your google home account. The price is very reasonable for all the features that are available.

The 2nd generation Nest Cam Outdoor features really great image quality and integrates nicely into the Google Home app – which I’m already using for other connected home devices. The app walked me through each of the steps to setup and install the camera, and I was very pleased to find everything needed (including screws, anchors, and even cable clips) right there in the box. Once the camera was up and running, I used the Google Home app to set detection zones and setup my notification preferences all of the things this camera can detect -- people, familiar faces, animals, vehicles, etc. I already had a Google Home subscription when I added this camera to my system, and I’ll note that a paid subscription required for some of its features (like more than 6 hours of cloud video storage and familiar face detection). The alerts seem to be reliable, and the video is very clear and crisp, in daytime or after dark. The Google Home app isn’t the most intuitive to use for filtering detected events, but once you get used to it, it isn’t so bad. Some other nice perks – there’s plenty of cord (18 feet), and the wall plug is small enough to fit into the enclosure surrounding my outdoor outlets (and even leave room for the other plug to be used). Overall, this is a nice upgrade from the first-generation

What a great addition to our suite of Google cameras! Because I already have a few other cameras and a Google nest doorbell hooked into the Google Home ecosystem, setting this one up felt familiar and was accomplished easily through the Google home app. Once connected, it appears alongside our other devices in the Home app: live view, past clip access, alerts—all in one spot. Google sends all the hardware needed to anchor your camera to your chosen location. I always save the extra hardware too because they look and feel like quality screws and anchors. The wired vs battery option was an individual choice for us because we had the perfect spot that needed some extra attention at our home in Maryland and we had plug access right there. The 2K HDR video has a wide field of view meaning fewer “blind spots” at the edge of our yard. The zoom & crop capability allowed me to hone in on our driveway/porch area without losing overall context. In low-light, even though no floodlight version, the night-vision and HDR did a good job of retaining detail. I can strongly recommend the Google Cam Outdoor Wired 2nd Gen—especially if you’re already in the Google Home universe and want something that “just works” with your existing cameras/doorbell. It brings high-quality video, crisp integration, and manageable installation, and quick timely alerts which is exactly what I look for in a security/monitoring upgrade.

I already have several Google Nest cameras monitoring my property so I was excited to add this camera into my current ecosystem. Set up and installation was super easy, there’s a QR code on the camera so all you have to do is open your Google Home app, scan the QR code and the camera sets up. It’s that easy. Installation was a breeze. I found the location I wanted to put the camera, mounted th camera and ensures I had the right angle to monitor the area I wanted, and then I was done. The power cord was plenty long enough for me, and the cable clips helped me secure and hide the wire along my house. The clarity of these cameras was noticeably different than my current set up. I was able to zoom in and get less pixelation, get more clarity, and overall better performance. I’m not surprised being that my current Nest cams are several years old, so I was excited to see the upgrade was noticeably better. I’ve been a user of the Google Home/Nest app for several years already and have an active subscription. I absolutely recommend getting an active subscription if you’re gonna use this camera, it unlocks all the features and makes it completely worth it. It’s a small price to pay for everything you get in return! Well worth the upgrade!

We have our home integrated quite deeply into the Google ecosystem, so when we started looking for additional cameras to add coverage, Google's Nest cameras were the first place we looked. This camera is their latest generation, adding 2k resolution to the mix. Their previous HD 1920x1080 resolution was already sharp - this just takes it to the next level! The provided cord is 18 feet long. Granted, this is quite a long cord, but I'll be on the lookout for 3rd party solar power kits for it. This is our first Google branded outdoor camera, so we are hopeful that solar power becomes available for it so we don't have to have that long power cord running to an outlet. Don't get me wrong - 18 ft is a long cord, but it's see a hinderance because you have to be within 18 ft of an outlet! Two-way audio is quite clear and intelligible on both ends. I do love how they moved to a magnetic attachment to the base, giving you pretty much unlimited freedom on how it points. I look forward to getting just a few more Google Nest cameras - then we can do away with the DVR-based cameras we have setup now covering those fringe areas. Google for the win!

I've owned more than my fair share of security cameras, always looking for the next best thing that captures good video day and night and activates appropriately with motion, and identifies things correctly. Honestly the Nest Cam with Gemini seemed like the ticket, and maybe it is, but it seems I cannot use the features yet. Packaging: To start, the packaging for Google products is usually bare-bones and easy to deal with, unfortunately with this device that's not the case, it's weirdly overcomplicated to get out and uses far too much excess cardboard for no real good reason. Setup: Once you do manage to get it out of the packaging then setup is reasonably straightforward, scan the QR code, plug it into the wall and let the google home app finish the setup with a few basic questions. Use: I already had one Google Nest camera though it was an older generation, this one makes my second, the video is excellent, the person identification is good, though not always accurate, but the advertised Gemini feature constantly throws an error saying it's not available in my home yet. Unsure what that's about but hopefully it'll work soon. It did immediately identify a person that crossed in front of it, and with it being the primary camera for my driveway the vehicle identification is valuable and accurate. Bear in mind if you want long term recording storage you will need to get a subscription. Overall: It's a decent security camera, but the feature that it is touted to have with Gemini doesn't appear to work for me.

Bought as Christmas gift for husband & he loves. Was easy for him to self install but we had a hiccup because when I ordered, I added installation & on the day of, got a call telling me they do not install it. Otherwise great product. Only reason not 5 stars is that the product doesn’t explain that you have to PAY for app to have storage of camera feed. Only for a temporary time do you get that access.

TL;DR - Google Nest Camera Outdoor is a solid option for DIY security but hides its best features behind a paywall. 6 hours of local storage is enough for lower traffic areas and the AC adapter is small enough to fit under the majority of in-use outlet covers, but the proprietary nature of the power connection means if you break it, it’s not as easy to replace as something USB-based. Unboxing and setup: Google packages this well, definitely letting you know the premium nature of this product. You have a long power cable, small power adapter, plenty of clips and screws to manage wiring, and enough instructions to get you to the Google Home app. If you’ve set up a Matter or HomeKit device before, the new method that Google Home used is similar. I wasn’t asked for my wifi password and it connected pretty quickly. The magnetic base makes this easy to aim. Setting zones is as easy as some competitor devices, but with more customizable polygons for detection zones. Usage: On a Unifi network with Xfinity internet (2 down/40 up), I had zero issues with connecting to the camera to watch or play back video clips. The 6 hours of local storage is plenty for short clips - in my testing, I had well over 500 short clips stored. However, recording 24/7 video is paywalled behind a subscription to Google Home Premium. Even some of the detection features, like garage door detection, is paywalled behind the Google Home Basic subscription. I’m not a fan of paying to use all the features of something I purchased. Google could provide the ability to store things locally like other competing devices, and detecting that a garage door is open should be standard. For those who do want a simple experience, however, the Nest Cam Outdoor is a good option. If you don’t want to subscribe to get the best out of your device, look elsewhere.

Great camera, just wish there was a wireless battery powered model. The integration to Gemini and 2k video are phenomenal.

I got a couple of these and love them. They hold up to the weather and are very smart cameras.