Customer Ratings & Reviews

Really disappointed in this camera. Every few days the live feature stops working. It still records video, but it will not allow a live view. Only way to fix is a full factory reset. Google support is abysmal and takes hours to get to any substantive advice after verifying your identify six ways to Sunday.

Sadly had to return because the 2 times a geek squad were sent out to do installation were not able to perform the task that was required.

Quick Review ------------------ It is a solid camera and works very well. You can setup zones for alerts, the light is pretty bright and the camera is clear and has a good night vision. The only downside being the 3 hour free recording (rolling) otherwise you will need to pay 6$ per month for storage. The quality is good but its pricey. What’s in the box ---------------------- ● Nest Cam camera ● Nest Cam floodlight ● Mounting plate with grounding screw ● Mounting plate cover ● 3 sets of 2 junction box screws ● 4 mounting plate screws ● Wire connectors ● Grounding wire ● Anti-theft screws ● S hook ● Hex key ● Quick start guide ● Safety & warranty document Installation -------------- Very quick, just replace your wired flood light (I think most of you have one) with this wired nest floodlight camera and you are good to go. Unlike your basic motion detecting floodlight, this also has a built in camera which can capture videos. Usage --------- You can download the google home app and customize the turn on/off time, adjust brightness and also schedule the timings when you want the light to go on and off. The camera has 180 degree motion sensor and when turned on, you can adjust the sensitivity as well. If your camera is facing the road, you may not want the camera and light to turn on when a car passes by. You can setup the zone for which you want the camera to record events and turn on flood lights. You can also use google home app to configure it to respond on voice commands, although I never use this feature. I like the home and away routines which works well with my nest smoke and co detector which detects whether I am home or away. I can configure the camera to send me alerts only when I am not home which is a cool feature. This way I am not having to monitor every little thing that moves around the camera.. If you subscribe to Nest Aware, you will get 60 days of event recording OR 10 days of 24/7 live recording which resides in google cloud. If you do not have a subscription, it will only record 3 hours' worth of event which I found a little disheartening and you cannot record videos locally. However if your wifi disconnects or lose power, the camera can still record events locally for a hr (Not an SD card) but this can be a fallback option which I found it really cool which may other branded cameras might be lacking! Overall this is a decent floodlight camera if you don’t mind the price.

Wifi doesn't connect light is too bright and image quality is bad

I’m constantly looking to add to my smart home setup and this is a great addition to it. I’ve actually been looking for a floodlight camera for my back deck area and hadn’t decided on which brand I wanted until I had a chance to get this one. First of all, the installation was a breeze. I’m a DIYer, so I’m familiar with installing this type of product but even a novice with a few tools can install this in under 30 minutes. I did watch the step-by-step video as I did the install just because I wanted to make sure there wasn’t anything I left out. I appreciated that this came with some security screws. They are actually just hex head screws instead of Phillips head which would be much easier to find if someone was interested in stealing the camera. I wasn’t overly confident in the mounting of the actual camera to the fixture though. The camera attaches to a very strong magnet on the fixture itself and much to my surprise, I have not had a single incident of it coming loose or any movement, even after several heavy rains and windy days. Once I had this mounted, the only real negative I can give this product had more to do with getting it connected to my WiFi. I already have a Nest Yale lock that I’ve been using for a couple of years, so it searched for the Nest Connect in order to get it connected to my WiFi. That took more than a couple of minutes, but once it connected everything was fine. The next thing about this floodlight is the quality of the camera and clarity even at night. The camera is HD quality and has some customization options within the app as far as balancing recording quality and bandwidth as well as, motion sensitivity, determining when the floodlight comes on, activity zones and so much more. Finally, the feature that I’ve unexpectedly come to appreciate the most is the battery backup feature. I have a pretty curious two-year old son, who has an affinity for turning off lights (wish I could everyone else in the house to do that). Under normal circumstances, he would get a cookie for saving dear old Dad a few coins on the electric bill, but this is obviously a light switch that needs to stay on. I was at work and checking the app and playing with the settings when I saw that the battery percentage was on. I had no clue what that meant since this was a hardwired light and didn’t run on batteries. I set a reminder to check it when I got home. When I got home, first thing I noticed was the light switch turned off. I had no idea that even with the switch off, it would continue recording and live streaming. This is an awesome feature in my opinion. Although after blocking the light switch with a childproof cover, I don’t think it will be a feature I use that often, it is nice to know I have a battery backup in case of an outage. I apologize for the lengthy review and since it was already pretty lengthy, I didn’t cover everything I could discuss about this light. I can same in summary that this is a feature rich, well thought out product that provides plenty of options for customization and security. This is an awesome product and I highly recommend it.

Seems to be ok. The base is a little flimsy in my opinion.

The Google nest floodlight cam is just ok. Compared to others out there it's a bit on the pricey side. One drawback in my opinion is having to have dedicated wiring for it. There is no option to use a regular 120v power socket. If you're mounting it in a place where there is no existing floodlight or wiring, be prepared to run some and factor that into your install time. Other than that, installation is fairly strait forward. If you're handy it shouldn't take more than a couple hours to mount and get it positioned. Another drawback is that while it's titles a nest cam, it doesn't use the nest app. It uses googles home app. Not a big deal, but can be a turn off for some. Why have a "Nest" product that isn't tied to your nest app? You have to have a google account to set it up. Again, not a big deal, but annoying to some. Subscription fee isn't outrageous for the basic package. The camera connect easily to Wi-Fi, but I'd recommend reading and familiarizing yourself with all the setup instructions first. It can take a while to get set up properly/ The nice thing is it's infinitely customizable. You can set up zones to record, set up routines, etc. Everything is pretty easy to control from the home app. The camera picture quality is excellent with videos being very sharp and clear. Why the 3 star rating? Partly price and needing dedicated wiring. I do recommend it, picture quality and ease of use being the primary reasons. You can watch live video

The quality put into this unit can easily be seen as soon as you open the box. It is well packaged, well-written instructions are available and all accessories needed for the wired setup are included. I am not that 'handyman' inclined but the installation only took me about 25 minutes. I could have it installed in less than 15 minutes but I took my time removing the current floodlight and making sure the connections were secure. Once you have it installed, all you have to do is connect it to the Google Home application and you are ready to go. Luckily, I already had a Google Home application so it was seamless. I am really impressed with the thoughtfulness put into how easy it is to adjust the floodlights and the camera. The magnetic connections were a great addition. This was the biggest issue I had with my old spotlight and this improves it in every way. The 1080p camera works great. I have some other 4k cameras and to me, they are overkill and do not work well if the network connection becomes weak. I have had no issues with the network connection on this unit. The picture is clear in bright even in low-light conditions. I really like how easily you can dim or brighten the lights from the app. 3 hours of recording is provided free of charge. I plan to upgrade to the Nest Aware subscription to increase this and feel it is well worth for the additional security. A key future of this camera is that it has onboard memory that will continue to record even if it loses the network connection. Recorded data will then be uploaded when the network connection is restored. This is the first camera I have with this feature and it is a great addition. The retail price falls very reasonably in with comparable units. When you factor in the quality, features, and support functions it is a great value. I plan to replace my additional floodlights and outdoor cameras with this model. Google provides multiple support options if you have questions during the installation or during use.

The Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight is the perfect replacement for the standard flood light you have on your home or garage. Thanks to the standard wiring assembly, connecting the light is very easy. No additional wiring harness or conversion kits required (check that your existing light uses a standard wiring configuration). Integrating with the Google Home app is very simple. Make sure your light is in range of your wireless network. It only takes a few minutes to setup. The features offered through the Google Home app are pretty good. You can control the settings of the camera, manage alerts and view activity from the live feed. The Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight is built to last. Very durable design. Weather resistant. I am confident this device will last for years to come. I am planning to get another one for the other side of my home. The coverage area is impressive. The lights illuminate the entire yard and drive way to the garage (fairly large yard/parking area). I like knowing what's happening around my home, especially when I'm not home. The intelligence built into the the Google Floodlight is outstanding! I don't get false alerts for leaves blowing or other motion that is not important. We occasionally have deer in the area that are not shy about entering neighbors yards, therefore getting alerts on animal motion is helpful! Vehicles entering the property and people all trigger alerts which is great. I've never used a more intelligent monitoring system. The ability to distinguish between various motion is impressive. The camera on the Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight is clear and works well in various light conditions. I am particularly impressed with how well the camera works in low light conditions. Overall, I highly recommend Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight. It's easy to use, and provides added protection for your home. You will get the peace of mind of knowing what's happening around your home.

Great lights, motion sensor is decent and last a good amount of time.

Can’t install under eaves. Had to be Wall mounted. Camera is the same as the Google security cameras but with lights.

We've been really happy with our Google Nest Cam with Floodlight. The light and camera come on automatically when triggered by motion - and only by people. We have not seen it trigger when wildlife go by. It was very easy to install into an already-existing wired location above our garage. We can talk to people who are by the camera and can see them with the Google Home app. Overall, very happy with this purchase.

Overall this product is great. There are 2 exceptions that I'll get to later. Right out of the box, it's well build and sturdy. It looks good and no noticeable defects. Installation, is a breeze if you have any experience with installing lights. They even included a hook to support the camera while installing it alone. The app installation was a breeze as well. I have other nest products so I was fairly familiar. No issues connecting or setting up. The picture quality is good but not 4K which is fine. The sensitivity of the camera is excellent...highly recommend making custom settings or your camera depending on where it's aimed towards will be on all the time. So overall...I'm pleased with it. My only complaints are minor. First, is that you have to have a subscription of either $6 or $12 a month to fully utilize to see what is going on beyond 3 hours. Second, not 4K quality but not a huge deal.

Very easy installation, extremely good camera quality, bright lights and awesome options within the Google Home App. I have all my doorbells, cameras and thermostat in one app!

First the installation instructions were top notch as was the build quickly. Install into my old outdoor spotlight provided the electrical and perfect spot to mount. Mounting and grounding was relatively quick and painless. My biggest quibble is the recording limit of 3 hours without eventual subscription and no sd slot that I could locate. I also am leery about the -4F operating temperature as the Northeast can get well below that on some early morning winter days and nights. The picture quality is great but not compared to my 4K cameras.

Over the years I’ve had things that meant a lot to me disappear. So, after getting my RV I wanted to have a way to keep my belongings under some sort of surveillance. This is where the Google Nest Cam with Floodlight came into play. Right out of the well packaged box, this unit came with everything I needed to replace my old outdated floodlight. This system looks and feels well-built and was easy to install. Just make sure if you're a DIY that all power going to it is cut before installation. The install was super simple and straight forward and not unlike the install of any other floodlight. Once installed this is where it all the similarities to a standard flood light change. This is due to the integrated camera. The camera in this package is phenomenal, in my opinion it is on par with more expensive action cameras as far as captured video. The setup was as simple as downloading the app to your smartphone and following the instructions from there. The camera is held onto the floodlight via magnet and wire connected for power via a magnetic plug. Due to how the camera is held into place, this made it extremely easy to adjust the angle of its view. The performance of the nest camera system is outstanding. Its sensitivity to picking up movement is great and with my old system something as little as a bug would send me an alert, with this one I do not have that issue. I use this camera system specifically to keep watch over my RV and so far, it has given me a peace of mind. Because of the extreme light emitted by the floodlight, I have a clear view of my rig at night and whenever a person, or animal comes within view I instantly get an alert sent directly to my phone. The image and video quality of this system is high def and second to none! I'm very happy with this Google product. Not only does it look good it works flawlessly and is a great addition to any security system. I definitely recommend the Google Nest Cam and Floodlight.

Bought 3 of these and a camera without the lights. They are very sensitive to movement and start to record quickly. The cameras provide excellent viewing and the lights work very well. The Geek Squad linked them to our 3 Nest Home units and our new routers. All work seamlessly .

I found this floodlight camera very easy to install, but you need to have some basic wiring skills. I removed my old floodlight and installed this one in less than 30 minutes. You use the Google Home app to view the camera. It opens up quickly. I have ducks in my backyard and they don't set the camera off. If I walk in the backyard, it notifies me pretty quickly of my movements. My camera can pick up my neighbors yard in the edge of the field of view. When my neighbor mows their lawn, It picks them up. My only real complaint is that you can zoom in to try to see better, but the image isn't very good when zooming in. I like the fact that both the lights and camera are locked in place using an allen wrench. The lights have an allen screw that you put in place once the lights are mounted and then the camera has a power cord that has a tether that is mounted to the camera. Obviously it could be cut but it can't easily be just removed. My other outdoor cameras do not have any kind of theft protection. Other than the poor picture when zooming in, I'm pretty happy with the floodlights and the camera.

Review for Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight - Snow This is a sophisticated, hard-wired replacement for any outdoor floodlight if you want to add audio and video monitoring capabilities with serious intelligence that minimizes false alarms. It can recognize people, cars, animals, and even packages! Some of these features require one of the two-tier subscriptions, but right out of the box you get some seriously smart features! Up to three hours of events recording are free, without subscription—which will let you check back on things that trigger the camera for about a week. With subscriptions, you get much more history, but also additional intelligence, such as recognizing faces! You can program the time the lights remain on after being triggered by an event and set the sensitivity as well. You can program the brightness level of the lights, too. Installation is simple and straightforward if you have minimal tool skills. An intro video explains the install steps so you can see if your up to the task and then the app actually walks you through the install with simple steps and excellent illustrations. It’s good to know that you need a standard round electrical box to mount the floodlight, so plan to install one if your current setup is different. I think the “snow” white design looks crisp and modern, but it is also designed to be painted to match your house, if you like.

One of the 2 cameras keeps going offline. I tried to disconnect and reconnect and now it won't sync.