Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was looking to replace the backyard floodlight with the camera to increase monitoring on the backyard and got Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight. The packing was excellent and made the impression of quality product inside the box. Inside the box, it came with Nest Cam with 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, and Safety & warranty document. It is a unique design to attach the camera with a spotlight module with a powerful magnet. I have completed the setup first by using a detachable power cable and added the device using the Google Home app by scanning the barcode. Instructions were very clear in the Google Home app and there was a firmware update available for the camera. After the firmware update, I have tested the camera quality and it was bright and clear. I have removed the existing floodlight and found out that there is no junction box with the existing floodlight setup. I have reached out to support and they suggested hiring a professional installer to complete the install as the documentation does not provide any instructions about installing the floodlight without a junction box. I have hired a local electrician to complete the installation and he installed the junction box and then installed the google nest camera. It is not an issue for me to hire an installer due to my existing setup. With the Google Home app, it is easy to control the lights to turn on / off, adjust the light settings, push notifications, Away-only notifications, and Seen notifications for People, Animals, Vehicles, and Motion. Since I don’t have any pets and the backyard is not facing any road, I have turned off Animals and Vehicles. The detachable nest camera has a backup battery which will allow recording if there is any power outage. Under Video Settings in the Google Home app, there are options to configure wake-up sensitivity, event length, video quality, night vision, status light brightness, and Rotate image 180 degrees. Under the Audio section, there are options to enable microphone, audio recording, and adjust camera volume. I have added the floodlight into a routine to turn on / off at a specific time and the ability to see live and history views in the app is very nicely implemented. Floodlight can be controlled by voice using google assistant enabled devices. Activity zones can be configured under Events in the Google app. Another nice feature is to use Home & Away routines. By purchasing a google aware plus subscription will enable familiar face detection, 60 days of event video history, and 10 days of 24/7 continuous video history for all cameras. I was impressed with the brightness of the floodlight, and it is reaching far better distance and notifications are accurate based on any movements in the backyard. This is my first google nest camera and planning to buy one more to replace another old floodlight in the backyard with Google Nest Flood Cam to get it into the Google ecosystem.

Easy to install. Works well. Can even be rotated 180 degrees and still work through the app. The lights are bright and camera is crystal clear.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I couldn’t be happier with the Nest Floodlight Camera! The video quality is outstanding, even at night, with clear and crisp images. The motion detection is incredibly accurate, and I love how it distinguishes between people, animals, and vehicles. The floodlight is bright and provides excellent coverage, making my yard feel safer and more secure. The app integration is seamless, and the ability to receive instant alerts and review footage from anywhere gives me total peace of mind. Installation was straightforward, and the build quality is top-notch. If you’re looking for a reliable and smart security solution, the Nest Floodlight Camera is worth every penny! Highly recommend!

I will start by saying we are an avid Nest user. Prior to this unit we already had the Nest Thermostat, an outdoor Nest Camera, and the Nest Doorbell with Nest Aware. In comparison to the products we already have we were very underwhelmed by the Floodlight Camera. One major drawback is that this camera is not compatible with the Nest app. You must use the Google Home app. There are some positives and negatives to the Google Home app. One positive is that the app has an interface that allows you to see all of your Google products in one area. This includes all former Nest products and well as speakers, Chromecasts, ect. In comparison the former app (Nest) you can adjust all settings on the fly including setting activity zones. Previously these settings had to be adjusted from a computer. One of the negatives is that the app is very glitchy and lags. Often it will tell me there is a person spotted when there is no person in sight, many times its actually a car driving by ( I have car notifications set to off and the street set as out of zone). Sometimes it will show me a preview from just before a person shows up in the frame. When you open the app to see the whole clip it says "This Video isn't available yet. Check back later. " It can sometimes take more than a minute to for the feed to actually become available. Also, we do have Nest Aware- however this camera has not yet seemed to recognize any faces in its notifications- even though it shows all of our faces set up in the app from our doorbell which also has Nest Aware. In addition, when I open the Google app, I can see live feeds of my other cameras about 30 seconds before this camera becomes visible. The picture on this camera, while still better than most of the competition out there seems to be lacking by Nest standards. Don’t get me wrong, this does have a great picture, however in comparison to previous Nest products; it falls a little short, especially at night which is when we need it the most. As mentioned above we also have had issues with Nest Aware working efficiently on this particular camera. The spotlights are a redeeming feature. While the setup looks a tad goofy it does function very well. The spotlight has multiple settings. These settings include how bright or dim you want the light (which can be changed on the fly), motion sensitivity, how dark outside before it activates, and what triggers the spotlight. For a spotlight, this one is extremely smart. At the brightest setting it is also extremely bright, especially for how small the lights are. Its is kind of neat that you can talk to any google device (including some smart TVs) and tell it to dim or brighten the lights. Installation was a breeze. It took us maybe 30 minutes from start to finish to get it on the house and all set up. My only wish is that the instructions were printed in the box vs in the app during setup; sometimes its just nice to have a hard copy. If the app issues were resolved, I would recommend this camera for someone who also needs a spotlight. Please make this compatible with the Nest App.

Very bright LEDs for the floodlights, easily adjusted beams, and camera angles. Very responsive motion sensors. High quality camera. Gets a ding because camera views are not available in the Nest app.,but only in Google home.

Nice! Clear videos. Talk-back audio is also clear. Pleased with purchase. Easy to set up. Performs as expected. Like the option to select type of movement: vehicle, animal, person. Lights are bright and illuminates the area well.

This product fulfilled two needs at once: having a camera on my driveway that doesn’t need to be charged, and replacing my old floodlight. Three things need to be kept in mind when installing this product. First, make sure that you have an outlet box. When I removed my old fixture, I discovered that the electrical wire was not attached to anything, so I had to install an outlet box first. Second, the speaker and microphone are on the bottom of the device, so you can’t undermount it. Third, the arms that the spotlights are attached to are stationary. You can twist the actual lights, but you can’t move the arms. This can make it challenging if you need to fit the product in a tight spot. One unexpected plus is that three different sized screws were provided to mount the camera to the outlet box. The rest of the installation of the product was interesting. There were no instructions included; you could watch a YouTube tutorial, but most of the installation required downloading the Google Home app and following step-by-step instructions that way. After this, it was pretty easy. As for the product’s exciting features, unlike a lot of other cameras that record whenever they detect any movement, this camera’s technology can distinguish human figures from other movement. In addition, you can set it up to recognize certain faces and remove the notification if it detects those faces. For example, I can make it so it won’t notify me every single time my children come home from school. The downside to this cool technology is that wearing a mask does throw off the facial recognition. As another positive feature, I also like how I can adjust the brightness of the spotlights. The downsides to this product include the aforementioned stationary arms, which can make installation challenging, and that the monitoring range is mostly fixed. You can block out areas you don’t want to be monitored, but you can’t zoom or focus in on a smaller, up-close area and keep it that way. Overall, this is a well-priced camera and floodlight combination product with advanced features. It was easy to use; however, I would’ve liked to been able to download instructions.

The camera works great. It provides a clear image and is able to differentiate between motion, persons, and animals. It has detected a person far away, behind a fence, and through deck railings. The light is very bright. It is easy to install.

Google Nest spotlight cam I bought the Google nest spotlight to replace my old floodlight and I’m very happy with my purchase. The spotlight is easy to install, has a clear camera, and works well with the Home app. I can customize the settings to choose what triggers the lights to turn on, such as motion, live viewing, or camera events1. The spotlight also has a built-in intelligence that can detect people or vehicles and send me an alert2. The spotlight is bright enough to illuminate my backyard and deter any intruders. It’s a great product that combines security, convenience, and intelligence. I highly recommend it.

Purchased this yesterday and installed it as a replacement on a old flood light set up. Adding the camera was just an undulgence but I'm glad i did it. It took about 30 minutes from closed boxed to installation. The flood lights worked right away but the camera needs to be installed separately. There's a QR code to scan into the Google Home App (you need that it doesnt go into the Nest app), at first i thought it was a bummer but honestly its not a big deal. I scanned the code and within minutes of doing whatever installation through Wi-Fi i could see my cars clearly and much of the road and some neighbors homes without a problem. Night camera quality is excellent. You can also customize how long the flood light stays on after it detects motion, if you want to be notified when cars are on the road, animals, etc. The google home icon shows on your tablet or phone for your review. Overall i recommend this camera, although wait until black friday deals so its a little cheaper

Easy install if replacing preexisting floodlight. Quality video, strong light.

I had been looking into installing a floodlight camera system. With so many options, it can be a bit difficult choosing one. Being that I have integrated Google devices throughout my home, the Google Nest Cam with Floodlight was the right choice for me. In the box, you get the flood light, camera (mounts magnetically to the light itself), wall plate, and installation hardware. If you can change a light fixture, you can install this yourself. Make sure that the power is off, and that you follow safety procedures. It's as simple as installing the mounting plate, wires, and using the app to get the camera up and running. Being that there was no light fixture directly in the front of my home, I had to run new wiring and drill a hole to get this installed. It really was not that difficult, and most of what I needed (minus new wire and light switch) was included with the floodlight. After the installation of the actual unit, you use the app and connect it to your devices. I love the sleek look of the light and camera, and the ability to expand my home security with other Nest products. The added security to my home makes me feel safer and allows me to keep an eye on things when we are not home. I would definitely recommend the Google - Nest Cam with Floodlight to anyone.

Easy to install, Great picture on camera. Light is plenty bright for driveway. Easy to set up.

I’ve been using the Nest Cam with Floodlight for about a month now, and it’s been a great addition to my home security setup. The video quality is sharp, even at night, and the floodlight is bright—it lights up my whole driveway when motion is detected. The smart alerts are pretty accurate and rarely send false alarms. I like that it can tell the difference between a person, animal, or vehicle. It also integrates perfectly with the Google Home app, making it easy to check footage or get notifications while I’m away. Installation was pretty straightforward if you already have a wired fixture. Just a heads-up: you’ll need a solid Wi-Fi connection, and if you want full event history and familiar face detection, you’ll need a Nest Aware subscription.

My Google Floodlight Camera has exceeded my expectations. Installation was straightforward, and once it was set up, the performance was immediately impressive. The video quality is crisp and clear both day and night, and the floodlights are bright enough to illuminate the area without being harsh or overbearing.

My initial purchase from Best Buy turned out to be a defective unit. After wks of back and forth with Google I ended up missing Best Buys 15 day return window. I was given the ok to return the Nest Cam. The staff at the store were great! I presented the confirmation from Google stating the Nest Cam was defective and to honor a return or exchange upon request. I chose to excahnge the item as I have other Nest Cams that are great. The reason I gave 4 stars is due to the return window. Had I known the window was so tight I probably would've gotten it elsewhere as I had an outside company come to install and remove the unit. We had lots of rain which added a few more days before the unit could be removed safely. Nonetheless I am happy with the purchase and the option of picking it up the same day within hrs of placing the order. It operates from the Google Home app, not the Nest app like the Nest doorbell and thermostat. It would be great if it were on the Nest app instead, but oh well. That does not take away from the images or video quality. This Nest Cam is awesome! Picks up anything as it is very sensitive. You can edit the settings to your liking to save yourself a million notifications, and to preserve the internal battery as it will operate for a while during a power outage. The item I returned still had it's green light lit. The floodlights are a bright white and light up the area very well. The magnet is very strong to keep the cam in place. Also has an anti-theft cord for extra security/support. Again, the item itself is great. Google Home app is ok, not as good as the Nest app. I am happy with the purchase and thanks to the satff at Best Buy I am able to enjoy another awesome Nest Cam w/ Floodlights.

Made switch to this from Ring and here are the primary differences I noticed: - better quality video - lens has a little less coverage than Ring - brighter lights, dimmable - light times out faster at night - always inconveniently right when I’m taking the dogs out, haha. Could be a setting I need to fix - a million times easier to set up than Ring Google ecosystem of cameras has been great so far. Overall, great camera.

Bright lights, easy setup, fantastic instructions, packaging, and presentation. Only downside (which is a big one) is the Google Home app (-2 stars) These camera floodlights were super easy to install and setup, with fantastic instructions that walk you through everything. Video quality isn't the best available, but I'm also not spending $400+ per camera for something from Ubiquiti... The added ability for having easy smart controls to just use the floodlights as regular backyard/garage lights is fantastic (+1 star back). Now to list a couple of issues, the major one being the Google Home app... These new cameras from the Google Nest line (not to be confused with the older generation "Nest" cameras) are only able to be setup in the Google Home app. This wouldn't be an issue if the app came even close to the functionality and ease of use found on the Nest app. Scrubbing through footage is terrible, you can't playback recently recorded footage, and no way to access the footage on a desktop/laptop - only through the Google Home app on your phone. If you're in need of some smart flood lights, and want the added benefit of an outdoor camera, and are already in the Google/Nest product family, look no further. BUT, if you are looking to use this mainly as a security camera, or this is your first delve into any of the Google/Nest cameras or products, maybe try out the Ring floodlight.

This floodlight cam has been so handy in my short term rental . It was easy to install and works great so I know when a guest is checking in along with providing a great security light for guests in case they have a late check in. Video quality is good !

Was deciding between this and the Ring system. Ended up going this route because we already have a lot of Google products in our home. I did a self-install and it only took me about 45-minutes to an hour, mostly because my caulking skills aren't that great. The hardware itself is great and the picture from the camera is exceptionally wide and clear. It covered a lot more area than I expected. The lights are also very bright and add a lot of clarity to the picture. The downsides of this system is ... the same downside across all Google/Nest products. The software is not as good as the competition. I think Nest has the best hardware but without good software to utilize it, it ruins the experience. For example, the camera can detect when there's a person or a car, etc. in the drive way however I cannot 'snooze' events for a time period. So to put that in perspective, I really want this camera to alert me if someone is in my driveway when I am either away from home or at night and you simply can't set that up at the moment. If you enable alerts you will get an alert EVERY TIME. So if you have kids playing in the drive way coming in and out of frame every 5 minutes, guess what ... you're getting alerts every 5 minutes. Yes you can go into your Google Home app and set it to automatically detect when you and your phone arent at home and go into Away mode and then alerts can follow that protocol. However, my expectation is to be able to set device-specific schedules when I want alerts from specific devices and the software simply does not allow you to do that. So overall the hardware is superior to the competition but the software the competition has leaves you wanting something more from this system. I think if I had to do it over again, I would have gone with Ring etc.