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Highlights
- Alerts for people, animals and vehicles
- 24/7 HDR video and night vision*
- Wire-free installation, outside or in
- Records up to 1 hour, during a Wi-Fi or power outage
- 3 hours of free video history
- Add more video history with Nest Aware**
- *Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi.
- **Nest Aware subscription required (sold separately).
Description
Who’s in the garden? Are the kids doing their homework yet? The Nest Cam security camera is wire-free and weather resistant, so it goes almost anywhere you need it, outside or in. Know when something important happens at home with intelligent alerts and take action right from the Google Home app.* And it’s easy to install yourself – no outlet or wires required. View live HD video, replay video recordings, talk to visitors, and more – all from the Google Home app. Nest Cam (battery) requires a free Google Account and is not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
*Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi.
Get alerts about the things that matter most.
The Nest Cam home security camera will send you an alert when it spots movement, a person, or a vehicle.1 You can choose which alerts you get in the Google Home app.
Outdoors or indoors. Rain or shine.
The Nest Cam security camera is weather resistant and wireless, so it’s designed to go almost anywhere, from the living room to the backyard.
Know what’s happening 24/7. Or go back in time.
Check in anytime using the Google Home app or see what happened with 3 hours of free event video history.* Add a Nest Aware subscription for up to 60 days of video history.** Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. **Nest Aware subscription sold separately.
Take action in an instant.
If something happens, you can talk and listen through your security camera* or call your local emergency service directly from the Google Home app.**
Install it yourself.
It’s battery powered, so you don’t need to set it up near an outlet. And the magnetic mount makes installation effortless. Just set the camera and adjust.
Wi-Fi problems? Not a problem.
If your Wi-Fi goes down or there’s a power outage, Nest Cam home security cameras will store up to an hour of recorded events so you can see what you missed.
Accessories to customize your camera.
For continuous power and 24/7 video recording outside, add a weatherproof cable (sold separately), or place Nest Cam indoors with the tabletop stand and cable (sold separately).
*Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi.
Get alerts about the things that matter most.
The Nest Cam home security camera will send you an alert when it spots movement, a person, or a vehicle.1 You can choose which alerts you get in the Google Home app.
Outdoors or indoors. Rain or shine.
The Nest Cam security camera is weather resistant and wireless, so it’s designed to go almost anywhere, from the living room to the backyard.
Know what’s happening 24/7. Or go back in time.
Check in anytime using the Google Home app or see what happened with 3 hours of free event video history.* Add a Nest Aware subscription for up to 60 days of video history.** Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. **Nest Aware subscription sold separately.
Take action in an instant.
If something happens, you can talk and listen through your security camera* or call your local emergency service directly from the Google Home app.**
Install it yourself.
It’s battery powered, so you don’t need to set it up near an outlet. And the magnetic mount makes installation effortless. Just set the camera and adjust.
Wi-Fi problems? Not a problem.
If your Wi-Fi goes down or there’s a power outage, Nest Cam home security cameras will store up to an hour of recorded events so you can see what you missed.
Accessories to customize your camera.
For continuous power and 24/7 video recording outside, add a weatherproof cable (sold separately), or place Nest Cam indoors with the tabletop stand and cable (sold separately).
Dimensions (Overall): 3.27 Inches (H) x 3.27 Inches (W) x 3.27 Inches (D)
Weight: .88 Pounds
Features: Night Vision, Wireless
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, Tools Not Provided
Model #: GA01317-US
Number of Cameras: 1
Mount Type: Magnet, Screw Fittings
Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Connection Types: USB
Image Sensor Type: CMOS Sensor
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Compatible With: Nest Products, Google Assistant
Night Vision Range: 20 Feet
Focal Length: 3.17mm
Minimum Operating Temperature Fahrenheit: -4
Maximum Operating Temperature Fahrenheit: 104
Motion Detection Angle: 110 Degrees
Power Source: Battery
Battery: 2 Non-Universal Lithium Ion, Required, Included
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 82685730
UPC: 193575008240
Item Number (DPCI): 056-16-3886
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.92 inches length x 5.11 inches width x 4.33 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.8519 pounds
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Q: 3 hours? So if the bad guy comes to vandalize my farm at 1:00am and I don't see the alert until 6:00am, it's already been deleted by then? Also-is this compatable with the Google Mesh wi-fi booster?
submitted by horsemom - 2 years ago
A: Hello there. Yes, the video history for the Nest Cam (Battery) has a rolling expiration. Without a subscription, the camera can store activity for up to 3 hours before it expires and is deleted. For newer cameras, you can enjoy up to 3 hours of free Event-Based Recording (EBR), while older cameras offer up to 3 hours of free photo snapshots instead. To enhance your Nest Cam (Battery) experience, we highly recommend subscribing to Nest Aware. This subscription offers exceptional value for your investment by providing features such as 10 days of continuous video recording (CVR) and 24/7 video history if hardwired to power and subscribed to Nest Aware Plus (This covers all of your cameras, speakers, and displays on the same home structure).You also have access to clips and time lapses, and the ability to customize activity zones. With Nest Aware, you can have peace of mind knowing that all your videos and clips are securely stored in the cloud, ensuring you never miss any important events. You can conveniently manage and control all these features using the Google Home App, right at your fingertips. It's worth noting that all Google Nest devices, including the Nest Cam (Battery), are fully compatible with Google Wifi and Nest Wifi mesh devices. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team via the Google Nest help page.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 1 year agoBrand expertA: Hi horsemom, thanks for reaching out about Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery). The 3 hours is free cloud storage that is included however there are subscription options that have additional cloud storage. This camera is compatible with the Google Mesh system. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMel - 2 years agoTarget staff support
Q: Does this camera have a pre-record option? For instance, record a vehicle pulling into my driveway before it shows the person getting out of the car. Issued I've had woth past cameras. Missing images.
submitted by Jennifer - 1 month ago
A: Hey there, Jennifer. No, the Nest Cam (battery) does not have a pre-record option. That said, if the device detects motion and records an event, you have up to three hours of event video history — with a Nest Aware subscription you get 24/7 video history.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 1 month agoBrand expertA: Hi Jennifer, thanks for reaching out about the Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery) The Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery) does not have a pre-record option. The camera primarily records when it detects motion or other "events". Pre-recording would require the camera to be constantly buffering video, which would significantly drain the battery. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 1 month agoTarget expert support
Q: does the nest require subsciption service of some sort? does it have a micros sd slot. how are videos and movement stored?
submitted by tina - 2 years ago
A: Hi, Tina! Regarding your question about the Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery): The Nest cam stream live video at no additional cost, however the ability to see earlier footage does require a Nest Aware subscription. There is no MicroSD card slot. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRobert - 2 years agoTarget expert supportA: Nest cameras and doorbells in general work even without a subscription. You still have basic motion detection, watch live feed, and get videos up to 3 hours in the past, which will automatically expire and be deleted after 3 hours. Depending on which Nest Aware subscription you will avail, your doorbell records and stores either event-based video history or 24/7 video history in the Nest or Google Home app.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: How can I tell which generation my nest camera is?
submitted by Victoria - 4 months ago
A: Hey Victoria. That's a great question. Here are a couple of tips to help you identify the generation of your Google Nest camera: - If your camera is battery-powered, it's definitely a 2nd generation camera. The 1st generation models didn't have battery-only options. - If your camera has the Nest logo on the front, it's a 1st generation camera.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Do it have warranty?
submitted by S - 5 months ago
A: Hi S, thanks for reaching out about the Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery). Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery) 1 Year Limited Warranty. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byRena - 5 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Is this suitable for a small business? The activity will be busy due to employees movement, will I get constant alerts?
submitted by Deanna - 6 months ago
A: Hi Deanna. The Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery) could be a good choice for a small business, particularly if flexibility and easy installation are important to you. However, it's worth noting that frequent employee movement might lead to a lot of alerts. While the camera's motion detection can be adjusted to minimize unnecessary notifications, you may still receive a significant number if employees are constantly on the move. For more details, please click here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9207697
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: I have 5 ghz. Can I use this camera?
submitted by Brenda - 7 months ago
A: Hi Brenda. Our Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery) is compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Hello, If my wifi were to go down could I still watch the live feed?
submitted by Ally - 8 months ago
A: Hi Ally. That's a great question. To watch live footage from our Nest camera, it does indeed require a stable Wi-Fi connection. This allows the camera to send real-time video to your device.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can you use this camera without mounting it?
submitted by ann - 8 months ago
A: Hi Ann! Thanks for your questions.The Google Nest Indoor/Outdoor Camera (Battery) can be mounted on a wall or any other suitable surface. However, for optimal security and stability, we recommend screwing it directly onto a wall.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this camera be plugged and not use battery?
submitted by dkromer - 11 months ago
A: Hi there! — We want to let you know we have weatherproof cable for your Nest Camera Outdoor/Indoor (Battery), available in 16.4 ft (5 m) and 32.8 ft (10 m), the camera will be charging constantly for a better experience and use, you can purchased it on Google Store.
submitted byGoogle Nest Support - 11 months agoBrand expert
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Not a security camera
2 out of 5 stars
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LN - 5 months ago
These are not security cameras. I own three of them one in my front yard because my yard gets damaged along with my poles on my front lawn. This camera you can't even tell what kind of a car it is. That's how blurry it is. Let alone see if you can get part of a license plate. They also and $150 a year to watch that which you can't see anyway and then try and make a clip and save it. Forget it. What a pain.
1 reply from Google Nest Support team - 5 months ago
Hey LN, we're sorry to hear about the issues with your Nest Indoor/Outdoor Cam (Battery). We definitely want you to have a smooth experience. We advise getting in touch with our support team for further assistance. For this, please go to your browser and enter "Google Nest Support", select "Contact Us—Google Nest Help" and fill out the form.
Pass
2 out of 5 stars
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TM - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Does not work with the nest application, makes no sense if you already have nest cameras. Does not work with nest aware. Only shows activity it picks up. I like that it’s magnetic and has a good hold, easy to setup once you know it has to setup through the Google app and not nest. Way too expensive for how limited it is.
1 reply from Google Nest Support team - 6 months ago
Thanks for your feedback, TM. We appreciate your thoughts on the Google Home app. We're working to create a unified experience for all Google Nest products, making the app your go-to for controlling devices with Google Assistant. Older Nest Cameras may have limitations, but you can find setup instructions in the "Set up and connect Nest camera" article on our Google Nest Help.
Good camera
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Grudgen - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Product works well and is relatively easy to install. The image/video quality is good and the audio input/output. Great for monitoring your home! The Google Nest app experience is a different story - mediocre at best.
Terrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jenn - 10 months ago
A subscription is required to use the camera at all. Battery life is absolutely horrendous, it would barely last a day off the charger. Half the time the videos would only be 2 seconds long or listed as “unavailable” even after changing the sensitivity settings. Would advise anyone to get a different product than this.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 10 months ago
Hey there! Were sorry to hear about your experience with your Nest Cam (Battery) — We recommend making sure the Google Home app is updated to the newest version, this would fix the unavailable message. Check out this guide to find more details on how to save battery: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611?hl=en-CA&sjid=12061440940239658404-NC
Don't waste your money
1 out of 5 stars
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Teressa - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Ever since installing continue to get a the camera may be unreachable or saving battery. Not worth the money for a camera that only works 50% of the time.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 10 months ago
Hi Teresa. Thanks for letting us know about your experience with your Nest Cam Battery. Let's see if we can get this working smoothly for you. Here are a few steps you can try on your device: Plug the camera into a power source. Locate the reset button on the back of the camera. Tip: The reset button on the Nest Cam (battery) is located on the back of the camera head. Press and hold the button: At 10 seconds, the status light will blink yellow four times and you'll hear a countdown tone. At 12 seconds, the status light will be steady, solid yellow while the camera starts the factory reset and you'll hear a confirmation tone. Release the button. Your camera will restore to its factory settings. After you need to complete the setup process again. In case you need further assistance there are many ways to contact us (email, phone or live chat).
battery sucks
1 out of 5 stars
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jaileen - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
i bought this for my office to replace the wired one since it looked a bit tacky, after fully charging it, the battery only lasted me one day! i switched the settings a bit to see if itll help the next day but it was the same and i had to charge it AGAIN. I am returning this and might switch to Ring
1 reply from Nest Support team - 10 months ago
Hey jaileen. Thanks for letting us know about your experience with your new nest cam (battery), We understand how important is for you to have a good battery life on your device. Check out this link to see some steps that might help you extending your battery life: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611?hl=en&sjid=5289911547137823665-NA If you still need some assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Does not integrate with any smart home system
1 out of 5 stars
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John Southworth - 1 year ago
The camera, itself appears to be OK. The only exception is that the power cable was designed backwards. The major problem is that you cannot use this “Nest” camera with the “Nest” app. You have to use it in the Google Home app where its functionality and capabilities are rendered useless. None of the features available in the Nest app are accessible in the Home app. There is also an insane list of restrictions for setting up automations. So many, that every automation I’ve ever tried to set up gives you an error saying it’s not permitted. Even something as simple as turning the camera off when you’re home. Also, any integration that Google Home has with Smart Home applications hides this camera from them, so you cannot integrate it with anything. This camera is the worst purchase I ever made.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 1 year ago
Hello there, John Southworth. We’re sorry to learn about your frustrating experience with the performance of your Nest Cam (battery). It's important to us that we provide you with the best help possible and identify the issues you’re having with automation. We appreciate you sharing your feedback here and have taken note of it. We aim to deliver a great user-experience for the products and services we provide. We recommend reaching out to our team of specialists on the Google Nest Help site so we can help find a better resolution for you.
Battery security
4 out of 5 stars
Baker - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Dislike-does hold battery charge long, always have to take it down, charge battery then mount it back up I would recommend if you don’t mind always taking it down to charge and putting it back up
1 reply from Nest Support team - 1 year ago
Hey there, Baker. Thank you for posting your review on Nest Cam (battery). It's unfortunate to hear that you're experiencing some battery issues with the device. The built-in rechargeable batteries are made for long-lasting battery life and should give you at least 1.5 months if the device is busy(about 20-25 recorded events per day). It's important to us that we provide you with the best help possible and identify the cause of the battery issues you’re having with your device. Please reach out to our dedicated team of specialists on our Google Nest Help site for immediate support.
Google destroyed Nest
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
As many others have warned - Nest cameras, like so many things, have been utterly destroyed by Google. They’ve become such an awful company. Do Not Buy This Garbage. Google home app is required, which makes even perfectly good legacy Nest cameras so infuriating to use, that it’s just not worth it. Sadly, despite the cameras being exceptional (they weren’t designed by Google), you must use Googles native app which is slow and buggy, to put it mildly. You’ve been warned.
Not a dependable camera system
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Someone - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Bad battery software that doesn't charge when plugged in. I have an arlo and that has no problem staying plugged in and operates all the time. Also the user software is Google Home, if you want to add another user, they will have the same permissions as you, meaning if you add a guest user they can delete you the owner and then they would become the owner, I hope they change this soon.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 1 year ago
Hello there. We appreciate your feedback on Nest Cam (battery). We hear your concerns, and we'll share this information with the right team for future improvements. In the meantime, we’d like to know more about your experience with the camera’s battery so we can help. Contact us and tell us more about concerns using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Newer version is not worth it!
1 out of 5 stars
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Sevan - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Compared to the older generation of wired cameras, this camera doesn’t cut it at all! The newer version does not run on the nest app. I was required to download the google home app and it’s all wonky. Charging the battery is required 1x a week. Too difficult to filter notifications. Bring back the old version!
1 reply from Nest Support team - 1 year ago
Hey there, Sevan. We appreciate your feedback on your Nest Cam (battery). We're sorry to learn that you're experiencing some battery issues with the device. Battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and selected camera settings. You can extend the battery life of your camera by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. We recommend reaching out to our team of specialists so we can further assist you with improving the performance of the device and guide you with navigating the Google Home app. You can contact us anytime by visiting the 'Contact us' page of our Google Help site.
Well worth it.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Alyssa - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Works great! Easy to install.
Do your research
1 out of 5 stars
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Crystal - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Do not buy. It’s not compatible with Google Nest App. Nest is ending as of April 2024 and Google wants you to use their Google Home App that’s awful. Camera is fuzzy, motion pick up doesn’t ding on your app like Nest does. I’m returning this camera, I didn’t know anything of this information until after I bought it. We all need to call Google and start complaining of the older cameras we can’t use now. Google Nest was such a great product and they just ruined a great thing. Now I have to research another security camera that has an app and has continuous footage.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 1 year ago
Hey there, Crystal. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the Nest Cam (battery) has been less than ideal. Our aim with the Google Home app is to help create an integrated experience with other Google Nest products and to make the app the one place you can control all your Nest and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant. By April 2024, Nest will no longer support Dropcam and Dropcam Pro. However, the Nest app will remain functional and will continue to deliver updates and fixes. If you have additional inquiries or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us by visiting our Google Help page.
Waste of money...last less than a year
1 out of 5 stars
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Tor - 1 year ago
It lasted less than a year! After 9 months the battery stopped charging! Tried everything to get it to charge but nothing worked. Such a waste of money! It doesn’t work as well as the indoor plug in nest camera.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 1 year ago
Hello there, Tor. Thanks for your feedback on the Nest Cam (battery). We’re sorry to learn about your experience, and we appreciate your effort to make it work. We’d like an opportunity to investigate your concern. Please reach out to us anytime via Google Nest Help Page so we can look for all possible options to help you best.
lasts less than one year
1 out of 5 stars
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Mark - 2 years ago
Works great when it works but is dead after one year. Multiple tries to charge it did not work. Electronics should last longer than this!
1 reply from Nest Support team - 2 years ago
Hi there, Mark. Thanks for reaching out to us. It's unfortunate to hear that your Nest Cam (battery) died after only using it for a year and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. For immediate help with your concern, we recommend contacting our support team. We may need to gather more information about the issue you are experiencing and see how we can help you best. You may reach out to them via this help link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Unreliable
1 out of 5 stars
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Jmcfemale - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Useless. Did not detect motion half of the time and the battery was dead within a week. Maybe I had a lemon. Idk. Going back to Eufy.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 2 years ago
Hello there, Jmcfemale. Thank you for your valuable feedback on Nest Cam (Battery). We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate experience you had with the motion detection and battery life of your device. Nest Cam (Battery) utilizes algorithms to process video and audio data, enabling it to detect events that may be of interest to you. Motion detection and video recording can be influenced by factors such as changes in light levels and the movement of shadows when, for example, a cloud passes in front of the sun. To enhance the recognition of people and improve the video recording feature, we recommend trying the following steps: - Adjust the Activity Zones on your camera. You can delete existing zones and create new ones within your camera's field of view. Ensure that there is no overlap between the zones you create. - Consider changing the camera angle and taking into account the lighting conditions in the surrounding area. - Try restarting your camera. The battery life of Nest Cam (Battery) depends on various factors, including activity, temperature, and the camera settings you have selected. Users can extend the battery life by adjusting video quality, duration of video clips, time intervals between recorded events, and utilizing activity zones to monitor specific areas. Here are some typical scenarios for Nest Cam (Battery): - Busy: Approximately 1.5 months of battery life (around 20-25 recorded events per day) - Typical: Approximately 3 months of battery life (around 9-12 recorded events per day) - Quiet: Approximately 7 months of battery life (around 2-4 recorded events per day) We recommend assessing the frequency of events (per day) you experience with your Nest Cam (Battery). If the short battery life is not directly related to the frequency of events, please consider contacting our support team for further assistance by visiting us at the Google Nest help page.
Google camera outdoor and indoor battery
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
I l would recommend it - 2 years ago
I like it because it has great video things and better plus i can do monthly for 24/7 video history
Such a bummer
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Squid - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I was so excited to get this but was extremely let down. Long story short it requires a subscription, the battery life is a joke, and it is absolutely TERRIBLE at detecting & recording movement AKA not helpful for security at all. First off, you need a subscription to do anything except view the live feed. There’s one level where you pay for restricted recording and history that auto deletes at a specific amount of days, or you pay more and get unlimited recording and saving. Second, if you have all notifications/recording on, the battery lasts MAYBE 2 days. If you have half the notifications/recording on, you get up to a week if nothing happens. I had to turn off all notifications and really restrict the movement it records to get this to last 1 week at a time before I have to recharge it. I purchased this BATTERY camera because the ideal place for it does not have access to a plug unless I trail an extension cord along the floor or ceiling. Another big con is with the limited recording AKA can never and will never record the entire time, it will ONLY record when there is movement. This thing is so so bad at “detecting” movement. I will be moving all around my apartment for hours and the camera will MAYBE detect my movement once, unless I’m super close to the camera. When I try to use it to watch my dog, it doesn’t detect his movements at all so I can’t see anything since there is no recordings to watch. Do not purchase this camera. If you are set on getting a camera from google, get the regular plug in kind since the battery barely adds any life. Even better, to purchase a cheaper version on a big marketplace website (hint hint) that’s actually worth the money. Also if you do decide to keep this plugged in, you’ll have to purchase additional pieces for it to stand upright, another non-win for the item. P.S. I figured since this is so easily portable I could hook it up and use it at other places. NOT the case, trying to make it work has completely wiped the history and now it won’t even work with my regular home Wifi/google devices and is now a piece of junk taking up space.
1 reply from Nest Support team - 2 years ago
Hello there, Squid. Thanks for sharing your feedback to let us know your issues with the Nest Cam (battery). We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll share this with the right team as we’re constantly looking to improve the reliability, usability, and use of various features. Meanwhile, we’d like an opportunity to help improve your experience. Please reach out to our support team via Google Nest Help Page for immediate assistance.
Not what it once was!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Customer - 2 years ago
Used to love nest cameras but beware, they are no longer compatible with the nest app. The camera no longer records everything, it only records movement. If you know nest cameras, they dont always pick up everything so even if there is someone outside, it will not detect it and if it doesn’t detect it, it wont save or record the video. Google is single handedly ruining what was once a great system!!! GO BACK TO THE NEST APP!!! GOOGLE HOME SUCKS!!!
Love it!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sonya B - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Love these cameras! This is the fourth camera I have bought and love them as they are very easy to install and use.