It was missing the security loop or I would have rated it 5 stars. Easy to set up and install.

Great camera for the price. Easy to install and set up.

best investment 👌

Love it!

What I wanted

The cameras work fine. However, they're much better deals on cameras! Plus, you'll need Nest Aware if you want them to function properly, and they just raised the cost of Nest Aware by $20 in one year to $80 + tax per year! Look for cameras with memory cards! There are better cameras that are much cheaper. Try to stick with cameras that have self-contained memory. (SD-card)

This is exactly what I was looking for! Camera is fast and easy to set up, and install. It comes in 2 pieces, the base and the camera that attach together with a strong magnet. I love that I dont have to worry about running ugly cords! I installed it outdoors, well above the recommended 6ft and the quality is still great! Its great that I can view the camera from my phone and also my google nest hub...perfect for keeping an eye on my kids while I cook dinner! The camera also has a 2 way built in microphone that works great as well. I've had the camera installed for about 3 weeks and the battery life is still good, the app lets me know how much battery life is left. The camera/app saves 3 hours of video history, but you can purchase a subscription through Google for more storage. The 3 hours has been sufficient for me so far! I definitely will be buying a few more of these for my home.

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.

Installation doesn’t work, Google Support useless. I purchased a battery Google Nest Cam in Sept 2022. Although I have over 40 smart home devices that connect with my network flawlessly (including a couple of Google devices), the Nest Cam wouldn’t connect during set up. I contacted and worked with Google Support for about 4 months and they couldn’t fix it and just kept putting me off. They also wouldn’t take the defective device back and issue a refund. Finally, I gave up. I wasted $180 of hard-earned money on this device. Buyers beware!

The image quality is great. The recognition is great. The only issue is that I keep it plugged in but it doesn’t stay charged. I honestly don’t get it. What is the point of a camera if it’s offline most of the time?? Nest needs to bring back the ones that are wired. Those were better.