Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery) - 1 Pack, Snow, 1 Count (Pack of 1)
I pretty much reviewed almost every nest camera generation including when these cameras were owned by nest and not bought out by Google.
I have also owned several other security camera systems such as blink, wyze, arlo, tp-link, and several other offbrand systems.
I will be fairly brief in this review because there are many other reviews they'll pretty much go through the functions and features.
Long story short, this is the absolute best system out there from my experience because it supports a very functional live stream that's anchored on Google backbone cloud. Every other camera system that I've listed and used have absolute unusable choppy live streaming functions which essentially mean that those cameras are event-driven only that capture and uppload for viewing later . Even if other cameras claim to support live streaming, in my experience all of them are actually unreliable and frustrating to use.
Google now supports as of 2023, live streaming on your desktop Chrome browser. I have seven nest outdoor and indoor camera setup in my Google home and all of them stream simultaneously on a website no problems. Obviously your Wi-Fi coverage limits choppy or not choppy the stream is however I found that Google nest cameras have a smarter buffering system that allows you to see videos as smooth as you can with mirror 2.4 gigahertz Wi-Fi coverage. I will tell you that every other system I've used doesn't come close to matching the smoothness the sharpness and the reliability compared to Google nest.
Google nest camera is built to last and is tried and true and tested in Canadian winters at - 30 c . Although the specs indicate minus 25 I've had absolutely no issues with this camera even colder. This camera has survived 90 km per hour wind with its magnetic mount. So long as you are using a Google Mount the magnet is absolutely strong. If you are using a third party mount please note that the magnet tends to not stick onto the back of the camera as strong as an oem mount.
One other thing I will mention is that Google has far superior AI built into the system. However it comes at a subscription cost. Once you subscribe to the nest aware package all of your Google nest cameras will support the enhanced features. There are some systems that you need to subscribe per camera. Since the cause of subscription varies based on whatever promotion you have it's difficult to say which one is the cheapest however even when I subscribe to the other enhanced features from other camera systems.... Google nest aware is vastly superior.
Needless to say I really like the Google nest cameras. However there is one Achilles heel. The outdoor cameras suffer from somewhat weak Wi-Fi reception.. you really do need a fairly decent wi-fi system in your house especially if you plan on putting them outdoors. I'm not sure why Google doesn't allow you to have an external antenna accessory to help it's RX. But in order to find much more reliability with these systems I had to put additional Wi-Fi mesh nodes up close to the ends of my house in order to realize a reliable nest system..
This specific outdoor camera supports fully operational batery mode. Cameras internal battery can be charged in your house and then snapped onto your Mount outside no cords. However note that in the winter the battery life reduces to 2 to 3 months at best. You probably hardwire the camera if it is at all possible but if you must put it in a location without power then it's doable. I don't really have an issue with these cameras because I plug in the camera 24/7 for infinite power.
I've tried to summarize some of the keys that I've encountered that really stand out compared to the competition. You can read about all of the specific functionality everywhere but I wanted to make this review useful for people who are specifically looking for live streaming and reliability in a Wi-Fi based security camera solution .
Now with the system being in my opinion the best camera system out there, it does come out of obvious cost penalty. These cameras are 179-250$ varying on the sale. Blink and wyze cameras are a fraction of the cost ($30-60). So in the end you have to see if it's worth the price. In my home I use wyxe cameras and blink cameras and Google nest cameras. I like to use blink cameras and wise cameras for just event notifications and quick momentary video clips. Especially if I need to be completely cordless in remote areas of the house indoors or outdoors. However for areas that I would like to have much more robust and cleaner videos with much more functional live streaming, then I install Google nests in those areas ( example: driveway and porch, for mischief capturing and license plates)
I hope this helps.
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Better phone alerts, built-in.
Did the dog walker close the door? Have the guests arrived? Nest Cam gives you different alerts for different activity.(1) Set Activity Zones to notify you about specific areas and with a Nest Aware subscription, know when familiar faces arrive.(2)
(1) Image simulated. Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working Internet and Wi-Fi. (2) Familiar face alerts require a Nest Aware subscription.
Know what's happening, 24/7.
Talk to who's there, from anywhere - Check on your house and respond to unexpected events with the built-in speaker and mic, all through the Google Home app.(1)
See crisp details in any light - HDR helps you to see details in bright, high-contrast sunlight, while night vision gives you a clear picture in low light and darkness.
No Wi-Fi? No problem - If your Wi-Fi goes down, Nest Cam will automatically record important events for one hour in its local memory.(2)
(1) Images simulated. Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working Internet and Wi-Fi. (2) Learn more at g.co/nest/cam-mem.
Go back in time.
With three hours of free event video history, you can go back and see what happened - and even save and share clips.(1) Or add a Nest Aware subscription to get up to 60 days of video history and 10 days of 24/7 video history.(2)
(1) Image simulated. Up to three hours of recording. Learn more at g.co/nest/3hours. (2) Nest Aware subscription sold separately. Continuous video recording requires you to wire in Nest Cam.
Designed for any home.
Nest Cam is designed to blend in anywhere. And you can set it up in minutes.
Plug in and set up in a few quick steps.
A built-in stand lets you put it on a wall or table.
Adjust the stand for the perfect angle.
Plus, it's made mindfully, with 45% recycled content across its plastic parts.(1)
(1) This does not include plastics in printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components and modules, optical components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) components, electromagnetic interference (EMI) components, films, coatings and adhesives.
Your video is safer with Google.
With Nest Cam, your privacy comes first. Feel safe knowing that your information is protected using the world's most advanced security.
Enhanced security - With a Google Account, get automatic protection and tools like suspicious activity detection, Security Check-up and 2-Step Verification.
Safe and secure video - Your camera's video is protected by AES 128-bit video encryption.
Always know when it's active - The green status LED lets you know when the camera is processing or streaming video.
Automatically turn your camera on or off - Home and Away routines can turn your camera off when you're at home, so no video is streamed or recorded until you leave.(1)
(1) Personalised features require additional enrollment and setup.
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| Price | $129.99 | $374.28 | $239.99 | $49.98 | $39.99 | $52.99 |
| Delivery | Get it by Tuesday, Jul 16 | Get it by Tuesday, Jul 16 | Get it by Tuesday, Jul 16 | Get it by Tuesday, Jul 16 | Get it by Tuesday, Jul 16 | Get it by Tuesday, Jul 16 |
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| Sold by | Amazon.ca | HUMAN TECH | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca |
| power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered, Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | HD, 960x1280 pixels, up to 30 fps | 1080p | 1080p | 1296p |
| wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| alert type | — | — | Audio and Motion | — | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion |
| number of channels | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Reviews with images
Good enough
Love that you can talk through the camera mic and hear live or what it recorded (movement). Nice quality but my issue is how they stop working if its too cold or too hot which is understandable but a bit annoying.
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