Thanks for the informative review! I have owned six Nest cameras (two inside and four outside), for at least four years. They, by far have been the best for overall performance, including being exposed to the winters of the PA mountains. I also have Wyze, Ring, and Reolink. The Nest Cameras are more expensive but worth the money (IMO), and I will be adding this new Cam to my collection upon viewing your review.
Have you received information that Nest will no longer support the older cameras and will stop working in April 2024? Any information you can give me will be appreciated.
I think the camera lacked some futures that you expect from a camera and it is not good. Features like the ability to zoom in the camera for a closer look footage, you also other than manually you can't command your camera to go up or down or even left and right with your camera like some other camera offer. Also locking some other futures under a subscription service is really turn off. Now this camera has been out for a few years now, i don't know if they have added more futures to it since then. I really don't know if this is the camera for me since i'm shopping for one and this camera is going right now for 69.99 at amazon.
Thanks for your review. I'm disappointed that videos downloaded with the Home app don't include timestamps. Apparently the older Nest cams provided timestamps in the subtitles when videos were downloaded.
Thank you so much for this great information. I needed an indoor camera and you laid it out in for me to purchase one today. I like and subscribed to the channel.
I have the Drop/Nest Cam indoor with motion. But it’s being terminated in April 2024 and I can’t get through to anyone at Nest. Apparently they are supposed to give a discount for the new Nest Cam for current subscribers. It looks like I got ripped off cuz there’s no way to get any information from Nest.
How do I set up dog mode and monitor barking, hence reason for purchase this camera, but unfortunately I’m finding it difficult in installing animal and barking.
Review appreciated! When setting camera to "Home" and the green light goes off, is the cam still connected to wi-fi? or does one need to unplug the unit from its power source to sever the wi-fi connection?
now, why they have put the ID code on a removable sitcker (you can lost easily), and no more printed directly on the camera, like the old Nest Cams ... ?
Can you access the livestream when u are outside? I am not in need of going back in history, only need to see whats happening right now (live). Is that possible and is a subscription required for that?
No. The Nest Indoor Wired Cam, 2nd. Generation is not compatible with the Nest app. You cannot add it to the app, pure and simple. The Nest Indoor Wired Cam, 2nd. Generation will **only** work with the "Google Home" app.
Great video. It answers some of my questions, but leaves others open. Your video, like Google's messaging, is ambiguous with respect to the push notifications and whether or not they are available with or without the NEST AWARE service. I am not using NA, and I set up all the push notifications, under which events, etc. Can't seem to get any notifications. And at that, it is hard to test because - I believe - if the camera has learned the people in your household, then you'd have to test it with a genuine stranger.
If you're talking about watching live footage from the cam to your phone remotely over a period of 24/7... well, I've got to say that is not the most practical thing to do, but I believe you can, though I've only done it for 3 hours only. I do believe there is a limit imposed on the battery powered variant due to thermal management issues. If you're talking about 24/7 video recording (the only practical kind of 24/7 streaming - to the cloud, that is), yes; you just need to be subscribed to Nest Aware Plus and be using a wired camera as the above mentioned thermal management limitations are also applicable here too.
There is a setting for what gets recorded during an "event". Of course, the video is recorded. If you want to record audio as well, you can turn that on in the event settings. By default, audio is OFF.
I bought the previous model two years ago and am just now putting it to use lol.. I was wondering about this one but am happy until I need an upgrade. Also, if anybody is looking for logs of footage history.. it’s always best to pay for the subscription. I’m trying about the Nest Aware Plus plan because I need monitoring and have the ability to check back hours if not days. I’m pretty happy with Google at the moment!
Please keep your receipt. Great picture when I set it up,but after three minutes it goes in and out. There is a big problem with nest google. Beware. 😢
Hi - can two phones (2 people) download the app and view from each of their own phones, or can only 1 be connected to the cams? I'm thinking of this for clients w/Parkinson's to have a spouse and a neighbor check in.
In our experience whether or not your animals with trigger your DIY devices is anyone's guess. You'll have to try in a few different areas of your home.
@@SecurityDotOrg we moved to smaller house and dogs are only in family kitchen area so easy to monitor. Wanted a camera to support video, but much more sound, hear if barking goes on.. Thanks for replying.
Hi! I was wondering if you could use the Indoor camera also outdoor if you install it somewhere dry. Would that be oke to do, does anyone have any experience with this?
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
I have the previous version and it’s in the settings.. you can share the camera with other people but you are the main owner so no one can mess with your settings
I want to get this just so I can open the app and see what my dog is doing. Do you need a subscription to just watch through the camera? I don't even care if I get alerts, I just want to be able to log into my app and see what's going on while I'm away.
Sorry, but only 3 hours lookback for free is dank. Should be at least 12 hours. Maybe people pay for more than that, fine, but don't short-change them with only 3 hours.
Im looking for a indoor cam, the 2 way audio is important , trying to decide btwn nescam indoor wired and the outdoor wireless that you reviewed, seemed to be more quality audio and video Why is the the wired one only $80 vs $150 is it only cause of the battery or is the indoor less clear video and audio? How do the 2 compare quality wise other than the battery difference?
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
Does anybody know if this camera can reproduce a loud sound like an alarm or something when it detects whatever you configured to be detected (motion, people, animals, etc) ?
I live in a apartment where the wifi is free and open (meaning there’s no password required for the wifi) so would this be able to work with my wifi being that way? Like during the setup process after picking the wifi would it ask for a password because my wifi has no password
We recommend you don't do that. Having your security system on an open Wi-Fi network means you don't have a security system as much as you just gave everyone access to your feeds.
Yes. As he's explained before; once installed, activating it is defined in the Home and Away routines. Apart from manually selecting Home (cam off) or Away (cam on), you can define the geo-boundary of your property and give the app access to your cellphone's location (at all times) so that it knows if you are Home (within the defined boundary, therefore cam off) or Away (outside of the defined boundary, therefore cam off). Depending on type, you may have other smart devices help determine if the house is occupied (Home) or vacant (Away).
Can I install this outdoors but under cover? No water will get to it and no direct sun but humidity is weather dependent. Usually 50-60% but higher in summer months.
3 hours of video history for free. Here is my concern. So if I am at work etc and not able to access my phone for 8 hours or more, I will then have no video evidence of the event if 3 hours has elapsed. Doesn't that make it redundant as a security device? Unless I pay a lifelong Subscription fee, of which I wont.
With some cams, you can only live view if you don't subscribe. I do feel that 24 hours is not mu h to ask for; but factor in all those features previously locked behind a paywall and one can understand the tradeoff. I've gone with the standard Nest Aware subscription with mine.
A really useful review of Google Nest Indoor Security Camera. Thank you Cory. I particularly liked your explanation of the Nest Aware subscription plans. I want to buy Nest Aware Plus so I could get 24/7 recordings without missing anything. I am having to do it because of a series of attacks on my property. I do have one question. With Nest Aware Plus, you can get up to ten days of 24/7 recording. After ten days, what happens? Does the device start another batch of ten days and record 24/7? Do I have to activate it manually? Or, after the first ten days, that recording will disappear and be replaced by the new batch of ten days?
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
1080p? LOL! Get with it Google 4K is the new standard. Then it'll be 8K. Also, it needs color night vision, a 180-degree view, 8MP, and instant and fast response times for the Nest app, and if the camera can follow the person or anything moving in the video too.
Sorry to hear you aren't fully satisfied with the product, but these companies are always innovating, so hang in there.
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It's a shame that a channel named "security" suggest that a $100 subscription-based camera, 3 hours of free recording and everything is uploaded to cloud for AI training is a good deal.
The camera itself is good, what is criminal is the subscription cost the Google is charging, it is excessively expensive for essentially just storage. In a world where everything is a subscription cost, most people, unless they have a specific security requirement are going to bypass subscription due to cost. Only so many subscription services people can afford, they all add up and this for most will be far down the list.
3 hrs is pointless. Thankfully, I don't care about recording. I just need a live feed once in a while, and I'm thinking about getting rid of my Arlo cameras. I'm getting tired of having to maintain separate accounts for different kinds of devices.
It doesn’t integrate with the nest app which unbelievable considering it is a nest camera! It really stinks that they would market a camera that doesn’t work with their system! Don’t waste your money! Google Stinks!
NOT AT ALL HAPPY! I changed Routers and can't for the of me get them to reconnect to my Cox WiFi. Can't can't figure it out either. They've tried everything Google recommended. NOTHING! NO SUPPORT, UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY SOMEONE.$47. CALLED 3 DIFFERENT Number listed, for support (30 different times). NOTHING but busy signals!
Thanks for the informative review! I have owned six Nest cameras (two inside and four outside), for at least four years. They, by far have been the best for overall performance, including being exposed to the winters of the PA mountains. I also have Wyze, Ring, and Reolink. The Nest Cameras are more expensive but worth the money (IMO), and I will be adding this new Cam to my collection upon viewing your review.
Thanks for the feedback and the product review.
Why do you have so many different brands?
Have you received information that Nest will no longer support the older cameras and will stop working in April 2024? Any information you can give me will be appreciated.
I think the camera lacked some futures that you expect from a camera and it is not good. Features like the ability to zoom in the camera for a closer look footage, you also other than manually you can't command your camera to go up or down or even left and right with your camera like some other camera offer. Also locking some other futures under a subscription service is really turn off. Now this camera has been out for a few years now, i don't know if they have added more futures to it since then. I really don't know if this is the camera for me since i'm shopping for one and this camera is going right now for 69.99 at amazon.
@@BW-kv9wj Really? I'm really skipping this camera now.
3hrs lookback is ridiculous. Someone breaks in at 2am. You wake up at 6am and the footage is gone.
Pay for more, commie
Better than 0 hours without subscription like most offer
Does the nest cam have eggshell white color? It should be shipped in a birds nest,box packing material.
You're the definition of "free isn't good enough".
do u know if the updated models have a longer lookback time?
This will be my first ever security cam thanks for the great video! Subbed.
You're welcome. Please share the channel with your friends.
Thanks for your review. I'm disappointed that videos downloaded with the Home app don't include timestamps. Apparently the older Nest cams provided timestamps in the subtitles when videos were downloaded.
Thank you so much for this great information. I needed an indoor camera and you laid it out in for me to purchase one today. I like and subscribed to the channel.
Will you get motion alerts to your phone without a subscription?
I have the Drop/Nest Cam indoor with motion. But it’s being terminated in April 2024 and I can’t get through to anyone at Nest. Apparently they are supposed to give a discount for the new Nest Cam for current subscribers. It looks like I got ripped off cuz there’s no way to get any information from Nest.
How do I set up dog mode and monitor barking, hence reason for purchase this camera, but unfortunately I’m finding it difficult in installing animal and barking.
Review appreciated! When setting camera to "Home" and the green light goes off, is the cam still connected to wi-fi? or does one need to unplug the unit from its power source to sever the wi-fi connection?
Can it be added on a window to record outdoor motion and activities?
Yes
How many hours can I go back ? 3hours is not enough, is there a way to go back more ?
If you subscribe to Nest Aware you'll get 60 days of event video history.
Great review man. One of the best out there for this product. I'm gonna buy it.
Can google home send alerts and live feed when the mobile is away from home ? Can it do it for multiple mobiel devices ?
Yes
Good review. Can this camera tilt and turn by itself, when it detects movement?
Can i use it like baby monitor? If it has audio....can i turn some lullaby play in this cam from my Pixel phone?
now, why they have put the ID code on a removable sitcker (you can lost easily), and no more printed directly on the camera, like the old Nest Cams ... ?
That annoys profusely; now I've had to treat that sticker like an egg. 😢
How can you add the timestamp embedded into the clips after you download them to your cellphone ?
Can you download the 3 hours footage?
How to fix the audio feedback on the 2 way talk?
How come this does not work on the nest app?!
Is everything time stamped on a video
Can someone please tell me if you can get activity notifications on your TV if you have a chromecast? The way homekit does with the Apple tv?
Can you access the livestream when u are outside? I am not in need of going back in history, only need to see whats happening right now (live). Is that possible and is a subscription required for that?
Yes, you can access the cam from anywhere in the world with an internet connection; and you don't need a subscription to view live, at all.
Can you add this camera to your nest app were you control your temperature?
No. The Nest Indoor Wired Cam, 2nd. Generation is not compatible with the Nest app. You cannot add it to the app, pure and simple. The Nest Indoor Wired Cam, 2nd. Generation will **only** work with the "Google Home" app.
Can I get multiple cameras for cheaper somewhere
11:40 Can you still download clips outside while using "cellular" signal instead of wifi at home ?
Definitely yes.
@@Ndlelex How can you add the timestamp embedded into the clips after you download them to your cellphone ?
I've have no idea on that one, mate. It's a shame that it does not time-stamp the clips.
Great video. It answers some of my questions, but leaves others open. Your video, like Google's messaging, is ambiguous with respect to the push notifications and whether or not they are available with or without the NEST AWARE service. I am not using NA, and I set up all the push notifications, under which events, etc. Can't seem to get any notifications. And at that, it is hard to test because - I believe - if the camera has learned the people in your household, then you'd have to test it with a genuine stranger.
Do you receive immediate alerts if someone entered a room?
Yes
Can you still do 24/7 live streaming outside while using "cellular" signal instead of wifi at home ?
If you're talking about watching live footage from the cam to your phone remotely over a period of 24/7... well, I've got to say that is not the most practical thing to do, but I believe you can, though I've only done it for 3 hours only. I do believe there is a limit imposed on the battery powered variant due to thermal management issues.
If you're talking about 24/7 video recording (the only practical kind of 24/7 streaming - to the cloud, that is), yes; you just need to be subscribed to Nest Aware Plus and be using a wired camera as the above mentioned thermal management limitations are also applicable here too.
I'm viewing the video live but can't hear sounds of the tv in the room & when I watch history playback videos no sound, plz help
There is a setting for what gets recorded during an "event". Of course, the video is recorded. If you want to record audio as well, you can turn that on in the event settings. By default, audio is OFF.
I bought the previous model two years ago and am just now putting it to use lol.. I was wondering about this one but am happy until I need an upgrade. Also, if anybody is looking for logs of footage history.. it’s always best to pay for the subscription. I’m trying about the Nest Aware Plus plan because I need monitoring and have the ability to check back hours if not days. I’m pretty happy with Google at the moment!
Thanks for sharing.
Please keep your receipt. Great picture when I set it up,but after three minutes it goes in and out. There is a big problem with nest google. Beware. 😢
Hi - can two phones (2 people) download the app and view from each of their own phones, or can only 1 be connected to the cams? I'm thinking of this for clients w/Parkinson's to have a spouse and a neighbor check in.
The app can be connected to multiple phones.
How do you set up for dogs especially if they bark…
In our experience whether or not your animals with trigger your DIY devices is anyone's guess. You'll have to try in a few different areas of your home.
@@SecurityDotOrg we moved to smaller house and dogs are only in family kitchen area so easy to monitor. Wanted a camera to support video, but much more sound, hear if barking goes on..
Thanks for replying.
Can we have multiple users on the same camera? Using this for night checks with family for elderly parent
Yes. You have to add them to your family group with Google.
Hi! I was wondering if you could use the Indoor camera also outdoor if you install it somewhere dry. Would that be oke to do, does anyone have any experience with this?
I suggest you just buy a Nest Outdoor Cam, it's not worth the "maybe" breaking the entire camera
Two way Audio is so important. You should have mentioned whether it had it or not right from the beginning
I have one, and yes, you get the 2-way audio without any extra NEST services required. It is there out of the box, as long as you turn on that switch.
Can I view all cameras (4 or 8) at the same time and monitor areas of the property in real time?
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
Can you multiple people access/view the camera, but only have one that can change the settings?
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
I have the previous version and it’s in the settings.. you can share the camera with other people but you are the main owner so no one can mess with your settings
I want to get this just so I can open the app and see what my dog is doing.
Do you need a subscription to just watch through the camera?
I don't even care if I get alerts, I just want to be able to log into my app and see what's going on while I'm away.
I am very surprised that the camera does not have up direction tilt!!!!
How is the white noise when watching a video? Ive had enough of my blink audio is horrible and white noise is super loud
We haven't heard any complaints.
Sorry, but only 3 hours lookback for free is dank. Should be at least 12 hours. Maybe people pay for more than that, fine, but don't short-change them with only 3 hours.
Exactly. 3 hours is pointless for most ppl. The camera works as a monitor fine, but as a security device its useless unless you pay up for life.
Im looking for a indoor cam, the 2 way audio is important , trying to decide btwn nescam indoor wired and the outdoor wireless that you reviewed, seemed to be more quality audio and video
Why is the the wired one only $80 vs $150 is it only cause of the battery or is the indoor less clear video and audio? How do the 2 compare quality wise other than the battery difference?
In addition, for some reason the new indoor wired is getting pretty bad reviews
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
can you use this on windows as a webcam?
Not really its intended purpose.
Great review and explanation on how to use. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Does anybody know if this camera can reproduce a loud sound like an alarm or something when it detects whatever you configured to be detected (motion, people, animals, etc) ?
No. This is not a feature.
Mine detected my dog
Well, im looking for a cam for my cabin and this dont do well in cold.
Simplisafe's new outdoor camera is rated for us to 20 degrees below. Check out our review: www.security.org/home-security-systems/simplisafe/
I live in a apartment where the wifi is free and open (meaning there’s no password required for the wifi) so would this be able to work with my wifi being that way?
Like during the setup process after picking the wifi would it ask for a password because my wifi has no password
We recommend you don't do that. Having your security system on an open Wi-Fi network means you don't have a security system as much as you just gave everyone access to your feeds.
Mine keep spinning and not loading history any tips?
try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
excellent video! Is it possible to configure that google detect the presence of my cell phone and turn off the camera automatically? Thank you!
That is not a feature we are aware of.
Yes.
As he's explained before; once installed, activating it is defined in the Home and Away routines. Apart from manually selecting Home (cam off) or Away (cam on), you can define the geo-boundary of your property and give the app access to your cellphone's location (at all times) so that it knows if you are Home (within the defined boundary, therefore cam off) or Away (outside of the defined boundary, therefore cam off). Depending on type, you may have other smart devices help determine if the house is occupied (Home) or vacant (Away).
Why not usb-c ?
love the camera and the avocado
Haha. Thank you. Please share the channel with your friends.
That Camara is awesome too hot for me .
so... why does 2nd gen cam have to record in a fisheye view? ridiculous.
How can I hide or have it blend in with the walls so that my teens don't know it's there while I'm working the night shift
Can I install this outdoors but under cover? No water will get to it and no direct sun but humidity is weather dependent. Usually 50-60% but higher in summer months.
I would not suggest that. Spend extra on the outdoor cam
Nice detailed review 👍🏼
Ordered mine today. Thanks 🙏🏼
You are very welcome. please share it with your friends.
3 hours of video history for free. Here is my concern. So if I am at work etc and not able to access my phone for 8 hours or more, I will then have no video evidence of the event if 3 hours has elapsed. Doesn't that make it redundant as a security device? Unless I pay a lifelong Subscription fee, of which I wont.
With some cams, you can only live view if you don't subscribe. I do feel that 24 hours is not mu h to ask for; but factor in all those features previously locked behind a paywall and one can understand the tradeoff. I've gone with the standard Nest Aware subscription with mine.
What's up w the fisheye it's a
deal breaker
A really useful review of Google Nest Indoor Security Camera. Thank you Cory. I particularly liked your explanation of the Nest Aware subscription plans. I want to buy Nest Aware Plus so I could get 24/7 recordings without missing anything. I am having to do it because of a series of attacks on my property. I do have one question. With Nest Aware Plus, you can get up to ten days of 24/7 recording. After ten days, what happens? Does the device start another batch of ten days and record 24/7? Do I have to activate it manually? Or, after the first ten days, that recording will disappear and be replaced by the new batch of ten days?
Good question! If we have not answered your question within our detailed hands-on review, we suggest reaching out to the company directly to get more information. Thanks for understanding!
Spirit orbs at around 6:04
this video is about to have a spike in views
It not being compatible with the nest app is a deal breaker for me.
1080p? LOL! Get with it Google 4K is the new standard. Then it'll be 8K. Also, it needs color night vision, a 180-degree view, 8MP, and instant and fast response times for the Nest app, and if the camera can follow the person or anything moving in the video too.
It cost 99 bucks bro
The image quality is nowhere remotely close to 1080p, it's blurry and pixelated AF. It looks like poorly compressed 480p.
Used to have a Canary Pro at 1080p too; this one's quality is superior in all aspects.
Not gonna lie im disappointed when I zoom in... very very pixelated. It sounds great though!
Sorry to hear you aren't fully satisfied with the product, but these companies are always innovating, so hang in there.
It's a shame that a channel named "security" suggest that a $100 subscription-based camera, 3 hours of free recording and everything is uploaded to cloud for AI training is a good deal.
The camera itself is good, what is criminal is the subscription cost the Google is charging, it is excessively expensive for essentially just storage. In a world where everything is a subscription cost, most people, unless they have a specific security requirement are going to bypass subscription due to cost. Only so many subscription services people can afford, they all add up and this for most will be far down the list.
Can you at least hear the Nest Camera Through the Nest Hub?
Yes you can!
No green led = no reconrding.... mmm... not very reassuring
You can always cover the lens with a piece of masking tape...
Google nest advertising….
Waste of time, your video is I need someone to help tell me why I can't get it to connect to the wifi and to be able to see it on the phone
3 hrs is pointless. Thankfully, I don't care about recording. I just need a live feed once in a while, and I'm thinking about getting rid of my Arlo cameras. I'm getting tired of having to maintain separate accounts for different kinds of devices.
I have a nest doorbell the video quality is horrible and it wasn’t cheap. My mother in law has a ring and it looks way better and cheaper
Can't view history on laptop, only on cell phone. Doesn't have scheduling capability and no email alerts. 1st generation was much better.
it's wicked dark for a $100 camera. There are dashcam's with better camera quality
No good
Buy others
I have owned 5 of them in door and out dr
Others are better
It doesn’t integrate with the nest app which unbelievable considering it is a nest camera! It really stinks that they would market a camera that doesn’t work with their system! Don’t waste your money! Google Stinks!
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NOT AT ALL HAPPY! I changed Routers and can't for the of me get them to reconnect to my Cox WiFi. Can't can't figure it out either. They've tried everything Google recommended. NOTHING! NO SUPPORT, UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY SOMEONE.$47. CALLED 3 DIFFERENT Number listed, for support (30 different times). NOTHING but busy signals!