Nest Cam Review: 43 Ratings, Pros and Cons

3.7

32 ratings

Nest Cam Review: 43 Ratings, Pros and Cons

Date: 30/07/2015 (Last saved review: 02/04/2024) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr

Check all the 43 reviews find on Automation Nest Cam, with the 32 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Automation magazines and websites give 32 ratings, we get this average rating to this Nest product : 3.7/5.

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Nest Cam review : Nest Cam seems to be very good in the category of Automation, the reviews are very positive overall for this product and the "Pros" are higher than "Cons".

This product got 2 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Automation is extremely successful!

Summary:
1/ Nest Cam ratings
2/ Pros and cons Nest Cam
3/ Videos-test Nest Cam
4/ Conclusion

Nest Cam ratings

32 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.7/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr

5/5 01net	5/5 L&B Tech	4.5/5 Digital Camera World	86/100 CNET France
4.1/5 ImTest	4/5 PCMag	4/5 Les Numériques	8/10 DigitalTrends
4/5 PCWorld.com	4/5 TechRadar	4/5 Stuff	4/5 Pocket-lint
4/5 Indian Express	76/100 Engadget	7/10 FrAndroid	7/10 Android Police
3/5 ObjetConnecte.net	3/5 ExpertReviews	6/10 The Verge	3/5 TechStage
2.5/5 Android Central	7.95/100 Aruco

4 Preview or review without rating: Tablette Tactile, Android Authority, Android Headlines, 91mobiles.com

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Pros and cons for Nest Cam List of reviews and ratings

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01net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 13/08/2015 - [read the full review on 01net]

L&B Tech

Well-functioning AI that can recognize people, animals and vehicles
Does not require subscription

The microphone is sensitive to wind noise
Relatively expensive
For Google Home/Google Nest only

reviewed at 28/09/2021 - [read the full review on L&B Tech]

Pocket-lint

Battery operated for easy placement indoors or out
Easy installation
Subtle design
Great video quality
Records if Wi-Fi or power outage
Plays nice with Google smart home products

Expensive - if you want all features Nest Aware subscription needed too
Not compatible with the Nest app
Only 1080p resolution
Doesn't work with non-Google smart home systems

[4/5] reviewed at 11/10/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery): A great flexible security camera [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 02/11/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired): Smart security [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 14/11/2022 - Test Google Nest Cam with Floodlight: Lighting the way [read the full review on Pocket-lint]

4.5

Digital Camera World

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/01/2023 - [read the full review on Digital Camera World]

100

CNET France

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[86/100] reviewed at 28/10/2015 - Nest Cam [read the full review on CNET France]
[90/100] reviewed at 01/09/2021 - Nest Cam (batterie) : une caméra de sécurité polyvalente et complète [read the full review on CNET France]
[84/100] reviewed at 25/10/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam (intérieur, filaire), la moins chère de la gamme avec de bons résultats [read the full review on CNET France]
reviewed at 03/02/2022 - Test Nest Cam avec projecteur : un bon modèle avec un prix élevé [read the full review on CNET France]

4.1

ImTest

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 28/10/2021 - [read the full review on ImTest]

PCMag

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 04/08/2015 - [read the full review on PCMag]

Les Numériques

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 14/10/2015 - Test : Nest Cam : la caméra connectée "intelligente" [read the full review on Les Numériques]
[4/5] reviewed at 06/07/2016 - Test : Nest Cam, la caméra connectée qui apprend et comprend [read the full review on Les Numériques]

PCWorld.com

Arguably the easiest setup in the industry
Attractive industrial design
Can operate on either AC or battery power (or AC with battery backup)

Anemic night vision
Proprietary and too-short power cable
High-priced subscription required to get full value

reviewed at 24/08/2021 - [read the full review on PCWorld.com]

TechRadar

Clear footage during the day and at night
Facial recognition
Integration with Google Assistant

No color night vision
Requires additional stand if not wall-mounted

reviewed at 24/08/2021 - [read the full review on TechRadar]

Stuff

Easy to set up with app
Responsive remote interaction
Great looking hardware

Easy to steal
Only works with Google Home
Can require relatively frequent charging

reviewed at 20/09/2021 - [read the full review on Stuff]

Indian Express

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/06/2022 - [read the full review on Indian Express]

100

Engadget

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 30/07/2015 - [read the full review on Engadget]

DigitalTrends

Works both indoors and out
Stores three hours of video history for free
Great contrast with HDR video
Magnetic plate has a strong connection

Bulky design
Details are a bit soft

[8/10] reviewed at 24/08/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam (battery): The camera for anywhere around the home [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
[7/10] reviewed at 13/10/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam (wired): Keeping watch with confidence [read the full review on DigitalTrends]

Android Police

Can cache video offline if your connection drops.
Bright, smart, and easy to control floodlight.
Fully integrated with Google Home and Assistant
Supports 24/7 video recording

The $270 price tag is a bit high.
A Nest Aware subscription is essentially required.
The Home app is getting crowded and confusing. Camera features feel incomplete.

[7/10] reviewed at 29/12/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam Floodlight: Overpriced and underpowered [read the full review on Android Police]
[7/10] reviewed at 16/11/2021 - Test Nest Cam indoor (2nd gen): Some strings attached [read the full review on Android Police]
reviewed at 03/11/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam Battery: Getting used to disappointment [read the full review on Android Police]

FrAndroid

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[7/10] reviewed at 09/11/2021 - Test de la Nest Cam (batterie) : en intérieur ou en extérieur, presque rien ne lui échappe [read the full review on FrAndroid]
[7/10] reviewed at 20/03/2022 - Test de la Nest Cam avec projecteur : pleins phares, mais service minimum [read the full review on FrAndroid]

ObjetConnecte.net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[3/5] reviewed at 08/02/2017 - [TEST] Nest Cam : une bonne caméra, mais pas le messie attendu [read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]
reviewed at 02/04/2024 - [BON PLAN] ? Accentuez la sécurité de votre maison avec la Google Nest Cam [read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]

The Verge

Snappy (and free) smart alerts
Nice design
Good privacy features
24/7 recording
Familiar Faces is helpful

Video quality issues
Expensive
No scheduling for cameras
Google Home app interface is clunky
Not compatible with Alexa, SmartThings, Nest

reviewed at 22/10/2021 - [read the full review on The Verge]

ExpertReviews

Excellent audio and image quality
Some free video storage history
Flexible object and zone detection options

Free storage limited to three hour window
Flickering footage
No spotlight or alarm

[3/5] reviewed at 01/09/2021 - Test Nest Cam: Solid and likeable but far from perfect [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 11/01/2022 - Test Nest Cam (indoor, wired): A great indoor camera for Google devotees [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[3/5] reviewed at 17/01/2022 - Test Nest Cam with floodlight: Effective put pricey [read the full review on ExpertReviews]

TechStage

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/04/2022 - [read the full review on TechStage]

2.5

Android Central

Lovely-looking hardware
Battery-powered or wired
Easy to mount
Indoor or outdoor use
Almost all of the best features are free
Subscription not required

Settings are often buried or confusing
People detection doesn't work most of the time
Timeline and full history views have issues
Power cable is non-standard
Night vision quality is bad
Three free recording hours is nice but isn't very useful

reviewed at 31/08/2021 - [read the full review on Android Central]

7.95

100

Aruco

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/10/2015 - [read the full review on Aruco]

not scored

Tablette Tactile

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 31/08/2015 - [read the full review on Tablette Tactile]

not scored

Android Authority

Easy to install
Wired or wireless, indoor or outdoor
Works great with Google Assistant
Long battery life
Three hours of free cloud storage
AI smarts work really well

Slow charging
Nest Aware is near essential and costs extra
Weatherproof cable sold separately
No color night vision
Easy to steal using the in-box installation method

reviewed at 08/09/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam: Finally, a wireless camera from Nest [read the full review on Android Authority]
reviewed at 15/10/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam (indoor, wired): Right features, wrong price [read the full review on Android Authority]
reviewed at 23/11/2021 - Test Google Nest Cam with Floodlight: Great but overpriced, as usual [read the full review on Android Authority]

not scored

Android Headlines

Can be used inside/outside
Decent battery life
Great picture quality
Can be mounted almost anywhere
Works in the Google Home App
Very easy to setup and use

Nest Aware subscription needed to really take advantage of all the features
No 4K support

reviewed at 24/08/2021 - Test Nest Cam Battery: Nest Finally Goes Wire-Free! [read the full review on Android Headlines]
reviewed at 02/03/2022 - Test Wasserstein Accessories For Google Nest Cam (Battery) ? The Best Smart Home Made Even Better [read the full review on Android Headlines]
reviewed at 04/03/2022 - Test Nest Doorbell (Battery) ? One Of The Best Smart Doorbell Cameras For Your Door [read the full review on Android Headlines]

not scored

91mobiles.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/06/2022 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]