Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor – Features & Prices in Saudi Arabia :
Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor Camera – Floodlight Security Camera
Product Dimensions
6.5 x 12.4 x 3.66 inches
Item Weight
3.45 pounds
ASIN
B09J9ZWZ9Q
Item model number
G3AL9; GPLE9
Batteries
2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available
April 19, 2022
Manufacturer
Google
Test video – Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor :
Product highlights :
Nest Cam with floodlight has built-in intelligence and can tell the difference between a person, animal, and vehicle and send alerts directly through the Google Home app[1], no subscription required
Easily check in from anywhere 24/7 with 1080p HDR video[1] with night vision; see what you missed with 3 hours of free event video history[2], or add a Nest Aware Plus subscription for 10 days of 24/7 recording and 60 days of event video history[3]
If your Wi-Fi goes down or there’s a power outage, Nest Cam will store up to an hour of recorded events so you can see what you missed[4]
Nest Cam with floodlight detects more than just motion; it automatically lights up when there’s important activity and it can even detect familiar faces with a Nest Aware subscription[3,5], so you know who’s coming and going
Take action in an instant if something happens; talk and listen with the built-in speaker and mic on your security camera or call your local emergency service directly from the Google Home app (Nest Aware subscription required)[6]
Stream your live video feed hands-free on compatible smart displays with Google Assistant and smart displays, smart TVs, and tablets with Amazon Alexa. You can also ask Google Assistant to turn on the floodlight.
Questions & Answers – Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor :
➕ What is the price of Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor in Saudi Arabia ?
The price of Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor in-store is 980 SAR VAT.
➕ When Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor was released ?
The release date was April 19, 2022.
➕ What is the price of Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor cheap used ?
The price of Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor used is 680 SAR VAT.
➕ What are the main characteristics of Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor ?
Special specifications :
Nest Cam with floodlight has built-in intelligence and can tell the difference between a person, animal, and vehicle and send alerts directly through the Google Home app[1], no subscription required
➕ Is it interesting to buy this product ?
The best people who can answer you are customers who have already bought and tested this product (See Customer Reviews). This product is rated 4.4 / 5 on Amazon.
➕ Where to buy Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor in Saudi Arabia ?
Technical specifications – Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor :
Recommended Uses For Product
Security
Brand
Google
Model Name
Nest Cam with Floodlight
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Special Feature
Night Vision, Motion Sensor
Purchase advice :
Warranty :
Check the duration of the warranty and also the faults and defects it covers. Is it complete or limited? and What is included in the warranty (parts, repairs or both)?
Shipping :
Is delivery offered? And how long does it take to get delivered (Delivery time)
Proof of purchase :
Does the shop give you an invoice ?
After-sales service :
Do they have an after-sales service to have information about the installation or operation (instructions for use). Also in case of problem, it is the seller who takes charge or you must contact the manufacturer or supplier yourself.
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12 reviews for Google Nest Cam with Floodlight – Outdoor
Rated 4 out of 5
Z. S (verified owner)–
Solid camera, software needs work – Easy to install, easy to setup, easy to set up the basics.
Rated 5 out of 5
K. K (verified owner)–
WAY better than Ring, Amcrest or ARLO – I’ve been on this DIY home video journey for about several years. It started about 2 years ago with my purchase of Ring. It’s motion detection was lousy. A UPS guy would deliver a package to my front door and Ring would start recording when he was 4/5ths down my driveway. This journey actually seems much longer because this has been a very frustrating journey. After Ring, I paused in my search for a better video system because I was waiting for Ring to get better. But my recent search for a system started about 6 months ago when my neighbor across the street noticed that a guy was lurking in front of my house and approaching my front door and wandering around the side of my house into the backyard. This was at 11:30pm and I was sound asleep in bed. My neighbor called me (I didn’t answer because I was asleep) and then called the police. No break-in or damage but it spooked me enough to begin investigating a video system. I wasn’t interested in ADT or CPI or any of the large companies that were going to charge me $50/month to monitor my house 24/7. I just wanted to know what was happening outside of my house when either I was asleep or not at home. So I first started with Amcrest. I bought an 8-camera system that needed to be wired for power and internet. My electrician told me that the way my house was built, he could install cameras in the back of the house but not the front. The cost for wiring a system in the back and a totally separate system in the front was $1600 (Just for the installation!). I passed on that. He said I needed to look into a WiFi system, which then led me to ARLO Pro, which has rechargeable batteries (cool) that last about a month or two (depending upon how often the motion detector goes off), and it was connected via WiFi. I’ve used the ARLO system for about 3 months. The thing that I like most about ARLO is that you can position these cameras anywhere since they don’t require a power cord to plug in and they connect to WiFi, and it was a very user-friendly interface (which Amcrest was not. Amcrest is really for IT guys and not for the lay DIY person who just wants the thing to work). The thing that makes me crazy about the ARLO system is that the cameras only turn on when they detect motion and by the time they detect motion, the activity has almost left the visible screen. There were also times when I would pull into the driveway, walk into my garage and a camera that is pointing AT the house would not turn on. But if a leaf blew in front of the camera then it would turn on. There were a hundred false alarms per day as something tripped the motion sensor but when actual people (like a UPS driver) would walk up my driveway, put a package on the ground and walk away – the motion sensor would pick him up AT the door and as he was walking away. ARLO picked up a LOT of false motion and failed to pick up or was slow on real motion. That kind of stuff made me bat shit crazy. I worked with ARLO’s discussion board to try to fix the issues (Ghosting; Pixilation; and slow detection times) but the product is what it is at this stage. So I went searching for a system that would give me 24/7 video, would have high-quality cameras (1080p), night vision, audio, microphone and look nice. I had heard about Nest but I also didn’t want to pay the monthly/ yearly subscription, but I looking into what the subscription meant (what features were available) and thought I’d give it a try. The purchase comes with a free trial period, so I thought maybe the 3rd time is a charm. And it IS! I only ordered 1 camera because I wanted to test it out and my camera came this morning. I followed the easy installation steps and got it installed and operational within an hour. I have an outdoor outlet in the front of my house and I bracketed the wire down the trim of the house and then plugged it in. (I’ll get an alert if it is unplugged or the wire is cut). At some point in time, I’ll have an electrician come and drill a hole in the exterior so the wire is not exposed, but I’m really happy with the product as it is. I’ve left the house several times and checked my phone to see what was happening while I was away. The phone app is easy to use, the video is really 24/7, the installation was easy (I ran into zero issues getting up and running), and I now get alerts that are meaningful. The Nest Aware actually has algorithms that know when a person is in the frame, rather than a bird flying by. AND, I can scroll through the entire video of the day within minutes, AND download a video clip to my Photos on my phone. I’m so happy with this purchase, I just purchased another one that will arrive tomorrow and I’ll install that one as well in the back. And, as I learned more about the subscription, I’m Ok with the cost. It’s 100/year for the first camera and then $50/year for each additional camera. So for $150/year I can have both the front and back of my house monitored 24/7, and I have use of all the advanced features that come with Nest Aware. I’ll still use my ARLO inside (they do work quite well inside), but the Amcrest cameras will be donated to charity.
Rated 4 out of 5
K. E (verified owner)–
Charge doesn’t last long enough – The camera was easy to install. However, the charge on the camera doesn’t last more than two days. That may be normal, but I need it to last longer. If you are making a decision to purchase this, don’t let my four stars deter you. I bought this for my mother-in-law and cannot get to her to charge it as much as needed. I will need to get a wired camera for our purpose.
Rated 4 out of 5
K. M (verified owner)–
I like the ease of install but miss the live streaming aspect and wish they worked with my Nest app. – They are super easy to install. Pairing and set up is a bit slow and the cameras force an update. Not terrible but takes about 10 minutes per device. I assumed these would work with my nest app and they do not. They will only work with the Google Home app. You can customize them there and group them by location. (Only an issue if you have a bunch and we do). I will update this on battery life at some point. One thing that is very odd is the charging cable in NOT bi-directional. This really is a design flaw. The cable is directed forward by design (makes sense for recharging but not for permanent wiring). If you wanted to permanently wire these the cable should go towards the back of the camera.
Rated 4 out of 5
Z. S (verified owner)–
Solid camera, software needs work – Easy to install, easy to setup, easy to set up the basics.
Rated 5 out of 5
L. F (verified owner)–
Great Fun with this cam – I bought the Nest Cam for watching wildlife at night around my bird feeder. It’s been great fun to see all the critters that go through my yard at night. Most people have no idea. Racoons, foxes, skunk, opossum, flying squirrels, woodchucks, rabbits, owls and lots and lots of mice! The magnetic mount makes it easy to move around, with no tools required. I have mine mounted about 10″ off the ground, so I can watch the animals at eye level. I used a car jack stand to hold it, which works perfectly. I can adjust the cam height up and down with the jack stand and it’s nice and sturdy. It’s easy to check the activity and make short clips to share on social media.
Rated 5 out of 5
I. G (verified owner)–
Very impressed! – I bought this product months ago and never reviewed but had to come back to do so now. I’m in Buffalo and just got through a blizzard (12/23/22) and this thing worked flawlessly throughout. Absolutely no movement on the magnetic base with winds gusts of 70mph – it bounced a little on the gutter mount but never lost position on base). I have this paired with the Wasserstein gutter mount with solar panel and they both got through the blizzard. If you are in the Nest/Google eco system, I highly recommend this product. Night vision, detection and quality are all great. I would just like to see battery percentage displayed all the time with these cameras. I feel that would be an easy software update.
Rated 4 out of 5
K. E (verified owner)–
Charge doesn’t last long enough – The camera was easy to install. However, the charge on the camera doesn’t last more than two days. That may be normal, but I need it to last longer. If you are making a decision to purchase this, don’t let my four stars deter you. I bought this for my mother-in-law and cannot get to her to charge it as much as needed. I will need to get a wired camera for our purpose.
Rated 5 out of 5
I. G (verified owner)–
Very impressed! – I bought this product months ago and never reviewed but had to come back to do so now. I’m in Buffalo and just got through a blizzard (12/23/22) and this thing worked flawlessly throughout. Absolutely no movement on the magnetic base with winds gusts of 70mph – it bounced a little on the gutter mount but never lost position on base). I have this paired with the Wasserstein gutter mount with solar panel and they both got through the blizzard. If you are in the Nest/Google eco system, I highly recommend this product. Night vision, detection and quality are all great. I would just like to see battery percentage displayed all the time with these cameras. I feel that would be an easy software update.
Rated 5 out of 5
K. K (verified owner)–
WAY better than Ring, Amcrest or ARLO – I’ve been on this DIY home video journey for about several years. It started about 2 years ago with my purchase of Ring. It’s motion detection was lousy. A UPS guy would deliver a package to my front door and Ring would start recording when he was 4/5ths down my driveway. This journey actually seems much longer because this has been a very frustrating journey. After Ring, I paused in my search for a better video system because I was waiting for Ring to get better. But my recent search for a system started about 6 months ago when my neighbor across the street noticed that a guy was lurking in front of my house and approaching my front door and wandering around the side of my house into the backyard. This was at 11:30pm and I was sound asleep in bed. My neighbor called me (I didn’t answer because I was asleep) and then called the police. No break-in or damage but it spooked me enough to begin investigating a video system. I wasn’t interested in ADT or CPI or any of the large companies that were going to charge me $50/month to monitor my house 24/7. I just wanted to know what was happening outside of my house when either I was asleep or not at home. So I first started with Amcrest. I bought an 8-camera system that needed to be wired for power and internet. My electrician told me that the way my house was built, he could install cameras in the back of the house but not the front. The cost for wiring a system in the back and a totally separate system in the front was $1600 (Just for the installation!). I passed on that. He said I needed to look into a WiFi system, which then led me to ARLO Pro, which has rechargeable batteries (cool) that last about a month or two (depending upon how often the motion detector goes off), and it was connected via WiFi. I’ve used the ARLO system for about 3 months. The thing that I like most about ARLO is that you can position these cameras anywhere since they don’t require a power cord to plug in and they connect to WiFi, and it was a very user-friendly interface (which Amcrest was not. Amcrest is really for IT guys and not for the lay DIY person who just wants the thing to work). The thing that makes me crazy about the ARLO system is that the cameras only turn on when they detect motion and by the time they detect motion, the activity has almost left the visible screen. There were also times when I would pull into the driveway, walk into my garage and a camera that is pointing AT the house would not turn on. But if a leaf blew in front of the camera then it would turn on. There were a hundred false alarms per day as something tripped the motion sensor but when actual people (like a UPS driver) would walk up my driveway, put a package on the ground and walk away – the motion sensor would pick him up AT the door and as he was walking away. ARLO picked up a LOT of false motion and failed to pick up or was slow on real motion. That kind of stuff made me bat shit crazy. I worked with ARLO’s discussion board to try to fix the issues (Ghosting; Pixilation; and slow detection times) but the product is what it is at this stage. So I went searching for a system that would give me 24/7 video, would have high-quality cameras (1080p), night vision, audio, microphone and look nice. I had heard about Nest but I also didn’t want to pay the monthly/ yearly subscription, but I looking into what the subscription meant (what features were available) and thought I’d give it a try. The purchase comes with a free trial period, so I thought maybe the 3rd time is a charm. And it IS! I only ordered 1 camera because I wanted to test it out and my camera came this morning. I followed the easy installation steps and got it installed and operational within an hour. I have an outdoor outlet in the front of my house and I bracketed the wire down the trim of the house and then plugged it in. (I’ll get an alert if it is unplugged or the wire is cut). At some point in time, I’ll have an electrician come and drill a hole in the exterior so the wire is not exposed, but I’m really happy with the product as it is. I’ve left the house several times and checked my phone to see what was happening while I was away. The phone app is easy to use, the video is really 24/7, the installation was easy (I ran into zero issues getting up and running), and I now get alerts that are meaningful. The Nest Aware actually has algorithms that know when a person is in the frame, rather than a bird flying by. AND, I can scroll through the entire video of the day within minutes, AND download a video clip to my Photos on my phone. I’m so happy with this purchase, I just purchased another one that will arrive tomorrow and I’ll install that one as well in the back. And, as I learned more about the subscription, I’m Ok with the cost. It’s 100/year for the first camera and then $50/year for each additional camera. So for $150/year I can have both the front and back of my house monitored 24/7, and I have use of all the advanced features that come with Nest Aware. I’ll still use my ARLO inside (they do work quite well inside), but the Amcrest cameras will be donated to charity.
Rated 4 out of 5
K. M (verified owner)–
I like the ease of install but miss the live streaming aspect and wish they worked with my Nest app. – They are super easy to install. Pairing and set up is a bit slow and the cameras force an update. Not terrible but takes about 10 minutes per device. I assumed these would work with my nest app and they do not. They will only work with the Google Home app. You can customize them there and group them by location. (Only an issue if you have a bunch and we do). I will update this on battery life at some point. One thing that is very odd is the charging cable in NOT bi-directional. This really is a design flaw. The cable is directed forward by design (makes sense for recharging but not for permanent wiring). If you wanted to permanently wire these the cable should go towards the back of the camera.
Rated 5 out of 5
L. F (verified owner)–
Great Fun with this cam – I bought the Nest Cam for watching wildlife at night around my bird feeder. It’s been great fun to see all the critters that go through my yard at night. Most people have no idea. Racoons, foxes, skunk, opossum, flying squirrels, woodchucks, rabbits, owls and lots and lots of mice! The magnetic mount makes it easy to move around, with no tools required. I have mine mounted about 10″ off the ground, so I can watch the animals at eye level. I used a car jack stand to hold it, which works perfectly. I can adjust the cam height up and down with the jack stand and it’s nice and sturdy. It’s easy to check the activity and make short clips to share on social media.
Z. S (verified owner) –
Solid camera, software needs work – Easy to install, easy to setup, easy to set up the basics.
K. K (verified owner) –
WAY better than Ring, Amcrest or ARLO – I’ve been on this DIY home video journey for about several years. It started about 2 years ago with my purchase of Ring. It’s motion detection was lousy. A UPS guy would deliver a package to my front door and Ring would start recording when he was 4/5ths down my driveway. This journey actually seems much longer because this has been a very frustrating journey. After Ring, I paused in my search for a better video system because I was waiting for Ring to get better. But my recent search for a system started about 6 months ago when my neighbor across the street noticed that a guy was lurking in front of my house and approaching my front door and wandering around the side of my house into the backyard. This was at 11:30pm and I was sound asleep in bed. My neighbor called me (I didn’t answer because I was asleep) and then called the police. No break-in or damage but it spooked me enough to begin investigating a video system. I wasn’t interested in ADT or CPI or any of the large companies that were going to charge me $50/month to monitor my house 24/7. I just wanted to know what was happening outside of my house when either I was asleep or not at home. So I first started with Amcrest. I bought an 8-camera system that needed to be wired for power and internet. My electrician told me that the way my house was built, he could install cameras in the back of the house but not the front. The cost for wiring a system in the back and a totally separate system in the front was $1600 (Just for the installation!). I passed on that. He said I needed to look into a WiFi system, which then led me to ARLO Pro, which has rechargeable batteries (cool) that last about a month or two (depending upon how often the motion detector goes off), and it was connected via WiFi. I’ve used the ARLO system for about 3 months. The thing that I like most about ARLO is that you can position these cameras anywhere since they don’t require a power cord to plug in and they connect to WiFi, and it was a very user-friendly interface (which Amcrest was not. Amcrest is really for IT guys and not for the lay DIY person who just wants the thing to work). The thing that makes me crazy about the ARLO system is that the cameras only turn on when they detect motion and by the time they detect motion, the activity has almost left the visible screen. There were also times when I would pull into the driveway, walk into my garage and a camera that is pointing AT the house would not turn on. But if a leaf blew in front of the camera then it would turn on. There were a hundred false alarms per day as something tripped the motion sensor but when actual people (like a UPS driver) would walk up my driveway, put a package on the ground and walk away – the motion sensor would pick him up AT the door and as he was walking away. ARLO picked up a LOT of false motion and failed to pick up or was slow on real motion. That kind of stuff made me bat shit crazy. I worked with ARLO’s discussion board to try to fix the issues (Ghosting; Pixilation; and slow detection times) but the product is what it is at this stage. So I went searching for a system that would give me 24/7 video, would have high-quality cameras (1080p), night vision, audio, microphone and look nice. I had heard about Nest but I also didn’t want to pay the monthly/ yearly subscription, but I looking into what the subscription meant (what features were available) and thought I’d give it a try. The purchase comes with a free trial period, so I thought maybe the 3rd time is a charm. And it IS! I only ordered 1 camera because I wanted to test it out and my camera came this morning. I followed the easy installation steps and got it installed and operational within an hour. I have an outdoor outlet in the front of my house and I bracketed the wire down the trim of the house and then plugged it in. (I’ll get an alert if it is unplugged or the wire is cut). At some point in time, I’ll have an electrician come and drill a hole in the exterior so the wire is not exposed, but I’m really happy with the product as it is. I’ve left the house several times and checked my phone to see what was happening while I was away. The phone app is easy to use, the video is really 24/7, the installation was easy (I ran into zero issues getting up and running), and I now get alerts that are meaningful. The Nest Aware actually has algorithms that know when a person is in the frame, rather than a bird flying by. AND, I can scroll through the entire video of the day within minutes, AND download a video clip to my Photos on my phone. I’m so happy with this purchase, I just purchased another one that will arrive tomorrow and I’ll install that one as well in the back. And, as I learned more about the subscription, I’m Ok with the cost. It’s 100/year for the first camera and then $50/year for each additional camera. So for $150/year I can have both the front and back of my house monitored 24/7, and I have use of all the advanced features that come with Nest Aware. I’ll still use my ARLO inside (they do work quite well inside), but the Amcrest cameras will be donated to charity.
K. E (verified owner) –
Charge doesn’t last long enough – The camera was easy to install. However, the charge on the camera doesn’t last more than two days. That may be normal, but I need it to last longer. If you are making a decision to purchase this, don’t let my four stars deter you. I bought this for my mother-in-law and cannot get to her to charge it as much as needed. I will need to get a wired camera for our purpose.
K. M (verified owner) –
I like the ease of install but miss the live streaming aspect and wish they worked with my Nest app. – They are super easy to install. Pairing and set up is a bit slow and the cameras force an update. Not terrible but takes about 10 minutes per device. I assumed these would work with my nest app and they do not. They will only work with the Google Home app. You can customize them there and group them by location. (Only an issue if you have a bunch and we do). I will update this on battery life at some point. One thing that is very odd is the charging cable in NOT bi-directional. This really is a design flaw. The cable is directed forward by design (makes sense for recharging but not for permanent wiring). If you wanted to permanently wire these the cable should go towards the back of the camera.
Z. S (verified owner) –
Solid camera, software needs work – Easy to install, easy to setup, easy to set up the basics.
L. F (verified owner) –
Great Fun with this cam – I bought the Nest Cam for watching wildlife at night around my bird feeder. It’s been great fun to see all the critters that go through my yard at night. Most people have no idea. Racoons, foxes, skunk, opossum, flying squirrels, woodchucks, rabbits, owls and lots and lots of mice! The magnetic mount makes it easy to move around, with no tools required. I have mine mounted about 10″ off the ground, so I can watch the animals at eye level. I used a car jack stand to hold it, which works perfectly. I can adjust the cam height up and down with the jack stand and it’s nice and sturdy. It’s easy to check the activity and make short clips to share on social media.
I. G (verified owner) –
Very impressed! – I bought this product months ago and never reviewed but had to come back to do so now. I’m in Buffalo and just got through a blizzard (12/23/22) and this thing worked flawlessly throughout. Absolutely no movement on the magnetic base with winds gusts of 70mph – it bounced a little on the gutter mount but never lost position on base). I have this paired with the Wasserstein gutter mount with solar panel and they both got through the blizzard. If you are in the Nest/Google eco system, I highly recommend this product. Night vision, detection and quality are all great. I would just like to see battery percentage displayed all the time with these cameras. I feel that would be an easy software update.
K. E (verified owner) –
Charge doesn’t last long enough – The camera was easy to install. However, the charge on the camera doesn’t last more than two days. That may be normal, but I need it to last longer. If you are making a decision to purchase this, don’t let my four stars deter you. I bought this for my mother-in-law and cannot get to her to charge it as much as needed. I will need to get a wired camera for our purpose.
I. G (verified owner) –
Very impressed! – I bought this product months ago and never reviewed but had to come back to do so now. I’m in Buffalo and just got through a blizzard (12/23/22) and this thing worked flawlessly throughout. Absolutely no movement on the magnetic base with winds gusts of 70mph – it bounced a little on the gutter mount but never lost position on base). I have this paired with the Wasserstein gutter mount with solar panel and they both got through the blizzard. If you are in the Nest/Google eco system, I highly recommend this product. Night vision, detection and quality are all great. I would just like to see battery percentage displayed all the time with these cameras. I feel that would be an easy software update.
K. K (verified owner) –
WAY better than Ring, Amcrest or ARLO – I’ve been on this DIY home video journey for about several years. It started about 2 years ago with my purchase of Ring. It’s motion detection was lousy. A UPS guy would deliver a package to my front door and Ring would start recording when he was 4/5ths down my driveway. This journey actually seems much longer because this has been a very frustrating journey. After Ring, I paused in my search for a better video system because I was waiting for Ring to get better. But my recent search for a system started about 6 months ago when my neighbor across the street noticed that a guy was lurking in front of my house and approaching my front door and wandering around the side of my house into the backyard. This was at 11:30pm and I was sound asleep in bed. My neighbor called me (I didn’t answer because I was asleep) and then called the police. No break-in or damage but it spooked me enough to begin investigating a video system. I wasn’t interested in ADT or CPI or any of the large companies that were going to charge me $50/month to monitor my house 24/7. I just wanted to know what was happening outside of my house when either I was asleep or not at home. So I first started with Amcrest. I bought an 8-camera system that needed to be wired for power and internet. My electrician told me that the way my house was built, he could install cameras in the back of the house but not the front. The cost for wiring a system in the back and a totally separate system in the front was $1600 (Just for the installation!). I passed on that. He said I needed to look into a WiFi system, which then led me to ARLO Pro, which has rechargeable batteries (cool) that last about a month or two (depending upon how often the motion detector goes off), and it was connected via WiFi. I’ve used the ARLO system for about 3 months. The thing that I like most about ARLO is that you can position these cameras anywhere since they don’t require a power cord to plug in and they connect to WiFi, and it was a very user-friendly interface (which Amcrest was not. Amcrest is really for IT guys and not for the lay DIY person who just wants the thing to work). The thing that makes me crazy about the ARLO system is that the cameras only turn on when they detect motion and by the time they detect motion, the activity has almost left the visible screen. There were also times when I would pull into the driveway, walk into my garage and a camera that is pointing AT the house would not turn on. But if a leaf blew in front of the camera then it would turn on. There were a hundred false alarms per day as something tripped the motion sensor but when actual people (like a UPS driver) would walk up my driveway, put a package on the ground and walk away – the motion sensor would pick him up AT the door and as he was walking away. ARLO picked up a LOT of false motion and failed to pick up or was slow on real motion. That kind of stuff made me bat shit crazy. I worked with ARLO’s discussion board to try to fix the issues (Ghosting; Pixilation; and slow detection times) but the product is what it is at this stage. So I went searching for a system that would give me 24/7 video, would have high-quality cameras (1080p), night vision, audio, microphone and look nice. I had heard about Nest but I also didn’t want to pay the monthly/ yearly subscription, but I looking into what the subscription meant (what features were available) and thought I’d give it a try. The purchase comes with a free trial period, so I thought maybe the 3rd time is a charm. And it IS! I only ordered 1 camera because I wanted to test it out and my camera came this morning. I followed the easy installation steps and got it installed and operational within an hour. I have an outdoor outlet in the front of my house and I bracketed the wire down the trim of the house and then plugged it in. (I’ll get an alert if it is unplugged or the wire is cut). At some point in time, I’ll have an electrician come and drill a hole in the exterior so the wire is not exposed, but I’m really happy with the product as it is. I’ve left the house several times and checked my phone to see what was happening while I was away. The phone app is easy to use, the video is really 24/7, the installation was easy (I ran into zero issues getting up and running), and I now get alerts that are meaningful. The Nest Aware actually has algorithms that know when a person is in the frame, rather than a bird flying by. AND, I can scroll through the entire video of the day within minutes, AND download a video clip to my Photos on my phone. I’m so happy with this purchase, I just purchased another one that will arrive tomorrow and I’ll install that one as well in the back. And, as I learned more about the subscription, I’m Ok with the cost. It’s 100/year for the first camera and then $50/year for each additional camera. So for $150/year I can have both the front and back of my house monitored 24/7, and I have use of all the advanced features that come with Nest Aware. I’ll still use my ARLO inside (they do work quite well inside), but the Amcrest cameras will be donated to charity.
K. M (verified owner) –
I like the ease of install but miss the live streaming aspect and wish they worked with my Nest app. – They are super easy to install. Pairing and set up is a bit slow and the cameras force an update. Not terrible but takes about 10 minutes per device. I assumed these would work with my nest app and they do not. They will only work with the Google Home app. You can customize them there and group them by location. (Only an issue if you have a bunch and we do). I will update this on battery life at some point. One thing that is very odd is the charging cable in NOT bi-directional. This really is a design flaw. The cable is directed forward by design (makes sense for recharging but not for permanent wiring). If you wanted to permanently wire these the cable should go towards the back of the camera.
L. F (verified owner) –
Great Fun with this cam – I bought the Nest Cam for watching wildlife at night around my bird feeder. It’s been great fun to see all the critters that go through my yard at night. Most people have no idea. Racoons, foxes, skunk, opossum, flying squirrels, woodchucks, rabbits, owls and lots and lots of mice! The magnetic mount makes it easy to move around, with no tools required. I have mine mounted about 10″ off the ground, so I can watch the animals at eye level. I used a car jack stand to hold it, which works perfectly. I can adjust the cam height up and down with the jack stand and it’s nice and sturdy. It’s easy to check the activity and make short clips to share on social media.