The Google Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd generation) is a 1080p security camera with HDR video and night vision. It can tell the difference between a person, an animal and a vehicle. It sends alerts through the Google Home app, with no subscription required. Live view is available 24/7 from anywhere in the app.
The camera includes 3 hours of free event video history. If Wi-Fi goes down, it stores up to 1 hour of recorded events. A built-in speaker and mic let you talk and listen through the camera. You can set Activity Zones to get phone notifications about specific areas of your home.
The built-in stand lets you place the camera on a wall or table. Home & Away Routines can turn the camera off automatically when you're home, so no video is streamed or recorded until you leave. Live video can be streamed hands-free on compatible smart displays with Google Assistant. It can also be streamed on compatible smart displays, smart TVs and tablets with Amazon Alexa. The camera requires the Google Home app and a free Google Account. It is not compatible with the Nest app or the Nest site.
- Video
- 1080p HDR with night vision
- Detection
- Person, animal and vehicle
- Free history
- 3 hours of event video
- Offline storage
- Up to 1 hour of recorded events if Wi-Fi goes down
- Audio
- Built-in speaker and mic
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Power
- Corded electric
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant
- App
- Google Home app with a free Google Account; not compatible with the Nest app
- Mounting
- Built-in stand for wall or table placement