Nest Cam Indoor review: Killed by cool-down times

[@CNET]

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[@Cyle]

Great review. I already purchased the cameras since I was already in the Google ecosystem. So far I haven't had any issues with them and no I don't pay for Nest Aware. My biggest positive note about this camera has been when my daughters hamster escaped her cage and was running around the house in the middle of the night. I was able to use the cameras and notifications to get alerts when it saw it running around the floor and I was able to catch it thankfully.

[@derek400004]

hahaha i just came across your comment and that is so cute!

[@Poopdeck1015]

We are looking to buy this as a baby monitors. Are there any other things we need to think of? And I’d the 2 way mic as bad as he says?

[@thedetective8150]

Funny story. That’s worth the price of camera and made you a hero in your daughter’s eyes.

[@rvawdrey3791]

@@Poopdeck1015yes

[@TakunTakun]

2:10 - Is it me, or is he putting the mic on mute by clicking the mic icon? You can see the line crossing out the picture of the mic.

[@nmota12]

I don't wanna talk to a theif from the device. They would smash the cam anyway. It must be secretly recorded, so high resolution matters more to identify who it was.

[@ODK321]

I recently purchased one of these. I have the old Nest indoor cam too. I don't know if it's just me, but I don't see a place in the Home app to schedule when the camera is on/off. I see a manual toggle button to turn it on/off but no auto-schedule. On the old indoor Nest cam, I could easily set up a schedule through the old Nest app. I don't think the newer devices are compatible with the old Nest app (which makes no sense) Also, I have an older wired outdoor Nest cam and I bought a newer battery powered outdoor Nest cam. The wired cam picks up everything. I noticed the battery cam can have some delays. For instance, one time it picked up a guy walking across my driveway. I'll take a wild guess and say he was simply cutting between houses to get to the street. Anyway, it didn't pick him up in the back alley walking to my driveway. It picks up when he's half way in my driveway. I hope they provide updates to fix that. I like Google's products and I am in the Google/Nest ecosystem with a Nest doorbell, inside/outside cameras, Chromecast with GoogleTV and Google home speakers but I don't think these updated products are doing what they anticipated. At this point, I prefer the older wired outdoor camera.

[@danceaction8548]

bought this and working great for me

[@Geekosification]

Wow. Good to know it has a 3 hour limit. I would have been furious to find that out if i got one.

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

Only if you don’t pay for nest aware

[@exploringcolorado720]

So pay $6 per month to get 24 hour recording.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

If you have multiple cameras, the subscription is highly worth it. It's now 13 a month but this includes 24/7 recording for every camera attached to that account. The 24/7 footage is stored for 10 days. The motion events are stored for 60 days.

[@ManBearPig20oh10]

I have a bunch of the wyze pan cameras which I picked because of the local storage that continually records for as big as the memory card will allow. Caught my car break in at night and was able to review the footage to see exactly what happened

[@mikecowell8816]

How do you get it to work on the Nest App? Always wants to go th Google Home app. All of my other cameras are on he Nest App.

[@RendyTobing]

Assuming the new cams work the same as previous Nest Cams, he needs to press the microphone button a second time to start broadcasting. This creates a little lag, sure, but it's not the same as the feature not working.

[@charismagraves9983]

Thank you for informing me of this. The functionality having a bit of lag, and the functionality completely not working are totally different. He made is seem like the feature didn't work at all.

[@laurasenglishlearners]

I hope Pepper got extra treats for being a great model!! Also, just bought 2 of these. Not Peppers’ but the Nests

[@MichaelStanton]

I have a very old Nest camera in my garage, I'd love to have this camera in there with vehicle alerts.

[@PirateRo333]

I miss the DropCams!!! How do I make this google cam turn on and off when I enter and leave home????

[@el_puma_real]

The three reasons I won't quit Blink home cam just yet: 1. No wires, installs in literal minutes 2. No subscription 3. Long battery life

[@sandracha2517]

Just got the Google nest indoor camera and it's missing out on recording and sending alerts which I don't even get the alert in few times. That worries me..

[@rvawdrey3791]

That's because it's in cool down mode, asleep, not alerting you. For 15 minutes maybe.

[@squishbean573]

The wyze can V3 is good but when you talk through it the person can hear you talking but you can't hear them very well. It's horrendous. If this could be something that would be fixed I would totally recommend the Wyze 100%. Also on playback and live there's a very audible static noise that is super annoying! We were looking at the Google nest and or camera in hopes that it would have a better microphone to pick up the sound and two-way talk. But the cool down issue and the 3-hour storage was kind of a deal-breaker for us. Thanks for reviewing it! Just what we needed!

[@ValBarber]

Does with Camera work with the Nest App/ All my camera are on that and I don’t want to add another camera that I have to go to Google one to see. Thank you

[@jordan.simons]

How does the overall image quality compare to the previous nest cam indoor (not the IQ line)? The specs seem to be a downgrade, but I wonder if HDR makes up for it?

[@alexyummmy]

it is terrible, I got mine and shipped it back same day.

[@shanew7361]

​@@alexyummmy Debating on getting 2 cameras I need one for the front and back yard. North side front, south side gets back sun exposure. Ideally leave them inside and plugged in. Suggestions on a brand or brands that would work for my concerns. No lag between movements, leaves blowing creating false alerts, sunlight making the camera unable to see.

[@alexyummmy]

@@shanew7361 I am quite happy with my Nest IQ Outdoor cams but they are discontinued. You can still find it on Home Depot's site. If you have the budget to wire your house for ethernet, that'd be the best lag free option. Ubiquiti's cameras are good for that.

[@shanew7361]

@@alexyummmy Prefer plug in and forget. I live in MI so ideally leave cameras inside facing outwards.

[@alexyummmy]

@@shanew7361 Probably a nest IQ indoor cam pointing out the window but I wouldn't recommend it since the IR is going to splash against the window and back into the camera and blind it. HIGHLY recommend getting the outdoor one and actually mounting it on the wall outside. Clarity/quality is going to be way better.

[@MsGreyRabbit]

Hi I was hoping if someone could explain me how's the Night Vision? Kinda planning to put on baby's room.

[@subsonicbass]

If it is as good as their doorbell cam, it will be excellent :) mine should here early next week and I will be using it for the same purpose, if I remember I will report back!

[@subsonicbass]

Just got it in, it is pretty decent and about 50% of the time the facial recognition still works (my daughters get confused for each other because they look similar but it is almost 100% accurate with adults and older children). Would recommend!

[@nomad7653]

bought it excited to set it up

[@BW-kv9wj]

Will it still give you alerts in your phone if you don’t pay for a subscription?

[@GabeGabeGabeGabeGabe]

Great review, would love to see you test Ring Alarm Pro and more specifically, the new Ring Edge feature for local processing and local storage. Amazon made a big deal out of this at their event, and seeing how Google is marketing on device processing, I’m wondering how Ring fares in comparison. (Oddly enough, a lot of Rings devices won’t be compatible like their doorbell 4, floodlight cam, etc)

[@geneb2262]

We have had the Google system for a couple years since it came out and we recently purchased a few wize cameras since we have had the wize cameras the free video recording has gone away maybe that feature at a time limit?

[@EnabledShooter]

You spoke about options that were less expensive. Are there better options for people who are willing to spend even more money?

[@kevinjobrien420]

wyze cloud service is also less than 2 bucks a month per cam, and it does everything you talked about in this video

[@JogBird]

Damn cnet is paying him well for these reviews

[@MortenDamm]

Good review but you missed a YUGE point. It won’t integrate with the Nest app which is beautiful and functional. I use my nest app for 3 thermostats and 3 cameras, 2 outdoor and one doorbell. The app just WORKS whereas google app has a few steps and the interface sucks compared to Nest. I hope google will revamp the app or allow the Nest app to, gasp, add new cameras.

[@ColinPittendrigh]

What about monitoring a basement boiler or furnace, in a darkly lighted room?

[@BW-kv9wj]

Can you do a video on how to set it up, download the app and link your Wifi to it?

[@nas0075]

I want to get this to check on an elderly parent back home in the USA while I am in Europe. Just had a 4 day period of not hearing from her and this would be great just to see if she is OK. The only thing I don't understand if it would work, and I assume so, if my phone is European and not a US mobile phone? I assume this would be through a google app?

[@Ndlelex]

It'll work just fine anywhere, so long as there's internet access on both ends. Yes, ot works via the Google Home app. You'd even be able to have a 2 way chat with her.

[@shadow.banned]

You should know Blink likely has the same privacy concerns as Ring. They're both owned by Amazon.

[@potatofarmr7989]

This was super entertaining after watching so many of these!

[@danielrestrepo8643]

Beautiful dog

[@shanew7361]

Debating on getting 2 cameras I need one for the front and back yard. North side front, south side gets back sun exposure. Ideally leave them inside and plugged in. Suggestions on a brand or brands that would work for my concerns. No lag between movements, leaves blowing creating false alerts, sunlight making the camera unable to see.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

That would be the Google Indoor/Outdoor camera. I have a similar setup as what you're looking for. You can also fine tune what alerts/events you want it to record. I love the fact that it differentiates between animals, cars, people, known faces or general motion(if you want). They sell add-ons for them to cover the top to block sun light, they're magnetic and can be battery or hard wired. I really don't recommend using the battery though.

[@EmZTRadioUniquelyCountry]

I accidentally bought it before watching your review. Fingers crossed 🤞 I'll keep this bit updated until next week

[@pluvse]

How is the Nest Camera working for you?

[@Everything_Andy]

Wyze has a cool down period of 5 minutes with their free version between alerts. And are horrible. I've had it for about 6months or less before issues breached their head. And that was across 3 seperate cameras. So I don't trust them. Then we went to alexa but didn't have what we were looking for for the home security things. So we will try google nest camera.

[@samgraves2]

Wait, cool down? Didn't record? I thought this cam recorded 24/7?

[@theepanvr]

Just changed my password and resetting my cameras is a huge headache. Go with wired system. If your internet goes down or there’s a power outage your still covered with wired systems. Plus you get only 1080p with Nest.

[@kmchartrand99]

The biggest thing google has above all other (last I knew) is 24\7 cloud recoding for 2 weeks. Even if you don't get a notification it'll record it (provided you are subscribed to nest aware) can't beat not worrying about motion activation when it's constantly recording.

[@hzmeister9596]

Surprising google is such a cheap company. The nest should have sdcard support, free 12h continuous playback cloud storage, and fully customizable features. I'm vehemently against subscriptions so no way I'm getting this. Ended up getting a eufy p24 and it works great.

[@misterray8600]

This thing has all the functionality I want but looks so weird, I don't think the roundness is working for it. Color wise I like the white but wish it came in black. But I wish I could change the face plate too lol, is it black so it doesn't reflect light? I think indoors it shouldn't have any reflected light on in. Could be nice to get a single color camera. Oh yea I'm hoping to take the mount off of it and put it under a cabinet in the hallway so I can see who is in my house when I'm not home so black works but I have not bought one yet. Rainbow Six Siege has taught me well.

[@billyl5709]

Need to replace my dropcam 😢 with this. Hopefully, it works as well as my dropcam did

[@christfollower122491]

I actually use my indoor camera as a baby monitor

[@hrahman3123]

How is it working out for you guys? We're thinking of doing the same thing

[@grant7599]

I think we are going to do the same thing...

[@christfollower122491]

@@grant7599 we’ve been doing it for 6 months and stream on the nest hub and max in our room and kitchen. It’s an awesome set up

[@grant7599]

@@christfollower122491 thank you ! I was thinking of just using smart phones. But the hub may make more sense. I assume you would recommend the hub with the camera ?

[@christfollower122491]

@@grant7599 regular hub for the bedroom cause you don’t want a camera watching you. We were going to do the same with our phones but it just wasn’t ideal. The hub will stream the baby’s room all day if you let it. You can even watch from your tv if it has google assistant.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

I would rather but eufy , reolink and Imou . They are all 2k and free storage and half the price.

[@AsHellBored]

For 100$ I can get a camera with 6x the pixels per second. The only appeal is Google integration and it's not really fully integrated with Google home.

[@nathenmonsson3027]

what camera is this? asking for a friend... lol

[@MisplacedAmerican]

I'm in the Google ecosystem (have an outdoor camera already. I'm azazed that the camera is 20% more expensive in the UK than the US. Not more expensive due to simply swapping a $ for a £, but actually more. I hate the exchange rate robbery but this is too far.

[@MGN_YTTV]

So it doesnt have two way radio!

[@TheNameOfJesus]

I'm here because, as of today, the Starling Home hub ($99) now allows any(?) Nest Cam to connect to Apple's Homekit Secure Video. So I'm here to figure out if I like the camera. The cooldown issue that you are concerned about is moot if I use Apple's HSV.

[@evlnte]

Not according to Starling. The Starling Home hub relies fully on the Google API, so if the cameras doesn't identify an alert it isn't relayed to Homekit. I also have a Starling Hub, and while I enjoy the cross-compatility that it offers, they require the underlying Google Nest account to be subscribed to Nest Aware even now that so many features are offered for free by Google.

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@@evlnte I may be in a little over my head, but any Apple HomeKit hub uses its own notification system that doesn't rely on any app or any other device or web server (not even an Apple server.) So I think we are talking Apples and Oranges here, because you are talking about Nest Aware and I'm talking about using only HomeKit and HSV.

[@evlnte]

@@TheNameOfJesus I contacted Starling because their interface explicitly says you must be subscribed to Nest Aware in order for HKSV functions from their hub to function as ridiculous. As ridiculous as that sounds to me as well, they said that is how it works!

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@@evlnte Thanks. I believe you. That answer from them is not only pathetic, it's downright suspicious. The main point to HSV is security and privacy, and using this combination would entirely violate both of those things.

[@1111BlkPhoenix]

Peppers such a cutie pie

[@dkodko11]

Wish it had 8MP and a 4K picture quality and a 180-degree view along with color night vision.

[@godblessCL]

Well the problem with google is that it use your data. The camera needs a PIR

[@Robert-noir]

What is this wise cam v3? I need a product name

[@BenofYoutube]

It's called the Wyze Cam V3. That is it's name

[@Robert-noir]

@@BenofKZbin cheers mate

[@sonasoo]

Can I use this indoor camera for watching baby?

[@rvawdrey3791]

You may want to check the cool down time between alerts, mine is more than 15 minutes. Useless.

[@GammaCamel]

I think some of the new brands of cameras are better than Nest Cameras and cheaper. The are more expensive and don't do anything better.

[@DL-nj7ek]

I have been looking at 2 in door cams and I had my eye on these guys for a lil bit...!

[@14Yubia]

This video is in unbelievable low volume.

[@epic108]

maybe it has compatibility issues with your Iphone 3g....

[@YouAndImpact]

Nice video 👌

[@jjmontana9451]

it doesnt work cuz you muted it. .

[@TChowdhury00]

$99 surprisingly affordable to you???!! when i can get a cam with better video quality at far less?

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

It's the easiest for mum to call relying on Google sec tech

[@thomascrown7818]

First off, Pepper is cute as a button but can someone here tell me how to get my dogs off the couch as well? Some cool tips will be truly appreciated 🙏 😊

[@Murad_Jim]

Treats + Consistency = good pup. Train your dog to do what you want by saying a command, ideally a phrase with less syllables and not something that sounds similar to another command. Always use the same phrase for the same command. So every time you see your dog get on the couch say “get off the couch” (or whatever phrase you wish) while showing a treat to the dog. If the dog is unresponsive or doesn’t understand you have a treat in your hand then say the phrase while holding the treat in front of them and guiding the dog off the couch. It’s important to remember never to repeat a command over and over because then dogs just tune it out -so say the phrase, wait a few seconds, then say it again rather than repeating it back to back, over and over. AS SOON as the dog does the command (gets off the couch) give them the treat with positive reinforcement like saying “good dog” in a soft/excited tone while petting them (or however you typically show affection). At first it may be annoying and seem like they’ll never learn the command but the key is patience and consistency. Dogs are always very eager to understand what we’re trying to tell them, especially when there’s an incentive like a treat haha. Eventually the dog will learn your command and a treat will no longer be necessary and positive reinforcement will be enough. PS there’s a saying that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” but that is not true. I taught my 9 year old dog how to play dead when I make a finger gun and go “bang bang” haha

[@NAvArS12345]

i prefer live recording like nest where i can watch my baby live what's he doing in his room while i am working

[@george5120]

Get rid of the damn background music and other multimedia effects, and stop trying to be witty. Just explain the camera, without all the fluff, because that is what we are here for.

[@NickzAndMikz]

Most indoor cams have cooldowns. Wyze cams have 5 mins cooldown

[@Ccarter17]

Not with there subscription to cam plus you have an option for 5 minutes down to no cool down time

[@NickzAndMikz]

@@Ccarter17 What I was saying was with the free subscriptions but I guess I should have been more clear

[@nomic50]

Thank you , I own that nest cam put I am unable to add it to my nest aware account , I check others have the same problem I could only add it to google home not happy about that. Hi Pepper if you had a doggy bed you might stay of the couch. I said might...

[@ItinerantSpectr]

Why does Google think that we want cameras specifically for viewing birds nests?!?!?!

[@tmic4790]

I do not recommend Nest or Google. I have had 2 cameras for years and now you can’t even talk to a customer service person now when have a problem. I will most likely drop Google / Nest when my period expires. Will never buy another Google product. They do not care about any customer at all. Just want your money. Done…

[@clgaines2006]

Kasa is better.

[@ΕλισαβετΜανταμαδιωτη]

its cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@apogeedata]

You keep saying the two-way talk is not working but the guy is clearly audible opening the window stepping we hear his steps we hear everything

[@p__jay]

monthly fee killed it for me, not buying it! 3h is a joke...

[@pjsmith111]

I have owned 5 nest cameras for 2 years They are no good

[@peacefulsource8074]

💪🏻

[@shadow.banned]

mah fizzy

[@MoniCastApp]

the app should call police and send the Video togehter

[@christiancrow]

Nest cam more like pest cam

[@jhriscenkins1195]

2 issues with this review 1) the motion alert test. If someone is breaking in, and they hear you through a speaker/camera, they're not going to immediately leave. Plenty of thieves have gone on record to say they know you're not home and they'll continue doing what they're doing 2) your dog needs better training. You can blame the cool down time but I think you have a deeper issue here. Are you planning on using your camera 46 times a day to tell your dog to get off the couch?

[@HoodrichShinobi]

use a cute girl or something for your reviews. This is painful. Show less of this visual stain.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Way overpriced

[@end27]

video quality from that cam is terrible..... no way this is 1080p. probably just upscaed. like quality is more like 480p or even 360. so bad.

[@ronniejaye1]

Here we go with Leo Laporta style Google bashing. Go Apple 🍎!

[@raaah]

I used to own 15 or 17 I can't remember nest cameras in my house indoor and outdoor. This was 2 years ago I got rid of every single one of them sold them on eBay recouped a lot of my money thank God. They were the worst pieces of junk in the world. The quality was nowhere near 1080p and forget about the 4K versions. The video would go out to the cloud and then come back to you and when it did so it would come back at maybe 600p definitely not 720P and hell to the f****** no it was not 1080p stay away from nest or Google cameras until they get there straight

[@christiancrow]

Google is getting stinky cringy with pay features - KZbin demonetized

[@RavagHer]

indoor cameras are fucking creepy cuz u see soo many videos of ppl's cameras getting hacked and they are spied on by outside ppl. like do u need cameras in ur kitchen, living room and bedrooms??? like ur outdoor cameras will protect ur home just fine

[@amalik995]

Gmail,

[@reamsel]

just use a better password

[@lizavetasmaliokha2895]

I Ave ring and I hate it. I'm a a heavy sleeper and sometimes we're late to school with my daughter and when I'm going to the app to check why alarms didn't work or something else it skin the whole thing. It just starts recording when I get up from the bed. Very stupid camera. Like the other day we had an earthquake and of course it skipped the whole thing. It records 1 second every 3 minutes. So I just warning you people