I charged our camera to 100% and 24 hours later, I was down to 97% in default battery mode with the automatic battery saver enabled. Google estimates the battery to last somewhere between 1.5 and seven months depending on those factors. Google told me the Nest Cam's battery life depends on factors like activity, temperature, and camera settings. Remembering to add AAs to your August lock is annoying and so is having to remember to charge your doorbell or security camera. The indoor stand improves this slightly.Ī charging stand for indoor use is sold separately.īattery life is the big question with smart home devices like cameras, locks and doorbells. I had to find just the right height shelf in order to view my living room and not the ceiling. I would've liked to see a wider field of view, especially since the camera on the magnetic stand isn't very adjustable. 1080P resolution will serve you well and the night vision works just fine. No, you really don't need better tech than that to surveil your backyard. This new Nest Cam has all the camera stats you'd expect to see, like 1080p HD video, night vision, a 130° diagonal field of view, 6x digital zoom and two-way audio. If you're opting for indoor use (I wouldn't more on that later) you can place it on a $30 sold-separately stand that comes with a charging cable to act like a dock of sorts. The Nest Cam is 3.27 inches wide, about 1.25 inches larger than the Wyze Cam V3.The design is sleek and simple, but those stats add up to one chunky feeling device. Even though this thing is nearly a pound at 14 ounces, the magnet feels strong enough to firmly keep the camera on the base. The camera itself is magnetic and snaps onto the included base easily. The Nest Cam comes with a charging cable and wall plate for mounting.
It is battery-operated, but you can buy a $35 weatherproof power cable to go with it if you'd rather opt for a wired outdoor installation. It comes in one color (snow, read: Google white) and you can mount it either magnetically or with the included wall plate, screws and anchors. It's IP54 rated, which means while it's weather resistant, it's not waterproof. The new Nest Cam is designed for indoor or outdoor use. Technically, the new Nest Cam is called the "Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)," but that's a handful to type, so we'll refer to it simply as the Nest Cam in this review.
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