Google Nest Cam Indoor - 1st Generation - Wired Indoor Camera - Control with Your Phone and Get Mobile Alerts - Surveillance Camera with 24/7 Live Video and Night Vision

Subscription cost too high for diy surveillance, cameras heat up and are a safety concern (you shouldnt have to adjust the timing or quality), off line a lot (one was continuously off line and other cameras were further away and connected, outdoor camera view quality was not great and different than indoor cameras that were pointing outside, I had four cameras but went over on my data plan a lot. I really liked them but my house is an L shape and to cover the area I need several. This was cost prohibitive and to use the system I had to pay 60 dollars extra on top of a security system with no true security but self monitoring which did not catch people or a car in the view to indicate movement. How can it not recognize a car that just drove up? I liked the system and wanted to keep it but too many challenges without true security - if these issues do not bother you this provides great video.

I love this cam. I have this in my living room to keep checking on my dog from chewing stuff up. Sound is good, you have a mic and can hear whats going on in the house while live. I dont need to record with this, as i just want to see whats going on live, but if you want to record you have to sign up and pay for their monthly service. But if you just want to occasionally see what your pets or house sitters are up to you just login from your phone and see whats going on live.

Works awesome day or night. I can hear perfectly.

1 - There seems to be a power design issue where the camera will often not come back after a power outage without being physically unplugged and replugged. Dont ask me how this is even possible, but its a prevalent issue in the forums. 2 - The person detection is awful. It detects light reflecting on my wall from cars as people all the time to the point that I had to just turn it off. How a company thats a leader in AI could screw that up I do not know, but its pretty pathetic. 3 - The subscription model for recording and notifications is just the worst, especially considering its total inability to accurately detect things. I thought Nest made products that were more expensive but worth it because they worked so well and were easy to use. Ive been disabused of that notion.

Having owned the outdoor cameras, I knew the indoor camera would be a great addition. Great quality and very fast set up (already had a nest account). Product does not disappoint I would not go with any other brand,

Really like the camera, provides a good picture and pretty nice features. Better for general security than for a monitor (e.g., baby monitor). The alert from the app isnt great for overnight baby-monitoring - the notification is quick and doesnt wake you up, and when the phone locks/sleeps, it take some time to get the image back on the screen (both iPhone and Andriod). The up-side is that no data storage is needed if youre using it as a monitor. Also, since its priced around what the fancy baby monitors are priced at, its really nice that it will have a life after baby monitoring. Also, since its dependent on the internet, the provider reliability and speed can obviously make a big difference in how easily the camera works for you. Not Nests fault, of course, but something to consider.

I purchased this with the intent of using it as our baby monitor, hoping itd grow with us and could serve as a security measure once we no longer needed a baby monitor. Its a great camera; however, for use as a baby monitor, its a little unreliable (which you dont really want when its for a baby!) If you receive a text or any alert on your phone, which is also where youre accessing the video form the camera, it kicks you out of the camera view, so you have to click into the view again to be seeing & hearing- that work okay during the daytime for naps etc, because youre already up and can check when you want. But at night, Im relying on the baby monitor to alert me if my child wakes up and cries, which, if it has kicked me out of view, doesnt happen. Just something to think about if purchasing for a baby monitor. Its also Wifi dependant, so travelling with it works only if you have Wifi where youre going.

I already own the nest 3rd gen. thermostat (which i love). So the setup was even simplier that before. It is small and discrete and isnt an eyesore. I used the QR code to set up the camera and it was that simple. I also have DSL for internet so i only use 720 without any issues. if i tried the 1080 i dont think it would work well streaming. Nest does charge a premium but it works great and the customer service is outstanding.

This is the real deal. Made of steel, not cheap plastic.

We use it to monitor our grands when they come to visit. I keep my i-phone by my bed and I can check on them as they sleep without running down the hall. The screen is clear and detailed and I can even see my grandsons chest rise and fall as he sleeps. The audio is clear and very sensitive. Night vision is excellent. The only complaint I have is that they disable the motion detection playback after a 30 day trial and want you to subscribe for a fee. I think we should be given one screen at least of playback and I have notified the company about this.Other than that minor issue I highly recommend this product as it has given us huge peace of mind. The cam is portable and can be moved anywhere you have a power outlet. The cord is long enough that we have not had to use extension cords.The app works seamlessly with my phone with no glitches. I am able to pull up the cam when away from home and see and hear how our home is. ( I forgot to add that we have purchased 3 of these! Our son-on-law requested if for Christmas with their first born and when our second grand baby was born we bought his mom and dad one. I then purchased one for our home.) Update: January 15, 2016 We just returned from a trip several states away and I was able to monitor our inside dog as she slept on the couch, etc. It gave me peace of mind to see her even though we had family checking up on her daily and feeding and playing with her. It was neat to see such a clear live feed of her miles away.