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November 2016
(77%)
55 Reviews
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Users
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8073 Reviews
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The editors liked
Excellent video quality
Weatherproof
Sound and motion detection
Two-way audio
Email alerts
Works with lots of other connected devices
Easy set up
New advanced security features
Magnetic mount requires no screws or drilling
Easy to install
Continuous recording with Nest Aware
Doesn't flood you with motion alerts
Continuous 24/7 live video streaming
Weatherproof design
Clean
Easy-to-navigate web portal and mobile apps
Good image and sound quality
Multiple sharing options
Nest Cam Outdoor comes with crisp HD video resolution
Wide-angle glass lens
Long extension cord and 3 hours of free cloud storage. It also plays well with other Nest products via the same Android and iPhone app
Great video quality
Easy and comprehensive app
AI shows promise
Smooth real time viewing
Field leading monitoring services available
The editors didn't like
Pricey
Some features require a subscription plan
Requires outdoor power
Pricey cloud subscription required to use advanced features
No battery backup
Magnetic mount might make it more attractive to thieves
Easy to steal or knock down
Relies on subscription service for advanced features
Scheduling doesn't play nicely with geolocation
Not worthwhile without pricey Nest Aware subscription
Sharing options split between mobile apps and web portal
The alerts are still sporadic -- you won't get one every time activity takes place. If you want Person Alerts and select other advanced features
You will have to pay a monthly fee for the Nest Aware service
Not as convenient to install as a battery-powered camera
Nest Aware subscription required for most features
Easy to install, Continuous recording with Nest Aware, Doesn't flood you with motion alerts
Easy to steal or knock down, Relies on subscription service for advanced features, Scheduling doesn't play nicely with geolocation
Although there are newer, higher-resolution outdoor cameras available, the Nest Cam Outdoor is still an excellent choice for most people. With its continuous recording, high-quality video, gentle alerts and simple installation, this camera strikes the rig...
Abstract: This isn't the typical camera review; however, the Nest security camera has a very special place in my heart over the recent months. It's helped me identify and catch a couple raccoons and, most recently, a pair of burglars/vandals who broke into my books...
Abstract: The Good Housekeeping Institute Media and Tech lab tested 25 indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi smart security cameras. Cameras were evaluated based on ease of use, performance, style, and durability. We tested video quality under multiple light settings, each came...
Great video quality, smooth real time viewing, field leading monitoring services available, weatherproof,
Very limited without a subscription
The Nest Cam Outdoor is our favorite outdoor monitoring camera, but only if you pony up for a $10/month subscription. Otherwise it is a great camera for real time viewing, but not much else...
Continuous 24/7 live video streaming, Weatherproof design, Clean, easy-to-navigate web portal and mobile apps, Good image and sound quality, Multiple sharing options
Not worthwhile without pricey Nest Aware subscription, Sharing options split between mobile apps and web portal
Both the hardware and software for the Nest Cam Outdoor offer a quality experience with good video capture and audio, and very good functionality and ease of use. However, there's no local-storage option, and the key features for which Nest is famous are...
Easy set up, New advanced security features, Magnetic mount requires no screws or drilling
Pricey cloud subscription required to use advanced features, No battery backup, Magnetic mount might make it more attractive to thieves
If you already own a Nest Cam with a Nest Aware account and are looking to expand your security perimeter to the outdoors, this is a no brainer. The Nest Cam Outdoor is basically a weatherproofed version of the camera you know and love, and you can ad...
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Published: 2016-09-22, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent video quality, Weatherproof, Sound and motion detection, Two-way audio, Email alerts, Works with lots of other connected devices
Pricey, Some features require a subscription plan, Requires outdoor power
The Nest Cam Outdoor security camera offers sharp 1080p video, crisp night vision, and motion detection alerts in a stylish weatherproof enclosure...
Published: 2016-09-21, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: While I've tested out various indoor WiFi-based security cameras over the past decade on Phoronix, outdoor WiFi cameras have been a different story. Either through my contacts from Phoronix or through my own personal searching, I've never found an outdoor...
Nest Cam Outdoor comes with crisp HD video resolution, wide-angle glass lens, long extension cord and 3 hours of free cloud storage. It also plays well with other Nest products via the same Android and iPhone app
The alerts are still sporadic -- you won't get one every time activity takes place. If you want Person Alerts and select other advanced features, you will have to pay a monthly fee for the Nest Aware service
Nest Cam Outdoor is up there with Netgear's Arlo as a highly recommendable DIY outdoor camera -- you'll just have to decide if you'd rather deal with Nest's power cord or Arlo's batteries...
