Testseek.com have collected 66 expert reviews of the Nest Cam Indoor and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nest Cam Indoor.
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The editors liked
Thinner design
More mounting options
Night vision
Built-in microphone
1080p full HD video recording
Easy to set up and use
1080p video is a slight but welcome upgrade from Dropcam's 720p video
The device is small and sleek
Capable of hiding in the most discreet corners of your home
Nest Cam acts as a pseudo-hub for other smart home products through Nest Weave
Easy to install
Wide angle view
Easy to use
Clear video
Unlimited range
Remote zoom
Very easy setup. Sharp image detail. Excellent digital zoom. Works with other Nest devices.
Sleek
Sturdy construction
Accurate motion detection
Easy-to-use app
Nest Cam's high-resolution video (1080p)
Magnetic base
Pivoting stand and updated app make this DIY device an improvement over Dropcam Pro -- and many other DIY cameras
Excellent 1080p video quality
Easy setup
Impressive night vision
Programmable with Nest Protect and Nest Thermostat
Good quality 1080P video
Simple to setup
Powerful Night Vision
Excellent App design easy to use
Brilliant stand design
Web-based as well as app access
Can sync with Nest home heating
Snappy (and free) smart alerts
Nice design
Good privacy features
24/7 recording
Familiar Faces is helpful
Expanded mounting options
1080p video
Clearnight vision
The editors didn't like
Requires subscription service
Enhance feature doesn't really do anything
No way to change the time zone from Pacific Time to Eastern Time
Two of the most useful features
Activity zones and clips
Are only available with a Nest Aware subscription
Nest Aware costs add up over time and as more Cams are added to the home
Motion and sound notifications only come every 30 minutes
No option fo
Web client doesn't work outside home network unless you open secure ports
Motion detection alerts will only be sent once every 30 mins
Have to pay monthly/yearly subscription to use all the features (video history)
Transmission lags
High-speed Internet needed
Pricey cloud storage. Limited notification capabilities. Runs hot
Nest Aware subscription required to access most security features
Sends alerts only once every 30 minutes
Weak sound detection
Like Dropcam Pro
Nest Cam is still just a webcam at heart. While it does offer security features like opt-in motion and sound alerts
They aren't especially useful since you can only receive one notification every 30 minutes
Good quality 1080P video, Simple to setup, Powerful Night Vision, Excellent App design easy to use, Brilliant stand design, Web-based as well as app access
Some features need subscription, Speaker not very powerful, Not a cheap option, Nest Cam IQ has more features, No built-in battery
There are more powerful, or less expensive, indoor smart cameras to be had, but few tick as many boxes as the Nest Cam Indoor – certainly without pushing even further on the price scale. For one thing it's compact and good looking, far from the norm in th...
Excellent 1080p video quality, Easy setup, Can sync with Nest home heating
Expensive subscription plans
Nest Cam Indoor has a mostly painless setup process, a helpful mobile app and a reliable WiFi connection. It has excellent daytime video quality but if you want to store video for longer than 24 hours it's going to cost you...
Easy to use, Clear video, Unlimited range, Remote zoom,
Transmission lags, High-speed Internet needed
Nest Cam isn't marketed as a baby monitor, but reviewers say it's still a great one. Android and iPhone users can view the high-resolution video on their smart phones anywhere they have a reliable high-speed Internet connection, and offers an easy, 60-se...
Web client doesn't work outside home network unless you open secure ports, Motion detection alerts will only be sent once every 30 mins, Have to pay monthly/yearly subscription to use all the features (video history)
I had replaced my Dropcams with Foscams several months ago after reviewing them and like the 360-degree rotation features they have. But having set up the Nest cam for this review, I've remembered how well they work. I don't miss notifications like I did...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Sleek, sturdy construction, Accurate motion detection, Easy-to-use app
Nest Aware subscription required to access most security features, Sends alerts only once every 30 minutes, Weak sound detection
Nest Cam doesn't improve much on the Dropcam Pro, but it doesn't need to. It's an excellent camera if your serious about home security...
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Published: 2015-11-02, Author: Jordan , review by: 9to5mac.com
I never really considered a security system for my apartment (we don't lock our doors in Canada), but new Wi-Fi connected products like Nest Cam make the experience of owning and setting up cameras at home much more accessible than ever before. While ther...
