"The latest version of the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)yeah, that's the nameis a real Jekyll and Hyde of a product. The hardware and software interface are expertly crafted and a delight to use. But once you start looking more closely at Google's AI-forward security camera, it gets ugly and annoying. The $150 Nest Cam Outdoor's biggest problem is that it's not cheap to use."
"Like Ring and Arlo, Google's security camera subscription plans have gotten more expensive than ever in recent years, pressing at the boundaries of what's affordable for people in a time when everything else is also harder to pay for. And until now, it's done so without adding any tangible benefit. The calculus has changed a bit for Google. The company's subscription service, now called Google Home Premium instead of Nest Aware, has expanded beyond its core producta month or two of cloud video storageto"
Google's Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) pairs well-crafted hardware and software with sharp 2K HDR video at 30 fps, accurate daytime colors, and crisp infrared night images. The camera offers a 152-degree diagonal field of view, improving coverage over prior battery models and making backyard monitoring easier. The device connects to a base and records clear footage suitable for identifying people. Google Home Premium subscription pricing has increased, bundling cloud video storage with broader smart-home features and Gemini-powered AI. The AI capabilities for the camera currently offer limited useful value compared with their $10–$20 monthly cost.
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