Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor: A guide to Google’s wired security cameras.

Google’s latest wired Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Cam Outdoor deliver the quiet confidence of always-on, intelligent security. Not sure which camera you need? This guide breaks down what they share, where they differ, and how to choose the right fit for your space.

Choose Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen) if: You want to keep an eye on what’s happening inside your home, prefer the highest Nest Cam 2K HDR video quality, and like a discreet design that blends into any room and fits with your decor.^2,4

Choose Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) if: You need reliable monitoring outside your property, want weather-resistant protection from the elements, and prefer the assurance of a 24/7 video recording camera in crisp 2K HDR video quality.^2,5

Your home is personal – so is how you protect it.

Google indoor camera: Designed for life inside your home, Nest Cam Indoor helps you stay in the know on important household happenings. With a compact design and multiple color options that blend smoothly into your personal aesthetic, it’s made exclusively for indoor use and isn’t built to withstand rain, snow, wind, or extreme temperatures.

Google outdoor camera: When the elements are part of the equation, durability matters. Nest Cam Outdoor pairs the same upgraded performance as the indoor version with robust, weather-resistant construction. It’s built to handle dust, rain, and shifting temperatures year-round, wherever you live.

No matter which camera you choose, you get the same advanced performance that helps you clearly see more of your home and property, day or night.

A better view with Nest Cam 2K HDR video and wide angles. With Nest’s widest and tallest field of view, almost nothing’s out of frame – whether that’s the living room and kitchen in one image or a view of your oversized yard.^2,4 While taking the trash out at night, you can even make sure there aren’t any furry creatures hanging out in the stubborn blind spot between your front door and garbage cans.

And with crisp, high-resolution 2K HDR, Nest Cam’s highest resolution ever, you’ll see even the small details, giving you a more complete picture of activity in and around your home.

See clearly at night. Hear something in the kitchen after lights-out? A quick check in the app gives you a clear view, with rich color and details, even in low light, and night vision that lets you see in the dark – no getting out of bed required. 

Always-on, 24/7 video recording. Life doesn’t wait for batteries to recharge. With wired power, both cameras support continuous live video recording so you never have to worry about missing a moment.

Protecting your home means catching the moments that matter. With Google Home Premium, our most capable and intelligent home security, built with Gemini, you get smarter alerts, deeper video history, and easier ways to search.^6,7

Upgrade for advanced intelligence: An even smarter monitoring option is available with a paid Google Home Premium subscription. Your device will use the intelligence of Google Home to understand what you care about, while proactively keeping you informed. A one-month trial is included with your new Nest Cam Indoor or Nest Cam Outdoor.⁷

• More personalized alerts with the Standard Plan: Through familiar face alerts, your Nest Cam will learn to recognize the people who are important in your or your family’s life, letting you easily confirm whether the activity in the entryway is the pet sitter checking on the dogs or your sister bringing in your packages.⁹ With garage door detection, you can double-check that you remembered to close everything on the way out.¹⁰

• Extended video history with the Advanced Plan: Want to revisit a specific activity your camera captured using the Google Home app? Quickly search up to 60 days of 5-minute event-based recordings to find what you’re looking for. Or search through up to 10 days of 24/7 continuous video history with the Advanced plan of Google Home Premium.¹¹

• Find what you need, faster with the Advanced Plan. Instead of manually scrubbing through footage, just type, “Show me when the delivery driver arrived,” to zero in on the clip you’re looking for. You can also quickly search your video history with natural language phrases like, “Did something eat my plants?” or “Who opened the front door?”¹¹ Not sure which alerts might be helpful? Choose from a variety of pre-set AI automation ideas.

Both cameras are designed to install easily and work beautifully with your favorite compatible Google devices.¹² Nest Cam Indoor features an optional easy-install wall mount and a hinge that makes it easy to find the perfect angle, while Nest Cam Outdoor includes durable hardware built for exterior walls and surfaces. Once the cameras are in place, the Google Home app guides you through setup and connects your devices for simple, unified control.

• Q: Can Nest Cam Outdoor be used indoors?

  • A: Yes, its features will work indoors, but Nest Cam Indoor is specifically designed with a more compact build and aesthetic options to better complement interior home decor.

• Q: What is the resolution of the new wired Nest Cams?

  • A: Both new wired models feature Nest Cam 2K HDR video with 6x digital zoom, which offers significantly more detail and clarity, especially when you want a closer look.

• Q: Do I need a subscription to use the Nest Cam?

  • A: No, a subscription is not required. Your camera includes essential features like live streaming, intelligent alerts, and six hours of event video history. A Google Home Premium subscription is an optional upgrade.⁷

• Q: Can Nest Cam Indoor be used outside?

  • A: No. Nest Cam Indoor is not built to withstand rain, snow, wind, or extreme temperatures.

With the same thoughtful upgrades built into the indoor and outdoor cameras, each Nest Cam makes it easier to protect what matters most to you.