Tech Specs
App
Requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
Voice Assistant
Works with compatible Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices
Camera
1/2.8-inch, 2-megapixel sensor
130° diagonal field of view
6x digital zoom
16:9 aspect ratio
Video
Up to 1080p at 30 FPS, HDR
24/7 live view
Night vision with HDR
H.264 encoding
Video history
Up to 3 hours of event-based video history (included)
Captures and stores video clips of activity that happened within the past 3 hours.
Extend your video history with a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately) and capture and store video clips of activity that happened over the past, up to 60 days.
Continuous Video Recording (up to 10-days of 24/7 video history) requires:
- Nest Cam to be used plugged in with a continuous power source (check out available accessories) A Nest Aware Plus subscription (sold separately)
Audio
High-quality speaker and microphone
Full-duplex 2-way audio with noise cancellation
Motion detection
Single motion sensor
110° horizontal field of view
Up to 25 ft (7.5 m)
Night Vision
Up to 20 ft (6.10 m) illumination
6 high-power 850 nm infrared LEDs
Lighting
N/A
Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 encryption supported
Security
On-device Machine Learning
Secure boot
Automatic security updates
128-bit AES encryption with TLS/SSL
Built-in magnetometer sensor
Ports & connectors
Nest Cam uses a proprietary magnetic connector
Power
Built-in rechargeable 6 Ah, 3.65V lithium-ion battery. Learn more at g.co/nest/camlife.
Included 3.3 ft (1 m) indoor rated charging cable
Included 7.5W USB-A power adapter
Nest Cam weatherproof cables (available in 5m and 10m) and other power options available (sold separately)
Mounting options
Mounts to wall with 2 screws
Sticks magnetically to a metallic surface
Nest Cam stand available separately
Operating Temperature
–4°F to 104°F (–20°C to 40°C)
Charging Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Weather resistance
Weather-resistant (IP54)
Lights
RGB status LED
Color
Snow
Dimensions and weight
Camera:
Length: 3.27 in (8.3 cm)
Width: 3.27 in (8.3 cm)
Weight: 14.04 oz (398 g)
Magnetic Mount:
Diameter: 3.24 in (8.2 cm)
Weight:
Wall mount: 3.3 oz (94.7 g)
Wall plate: 0.27 oz (7.7 g)
Mount + plate: 3.6 oz (102.4 g)
Sustainability
Nest Cam is sustainably designed with 47% recycled content across its plastic parts.
Languages
English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
Warranty
1-year limited warranty (details in box). For help, visit g.co/nest/support.
What's in the box
Nest Cam (1-Pack)
Nest Cam camera
Magnetic plate
Wall plate
2 wall anchors
2 wall screws
1 secure loop
1 charge cable, 3.3 ft (1 m)
1 power adapter
Quick start guide
Safety & warranty document
Nest Cam (2-Pack)
2 Nest Cam cameras
2 magnetic plates
2 wall plates
4 wall anchors
4 wall screws
2 secure loops
1 charge cable, 3.3 ft (1 m)
1 power adapter
Quick start guide
Safety & warranty document
Nest Cam (3-Pack)
3 Nest Cam cameras
3 magnetic plates
3 wall plates
6 wall anchors
6 wall screws
3 secure loops
2 charge cables, 3.3 ft (1 m)
2 power adapters
Quick start guide
Safety & warranty document
Requirements
Compatible mobile device (minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements)
Nest Cam requires a Wi-Fi network, a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed per camera for optimal performance (DSL may not qualify), a compatible mobile device, the free Home app, and a Google Account.
Works with Hey Google features require additional hardware (sold separately), which could include a Google Nest device.
Minimum requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements.
Video streaming, phone alerts, and history may be subject to interruptions or failures for reasons beyond Google’s control, like intermittent Wi-Fi or service provider outages.
Nest Cam does not provide third-party monitored emergency notification or response.
Availability and performance of certain features and services are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
Subscription(s) may be required, and terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply.
- 1If mounting your camera higher than 6.5 ft (2 m) above the ground, use the secure loop. Learn more g.co/nestcam/loop.
- 2This does not include plastics in printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components and modules, optical components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) components, electromagnetic interference (EMI) components, films, coatings and adhesives.
- 3Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) will receive automatic security updates for at least five years from the date we start selling them on the US Google Store. See here for more.