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Two types of video history to fit your needs.See just the highlights with event based history or upgrade to Nest Aware Plus to capture every second with continuous video recording.
Even more intelligence, delivered to your phone.Get a better awareness of what’s happening at home, with more smart alerts across all your cameras, doorbells, speakers and displays.
One simple price.
Whole home coverage.Cover all of your Google Nest devices in your home now and in the future, all for one affordable price.
Upgrade to Nest Aware Plus for
more video history and 24/7 coverage.
The most video history adds more peace of mind.Feel more secure with 60 days of event video history so you don’t miss what matters.
All the intelligent alerts you love.Get our smartest alerts delivered right to your phone, so that you’re always informed.
Add more devices and still pay the same.Cover all your Google Nest devices in your home, now and in the future. Plus, you can add more and still pay the same.
Two types of video history to fit your needs.
Choose from two simple video history plans. Go back in time with event
video history or upgrade to Nest Aware Plus for continuous 24/7 video history.
The most video history adds more peace of mind.
Go back in time and see important events after they happen. You also can get 24/7 history for 10 days so
you don’t miss a thing.
Event based video history
Stay in the loop, even after it’s happened.
With event based video history, you can go back and check in on important sound and motion events for up to 30 or 60 days, depending on your plan.
See and save just the highlights.
Don’t waste your time combing through past footage. Event based video history lets you jump to the moments that matter.
Event based video history
Stay in the loop, even after it’s happened.
With event based video history, you can go back and check in on important sound and motion events for up to 30 or 60 days, depending on your plan.
See and save just the highlights.
Don’t waste your time combing through past footage. Event based video history lets you jump to the moments that matter.
Event based video history
Stay on top of the important stuff.
Get twice the amount of coverage - a full 60 days of event video history with Nest Aware Plus.
See and save just the highlights.
Don’t waste your time combing through past footage. Event based video history lets you jump to the moments that matter.
Take action if needed.
If something unexpected happens, 2-way talk allows you to make your presence known. You can also call 911 right from the Home app. Emergency calling contacts the call center closest to your home.
Event based video history
Stay on top of the important stuff.
Get twice the amount of coverage - a full 60 days of event video history with Nest Aware Plus.
See and save just the highlights.
Don’t waste your time combing through past footage. Event based video history lets you jump to the moments that matter.
Take action if needed.
If something unexpected happens, 2-way talk allows you to make your presence known. You can also call 911 right from the Home app. Emergency calling contacts the call center closest to your home.
24/7 video history
Or capture every second.
Get a continuous, uninterrupted recording so you can see everything before, during and after an event with Nest Aware Plus.
Don’t miss a thing.
Check in on everything that's happening by upgrading to Nest Aware Plus. You'll get 10 days of 24/7 video history and 60 days of event video history.

Note: 24/7 video history is not available on Nest Doorbell (battery), even when wired. Available with Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) when wired.
24/7 video history
Or capture every second.
Get a continuous, uninterrupted recording so you can see everything before, during and after an event with Nest Aware Plus.
Don’t miss a thing.
Check in on everything that's happening by upgrading to Nest Aware Plus. You'll get 10 days of 24/7 video history and 60 days of event video history.

Note: 24/7 video history is not available on Nest Doorbell (battery), even when wired. Available with Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) when wired.
24/7 video history
Capture every second.
Get complete, uninterrupted video history so you can see every moment.
Don’t miss any details.
Check in on everything that’s happening for up to 10 days with 24/7 history and 60 days of event video history.

Note: 24/7 video history is not available on Nest Doorbell (battery), even when wired. Available with Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) when wired.
24/7 video history
Capture every second.
Get complete, uninterrupted video history so you can see every moment.
Don’t miss any details.
Check in on everything that’s happening for up to 10 days with 24/7 history and 60 days of event video history.

Note: 24/7 video history is not available on Nest Doorbell (battery), even when wired. Available with Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) when wired.
Even more intelligence.
Intelligent alerts give you better awareness of what’s happening around your home.
Familiar faces.
Teach your Nest cameras to learn the difference between friends and strangers.
Sound detection.
Nest speakers and displays let you know when glass breaks or your smoke alarm is going off.
Call emergency services if needed.
If there’s an emergency when you’re away, call 911 from the Home app to notify the call center closest to your home.
Familiar faces.
Teach your Nest cameras to learn the difference between friends and strangers.
Sound detection.
Nest speakers and displays let you know when glass breaks or your smoke alarm is going off.
Call emergency services if needed.
If there’s an emergency when you’re away, call 911 from the Home app to notify the call center closest to your home.
All the intelligent alerts you love.
A range of intelligent alerts give you better awareness of what’s happening at home. And they’re delivered right to your phone.
Familiar faces.
Teach your Nest cameras to learn the difference between friends and strangers.
Sound detection.
Nest speakers and displays let you know when glass breaks or your smoke alarm is going off.
Call emergency services if needed.
If there’s an emergency when you’re away, call 911 from the Home app to notify the call center closest to your home.
Familiar faces.
Teach your Nest cameras to learn the difference between friends and strangers.
Sound detection.
Nest speakers and displays let you know when glass breaks or your smoke alarm is going off.
Call emergency services if needed.
If there’s an emergency when you’re away, call 911 from the Home app to notify the call center closest to your home.
Features and alerts by device
Included
Nest Aware
Nest Cams
Doorbells
Speakers
Displays
New
Event video history (3 hrs included)
Event history (up to 60 days)
24/7 video history
Familiar face1
Dog barking
Smoke/carbon monoxide alarm heard
Motion in Activity Zone
Person seen
Animal detection
Vehicle detection
Garage door detection
Person talking
Package detection
Glass breaking
Live View
Talk & listen
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2
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Not available, even with optional wired installation.
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Familiar face alerts not available on Nest cameras and doorbells and when used in Illinois.
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Familiar face alerts not available on Nest cameras and doorbells and when used in Illinois.
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Familiar face alerts not available on Nest cameras and doorbells and when used in Illinois.
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Familiar face alerts not available on Nest cameras and doorbells and when used in Illinois.
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Feature available when Nest Cam is wired.
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Feature available when Nest Cam is wired.
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Feature available when Nest Cam is wired.
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Feature available when Nest Cam is wired.
One simple price.
Whole home coverage.
Cover all the Google Nest cameras, displays and speakers in your home for just $8/month, and control them all from the Google Home app.
Subscribe
An array of Nest devices, including doorbells, speakers, displays, cameras and more are all laid out on a table and installed on a wall.
An array of Nest devices, including doorbells, speakers, displays, cameras and more are all laid out on a table and installed on a wall.
Unlimited devices.
Pay once and add as many devices as you’d like at no extra charge.
Google Home App.
Check in seamlessly on your phone to view alerts, see footage, and more.
Add more devices and still pay the same.
Cover all the Google Nest cameras, doorbells, displays and speakers in your home, now and in the future.
Upgrade
An array of Nest devices, including doorbells, speakers, displays, cameras and more are all laid out on a table and installed on a wall.
An array of Nest devices, including doorbells, speakers, displays, cameras and more are all laid out on a table and installed on a wall.
Unlimited devices.
Pay once and add as many devices as you’d like at no extra charge.
Seamless control.
Check in on the Google Home App to view alerts, see what’s happening, and more.
A subscription in two sizes.
Get extra event video history, 24/7 coverage and more. Choose the plan that works for you.
Nest Aware
$8/month

$80/year (Save $16 annually)

Nest Aware Plus
$15/month

$150/year (Save $30 annually)

Event video history
30 days
60 days
24/7 video history
Up to 10 days
Intelligent alerts
Familiar faces
Smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
Glass breaking
Familiar faces
Smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
Glass breaking
e911Devices supported
Nest cameras
Doorbells
Speakers
Displays
Nest cameras
Doorbells
Speakers
Displays
Are you still paying for Nest Aware on each camera?
It's easy to switch to a plan that covers all the devices in your home for one price. If you have multiple cameras, you might even save some money. Compare pricing across plans.
Are you still paying for Nest Aware on each camera?
It's easy to switch to a plan that covers all the devices in your home for one price. If you have multiple cameras, you might even save some money. Compare pricing across plans.
Get to know Nest Aware's pricing and options.
Nest Aware (1st gen) One camera Two cameras Three cameras
5-day
24/7 video history 		$8/month
$80/year 		$13/month
$130/year 		$18/month
$180/year
10-day
24/7 video history 		$16/month
$160/year 		$24/month
$240/year 		$32/month
$320/year
30-day
24/7 video history 		$36/month
$360/year 		$54/month
$540/year 		$72/month
$720/year
Nest Aware (2nd gen) Includes all cameras, speakers, and displays in your home
Nest Aware
30-day event video history 		$8/month
$80/year
Nest Aware Plus
60-day event video history + 10-day 24/7 video history 		$15/month
$150/year
Nest Aware (1st gen)
One camera
5-day
24/7 video history 		$8/month
$80/year
10-day
24/7 video history 		$16/month
$160/year
30-day
24/7 video history 		$36/month
$360/year
Two cameras
5-day
24/7 video history 		$13/month
$130/year
10-day
24/7 video history 		$24/month
$240/year
30-day
24/7 video history 		$54/month
$540/year
Three cameras
5-day
24/7 video history 		$18/month
$180/year
10-day
24/7 video history 		$32/month
$320/year
30-day
24/7 video history 		$72/month
$720/year
Nest Aware (2nd gen)
Includes all cameras, speakers, and displays in your home
Nest Aware
30-day event video history 		$8/month
$80/year
Nest Aware Plus
60-day event video history + 10-day 24/7 video history 		$15/month
$150/year
FAQsWhat do you get with Nest Aware?
Nest Aware is a paid subscription service that helps you get even more out of your Google Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers and displays. With extra video history and intelligent alerts, you can always stay informed about important events at your home and get more peace of mind. Nest Aware features vary depending on which camera, doorbell, speaker or display you have. Learn more about features and alerts by device.
How does pricing for Nest Aware work?
There are two tiers of pricing for Nest Aware which can be paid monthly or annually. Subscriptions start at just $8/month (or $80/year, with a $16 annual savings) across all the Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers, and displays in one home. Nest Aware Plus unlocks more days of event video history and 10 days of 24/7 video history for just $15/month (or $150/year, with a $30 annual savings).

If you are still paying for Nest Aware with each camera, it’s easy to switch to a plan that covers all the Google Nest devices in your home for one price. Compare pricing across plans.

Do you offer a trial? Can I try Nest Aware before I subscribe?
Yes. You can receive a 30-day Nest Aware trial if you register a new household or if you upgrade from a 1st gen Nest Aware subscription.
What’s the difference between event video history and 24/7 video history?
Nest Aware allows you to add extra video history to the still images or video clips that may be captured by your Nest camera or doorbell when it detects motion, sound or other key events. Event video history allows you to go back in time and review video clips of important events. 24/7 video history allows you to capture every second with continuous recording, so you can scan through your video history to see everything before, during, and after an event.

Both Nest Aware plans allow you to quickly scan through days of video history in seconds. Choose from two simple plans: Nest Aware comes with 30 days of event video history, and Nest Aware Plus comes with 60 days of event video history and 10 days of 24/7 video history.
Which Nest Aware features are available in my country?
Nest Aware features and alerts vary by device and country.

Extended video history and advanced intelligent alerts with Nest Aware are currently available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (except Puerto Rico. Familiar faces not available on Nest cameras and doorbells in Illinois).

Emergency calling and sound detection on Google Nest speakers and displays are currently only available in the U.S.

Learn more about features and alerts by device
What are the requirements for Nest Aware?
Nest Aware works with all Google Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers and displays. Features and functionality vary by product and country. Learn more about alerts by device.

In addition to a compatible Nest product, you’ll need a Google Account to use Nest Aware. If you have a Nest Account, you may need to migrate to a Google Account to receive the full benefits of Nest Aware.

Your home needs to be in a country that supports Nest Aware.

Nest Aware requires a working internet connection for your home, and access to the Nest app and the Google Home app.
How long are the event-based clips captured by my Nest camera?
Event video history clips are captured by your Nest camera or doorbell when it detects important sound or motion events. The duration of the clip will vary depending on the activity captured.
How do I access Nest Aware?
Depending on your country and product, Nest Aware subscribers can access their device settings and video recordings in either the Nest app and website or Google Home app
Why should I upgrade my 1st gen Nest Aware subscription?
If you are still paying for Nest Aware on each camera, it’s easy to switch to a plan that provides additional video history, advanced intelligent alerts, and one price across all the Google Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers, and displays in your home. Nest Cam (indoor or outdoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, Nest Doorbell (battery) or Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen), require the latest version of Nest Aware (priced at $8/month or $15/month for Nest Aware Plus). For those cameras, you will need to switch to the current version of Nest Aware.
How do I migrate my 1st gen Nest Aware subscription?
If you started using the Nest app before August 19, 2019, you created a Nest account to manage your Nest products. You now have the option to migrate your Nest account to a Google account, creating one unified Google Account that you can use to manage products and homes. Learn more about how to upgrade your Nest Aware account.
What happens if I subscribe to Nest Aware Plus during my no cost trial period?
You should start to see these changes take effect after your Nest Aware Plus order is processed. Nest Aware Plus comes with 10 days of 24/7 video history, which applies to video footage captured after the order is processed and while you have an active Nest Aware Plus subscription. 24/7 video history begins when you officially subscribe to Nest Aware Plus and does not retroactively go back to the beginning of the trial.
How do I change or cancel my Nest Aware subscription?
To make changes to your existing plan or cancel your subscription, follow the steps in our Manage your subscriptions help center article. To update your payment method used for Nest Aware, follow the steps under the Change your payment method section in our Manage your subscriptions help center article.

If you cancel Nest Aware, you’ll have service until the billing cycle ends. Be sure to save any important video or sound detection clips before you cancel your subscription.
Can I switch between monthly and annual plans?
To change between monthly and annual billing in your Nest Aware subscription, you will need to stop auto renewal on your current subscription, wait until the billing cycle is over, and then resubscribe to Nest Aware with your preferred billing frequency.
How do Google and Nest protect my privacy?
Protecting your privacy starts with the world’s most advanced security.

If you use Google Nest’s connected home devices and services with a Google Account, Google will handle this data as described in the Google Privacy Policy. Read more about our commitment to privacy and security in the home and Google Nest Privacy FAQs.

Google Nest cameras and doorbell lights let you know whether your camera is working normally or if there’s a problem. You are always in control of your devices and settings. At any time, you can delete your Nest Cam video history from Settings in the Nest app, and delete your sound detection history in the Home app.
What do you get with Nest Aware?
Nest Aware is a paid subscription service that helps you get even more out of your Google Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers and displays. With extra video history and intelligent alerts, you can always stay informed about important events at your home and get more peace of mind. Nest Aware features vary depending on which camera, doorbell, speaker or display you have. Learn more about features and alerts by device.
How does pricing for Nest Aware work?
There are two tiers of pricing for Nest Aware which can be paid monthly or annually. Subscriptions start at just $8/month (or $80/year, with a $16 annual savings) across all the Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers, and displays in one home. Nest Aware Plus unlocks more days of event video history and 10 days of 24/7 video history for just $15/month (or $150/year, with a $30 annual savings).

If you are still paying for Nest Aware with each camera, it’s easy to switch to a plan that covers all the Google Nest devices in your home for one price. Compare pricing across plans.

Do you offer a trial? Can I try Nest Aware before I subscribe?
Yes. You can receive a 30-day Nest Aware trial if you register a new household or if you upgrade from a 1st gen Nest Aware subscription.
What’s the difference between event video history and 24/7 video history?
Nest Aware allows you to add extra video history to the still images or video clips that may be captured by your Nest camera or doorbell when it detects motion, sound or other key events. Event video history allows you to go back in time and review video clips of important events. 24/7 video history allows you to capture every second with continuous recording, so you can scan through your video history to see everything before, during, and after an event.

Both Nest Aware plans allow you to quickly scan through days of video history in seconds. Choose from two simple plans: Nest Aware comes with 30 days of event video history, and Nest Aware Plus comes with 60 days of event video history and 10 days of 24/7 video history.
Which Nest Aware features are available in my country?
Nest Aware features and alerts vary by device and country.

Extended video history and advanced intelligent alerts with Nest Aware are currently available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (except Puerto Rico. Familiar faces not available on Nest cameras and doorbells in Illinois).

Emergency calling and sound detection on Google Nest speakers and displays are currently only available in the U.S.

Learn more about features and alerts by device
What are the requirements for Nest Aware?
Nest Aware works with all Google Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers and displays. Features and functionality vary by product and country. Learn more about alerts by device.

In addition to a compatible Nest product, you’ll need a Google Account to use Nest Aware. If you have a Nest Account, you may need to migrate to a Google Account to receive the full benefits of Nest Aware.

Your home needs to be in a country that supports Nest Aware.

Nest Aware requires a working internet connection for your home, and access to the Nest app and the Google Home app.
How long are the event-based clips captured by my Nest camera?
Event video history clips are captured by your Nest camera or doorbell when it detects important sound or motion events. The duration of the clip will vary depending on the activity captured.
How do I access Nest Aware?
Depending on your country and product, Nest Aware subscribers can access their device settings and video recordings in either the Nest app and website or Google Home app
Why should I upgrade my 1st gen Nest Aware subscription?
If you are still paying for Nest Aware on each camera, it’s easy to switch to a plan that provides additional video history, advanced intelligent alerts, and one price across all the Google Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers, and displays in your home. Nest Cam (indoor or outdoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, Nest Doorbell (battery) or Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen), require the latest version of Nest Aware (priced at $8/month or $15/month for Nest Aware Plus). For those cameras, you will need to switch to the current version of Nest Aware.
How do I migrate my 1st gen Nest Aware subscription?
If you started using the Nest app before August 19, 2019, you created a Nest account to manage your Nest products. You now have the option to migrate your Nest account to a Google account, creating one unified Google Account that you can use to manage products and homes. Learn more about how to upgrade your Nest Aware account.
What happens if I subscribe to Nest Aware Plus during my no cost trial period?
You should start to see these changes take effect after your Nest Aware Plus order is processed. Nest Aware Plus comes with 10 days of 24/7 video history, which applies to video footage captured after the order is processed and while you have an active Nest Aware Plus subscription. 24/7 video history begins when you officially subscribe to Nest Aware Plus and does not retroactively go back to the beginning of the trial.
How do I change or cancel my Nest Aware subscription?
To make changes to your existing plan or cancel your subscription, follow the steps in our Manage your subscriptions help center article. To update your payment method used for Nest Aware, follow the steps under the Change your payment method section in our Manage your subscriptions help center article.

If you cancel Nest Aware, you’ll have service until the billing cycle ends. Be sure to save any important video or sound detection clips before you cancel your subscription.
Can I switch between monthly and annual plans?
To change between monthly and annual billing in your Nest Aware subscription, you will need to stop auto renewal on your current subscription, wait until the billing cycle is over, and then resubscribe to Nest Aware with your preferred billing frequency.
How do Google and Nest protect my privacy?
Protecting your privacy starts with the world’s most advanced security.

If you use Google Nest’s connected home devices and services with a Google Account, Google will handle this data as described in the Google Privacy Policy. Read more about our commitment to privacy and security in the home and Google Nest Privacy FAQs.

Google Nest cameras and doorbell lights let you know whether your camera is working normally or if there’s a problem. You are always in control of your devices and settings. At any time, you can delete your Nest Cam video history from Settings in the Nest app, and delete your sound detection history in the Home app.
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Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi.
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Familiar face alerts are not available on Nest cameras and doorbells used in Illinois.
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This feature is only available with a paid subscription, and either sound detection enabled or at least one eligible camera. This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors, and may not be available in all areas. Wireless devices may not be reliable for emergency communications. The 911 feature can connect you with the call center closest to the home address you provide during setup.