Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor Camera - Floodlight Security Camera, White, 1 Count (Pack of 1)

I already have a Google doorbell and subscription to Google Home through ADT. I wanted to add a flood light and camera to my backyard bathroom door which isn’t covered well by the existing cameras. I should have bought this when it was on sale for prime day, but missed it. My handyman was here for other projects, so I had him do this one as well. He took down the existing light and connected this. He did not complain of any problems and it did not seem to take very long. I then easily connected to the camera by my Google Home app, which took about 5 min to set up and update. (There’s a QR code that comes in the box that you scan to speed up the process.) When I went into my Google home app, it showed a battery icon and showed only 64% battery! After googling, I realized that the switch for the flood light camera always has to be switched on 🤦‍♀️ I am so used to turning that switch off from when it was a back door light. I will have to put a sticker or post it note so guests do not turn it off. The app allows you to choose the length of time the flood light stays on for after it detects a motion event. It also turns on if you’re looking live through the camera on the app. You can zoom in on the app live (see a photo of a cobblestone I zoomed in on). The quality is pretty good and the colors are bright. In the app, it shows up as both a camera and as a light. When you click on the light option, you can choose an intensity to keep it on as just a light. If you have this on, it will always be on until you turn it off. My goals for having this were to 1) cover a previously uncovered area with surveillance cameras without breaking the bank, and 2) deter coyotes and other large wildlife from coming in the yard since I have stray cats. So far so good 👍

Before I was using Lorex wireless system, they do not have monthly charges like others do. short story about my experience about the Lorex wireless system, 1 doorbell and 3 wireless camera, I have them all hardwired in, so not on battery mode. In my opinion they worked ok, it only recorded only when actionis in the middle of field of view, and cut off shortly after even when action still going on. so I was not able to accurately see what was going on, then one day, all my camera got kicked out my network, I can not get it back up running. So I gave up on them, leaving the doorbell, which the only thing that did not got kicked out. the Google floodlight camera, i installed 3 floodlight with camera, and 1 camera only. installation of floodlight will required some house electrical knowledge, installation process are straight forward, all hardware are included. set up is a breeze also, scan qr code, find product, connect to wifi, basically done. The construction of light and camera is solid, feels heavy, magnet is very strong, I don't think it will moved by wind, rain and snow. Flood light is bright, pictures are clear, night vision on camera only is ok, the ones with floodlight, night recoding would be in color,because the lights are on. it will start recording before and shortly after action enters and leaves the field of view of camera. Example: I got a notification of vehicle is on my camera, in the video actually records even before vehicle approaching to camera's field of view. I like this feature very much. Also audio recording are clear. All recording are cloud base, there is free or paid. Free one only offer 3 hrs of recording then will be erase whatever is before the 3hr time stemp, or you can pay for 30days od recording. The app is straight forward, easy to navigate. Sometimes I experience "video is not available ..." I would just need to wait a little for it to show up. There was a time I need to remove the camera from the wifi network because it's not getting a good connection, I was not able to reconnect, so if that is the case, you will need to reset the camera, there is a button behind it, push in for 15 seconds so it resets, repeat the connection process and I was good. I don't think I see that instructions in the booklet, maybe it's just me over looking things. With the new google app, all my nest thermostat and camera are on the same app that is a plus. The over all experiences on the product itselfe are good, no complaints. I only have to say thr price is set a little high, that is about it. I would recommend if it fits the budget.

I’m really happy with this Google Nest Floodlight Camera. The video quality is excellent, the motion detection works perfectly, and the floodlight is super bright, which makes me feel much safer at night. Installation was easy and everything connected quickly to the app.

The item installed easily, and is fairly easy to install physically. The light is adjustable from 1-100% as well as the sensitivity has 4 levels. It still has trouble activating for a 5 lb tiny dog, but picks up people VERY well. You can adjust the time for some of the rules, and level of darkness before it activates as well. Overall there seems to be a fair level of options in the app. Which brings me to the only real negative... the app. Google forces you to use their new Google Home app instead of the Nest app., and this app is very underwhelming and I am not a fan of the display. It's possible I've been spoiled by the Nest app for years, but the Nest app shows you all your products on one screen (cameras, thermostats, etc) whereas the Google Home app forces you to different screens and segments to use different products. The video history is also now a pain to get to, whereas it was simple to view all events in the Nest app. Bottom line is, this camera/light is awesome... the app to use it needs a serious overhaul at the moment... but apps do change or get updated, so I'm not losing hope for that.

This camera does a great job at being a security camera and has clear video feed. It does well at detecting weather its animals or humans showing up. I love how you can set up different zones and that it will tell you what zone is setting off the camera. The one big thing to note for slow internet speed users. This camera requires a certain amount of bandwidth of internet speed and if your house can not supply that then it will hog up all your internet and also be very slow at responding or showing video clips from notifications. I live out in the country where the best internet is currently 12mbps and this does not work on that speed. I am getting faster internet shortly so i have just shut off the camera until that arrives. Also note that it does have a battery backup if the power goes out and that is a nice feature for protecting your home.

This has been a valuable addition to my driveway. Deters people from entering the back garden and lights the parking space when I pull in at night. It gives me peace of mind to be able to check in on my car or verify who’s been in the backyard. The lights are very bright.

Fairly easy to install. The pictures are really clear with good colour. Floodlight is great for our dark walkway. Wired so not batteries to worry about. Very happy with this purchase.

Illuminates the backyard with fewer false triggers than traditional spotlights with passive IR sensors.

Works amazingly, if you have good wifi and a strong connection. The only reason it doesn't get a 5 star and only a 4 is because Google removed the feature that allowed you to view your camera on your TV. I can always cast it from my phone but then I can't use my phone, kinda silly but still all around good product.