Google Nest Cam release date, news, and everything you need to know

Date:
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:01:34 +0000

Description:
The Google Nest Cam (battery) is one of three new Google home security camera
here's what to expect.

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Google has unveiled a new home security camera with facial recognition that, in a first for Google, is battery-powered. The Google Nest Cam (battery) replaces both the Google Nest Cam IQ Outdoor and the Google Nest Cam IQ
Indoor , which have been out of stock since the start of 2021.

If youd prefer to ensure the Google Nest Cam (battery) is always motioning
for motion, an optional weatherproof cable is available for the camera, along with a table-top mount if you want to use the home security camera indoors.

However, the Google Nest Cam (battery) offers more than just the flexibility of how its powered - it also comes with the same intelligent detection as Googles latest video doorbell - the Google Nest Doorbell (battery) that can now recognise vehicles and animals as well as people and packages. Cut to the chase What is it? A new battery-powered Google Nest Cam How much will it
cost? $179.99 / 179.99 (around AU$240) When will it be out? Its available to pre-order now in the US, UK and Australia, with shipping on August 24 Google Nest Cam range

Google is launching three different versions of the Google Nest Cam. The Google Nest Cam (battery), which as the name suggested is powered by a rechargeable battery, will be joined by two wired home security cameras; the Google Nest Cam with Floodlight, which sees the camera nestled between two floodlights and Nest Cam Indoor, which as the name suggests is a wired security camera designed for use inside. However, these wont go on sale until later in 2021. Google Nest Cam price and release date

The Google Nest Cam (battery) will set you back $179.99 / 179.99 / (around AU$240), which is much more affordable than the Google Nest IQ camera, which was later rebranded as Google Nest IQ Indoor.

This was priced at $299 / 299 / AU$399 when it debuted in June 2017, although it wasnt released in Australia until mid-2018.

Similarly, the Google Nest IQ outdoor soon followed in September 2017 and was priced at $329 / 329 / (around AU$425) however it has never been released in Australia.

The Google Nest Cam with Floodlight will be priced at $279.99 / 269.99
(around AU$370, while the Google Nest Cam Indoor, will be Googles most affordable home security camera, costing $99.99 / 89.99 (around AU$130).

This is the first Google Nest camera that doesnt require a subscription, if you want to go back and review the footage it records at a later date. The camera can store up to three hours of video in the cloud for free - but Googles algorithms determine the footage that is saved based on the motion
and sound identified in the video.

However, you can subscribe to an additional Nest Aware service that offers continuous recording, with prices starting from $5 / 5 / AU$9 per month.

Cant wait for the new Nest cameras to drop? Then check out these deals on other great home security cameras

The Google Nest Cam (battery) is available to pre-order in the US, UK and Australia now, and will ship on August 24. As weve already mentioned, the Google Nest Cam with Floodlight and the Google Nest Cam Indoor wont go on
sale until later in 2021, and Google is yet to confirm an exact date. (Image credit: Google) Google Nest Cam (battery) design

On the surface, the Google Nest Cam (battery) looks very similar to the
Google Nest IQ outdoor and the Google Nest IQ Indoor, with a circular design in matt white, and the black fascia containing the 130 degree camera lens taking up the whole front of the device.

However, rather than a wall mount with a ball and socket joint that allows
the camera to be angled to cover the area you need, the Google Nest Cam (battery) has a magnetic mount, similar to those found on Arlos range of
rival cameras, including its recently released Arlo Pro 4. Its weatherproof too - making it suitable for use outdoors.

The Google Nest Cam (battery) is powered by a rechargeable battery, as weve already mentioned. However, if you prefer to use the camera on mains-power,
an optional weatherproof cable is available, along with other accessories including a table-top mount, and an anti-theft mount.

Google says the battery can last up to three months before it needs recharging. However, the battery is built-in, which means the camera will be out of action when the battery needs recharging - unlike Arlos battery-operated security cameras, which have removable batteries, so providing you purchase an additional battery - theyll never be offline when the battery needs recharging.

As with all of the best home security cameras and video doorbells, how often and for how long live view is activated, as well as the climate and even how often motion is detected will affect how long the battery lasts.

The camera records Full HD footage and has HDR built-in so details in the video will still be clear even if particularly bright or dark at the time,
and has a built-in speaker and microphone so you can converse with anyone in the cameras field of view.

Itll also send a notification to your smartphone when it detects motion, and using the Home app you can view a live feed from the camera, or review the footage at a later date.

Just like the Google Nest Doorbell (battery), the Google Nest Cam (battery) will store up to 60 minutes of video locally if the Wi-Fi goes down, or the power is cut. When the camera comes back online, this footage will then be uploaded to the cloud and visible in your timeline of events. (Image credit: Google) Google Nest Cam (battery) features

One of the big draws of the Google Nest Cam (battery) is Googles claims that it wont annoy you with alerts about motion caused by rain, snow or other irrelevant sources, as its algorithms can filter these alerts out.

Even better, as well as identifying if a person is the course of a motion alert, the Google Nest Cam (battery) can also identify vehicles, and animals
- including different types of animals, and this information will be included in the notifications you receive on your smartphone.

This means it's easier to see at a glance what the source of the motion is
and whether you need to open the app and take action, or simply ignore it.

Google has also considered privacy when it comes to the Google Nest Cam (battery) and included a number of features such as an LED that indicates to anyone close by the camera is recording footage. Check out these great Nest camera deals and sales



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