![]() Subscription required for facial recognition.The Google Nest Cam (battery) also offers plenty of customization for managing the number of notifications you get, from choosing which sources of motion you want to be alerted about, to creating activity zones so that you’re only notified about motion in those areas. There are a range of modes that allow you to arm or disarm the camera in different scenarios, and we found the geofence function, which uses your phone's location to arm or disarm the camera based on whether you’re at home or away from the property, effective. If the camera is used with a Nest Aware subscription you can assign names to faces of friends and family, and when you receive an alert you’ll be notified whether it’s a recognized face or a stranger in the camera’s field of view. The Google Nest Cam (battery) proved effective at identifying people in its field of view, as well as animals and vehicles. We did find the 130-degree field of view created a slight fisheye effect in the video, although this didn’t detract from the clarity of the footage. The footage is recorded in color during the day, but in black and white in low light, and the camera’s HDR capability ensured that we were still able to see details in dark areas of the footage, or when the sun was shining brightly. The Google Nest Cam (battery) recorded clear footage both during the day and at night, while the 6x zoom enabled us to enlarge the video to see small details more clearly. ![]() Familiar Face can alert you when friends and family are spotted by the camera.130-degree field of view displays a slight fisheye effect.Clear, detailed footage both during the day and at night.Setting up the camera using the Google Home app was relatively simple, and we were impressed that during the process we were offered plenty of helpful tips when it came to mounting the camera on the wall, as well as being prompted to select how the camera behaves when we’re away from home, or inside the property. When the camera comes back online, this footage will be uploaded to the cloud, and will be viewable in your timeline of events. 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. It’s supplied with 3.3ft / 1m indoor mains cable, while if you’re mounting the camera outside, a weather-proof cable is available, priced at $34.99 / £29.99 / AU$59. The Google Nest Cam (battery) is powered by a rechargeable battery, although it can also be mains-powered. It comes with a magnetic plate that enables you to position the camera at the desired angle when mounting it on a wall, while if you want to use the camera freestanding you’ll need to invest in an optional stand, which costs $34.99 / £29.99 / AU$59. The Google Nest Cam (battery) is weather-proof, and can be mounted outside or used indoors. The matte white design is complemented by a glossy black fascia that houses the 130-degree Full HD camera lens, along with an LED that illuminates green when motion is detected, and a speaker and microphone that enable you to converse with anyone in the camera’s field of view. ![]() The Google Nest Cam (battery) is a compact home security camera that measures 3.27 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches / 8.3 x 8.3 x 8.3cm (w x d x h).
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