We ’ve been waiting quite for a while for Google to refresh its lineup of security department cameras , and today ’s the daytime .
Google ’s newfangled family of Nest cams is designed to streamline and simplify home security , the society say , so in addition to new devices , Google is also overhauling its pricing plans and contain improved on - twist processing for increase seclusion and utility .
The new Nest Cam lineup consists of four new equipment : the Google Nest Doorbell ( $ 179 ) , Google Nest Cam with floodlight ( $ 279 ) , a battery - powered indoor / outdoor Google Nest Cam ( $ 179 ) , and the second - gen wired Google Nest Cam ( $ 99 ) for indoor monitoring .
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For those looking to keep an oculus on their master entryway , the new Nest Doorbell descend with a build - in rechargeable shelling that Google says should last several month between charge ( reckon on activeness ) , though if you want , Google is also deal a weatherproof cable that you could utilise to ply pumped-up power .
As with all the new Nest cams , the Nest Doorbell features an upgrade TPU potato chip that supports more muscular on - equipment target recognition , admit the Nest Doorbell to make out nine different aim classes without assistance from the swarm . And to make trusted people eff when Google ’s Nest Cams are recording or streaming a live feed , they all have a built - in indicator light .
Google also says the Nest Doorbell use an HDR - quality camera with a taller 3:4 aspect ratio that extend a spacious field of view for objects or people as close as eight inches away . And with tight integration with the Google Home app , you’re able to easily get alerts for new activity or use your speech sound or other Google smart rest home twist ( like a Nest Hub ) to see a live provender from the Nest Doorbell or other novel Nest cams . The Nest Doorbell will even be available in several colour ( snow , ivy , linen paper , and ash ) to better match your home ’s exterior .
Like all the new Nest cams, the Nest Doorbell has a small indicator light so you know when it’s recording.Image: Google
However , if you ’re looking for something more multi - functional , there ’s the new battery - power indoor / outdoor Nest Cam . Like the Nest Doorbell , it works with Google ’s optional weatherproof cable for people who want a persistent power option , along with other accessories like an anti - theft setting for outside use , or a outdoor stage with an included 10 - foot power cable for indoor setups .
The indoor / out-of-door Nest Cam features a 1080p tv camera with HDR and night vision capableness . Like the Nest Doorbell , it comes in several colors and has an IP54 valuation for dust and pee resistance ( not to mention a caparison made from 45 % recycle plastic ) . And for those who want a security television camera that can both record footage and light its surroundings , there ’s the Nest Cam with a build - in photoflood .
eventually , if you ’re only interested with monitoring what goes on inside your menage , there ’s the second - gen Nest Cam . Because the upgraded model is designed for indoor use , it does n’t have the same rugged credentials as its sib , though at $ 99 , it is significantly brassy and even add up with an optional wooden stem .
The new Nest Cam with floodlight seems to be the only new Nest cam not available in multiple colors.Image: Google
In addition to refreshing its security cams , Google is also update its pricing choice , include best musical accompaniment for citizenry who do n’t way to ante up for a subscription . Out of the box , all of the novel Nest Cams will save up to three hour of case video story and permit for the creation of specific action zone for detached . And thanks to their Modern check , the Nest Cams can also recognize parcel , animals , multitude , and vehicles without the need for a subscription .
On top of that , in case your power or wifi ever go out ( or just wifi in the typeface of the pumped-up second - gen Nest Cam ) , each Nest Cam can record and save up to an 60 minutes of events topically ( which Google say is about a hebdomad ’s worth of events ) , before upload that footage to the cloud when your ability / wifi is doctor so you could see what happen .
However , if you ’d like additional video recording , the canonical $ 6 / calendar month Nest Aware subscription adds familiar face detection , the power to call 911 flat from the Google Home app , and 30 days of outcome television account . And if that ’s not enough , the $ 12 / month Nest Aware Plus torpedo descend with 60 days of issue picture history and the alternative for 10 sidereal day of uninterrupted video transcription .
The new indoor/outdoor Nest Cam with battery.Image: Google
So while the TPU chips inside the new Nest Cams might not be quite as sinewy as what Google is cooking up for the Pixel 6 , it ’s clear Google is once again slant on its expertness in AI and machine learning to improve things like on - gimmick object realization and increase privateness .
The Modern indoor / outdoor Nest Cam and the Nest Doorbell are available for preorder today , with official gross revenue set to being on Aug. 24 . The second - gen Nest Cam and Nest Cam with floodlight will be available sometime after that .
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The wood base on the indoor Nest Cam is a nice touch for people looking for gadgets with a more natural appearance.Image: Google
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