Question 1

I bought the nest camera second generation and i cannot view the cameras on a pc, i can only use the teeeny cell phone.  how do i view on pc?

Accepted Answer

The google home app can NOT BE VIEWED ON A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER.  This camera can NOT BE VIEWED ON THE NEST APP AND CAN ONLY BE VIEWED WITH THE BUGGY GOOGLE HOME APP.  NOTE THAT GOOGLE IS DEACTIVATING ALL OF THE OLDER BLACK NEST AND DROPCAM CAMERAS ON APRIL 8TH 2024 AND MAY DEACTIVATE THIS CAMERA IN 2025.

Question 2

Does this work with the Vivint home security integration like nest?

Accepted Answer

I cannot be sure about Vivint . . . BUT . . . I was very disappointed with this product, advertised as a Google Nest cam. It does not work with and is not recognizable by the Nest app. It is recognized by the Google Home app.

Question 3

When you need to review footage having been offline for a while, are there notifications if there has been any motion detection ?

Accepted Answer

Hi there, we appreciate your inquiry. You can turn push notifications on for your phone when your camera detects activity. When enabled, you can receive camera alerts as long as you're signed into the app. However, if your phone is offline, you won’t get real time notifications. Also, there's no fee to stream full resolution live video and receive basic notifications, as long as your camera is connected to the internet. But you’ll need a Nest Aware subscription to record video and receive advanced notifications. With a Nest Aware subscription your video will be saved to the cloud and you’ll get extra features. Visit this link to learn more: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9210305

Question 4

Possible to use a very short usb cable for power? is the usb power cable hard wired? the installation location will be about 10” from a usb outlet.

Accepted Answer

Not possible, as the camera has an attached 10 ft (3m) cable to the base, with a USB-A connector that plugs into a power adapter. Visit this link to learn more about the camera specs: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9259110

ASIN	B09RTRVDRJ
Alert Type	Motion Only
Antenna Location	Home Security, Indoor Security, Pet Monitoring
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#144 in Home Security Systems
Brand	Google
Built-In Media	Nest Cam Camera with base, Power Adapter, Wall Anchors and Screws
Color	Linen
Compatible Devices	Smartphone, Tablet
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technology	802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Control Method	Voice
Controller Type	Google Assistant
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 5,436 Reviews
Frame Rate	30 fps
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions	2.24 x 2.52 x 3.88 inches
Item Weight	14.1 Ounces
Manufacturer	Google
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer
Model Name	Google Nest Security Cam (Wired) - 2nd generation - linen
Model Number	GA03179-US
Mount Type	Wall Mount
Night Vision	Night Color
Number of Channels	1
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Motion Sensor
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Home Security, Indoor Security, Pet Monitoring
Room Type	Classroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Special Feature	Motion Sensor
Specific Uses For Product	Business, Personal
UPC	193575029849
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Capture Format	H.264
Video Capture Resolution	1080p
Waterproof Rating	IP65
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Google Nest Security Cam (Wired) - 2nd Generation - Linen, 1080p, Motion Only

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