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00:00:00 – 00:27:35
The video introduces the new Google Nest Cam Outdoor battery-powered camera designed for indoor and outdoor use, featuring 1080p video, night vision, phone alerts, motion detection, and various alert options. Additional features include event history storage, intelligent alerts with Nest Aware subscriptions, and 24/7 live streaming. The speaker demonstrates camera setup, recording functionality, notification customization, and app features like activity zones and notifications. Key points include the camera's detection capabilities, managing event history, and user experience comparisons between the Google Home and Nest apps. The review highlights the camera's strengths, charging options, and limitations while illustrating its integration with the Google Home app.
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In this segment of the video, the new Google Nest Cam Outdoor battery-powered camera is introduced. It is designed for both outdoor and indoor use and can also be wired. The camera features 1080p video with night vision, phone alerts, and easy wire-free installation. The device is weather-resistant and includes motion alerts, people alerts, animal alerts, vehicle alerts, and three hours of event history in the basic package. There is an option for 24/7 live streaming, and the camera can record events even if Wi-Fi is disconnected. Users can also opt for Nest Aware subscription plans to expand event history storage up to 30 or 60 days and receive additional intelligent alerts for things like familiar faces, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and glass breaking events.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the event history capabilities and 24/7 video recording options of the camera. They mention the intelligent alerts it provides for familiar faces, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and glass breaking. The camera can be used as is or enhanced with Nest Aware. All events and recordings are stored on your Google account, emphasizing the importance of securing it. The physical features of the camera are highlighted, such as the strong magnet, microphone, and quarter-inch tripod mount. The setup process using the Google Home app is detailed, including scanning the QR code or entering the setup code to connect the camera. Recommendations are given, like saving the QR code sticker for future reference, and charging the camera indoors with its proprietary charging cable.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker sets up an outdoor camera by connecting it to a Wi-Fi network, choosing a location in the front yard, adjusting the camera height and angle, and securing it using a magnetic mount. They demonstrate how to set up the camera features such as video recording, microphone, audio recording, and familiar face detection with a Nest Aware subscription. The camera successfully records various events like people walking by, children in the yard, and passing vehicles, demonstrating its functionality.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the improved detection capabilities of the new Nest cams, including the ability to detect people, vehicles, and animals in the frame. They highlight the device’s faster notification system due to on-device processing. The speaker demonstrates how the camera stops recording if it is removed from its mount, emphasizing the importance of securing the device. They also introduce the Nest cam weatherproof cable for extended recording options and showcase the installation process. Lastly, they show how to access and manage the camera through the Google Home app.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates live feed capabilities of the camera and the quality of sound capture. The speaker goes through event history, showing how to access and view past events with details such as animal, vehicle, or person detections. The option to download clips is highlighted, with the ability to view events spanning up to 60 days for Nest Aware subscribers. Filtering options by camera, events seen or heard, and turning off the camera for a comprehensive overview of events are discussed. The speaker notes that without Nest Aware, viewers can access three hours of event history, while subscribers can store up to 10 days of full video history.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates the Nest Cam app features and settings. They show how the timeline adjusts based on events recorded and discuss the limitations of downloading the full history. They explore options for notifications, battery management, and setting activity zones for alerts. The emergency service option for Nest Aware users is highlighted, as well as the ability to specify notification preferences for different events. The video also touches on the feature to recognize people, animals, vehicles, and sounds like smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on creating an activity zone in which users can set specific areas to be notified about events. Users can customize notifications for different areas, such as the yard, and select what types of events trigger notifications (e.g., people, animals, vehicles). Additionally, the video covers settings for event recording length, video quality, night vision options, and adjusting the status light on the camera. The user can also modify sensitivity levels for motion detection and choose to receive notifications on their phone for specific events within the designated activity zone.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates adjusting camera orientation, enabling audio options, controlling camera volume, deleting video history, and comparing the Google Home app with the Nest app for navigation and access speed. They highlight differences in scroll speed and search functions, noting areas for improvement in the Google Home app compared to the Nest app. The speaker mentions Google’s commitment to enhancing the user experience and the potential for future updates to align both apps. They express preference for the Nest app’s time-lapse feature and hope for its integration into the Google Home app.
00:24:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience using the new Nest Cam Battery for a week. They are impressed with its capabilities, including the option to view the camera feed in the Google Home app and the convenience of the battery option. The speaker appreciates the simplicity of charging the camera and the ability to switch between battery and constant power. They mention features like the 10-day video history and improved speaker and mic quality. The speaker notes limitations such as the inability to view the camera on a computer or create time-lapses in the Google Home app, which were available in the previous generation of Nest cameras. Overall, they find the camera to be a great security option integrated into the Google Home app.
00:27:00
In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that the new Google Nest Cam Battery does not support viewing on Echo Show devices or in SmartThings, which was a feature in the older models. The video encourages viewers to ask questions in the comments and check out other related videos in a playlist.