GoogleNest Cam Outdoor or Indoor, Battery - 2nd Generation - 1 Pack

I already have a Google doorbell and subscription to Google Home through ADT. I wanted to add a flood light and camera to my backyard bathroom door which isn’t covered well by the existing cameras. I should have bought this when it was on sale for prime day, but missed it.My handyman was here for other projects, so I had him do this one as well. He took down the existing light and connected this. He did not complain of any problems and it did not seem to take very long. I then easily connected to the camera by my Google Home app, which took about 5 min to set up and update. (There’s a QR code that comes in the box that you scan to speed up the process.)When I went into my Google home app, it showed a battery icon and showed only 64% battery! After googling, I realized that the switch for the flood light camera always has to be switched on 🤦‍♀️ I am so used to turning that switch off from when it was a back door light. I will have to put a sticker or post it note so guests do not turn it off.The app allows you to choose the length of time the flood light stays on for after it detects a motion event. It also turns on if you’re looking live through the camera on the app.You can zoom in on the app live (see a photo of a cobblestone I zoomed in on). The quality is pretty good and the colors are bright. In the app, it shows up as both a camera and as a light. When you click on the light option, you can choose an intensity to keep it on as just a light. If you have this on, it will always be on until you turn it off.My goals for having this were to 1) cover a previously uncovered area with surveillance cameras without breaking the bank, and 2) deter coyotes and other large wildlife from coming in the yard since I have stray cats.So far so good 👍

Before I was using Lorex wireless system, they do not have monthly charges like others do. short story about my experience about the Lorex wireless system, 1 doorbell and 3 wireless camera, I have them all hardwired in, so not on battery mode. In my opinion they worked ok, it only recorded only when actionis in the middle of field of view, and cut off shortly after even when action still going on. so I was not able to accurately see what was going on, then one day, all my camera got kicked out my network, I can not get it back up running. So I gave up on them, leaving the doorbell, which the only thing that did not got kicked out.the Google floodlight camera, i installed 3 floodlight with camera, and 1 camera only.installation of floodlight will required some house electrical knowledge, installation process are straight forward, all hardware are included. set up is a breeze also, scan qr code, find product, connect to wifi, basically done.The construction of light and camera is solid, feels heavy, magnet is very strong, I don't think it will moved by wind, rain and snow. Flood light is bright, pictures are clear, night vision on camera only is ok, the ones with floodlight, night recoding would be in color,because the lights are on. it will start recording before and shortly after action enters and leaves the field of view of camera. Example: I got a notification of vehicle is on my camera, in the video actually records even before vehicle approaching to camera's field of view. I like this feature very much. Also audio recording are clear.All recording are cloud base, there is free or paid. Free one only offer 3 hrs of recording then will be erase whatever is before the 3hr time stemp, or you can pay for 30days od recording.The app is straight forward, easy to navigate. Sometimes I experience "video is not available ..." I would just need to wait a little for it to show up.There was a time I need to remove the camera from the wifi network because it's not getting a good connection, I was not able to reconnect, so if that is the case, you will need to reset the camera, there is a button behind it, push in for 15 seconds so it resets, repeat the connection process and I was good. I don't think I see that instructions in the booklet, maybe it's just me over looking things.With the new google app, all my nest thermostat and camera are on the same app that is a plus.The over all experiences on the product itselfe are good, no complaints.I only have to say thr price is set a little high, that is about it.I would recommend if it fits the budget.

Works great but one issue. My first charging plugged to the camera got pink or something? Called Google as instructed. They couldn't find my serial numbers in their records <eyebrow rasie> ... I double checked this purchase and it was sold & fulfilled by Amazon. Google saw my receipt said the same. THEY sent me a replacement system and it works beautifully with other other Google brand items. Its stands up to Northeast weather thus far.So great product a little sus on the first product but could have been Google as well.