Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera
Legacy modelDocumentation reviewed . Older model; not a current buying recommendation.
Current guidance
This is an earlier Nest camera or doorbell generation. Google ended Works with Nest in September 2023, so historical third-party automation promises are no longer current. Continuous recording, person detection and video history depend on the exact hardware, power source, account and current service plan. Do not interpret “always recording” as free retained footage, or use this camera as a guarantee that a home is secure.
Check before relying on this device
Exact-generation security-support end date and account-specific recording plan not verified.
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Sources and scope
Reviewed against documentation on October 3, 2026. No new hands-on testing.
Original article · historical archive
Written at the original publication date. Product features, prices, support and integrations may have changed. The guidance above takes precedence; historical claims have not all been reverified.
The Nest Cam Outdoor is always recording and can be configured to alert you via an app when it senses motion. It features night vision and live streaming, with a microphone to listen in and a speaker to warn intruders. It can identify people so that you are only notified when detected movement is a security concern.
A closer look
