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Google Nest Cam (battery)
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Does the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Nest Cam (battery) records 24/7 only when it stays plugged in and has a paid plan.

It is a 1080p IP54 camera for indoors or outdoors. It runs on its built-in battery or a Nest Cam power cable, connects over Wi-Fi, and needs the Google Home app. It suits Google Home users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Alexa and Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1][2]
Wi-Fi cloud, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[3][4]
Wi-Fi cloud, via nest

Key facts

Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[5]
List price$199.99[1] as of
TypeCamera[1]
WhereIndoor or outdoor[1]
Released2021-08-24[6] (Announced 2021-08-05.)
Video1080p at 30 fps, HDR, H.264[1]
Field of view130 degrees diagonal[1]
PowerBuilt-in 6 Ah rechargeable battery. A Nest Cam weatherproof cable (sold separately) gives continuous power.[1]
RadioWi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[1]
Weather ratingIP54[1]
History without a plan3 hours of event video history[1]
AlexaYes, through the Google Nest skill[1][2]

Integration paths

How the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudWi-Fi network, Google Home app, Google Account[1]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[3][4]nestWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: No score[3][4]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[3][4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3][4]
Model namedLimited: Needs a one-time US$5 Device Access fee and a Google Cloud project; Google Workspace accounts are not supported[3][4]
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[7]com.google.nestWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[7]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2021
    1. Announced [6]

      Launch price $179.99.

    2. Released [6]

Cite this page

Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-cam-battery. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRstore.google.com / Google Store (US): Nest Cam (battery) tech specs
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  2. [2]
    MFRsupport.google.com / Google Home and Nest Help: Control Google Nest products with Amazon Alexa
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Google Nest integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRdevelopers.google.com / Google Nest Device Access: supported devices
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  5. [5]
    MFRstore.google.com / Google Store (US): Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
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  6. [6]
    MFRblog.google / Google blog, 5 Aug 2021: New from Google Nest: the latest Cams and Doorbells are here
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  7. [7]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Google Nest
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