# Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)

*Google*

> The Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) needs the Google Home app and works with Alexa through the Google Nest skill. It is an IP65 2K camera on a 12 V plug-in cable and connects over Wi-Fi. It suits Google Home users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Alexa users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-cam-outdoor-wired-2nd-gen
- Last checked: 2026-10-11

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Google](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/google) |
| Category | Camera |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Camera[^2] |
| Where | Outdoor[^2] |
| Released | 2025-10-01[^3] |
| Video | 2K (2560 x 1440) at 30 fps, HDR, H.264 and H.265[^2] |
| Field of view | 152 degrees diagonal[^2] |
| Power | Wired: 12 V, 0.75 A on an 18 ft outdoor-rated cable to an outlet[^2] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[^2] |
| Weather rating | IP65[^2][^4] |
| History without a plan | 6 hours of event video previews[^2] |
| Alexa | Yes, through the Google Nest skill[^2][^5] |

## Integration paths

**How the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | Wi-Fi network, Google Home app, Google Account[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^2][^5] |  |

## Releases

**Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-10-01[^3] | Released | On sale from October 1, 2025 at $149.99, or $249.99 for a two-pack. |

## Related pages

- [Google Nest cams and doorbells](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/google-nest-cams-and-doorbells) (line)
- [Google](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/google) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Google Store (US): Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen). https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_cam_outdoor_wired_2nd_gen?hl=en-US (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^2]: Google Store (US): Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) specs and features. https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_cam_outdoor_wired_2nd_gen_specs?hl=en-US (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^3]: Google blog, 1 Oct 2025: Google launches its latest Nest Cams, a new Google Home speaker and more. https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-cams-home-speaker-walmart/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^4]: Google Home and Nest Help: Technical specs for Google Nest cameras and doorbells. https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/9259110?hl=en (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^5]: Google Home and Nest Help: Control Google Nest products with Amazon Alexa. https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/9325080?hl=en (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)