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Google Nest cams and doorbells

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Which Google Nest cams and doorbells should I buy?

Google's Nest cameras and doorbells are the Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, the battery Nest Cam, the Nest Cam with floodlight and the wired and battery Nest Doorbell.

The 2025 wired models record 2K video and keep 6 hours of free event previews. The 2021 battery models record 1080p or HD and keep 3 hours. Every Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell runs on Wi-Fi, sets up only in the Google Home app, and works with Alexa through the Google Nest skill. Longer history and Gemini descriptions need a Google Home Premium plan.

Currently sold

Newest first in each series.

Models sold now, newest in each series

4 models. List prices as of Oct 11, 2026How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
SeriesModelReleasedWhereVideoField of viewPriceNewest
Camera2 models
2025Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)1 more model on the same date[1]Indoor only[2]2K (2560 x 1440) at 30 fps, HDR, H.264 and H.265[2]152 degrees diagonal[2]$129.99[2]Newest, tied
2021Nest Cam with floodlight (wired)[6]Outdoor, replaces a wired floodlight on an electrical box[7]1080p at 30 fps, HDR, H.264[7]130 degrees diagonal[7]$279.99[7]Newest1 older model also sold
Doorbell2 models
2025Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)[1]Front door, IP65[4]2K (2048 x 2048), 1:1, 30 fps, HDR, H.264 and H.265[4]166 degrees diagonal[4]$199.99[4]only model in its series
2021Nest Doorbell (battery)[9]Front door, IP54[10]HD 960 x 1280, 3:4, 30 fps, HDR, H.264[10]145 degrees diagonal[10]$199.99[10]only model in its series

Old stock

Stores keep selling older models after a replacement ships, The model code identifies each one.

Older models and what replaced them

2 modelsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Older modelReleasedReplacementStatusBasis
Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)[12]Newer in the same series: Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen), released 2025-10-01.[1]unknownNamed successor[1]
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)[13]Newer in the same series: Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen), released 2025-10-01.[1]unknownNamed successor[1]

Discontinued models

Models the maker has discontinued, with the date and replacement where known. They have no pages of their own.

Discontinued models and what replaced them

2 modelsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ModelCodesReleasedDiscontinuedReplaced by
Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)unknown[12]unknownNewer in the same series: Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen), released 2025-10-01.[1]
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)unknown[13]announcedunknownNewer in the same series: Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen), released 2025-10-01.[1]

At a glance

Every product at a glance

8 product familiesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductGenerationReleasedTypeStatus
Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)2025[1]Camera[2]Current[3]
Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)2025[1]Camera[14]Current[15]
Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)2021[9]Camera[16]Current[17]
Nest Cam with floodlight (wired)2021[6]Camera[7]Current[8]
Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)2021[12]Camera[18]Succeeded by Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen) (2025-10-01)[1]
Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)2025[1]Doorbell[4]Current[5]
Nest Doorbell (battery)2021[9]Doorbell[10]Current[11]
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)2022[13]Doorbell[18]Succeeded by Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) (2025-10-01)[1]

Lineup

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Google Nest cams and doorbells lineup

8 models, 2021-2025. List prices as of Oct 11, 2026How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProductTypeWhereReleasedStatusVideoField of viewPowerRadioWeather ratingHistory without a planAlexaHome AssistantHomeyPriceRetailers
Camera5 models
Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)2025Camera[2]Indoor only[2]2025-10-01[1]Current[3]2K (2560 x 1440) at 30 fps, HDR, H.264 and H.265[2]152 degrees diagonal[2]Attached 10 ft USB-C cable and 7.5 W adapter[2]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[2]Indoor use only[2]6 hours of event video previews[2]Yes, through the Google Nest skill[2][19]unknown$129.99[2]
Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)2025Camera[14]Outdoor[14]2025-10-01[1]Current[15]2K (2560 x 1440) at 30 fps, HDR, H.264 and H.265[14]152 degrees diagonal[14]Wired: 12 V, 0.75 A on an 18 ft outdoor-rated cable to an outlet[14]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[14]IP65[14][18]6 hours of event video previews[14]Yes, through the Google Nest skill[14][19]unknown$199.99[14]
Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)2021Camera[16]Indoor or outdoor[16]2021-08-24[9] (Announced 2021-08-05.)Current[17]1080p at 30 fps, HDR, H.264[16]130 degrees diagonal[16]Built-in 6 Ah rechargeable battery. A Nest Cam weatherproof cable (sold separately) gives continuous power.[16]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[16]IP54[16]3 hours of event video history[16]Yes, through the Google Nest skill[16][19]Native (cloud)Official app (cloud)$199.99[16]
Nest Cam with floodlight (wired)2021Camera[7]Outdoor, replaces a wired floodlight on an electrical box[7]2021-10-05[6]Current[8]1080p at 30 fps, HDR, H.264[7]130 degrees diagonal[7]Hardwired 100 to 240 V AC. The floodlight continuously powers the camera.[7]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[7]IP54[7]3 hours of event video history[7]Yes, through the Google Nest skill[7][19]Native (cloud)Official app (cloud)$279.99[7]
Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)2021Camera[18]Indoor only[18]2021-10-05[12]Succeeded by Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen) (2025-10-01)[1]1080p at 30 fps, HDR, H.264[18]135 degrees diagonal[18]Attached 10 ft USB-A cable and 7.5 W adapter[18]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[18]Indoor use only[18]unknownYes, through the Google Nest skill[19]Native (cloud)Official app (cloud)unknown
Doorbell3 models
Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)2025Doorbell[4]Front door, IP65[4]2025-10-01[1]Current[5]2K (2048 x 2048), 1:1, 30 fps, HDR, H.264 and H.265[4]166 degrees diagonal[4]Wired: 16 to 24 VAC, 10 to 40 VA doorbell transformer. No battery.[4]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[4]IP65[4][18]6 hours of event video previews[4]Yes, through the Google Nest skill[4][19]unknown$199.99[4]
Nest Doorbell (battery)2021Doorbell[10]Front door, IP54[10]2021-08-24[9] (Announced 2021-08-05.)Current[11]HD 960 x 1280, 3:4, 30 fps, HDR, H.264[10]145 degrees diagonal[10]Built-in 6 Ah rechargeable battery, or existing 8 to 24 VAC doorbell wiring. The wired chime rings only when wired.[10]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[10]IP54[10]3 hours of event video history. No 24/7 recording.[10]Yes, through the Google Nest skill[10][19]Native (cloud)Official app (cloud)$199.99[10]
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)2022Doorbell[18]Front door, IP54[18]2022-10-04[13] (Announced.)Succeeded by Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) (2025-10-01)[1]HD 960 x 1280, 3:4, 30 fps, HDR[18]145 degrees diagonal[18]Wired: 16 to 24 VAC, 10 to 40 VA doorbell transformer[18]Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[18]IP54[18]unknownYes, through the Google Nest skill[19]Native (cloud)Official app (cloud)unknown

Timeline

10 dated events across the line, each with its own source. Products with the same date, event and source share one entry.

  1. 2021
    1. Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Doorbell (battery): Announced [9]

      Launch price $179.99.

    2. Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Doorbell (battery): Released [9]
    3. Nest Cam with floodlight (wired): Released [6]

      Available from October 5, 2021 at $279.99.

    4. Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen): Released [12]

      Available from October 5, 2021 at $99.99.

  2. 2022
    1. Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen): Announced [13]
  3. 2025
    1. Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen): Released [1]

      On sale from October 1, 2025 at $99.99.

    2. Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen): Released [1]

      On sale from October 1, 2025 at $149.99, or $249.99 for a two-pack.

    3. Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen): Released [1]

      On sale from October 1, 2025 at $179.99, in the US and Canada.

Identify a model

The names repeat across generations, so video, power and look tell the models apart.

Identifying clues

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ModelVideoPowerTell it apart
Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)2K, 152 degreesUSB-C cable, indoor onlySnow, Hazel or Berry. USB-C plug
Nest Cam (indoor, wired, 2nd gen)1080p, 135 degreesUSB-A cable, indoor onlySnow, Fog, Linen or Sand with a maple base
Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)2K, 152 degrees12 V plug-in cable, IP65Magnetic mount, Snow or Hazel
Nest Cam (battery)1080p, 130 degreesBattery or weatherproof cable, IP54Snow only, magnetic mount
Nest Cam with floodlight1080p, 130 degreesHardwired floodlightA Nest Cam (battery) on a two-light floodlight
Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)2K square, 166 degrees16 to 24 VAC wiringSnow, Hazel or Linen. IP65
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)HD 960 x 1280, 145 degrees16 to 24 VAC wiringSnow, Ash, Linen or Ivy. IP54
Nest Doorbell (battery)HD 960 x 1280, 145 degreesBattery or 8 to 24 VAC wiringTaller (6.3 in) than the wired models

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Google Nest cams and doorbells. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/google-nest-cams-and-doorbells. Last checked 2026-10-16.

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