Satisfied with Google Home users, other things need to be considered: Google Nest Cam finally landed in Japan

Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo US

How easy it is to use the latest smart security cameras!

Google Nest Cam has finally arrived in Japan. We are pleased to present a trial review of the actual machine by reporter Florence Ion of Gizmodo.

Not only has the new Google Nest Cam been battery-powered, it's even more powerful and saves bandwidth. It can be used indoors or outdoors, and the camera and mount plate are magnetized so that you can easily remove the camera when you want to charge it. If you need an almighty, smart and dependable security camera, Google Nest Cam is a pretty good choice.

The only concern is that you have to rely on Google for all of your smart security at home.

By the way, even old Nest Cam users can continue to use it for a while because Google will support the software of Nest devices for at least 5 years (Nest Cam was sold for the first time in Japan this time). So basically it is out of scope). However, the previous model Nest Cam does not have object recognition or face recognition functions on the device, and you cannot use live recording 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, or the free version of Nest Aware.

Google Nest Cam

What is this? : Indoor and outdoor smart security camera.

Price: 23,900 yen ($ 180 in the US).

Pros: Easy to set up, face recognition on your device, can be used indoors or outdoors.

Unfortunately: Only available on the Google Home app, if you want to use it on a table you have to buy an optional stand, be careful when using a magnetic mount plate.