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

The second-generation wired Nest Cam Outdoor is Google's 2K camera, and its cloud recording runs through Google Home Premium, one subscription for all Google Home devices. The free tier keeps 6 hours of 10-second event previews. Standard, at $10 per month or $100 per year, adds 30 days of event-based video history and intelligent alerts. Advanced, at $20 per month or $200 per year, raises that to 60 days and adds 10 days of 24/7 video history, which is rare among consumer cameras and useful when you want footage between motion events. The camera records 2K with HDR, and Google says its field of view is its widest and tallest yet. Gemini features such as event descriptions and daily summaries need a Premium plan. At $199.99 on the Google Store US it is the most expensive camera here, and it needs a power connection. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the camera.

Who it is for

Google Home households that want 24/7 cloud video

Price

From $199.99 on the Google Store US when checked; Google Home Premium from $10 per month.

Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) From $199.99 or $16.67/month with 12-month financing
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• 2K video with HDR, Google's highest resolution camera
• 6 hours of 10-second event previews included free
• Google Home Premium Standard adds 30 days of event-based video history
• Google Home Premium Advanced adds 60 days of events and 10 days of 24/7 video history
• Gemini event descriptions and daily summaries with Google Home Premium

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One Google Home Premium plan covers every Google Home camera and doorbell
• Strength: 24/7 recording history is available, not only motion clips
• Strength: Wired power means no battery charging
• Weakness: $199.99 is the highest camera price on this list
• Weakness: 24/7 history needs the $20 per month Advanced tier
• Weakness: Gemini features require a paid Google Home Premium subscription

Key facts

• Resolution: 2K with HDR
• Power: Wired
• Free history: 6 hours of 10-second previews
• Cloud history: 30 or 60 days of events; 10 days 24/7 on Advanced
• Cloud plan from: $10 per month or $100 per year

Where it ranks

Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) is No. 2 in our Best Security Cameras with Cloud Storage verdict.