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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Nest Cam IQ (Indoor, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and reliability are generally positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the price.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Nest Cam IQ (Indoor, 2017) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)
A super-smart security camera that can recognise friend from foe, the Nest Cam IQ can also work as a powerful Google Home smart speaker.
Excellent image quality ; Incredible face recognition ; Can track intruders around a room
Expensive ; Heavily reliant on a Nest Aware subscription
A very slick camera, with exceptional image quality and some smart features, and the new subscription option makes it cheaper to run, too.
Expert review by : Chris Price (techradar.com)
Great design, but not cheap if you want full functionality
Extremely well built ; Beautiful design ; Records high definition footage ; Built in two-way audio
Quite expensive ; Limited functionality without paying Nest Aware subscription ; Mains only ; Gets very hot
This sophisticated and well made security camera with built in facial recognition technology really is one of the most advanced IP cameras we have ever seen. However, you will pay a hefty price in terms of monthly subscription fees if you want to...
Expert review by : Duncan Bell (t3.com)
If you want to see your kids, pets and burglars in pristine full HD, including at night, with intelligent alerts, look no further
Excellent quality footage with HD streams and 8-meg downloads ; Reasonably intelligent alerts ; Excellent night vision, mic and speaker ; Well designed all round
Feels crazily expensive ; Not weatherproof ; Nest Aware pretty much obligatory ; What is the point of it?
Expert review by : Cam Bunton Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)
There is no doubt that the Nest Cam IQ is one of the most technologically advanced personal indoor security cameras available. It has a lot of really
Motion tracking within footage is fantastic ; Quality of video is good ; Plenty of useful features ; Built-in Google Assistant ; Seamless integration with Google Home devices
Overall cost is too high ; Facial recognition needs to be more accurate
There is no doubt that the Nest Cam IQ is one of the most technologically advanced personal indoor security cameras available. It has a lot of really great features. It's attractive and will fit in to any home without drawing attention to itself. But...
Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)
A review of the Nest Cam IQ, a 4K HDR indoor security camera that relies heavily on a subscription service.
If your wallet and broadband can cope with it, the Nest Cam IQ is a great all-round package. However, given the issues with facial recognition and reliance on the subscription to use most of the features, it doesn't represent good value.
Expert review by : Mark Wilson (stuff.tv)
Nest's pricey security cam is a little too clever for its own good...
Excellent image quality ; Person detection is built-in ; Face detection works incredibly well (subscription-only) ; Best-looking security cam around
Pricey, particularly with Nest Aware subscription ; No option to save footage locally ; No alarm function ; Software has a few rough edges
A futuristic security cam that can’t quite justify its price tag today
Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)
Our Nest Cam IQ review follows full testing of this smart connected security camera. Featuring live streaming of your home at 1080p HDR video quality.
Compact and well-designed ; Good quality capture and stream ; 2-way comms
Pricey ; Premium subscription for full features
The Nest Cam IQ is a pricey bit of kit, especially given that subscription cost to access the most premium features. However, we can’t deny that it does exactly what you need for that price. Video and audio quality is fantastic, the app is pleasingly...
Expert review by : Terry Walsh (digitaltrends.com)
The Nest Cam IQ Indoor is cute, compact, and capable.
Good quality day/night imaging ; Beautiful hardware design and build ; Integrated Google Assistant ; Intelligent alerts and smart video highlights
Very expensive ; Some smart features require subscription
There’s no doubt that Nest Cam IQ Indoor is a smart, slick and sophisticated security camera – a brilliant combination of intelligent features and high-quality performance delivered with style and grace. But given such strong competition in the market...
Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)
The Nest Cam IQ is a 1080p home surveillance camera that offers facial recognition, automatic zoom tracking, motion- and sound-triggered alerts, and interoperability with many other smart devices.
Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com)
The Nest Cam IQ's 4K sensor improves image quality, but most DIYers won't want to pay.
The $299/£299 Nest Cam IQ has an 8-megapixel, 4K image sensor and improved 12x digital zoom for access to new livestreaming security features. A hardware upgrade improves the audio quality of Nest's two-way talk function.
You still have to pay at least $10 per month for continuous cloud video storage. The camera's price doesn't quite match up with the features added.
The Nest Cam IQ is a solid camera that costs a little too much to readily recommend to most home security DIYers.