Excellent subscription service and app support ; Strong picture quality (day and night) ; Rugged and waterproof build ; Integration with IFTTT and other products

Nest Aware subscription service is too expensive ; Some issues with getting the camera online ; Functionality is limited without buying Nest Aware ; The design is vulnerable to tampering, or theft

Nest’s sophisticated and well-supported surveillance camera is a cut above the rest in terms of quality and convenience, but hefty subscription fees make it an expensive option.

Nest Cam Outdoor comes with crisp HD video resolution, wide-angle glass lens, long extension cord and 3 hours of free cloud storage. It also plays well with other Nest products via the same Android and iPhone app.

The alerts are still sporadic -- you won't get one every time activity takes place. If you want Person Alerts and select other advanced features, you will have to pay a monthly fee for the Nest Aware service.

Nest Cam Outdoor is up there with Netgear's Arlo as a highly recommendable DIY outdoor camera -- you'll just have to decide if you'd rather deal with Nest's power cord or Arlo's batteries.

Great video quality ; Easy and comprehensive app ; AI shows promise

Not as convenient to install as a battery-powered camera ; Nest Aware subscription required for most features

Nest Cam Outdoor comes with crisp HD video resolution, wide-angle glass lens, long extension cord and 3 hours of free cloud storage. It also plays well with other Nest products via the same Android and iPhone app.

The alerts are still sporadic -- you won't get one every time activity takes place. If you want Person Alerts and select other advanced features, you will have to pay a monthly fee for the Nest Aware service.

Nest Cam Outdoor is up there with Netgear's Arlo as a highly recommendable DIY outdoor camera -- you'll just have to decide if you'd rather deal with Nest's power cord or Arlo's batteries.

After a lot of waiting, watching, and deleting email alerts, we’ve come to the conclusion that the Nest Cam Outdoor is the best outdoor Wi-Fi home security camera currently available. It has an excellent image and sturdy design, but what really makes...

Excellent 1080p video quality ; Easy setup ; Impressive night vision ; Programmable with Nest Protect and Nest Thermostat.

Pricey ; Requires monthly subscription for extra features ; Microphone/speakers not very powerful.

As the successor to Dropcam, the Nest Cam continues to set the standard for wireless home security cameras.