Summary of Reddit Comments on Nest Cam

Google/Nest Cams Summary:

• Nest Cam: Users expressed dissatisfaction with Google's acquisition of Nest and the subsequent changes, such as migrating to the Google Home app which lacks support for older cameras, leading to decreased functionality.
• Nest IQ Cameras: Introduced in 2017, rely on cloud processing for people detection, which some users find lacking compared to modern standards.
• Hello (Nest Doorbell): Initially great but declined in quality over time, with issues like poor video quality, failure in recognizing faces, and frequent offline incidents.
• Nest Thermostat: Users reported issues with the Home app not integrating well with Nest products like the thermostat, leading to frustration and transition to other brands like Ecobee.
• Reolink: Users switched to Reolink cameras for flexibility in recording options like NVR and cloud-based storage, as well as app functioning well even with internet cutoff.
• Arlo and Eufy: Users expressed dissatisfaction with Arlo and Eufy cameras due to unreliable analytics and subscription price hikes, preferring alternatives like Ubiquiti.
• Tapo Cameras: Users found Tapo Cameras worked well with Apple HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) integration, offering 7 days of recording loop without subscriptions.

Pros and Cons:

• Pros:
  • Nest Cams: Initially reliable with features like people detection.
  • Reolink: Offers flexibility in recording/storage options.
  • Tapo Cameras: Seamless integration into Apple HomeKit.
• Cons:
  • Nest Cams: Decline in quality post Google acquisition, lacking features behind paywalls.
  • Arlo and Eufy: Issues with unreliable analytics and subscription costs.
  • Google Home App: Users faced challenges with app functionality and integration with Nest products.
• Common Complaints:
  • Decreased quality post Google acquisition.
  • App integration issues.
  • Subscription price hikes on certain camera brands.
  • Issues with video quality, face recognition, and offline incidents for specific camera models.

Overall, users expressed frustration with Google's changes to Nest Cam products and found alternatives like Reolink, Tapo, and Ubiquiti to be more reliable and flexible in terms of features and integration.