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Google Nest Cam (Battery): specs and price (2026)

Google Nest Cam (Battery) has a US price of $179.99 (Launch MSRP $179.99 confirmed by 9to5Google launch article (August 2021). Current street price may vary.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)	$179.99 Launch MSRP $179.99 confirmed by 9to5Google launch article (August 2021). Current street price may vary.
Brand	Google
Released	2021-08
resolution	1920x1080 (1080p HDR)
indoor outdoor	Yes
power	Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (6 Ah); optional weatherproof USB-C cable
field of view deg	130
local storage	Yes
cloud subscription	free-tier-included
night vision	IR (6x 850 nm LEDs, up to 20 ft); no color night vision on this model
release	2021-08

Source: support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by 9to5google.com. support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9259110 (official Google Nest specs page, fetched 2026-06-15) confirms: 1080p at 30fps, 130° diagonal FOV, IP54 rated (indoor/outdoor), built-in 6 Ah rechargeable battery, 6× 850 nm IR LEDs up to 20 ft. local_storage=true: device stores up to 1 hour of clips locally when Wi-Fi is offline (per SlashGear / 9to5Google coverage, corroborated by SafeWise review). Free tier includes 3 hours of event history; Google Home Premium (formerly Nest Aware) $8/month for 30 days or $14/month for 60 days of history. Release August 24, 2021 per 9to5Google. MSRP $179.99 at launch.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Google Nest Cam (Battery) cost?

The Google Nest Cam (Battery) has a US price of $179.99 (Launch MSRP $179.99 confirmed by 9to5Google launch article (August 2021). Current street price may vary.), as of 2026-06-15.

When was the Google Nest Cam (Battery) released?

The Google Nest Cam (Battery) was released 2021-08.

What are the Google Nest Cam (Battery)'s key specs?

Google Nest Cam (Battery) (Google): resolution 1920x1080 (1080p HDR), indoor outdoor Yes, power Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (6 Ah); optional weatherproof USB-C cable, field of view deg 130, local storage Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.