Google Nest Cam with Floodlight Reaches Lowest Price at $179.99
Google's Nest Cam with Floodlight is on sale for $179.99 (a $100 discount) at multiple retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Google's own store. The wired outdoor camera features 1080p video, adjustable floodlights, free basic recording, and smart detection for people, vehicles, and animals. The deal represents a significant price reduction for a popular smart home security device.
Google's Nest Cam with Floodlight has dropped to $179.99 across multiple major retailers, marking its lowest price to date with a $100 discount from its regular $279.99 price. The wired outdoor camera captures 1080p video in a 130-degree field of view and includes two bright, adjustable floodlights. Key features include free video recording with three hours of local storage, 24/7 recording capability, on-device processing for smart alerts detecting people, vehicles, and animals, color night vision, and a backup battery that allows continued recording during power outages. Users can enable extended cloud storage and continuous recording through a Google Home Premium subscription starting at $10 per month. The camera integrates with the Google Home app for customizable motion-sensing responses and smart home routines, though it lacks a built-in siren that some competitors offer.
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Google’s Nest Cam with Floodlight is selling at its lowest price yet
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