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Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired)
- Native integration
- Cloud required
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified November 2026
See more cameras picks on our Amazon storefront →Our verdict
A polished plug-in camera with good person and package detection, but cloud-only and best value if you already use Google Home. Not one for local-first setups.
What can Home Assistant control on the Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Live stream | Camera | Cloud stream via the Nest API |
| Motion and person events | Event | Fired by Google's cloud when the camera detects something |
Uses Home Assistant's Nest integration through Google's Device Access programme, which costs a one-off US$5 sign-up and needs a Google Cloud project. Event notifications (motion, person) and a live stream come via the cloud and the stream can lag. There is no local control or RTSP. Longer event history needs a Nest Aware subscription.
Specs
| power | Mains plug-in |
|---|
How does the Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) (this product) | £73.99 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Native |
| Aqara Camera E1 | £48.98 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G3 | £119.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) | £159.98 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Partly. The Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) connects to Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (nest), which relies on the Google cloud. It works in Home Assistant, but commands go via the internet and stop working during an outage of your connection or the Google service.
- Which protocol does the Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Google's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (nest).
- How much does the Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) is £73.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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