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Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)
- Cloud integration
- Cloud required
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified November 2026
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A wired 2K outdoor camera at about £90 that sits firmly inside Google Home, with Home Premium needed for longer history and continuous recording. Fine if your household is on Google, but its Home Assistant story is weak.
What can Home Assistant control on the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Camera | Live stream via WebRTC if the model is supported by the SDM API |
| Motion/person events | Event | Device triggers from cloud events, if supported |
Home Assistant's Google Nest integration uses Google's Device Access (SDM) API, which costs a one-off US$5 and needs Cloud Pub/Sub setup. The docs do not list this 2nd-gen wired model as supported, so assume it may not work. Even if it does, it is cloud-only, with no RTSP or ONVIF.
Specs
| power | Wired |
|---|---|
| resolution | 2K |
How does the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) (this product) | £89.99 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Cloud |
| 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 Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Partly. The Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) connects to Home Assistant through the manufacturer's cloud integration (Google 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 Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) 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 the manufacturer's cloud integration (Google Nest).
- How much does the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Google Nest Cam Outdoor (Wired, 2nd Gen) is £89.99 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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