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Mia Russell

Updated on July 27, 2026

Best answer: Yes. While useful without the subscription, a Nest Aware subscription plan gives you access to cloud storage as well as the ability to share clips, receive Intelligent Alerts, and customize activity zones.

Does Nest have a monthly fee?

You have the $6/month Nest Aware and $60/year, which gives you access to event video history and facial recognition. Using a Nest cam without a subscription can detect and alert you about anything passing its sensors without a subscription; however, with Nest Aware, you can have facial recognition for familiar faces.

Does Nest record without subscription?

You can record Nest Cam without subscription locally and view live captures. While you will need a subscription to record to the cloud, you can still record motion detection or event-based videos locally without subscription, but videos will be deleted after 3 hours.

Does Nest Aware have 24/7 recording?

We offer two types of recording for Aware subscriptions: continuous 24/7 video recording, and event video recording, where the camera or doorbell only saves video when activity is detected.

Should I migrate my Nest account to Google 2021?

Moving to a unified Google Account will give Nest users the benefit of a single account, seamless experiences, and the ability to align homes and home members across the Nest and Google Home apps. We strongly recommend account migration to Google for all of our users.

Do Nest cameras record all the time?

Nest’s 24/7 continuous video recording feature allows users to use their Nest cameras to record at all times. However, this feature is only accessible to users with a Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscription, which starts at $6 per month or $60 per year.

What is the difference between Nest aware and Nest aware plus?

The standard Nest Aware subscription extends event history to 30 days. Google sells an upgrade option, Nest Aware Plus, that stretches this out to 60 days and adds 10 days of continuous video history if you need to see more footage.

How many cameras can you have on Nest aware?

There is a maximum of 10 Nest Cameras per home in the Nest app (video quality depends on your internet bandwidth).

How long are Nest videos saved?

Nest app. You can save up to 3 hours of video clips in the Nest app. If a clip is too big to be saved in the remaining storage, the app will tell you that you’re out of storage space. You’ll have to download and delete clips to make room before you can save a new clip.

How does Nest Aware work?

How Does Nest Aware Work? Nest Aware records a short video clip whenever your devices detect motion or sound. It then stores these clips in the cloud for 30 days with the basic subscription. With a premium subscription, you get to review clips for 60 days and 10 days of 24/7 continuous video recordings.

Which devices can alert you when someone rings your nest doorbell?

If you install using battery power, you’ll get an alert on your phone and on your Google Assistant-enabled speakers or displays when someone rings the doorbell.

How long does Nest Camera battery last?

The disadvantage of wireless cameras is battery life, but the Nest Cam Battery works for a while before you need to recharge it. You can expect your battery to last for 1.5 to seven months, depending on the level of activity.

Does Nest Aware record audio?

No live or recorded camera audio

If you have a Google Nest Aware subscription, your camera’s audio is recorded in your video history as long as the microphone is on. Make sure your camera’s microphone is on and audio settings are correct. Older Nest cameras and doorbell speakers have a fixed volume.

Can you cancel Nest aware anytime?

With a monthly Nest Aware subscription, you can cancel it anytime if you don’t want to use it or need it any longer.

Will Google discontinue Nest cameras?

Google has discontinued the production of Nest Cam IQ outdoor in favor of new and improved Nest series cameras. The wireless security cameras will not be available on their marketplace or any other online vendor. However, software support will still be available to existing customers.

Can you use other cameras with Nest Aware?

No sadly the nest aware would only work with nest cameras .