Our quick take

Nest Cam IQ - 4.0 / 5

Design

  • Matte white subtle design LED ring around camera face Adjustable head

Setup

  • Download Nest App Scan QR code on the base

Features

  • Daytime or night vision capture App alert and email when motion is detected Facial recognition (requires subscription) Home/away assist and schedules

Issues

Is it worth buying?

  • Motion tracking within footage Walkie-talkie function

Video quality

  • Full HD (1920 x 1080) capture 4K sensor is used for motion panning only, not 4K output

Nest Aware

  • Facial recognition requires subscription £8 or £24 per month 10-days or 30-days of video

To recap

There is no doubt that the Nest Cam IQ is one of the most technologically advanced personal indoor security cameras available. It has a lot of really great features. It’s attractive and will fit in to any home without drawing attention to itself. But there’s also no getting around the fact that the cost is prohibitive.