Nest Aware is getting pricier, but users says the service isn’t keeping up

A Google Nest Cam with Floodlight is attached to a shed.

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority
  • Nest Aware users are unhappy about rising prices despite worsening service quality.
  • Users are bringing up issues with broken video history playback, unreliable familiar face detection, and more.
  • Many are switching to alternatives like Ubiquiti or Reolink that offer better reliability and local control without subscription fees.

Google recently increased the prices of its Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions, but many users say the service isn’t improving to match the higher cost.

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