Nest Cam
/nɛst kæm/
UncommonGoogle's line of smart home security cameras. Also used generically for any connected home camera.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the nest cam caught my dog eating my lunch off the counter. photographic evidence | The security camera recorded the pet misbehaving while the owner was away. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | neighbor dispute resolved. nest cam had the whole thing. timestamps and everything | Security camera footage was used to settle a disagreement with a neighbor. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | set up a nest cam inside because my cat has been knocking things over. going to find out tonight | Using a security camera to monitor pet behavior while away. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring specifically to a Google Nest branded camera.
- Referring generically to any smart home security camera.
- Talking about home surveillance footage from a connected camera.
Do not use it when
- You mean a professional CCTV or business security system.
- You specifically mean a Ring camera.Use “ring-doorbell” instead.
Nest Cam vs Ring doorbell
Nest Cam
Nest Cam is a general indoor or outdoor security camera.
VS
ring-doorbell
Ring is a doorbell-specific camera that focuses on front door monitoring.
Origin and context
Nest Labs launched the Nest Cam in 2015 after acquiring Dropcam. Google acquired Nest in 2014 and later unified the brand under Google Nest.
- First seen
- 2015
- Confidence
- high
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