Nest Aware

Nest Aware is a subscription service offered by Google Nest that provides users with additional features and benefits for their Nest cameras and doorbells. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss everything you need to know about Nest Aware, including setting it up and using it to get the most out of your Nest devices.

Part 1: What is Nest Aware?

Nest Aware is a subscription service that provides additional features for Nest cameras and doorbells, such as:

• Continuous video recording: With Nest Aware, your camera or doorbell can record and store video footage 24/7, providing you with a complete record of everything that happens in and around your home.
• Intelligent alerts: Nest Aware can distinguish between people, pets, and other types of motion, so you only receive alerts when something important happens.
• Facial recognition: Nest Aware can learn the faces of people who live in your home and send you alerts when it detects unfamiliar faces.
• Activity zones: With Nest Aware, you can set up activity zones, which are specific areas in your camera’s field of view where you want to receive alerts.
• Cloud storage: With Nest Aware, your video footage is stored in the cloud, so you can access it at any time from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Nest Aware is available in several subscription plans, with different levels of video history and other features. The subscription plans start at $6 per month for 30 days of video history and go up to $30 per month for 60 days of video history and other advanced features.

Part 2: How to set up Nest Aware

Setting up Nest Aware is a simple process that can be done through the Nest app on your smartphone or tablet. Here’s how to set up Nest Aware:

Step 1: Open the Nest app

Open the Nest app on your smartphone or tablet. If you don’t already have the Nest app, you can download it for free from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 2: Choose your camera or doorbell

Tap on the camera or doorbell you want to subscribe to Nest Aware.

Step 3: Go to Nest Aware settings

Tap on “Settings” and then “Nest Aware” to access the Nest Aware settings.

Step 4: Choose your subscription plan

Choose the subscription plan that works best for you. Nest Aware offers several subscription plans, with different levels of video history and other features.

Step 5: Enter your billing information

Enter your billing and payment information, and confirm your subscription. Nest Aware accepts most major credit cards.

Step 6: Set up your camera or doorbell

If you are setting up a new camera or doorbell, follow the instructions that came with the device to set it up. If you already have a camera or doorbell set up, it will automatically be updated with your new Nest Aware subscription.

Part 3: How to use Nest Aware

Once you have set up Nest Aware, you can start using it to get the most out of your Nest camera or doorbell. Here are some of the key features and benefits of Nest Aware:

Continuous video recording

With Nest Aware, your camera or doorbell can record and store video footage 24/7. This provides you with a complete record of everything that happens in and around your home. You can access this footage at any time from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Intelligent alerts

Nest Aware can distinguish between people, pets, and other types of motion, so you only receive alerts when something important happens. You can customize your alert settings to receive alerts only for certain types of activity or at specific times of day.

Facial recognition

Nest Aware can learn the faces of people who live in your home and send you alerts when it detects unfamiliar faces. This