Do the Nest thermostats have cameras?

The Google Nest Thermostat doesn't come with its own camera installed. Instead, it relies on sensors to learn who is home, to detect humidity, and a long list of other possibilities.
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Can Nest thermostat spy on you?

Nest smart thermostats can be easily hacked to form botnets or spy on owners, researchers showed at the BlackHat security conference. LAS VEGAS — Google's Nest "smart" thermostats may be the most secure devices in the "Internet of Things," but can still easily be hacked into, three researchers showed today (Aug.
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Do all Nest thermostats have microphones?

Google confirms with Business Insider that there's no microphone in any of its flagship Nest Learning Thermostat product line — but, as you may expect, there is one in all of its home security devices, including the Nest Cam camera and Nest Hello doorbell product lines.
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Does Nest thermostat have a motion sensor?

New Nest Thermostat has motion sensors, touch controls and an unbeatable price. Google has announced a new version of its Nest Thermostat, which dramatically brings down the price point and, hopefully, your energy bills.
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Why does Nest thermostat have a microphone?

The microphone has never been on and is only activated when users specifically enable the option," a Google spokesperson said in an email to CNET. The spokesperson added that Nest Secure had the microphone for future features like detecting the sound of glass breaking. Nest Secure is Nest's $399 home security system.
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Does Nest Thermostat Have Camera?



Can Nest listen to you?

Your Google Nest speaker is always listening, albeit just for the "Hey Google" wake word. However, there are ways to prevent this... Google's smart speakers are equipped with microphones so that they can hear your commands from across the room. However, those same microphones could also be used for eavesdropping.
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Can Nest thermostat listen to conversations?

According to Google, the Nest Mini will not listen to you unless you activate it with the words “Hey, Google” or “Okay, Google.” When it is actively listening, the Google Nest Mini does record conversations, and it doesn't stop there. Google also uploads and stores conversations for an unspecified length of time.
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How does Nest Thermostat detect activity?

Some Nest products can use their sensors to detect activity in your home. These are the sensors each product uses to detect activity: Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E: An occupancy sensor detects if someone is in the room. Your thermostat also notes if you manually adjust the temperature on the device.
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How do I turn off motion sensor in Nest Thermostat?

Motion detection
  1. In Security levels, select Home and Guarding .
  2. Select Motion detection.
  3. Tap the switch on Guard and each Detect for which you want to enable or disable motion detection. Keep in mind, motion detection can't be turned on for windows, so this option won't appear for Detects installed on windows.
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How does Nest Thermostat know you are home?

With a feature called Home/Away Assist, the Nest Thermostat can use its built-in sensor, as well as the GPS location from your phone, to automatically determine whether you're home or away. From there, it can turn down the temperature if you're away and turn it back up when it detects that you're coming home.
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Why does Nest Thermostat have a camera?

The Google Nest Thermostat doesn't come with its own camera installed. Instead, it relies on sensors to learn who is home, to detect humidity, and a long list of other possibilities.
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Does Nest make a wireless camera?

The new Nest Cam not only has a wireless option but also can be used indoors or outdoors. This makes it the most versatile camera yet from the brand. Theoretically, you could buy a few of them and easily move them from one location to another in or around your home.
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What information does Nest Thermostat collect?

Google collects data from several sensors built into the Nest thermostat, such as current temperature, humidity, motion, and ambient light in the room. Those sensors can also sense presence in the room. This helps your Nest thermostat keep you comfortable when you're at home and save energy when you're away.
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Does Nest keep your videos?

Your Google Nest camera or doorbell automatically stores video securely to the cloud so you can access it anytime.
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Are nest cameras secure?

Most Nest camera's video footage is stored securely in your account in the app. Even if your camera is stolen, thieves won't be able to view or tamper with your footage.
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How secure is the Nest Thermostat?

In fact, Nest is one of the more secure devices out there for the still small yet growing smart home industry, according to security researchers. For this hack to happen, the attacker has to first get physical access to the device.
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Why does Nest thermostat light up when I walk?

Your Nest Thermostat lights up when you walk by to display important information like the current temperature, the target temperature, and the time, making it very convenient to use.
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Why does my Nest turn on when I walk by?

The temperature setting and lighting matter

In some cases, the Nest thermostat's screen will automatically turn on, even when no one is near it. For instance, it will light up when there is a target temperature change that has been automatically triggered by the schedule, or if someone makes a change with the app.
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How far can Nest camera detect motion?

Reduced Motion Sensitivity detection area

Nest Detect can sense motion from people walking up to 10 feet (3 m) away .
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Can you turn Nest camera off when you are home?

When your Nest camera is turned off with the Home or Nest app, it won't detect sound or motion, stream live video, or record and save activity. In addition, your camera will stay powered and connected to Wi-Fi when it's switched off. That way, you can turn it back on and control it remotely in the app.
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How does a Nest camera work?

All Google Nest cameras and doorbells can upload and securely save video in the cloud, where it's protected from theft and damage. Once your camera's video is safely uploaded, you can access it anytime. But for your camera to upload video to the cloud, it needs to be connected to Wi-Fi and the Nest service.
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What is Nest guard?

Google Nest Guard works as a keypad to arm and disarm the alarm, it lets you know what's happening and if something needs your attention, and its motion sensor can trigger the alarm.
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How long do nest cameras store footage?

You'll get 10 days of 24/7 video history and 60 days of event video history. Note: 24/7 video history is not available on Nest Doorbell (battery), even when wired. Available with Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) when wired.
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Can nest cameras be hacked?

Google Nest devices can be hacked. A hacker can gain access to your Google Home by hijacking your Wi-Fi router or through any dubious third-party app that you install among others.
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Who can see my Nest camera?

Keep in mind that only home members who also sign in with a Google Account will be able to see your Nest products in the Nest app. Family accounts let other people share access to your home and your Nest products in the Nest app.
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