What Is Nest Aware - How to sign up for Nest Aware

What Is Nest Aware And Is It Worth The Cost

If you've taken an interest in Google's Nest cams or doorbells for your smart home, you've probably run into some mention of Nest Aware a paid subscription service you can sign up for to augment their features. So, what do you get out of a Nest Aware Subscription and is it worth the recurring fee.             

What Is Nest Aware - How to sign up for Nest Aware

What Is Nest Aware?

The primary benefit of a Nest Aware Subscription is extended recording history. By default, Nest cameras record just three hours of event history an event being a short clip triggered by sound or motion. The standard Aware Subscription extends event history to 30 days. Google sells an upgrade option Nest Aware plus that stretches this out to 60 days and adds 10 days of continuous video history if you need to see more footage.                                                                                                                              

The primary benefit of a Nest Aware Subscription is extended recording history. The next biggest benefit is familiar face detection. While the latest Nest cams in the nest doorbell battery can distinguish between people, packages, animals, and vehicles using onboard AI triggering appropriate notifications aware subscribers can teach their camera us to recognize individual friends and family. Something less commonly known about aware is that it enables sound detection of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms not just by wired Nest cams but in the U.S by any Google smart speaker or display.

The nest Hub Max can act as its own camera under aware if you're comfortable with that. That includes alerts when a person is seen familiar or otherwise. Lastly aware makes it easier for U.S subscribers to get in touch with the local 911 call center. This won't matter to most people since you can always dial Emergency Services on your own, but it may be handy if you're out of town Google's e-911 Tech connects you to the 911 dispatch closes to your home rather than one where you're currently located.

How much does Nest Aware cost?

In its standard US version Nest Aware costs 6 dollars per month or 60 dollars per year the latter saving you 12 dollars annually assuming you want to be a long-term subscriber. Either fee covers all of the aware compatible devices in your home no matter how many you add. That differs from many other Smart Security plans which charge you more as you move Beyond a single camera. Choosing Nest away are plus hikes prices to 12 dollars per month are 120 dollars per year. The unlimited camera support remains even with multiple devices recording continuously.

Is there a free Nest Aware trial?

Yes, once you set up a new Nest household are you upgrade from the defunct first generation of aware you will be offered a 30-day trial. On top of these restrictions, it's worth noting that trials are only offered where aware is sold more on that in a moment.

How to sign up for Nest Aware.

You can sign up for Nest Aware or aware plus via the Google store or via the Google home app on Android devices. In the second scenario tap the settings gear icon button then under features select Nest Aware.

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How to manage your Nest Aware Subscription

The most common method is visiting store.google.com subscriptions and signing in with your Google account. There you'll find options to change your payment methods cancel a subscription or switch from aware-to-aware plus (and vice versa). If you subscribe through the Google home app, you have to manage aware via the Google Play Store. Once you're signed in on the web visit payments and subscriptions under your profile icon and select manage next to aware in the subscriptions tab. Generally speaking, any Aware Subscription will keep renewing and billing you automatically until you cancel. The exception is that 30-day free trial which requires you to opt into payments to keep going. When you cancel away will remain active until the end of your current billing period whether it's a month or a year.

Should you pay for Nest Aware?

Possibly but there are two main criteria to meet. The first is a need for comprehensive home security. If you work at home all the time and live in a safe neighborhood, you might easily get by with the free event recording some camera makers offer even Google's three hours. If you're regularly away from home and or there's a serious crime threat adware's event recording and facial recognition may make a real difference. It's always better to catch Intruders in the ad but there's at least a chance of pressing charges or recovering Goods if you can supply video evidence. The second Criterion is a commitment to the Google ecosystem not just in cameras but as an entire smart home platform. Similarly, if you already have cameras from companies like allow or Wise It's illogical to complicate your system by adding Google models never mind paying for aware which is exclusive to Nest Hardware.                         

The best Nest Aware compatible devices.

Nest Doorbell Battery In an era when people are getting everything from dinners to gym equipment delivered and porch Pirates are a serious threat it just makes sense to have a video doorbell. Beyond its aware features The Nest double battery can be hardwired if you don't want to recharge it every few months and it can record event footage for up to an hour after a power or Wi-Fi cut. Just know that it doesn't support continuous recording with the wear plus even with its wired setup.                       

Nest Cam Battery

 Although the nest cam battery can be used indoors if you get a stand, it's really meant to be used Outdoors. It's waterproof and comes with a magnetic mount for easier outdoor installation and removal. Like the doorbell The Nest cam battery can record for up to an hour after losing Wi-Fi, but it doesn't do 24 7 recording with the Aware plus.

Nest Hub Max

The Nest Hub Max is practically mandatory for a complete Google smart home setup all the more so if you have Nest Aware. It's a convenient way of viewing camera feeds and the max can act as its own camera complete with object and sound recognition.

Nest Cam Wired

On its own the wired only Nest cam isn't a great value versus the competition. It does become more attractive as part of a home with other aware devices however since it's cheaper than the nest cam battery and you're not paying anything extra for its recognition and recording features. You can mount it on a wall or stand it on a flat surface, but it can only record indoors since it's not waterproof.

24 hours continuous recording

With a Google Nest Aware Plus subscription, you get continuous, uninterrupted recording so you can see when your activity happens, before and after. Note: Google Nest Doorbell (Battery Type) does not have continuous video history even if you choose the optional hardwired connection. Available when wired connection is selected for Google Nest Cam (indoor, outdoor/battery operated).                   

Don't miss anything

Upgrade to Google Nest Aware Plus and never miss what's happening at home. Get 10 days of continuous video history and 60 days of activity video history.