Nest is releasing an outdoor version of their Nest Cam
The Nest Cam is an indoor security camera that is simple to set up, and gives you added security through video. The Nest Cam is not meant to be used outside, but after some tweaking and upwards of $50 in a weather proof enclosure, it can be used outside.
Nest is making this easier by creating a dedicated outdoor camera, The Nest Cam Outdoor. The price stays the same as the Nest (originally Drop) Cam at $199. So this eliminates the question of just using your regular Nest Cam outdoors with an enclosure because you will en up spending more money at the end.
But why not just use the outdoor one indoors? Then if I spill anything on it, it will still be waterproof. Well, there are several answers to that. The Nest Cam for indoors doesn't really look like a security camera, its slick and can sit up on a table or shelf. The Nest Cam Outdoors, however, is meant to look like a security camera to let intruders know your watching, and it is meant to be mounted on a wall, and according to Tech Crunch doesn't do well sitting on a table or shelf.
So it seems like there isn't anything confusing unless you want to spend more money. If you want an outdoor camera you buy The Nest Cam Outdoor, and if you want an indoor camera you buy The Nest Cam. The Nest Cam Outdoor comes with a two-way communication system to talk to someone through the camera. It shoots 1080p video through a wide-angle 130-degree lens. The base is designed so you won't have to drill holes in your wall, all magnetic. The Nest Cam will be available in the fall for $199 and is Nest's outdoor weather-proof security camera.
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Source: | Tech Crunch | - Image Credit: | gizmag |
