Google Nest Cam Battery (US) vs Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US)
Smart cameras and doorbells · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- The Google Nest Cam Battery (US) works with Google Home; for the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home and SmartThings.
- They also differ on: radio, type, power and paid plan needed for.
Side by side
| Fact | Google Nest Cam Battery (US) | Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Yes[1],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[5] | Yes[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Yes[6] | Yes[3] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Wi-Fi[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[2] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Type | Outdoor camera[1],[2] | Floodlight camera[1] |
| Power | Rechargeable battery[1],[2] | Hardwired mains (AC)[1],[2] |
| Local recording | Unconfirmed[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Paid plan needed for | Longer event history, 24/7 recording (Google Home Premium)[1] | Video history and smart alerts (Ring Protect)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Google Nest Cam Battery (US) or Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Google Nest Cam Battery (US) or Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US): which works with Google Home?
- Confirmed only for the Google Nest Cam Battery (US). The Google Nest Cam Battery (US) works directly; the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Google Nest Cam Battery (US) or Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Google Nest Cam Battery (US) or Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Google Nest Cam Battery (US) or Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both work with Home Assistant directly. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Google Nest Cam Battery (US) · Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (US)