Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US): what it works with
Google · model Nest Cam (indoor, wired) 2nd gen · For the US and Canada
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Yes
Live video from the Nest Cam (indoor, wired) 2nd gen streams to Nest displays and Chromecast devices from the Google Home app, and to an Echo Show through the Google Nest skill. Google's store page includes up to 3 hours of event video history; longer history and 24/7 recording need a paid Google plan. It plugs in with a 10 ft cable and a 7.5 W USB-A adapter, for indoor use only. Home Assistant supports it, while Apple Home and SmartThings are not confirmed.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Google page we found lists Matter for this camera. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | No Google page lists Apple Home; reviews say there is no HomeKit support, but that is not an official statement. |
| Google Home | Yes | Set up in the Google Home app. Live video streams to Nest displays and Chromecast devices.[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Through the Google Nest skill: 'Alexa, show [camera name]' streams live video to an Echo Show. Live view from wired Nest cameras stops after 12 hours until you ask again.[4] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No Google or Samsung page found. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Home Assistant's Google Nest integration supports Nest cameras with live streams and events through Google Device Access, which has a one-time US$5 fee. For WebRTC cameras such as this one, HA says stream recording is not supported.[5] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio: Wi-Fi camera. Bluetooth Low Energy for setup appears on retailer listings and on Google's 3rd gen spec page, but we did not see it confirmed for the 2nd gen on a Google page.
- Hub: Connects over Wi-Fi to the Google Home app; no bridge is listed.
- Local control: Streams go through Google's cloud; no local-only mode is documented in the pages we saw.
- Type: Google lists it for indoor use only.
- Power: 7.5 W USB-A adapter included. The 3rd gen model uses USB-C instead.
- Local recording: No Google page we saw mentions local storage; event video is kept in Google's cloud.
- Paid plan needed for: Google's store page includes up to 3 hours of event video history; longer history and 24/7 recording need a paid Google plan. Plan names for this model were not confirmed from a Google page.
Before you buy
- The 3rd gen indoor camera uses USB-C instead of USB-A; make sure you read the 2nd gen specs.
- Home Assistant can't record this camera's WebRTC stream through the integration, and the Nest integration needs a one-time US$5 Google Device Access fee.
- Alexa live view on wired Nest cameras stops after 12 hours until you ask again.
- 24/7 recording and longer history need a paid Google plan.
Quick answers
- Does the Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Google page lists Apple Home; reviews say there is no HomeKit support, but that is not an official statement.
- Does the Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) works with Google Home directly. Set up in the Google Home app. Live video streams to Nest displays and Chromecast devices. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Does the Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Through the Google Nest skill: 'Alexa, show [camera name]' streams live video to an Echo Show. Live view from wired Nest cameras stops after 12 hours until you ask again. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Google or Samsung page found.
- Does the Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Google Nest Cam Indoor Wired 2nd gen (US) works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant's Google Nest integration supports Nest cameras with live streams and events through Google Device Access, which has a one-time US$5 fee. For WebRTC cameras such as this one, HA says stream recording is not supported. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Sources
- Technical specs for Google Nest cameras and doorbells — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Tech specs for Nest Cam (indoor, wired) – Google Store — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Stream your security camera using your Google Nest display & Google streaming devices — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Control Google Nest products with Amazon Alexa — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Google Nest - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 11, 2026
Official product page: support.google.com