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Add to SafariWhen comparing Nest Cam Outdoor vs Samsung Smartcam HD Outdoor, the Slant community recommends Nest Cam Outdoor for most people. In the question“Which outdoor IP security cameras offer the best balance between daylight and infrared clarity?” Nest Cam Outdoor is ranked 2nd while Samsung Smartcam HD Outdoor is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Nest Cam Outdoor is:
The 1080p resolution allows plenty of detail to be captured, and because it's a wide-angle lens you'll get a wide 130 degree picture. If you need to, you can zoom up to 8X to investigate small details. The night vision feature works surprisingly well in low light, or even pitch black. There are 8 LEDs surrounding the lens which can illuminate the scene.
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Pros
Pro High quality video, even in pitch black
The 1080p resolution allows plenty of detail to be captured, and because it's a wide-angle lens you'll get a wide 130 degree picture. If you need to, you can zoom up to 8X to investigate small details.
The night vision feature works surprisingly well in low light, or even pitch black. There are 8 LEDs surrounding the lens which can illuminate the scene.
Pro Easy setup process
To get this camera running, you just need to download Nest's app into your smartphone or tablet, select the camera model and scan the QR code that's printed on its side. Everything else is taken care of automatically.
Pro Two-way audio communication
This camera has a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing for audio surveillance and two-way communication.
Pro Very detailed imagery
This camera has a 2MP 1/2.8” sensor, which enables it to create remarkably detailed and clear images, with vivid colors, even in bad lighting settings. The sensor compensates the lack of lighting by capturing more light.
Pro Infrared for nighttime surveillance
This camera has 24 infrared LEDs, which allows for effective nighttime surveillance up to a range of 15m, with very clearly defined video.
Cons
Con No native support for Homekit
Nest cameras don't have native support for Homekit. However, you can work around this limitation by running a server on your Mac. You can see a guide on how to do this here.
Con No audio options
This camera lacks both a speaker and a microphone.
Con Camera lacks integrated WiFi
The camera unit has no WiFi support. Instead, it comes via a cable to a WiFi module which is what enables a wireless connection. Having this extra device can be a hassle, especially since, unlike the camera, it is not resistant to harsh weather conditions and has to be placed indoors.
