Nest Cam is a video monitoring system that allows you to keep an eye on your home from anywhere with a Nest app or Nest website. Nest’s cameras are made up of high-quality, HD resolution.

In this blog post, we will walk through how to set up Nest Cam and view it on your PC or laptop! Keep reading to learn about viewing your Nest Cam on your computer.

Can You View Your Nest Cam on a Computer?

You can easily view your video history from your Nest Cam on a computer. There are a few simple steps to follow for you to accomplish this goal.

One note is that you must be a Nest Aware subscriber for your video history to be stored on the cloud. If you are not a Nest Aware subscriber everything is deleted after three hours.

Keep this in mind if you want to view video footage from days ago on your computer, you will want to subscribe to the Nest Aware service.

The following is a list of steps to view your Nest Cam footage on your computer:

  • Log into Nest’s websiteSelect the camera with the Nest Aware subscriptionClick through to see live and saved video footage

Nest has made many improvements to their Nest Cams over the years, including an option for customers who want to upgrade and get Nest Aware with 24/hr video history storage via cloud. This makes it very easy for you to look back at your footage from days before on a computer or PC without having to worry about losing footage.

Can You Set Up a Nest Cam Using Your Computer?

For most of the newer Nest Cam models, you can’t set up a Nest Cam using your computer. All current models for the Nest Cam must use the mobile app for the setup of the camera.

This is because most of Google’s platforms have upgraded to all mobile and app-based programs. The following models can be set up on a computer:

  • Nest Cam IndoorNest Cam Outdoor

All other Nest Cams can’t be set up on a computer and you must use the Google Home or Nest app. Keep this in mind if you have a newer model, most of these can’t be set up on the computer.

How Do You Get Nest Aware?

The Nest Cam offers the Nest Aware cloud service, which includes 24-hour video history storage. You can also save and view Nest Cam footage on your computer or PC by signing up for Nest Aware.

To get a Nest Aware subscription you will need to do the following:

  • Log in to Google’s websiteNavigate to Nest Aware under their Nest Services tabCompare the included features and choose a Nest Aware subscription that fits your needs

To get the Nest Aware plan that allows you to access the past days’ worth of saved videos, you need to sign into your Google Home account. Most of the Nest Cams when purchased have the option to add a Nest Aware subscription.

The current Nest Aware subscriptions offer two different options:

  • Nest Aware – $6 per month – 30 days of footage kept on fileNest Aware Plus – $12 per month – 60 days of footage kept on file

As you can see these plans are quite reasonable and if you buy the subscription at a yearly rate, you will save up to $24.

How Do You Use the Nest App on a Computer?

You can use the Nest app on a computer. The Nest app can be downloaded for both Mac and Windows computers. This will allow you the ability to do all the following:

  • Use your mouse to navigate, fast forward, rewind, and make selectionsView your camera’s footage on a larger screen

Other Viewing Options for the Nest Cam

If you decide that you want to watch your Nest’s camera footage on another device there are a few options for you.

You can view your Nest Cam’s footage on the following devices:

  • PhoneTablet

As you can see you are not limited to a computer and many of the options allow you to be mobile. For example, if you happened to be out at the store and you got a motion notification you could check from your phone what caused the movement.

Viewing Your Nest Cam on the Computer Is Easy

You can easily view your Nest Cam on a computer, or PC. There are several ways to do this including the Nest website and the Nest app or Google Home app for iOS/Android devices.