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Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) vs Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) ranks higher (#2 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on video & night vision, alerts & app, reliability. Furbo 360° Dog Camera wins on ongoing cost.
The biggest complaint about the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is not very useful without a plan; for the Furbo 360° Dog Camera it's frequent disconnections. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) | Furbo 360° Dog Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in pet cameras | #2 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$$ |
| Type | Camera | Camera + treat tosser |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 7% | 12% |
| Overall score | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Video & night vision | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Treat tossing | — | 4.5 |
| Alerts & app | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Ongoing cost | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $60 · $$ $60–150 · $$$ over $150. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
- Not very useful without a plan
Wirecutter says the free tier gives only 10-second preview clips kept for six hours; longer clips and history need Google Home Premium at $10 or $20 a month. Some Amazon owners find it expensive.
- No local storage, no sensitivity setting
There's no microSD option, and unlike the Tapo you can't set motion sensitivity (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter (best pet camera) - Mixed app connectivity
Amazon's review summary says connectivity with the Google Home app gets mixed reviews.
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
- Frequent disconnections
Amazon's review summary says connectivity issues are common, with owners reporting frequent disconnections, and opinions on reliability and value are mixed.
- Recordings and smart alerts cost extra
PCMag's main complaint is paying extra for event recordings; Furbo Dog Nanny unlocks recordings, the daily highlight video and AI alerts. Amazon also sells a 'Paid Plan Required to Activate' version of the camera.
Source: PCMag review, Amazon.com search listing - Bark alerts fire on any loud noise
Reviewed got 'bark' alerts from shouting, a slammed door, the TV, a vacuum and a squeaky toy, and couldn't connect the camera to Alexa.
Source: Reviewed review
Who should pick which
Pick the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if
Google Home households
Rambunctious pets that knock things over
A wide 152-degree view
Skip it if: You won't pay monthly; You want local storage; You want to adjust motion sensitivity
Pick the Furbo 360° Dog Camera if
Tossing treats to a dog while you're out
Free barking alerts
Following an active puppy around a room
Skip it if: You want recordings without a monthly plan; Your Wi-Fi is weak where the dog stays; You hate false sound alerts
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