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eufy Indoor Cam S350 vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
eufy Indoor Cam S350 ranks higher (#2 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on smart alerts, ongoing cost. Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) wins on privacy & security.
The biggest complaint about the eufy Indoor Cam S350 is missed or mislabeled activity; for the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) it's effectively requires a subscription. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| eufy Indoor Cam S350 | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in home security cameras | #2 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
| Type | Indoor | Indoor |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 11% | 7% |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Video quality | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Smart alerts | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| App & reliability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Ongoing cost | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Privacy & security | 2.5 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $50 · $$ $50–150 · $$$ 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
eufy Indoor Cam S350
- Missed or mislabeled activity
Wirecutter says the camera missed activity a handful of times in single-camera mode, and like all eufy cams it didn't always tag motion accurately.
Source: Wirecutter (indoor cameras) - Connection issues for some owners
Amazon's review summary says some owners experience connection issues and feel it's not worth the investment.
- Watery audio, no color night vision
Tom's Guide's only real complaint was slightly watery audio. It also lists no color night vision and an indoor-only body as cons.
Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
- Effectively requires a subscription
Wirecutter says that, unlike its other picks, the Nest really needs a paid plan: free clips are cut to 10 seconds and auto-delete after six hours. Tom's Guide notes the AI features need Google's $20/mo plan. Some Amazon owners find it expensive.
- Inaccurate Gemini AI
Wirecutter found the Gemini descriptions long-winded and consistently inaccurate. Tom's Guide says the AI isn't always accurate and sometimes tagged a registered familiar face as unknown.
- Throttled alerts and clip control
Wirecutter got alerts only about every 10 minutes at most, which can't be adjusted. The Google Home app also can't delete single clips. Amazon owners report mixed connectivity with the Google Home app.
Who should pick which
Pick the eufy Indoor Cam S350 if
Covering a whole room with one camera
Avoiding monthly fees
Following people or pets as they move
Skip it if: A robot-like camera following people feels creepy to your household; You want color night vision; You need it outdoors
Pick the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if
Google Home households
Several cameras on one flat-rate plan
Longer clips and 24/7 cloud recording
Skip it if: You won't pay a monthly fee; You want local microSD storage; You need an alert for every event
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