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ADT Cameras Guide: Indoor vs. Outdoor vs. Video Doorbell Cameras

Google Nest Cam

Battery or wired
Battery version is weatherproof

View on ADT

Google Nest Cam with Floodlight

Wired only
2,400 lumens

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Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, Battery)

4.25

Battery or wired
Plays pre-recorded messages

View on ADT

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By Cathy Habas

Feb 23, 2023

1 min read

ADT recently teamed up with Google Nest to offer its customers some of the best security cameras on the market.

We'll explain what you can expect from this partnership and why it's an exciting step forward for new and existing ADT customers. For an in-depth look at Google Nest Cameras, read our full Nest Cameras review.

Pros

Wired or battery options

Alerts for motion, people, vehicles, & animals

Two-way audio

1080p HDR video

Local or cloud storage

Video verification of alarms

Cons

Full functionality requires priciest ADT plan

ADT cameras at a glance

Camera	Price from ADT	Resolution	Wi-Fi	Power source	Field of view	Learn more
Google Nest Cam	$199.00	1080p	Yes	AC plug, battery, solar panel	130º	View Packages
Google Nest Cam with Floodlight	$309.00	1080p	Yes	AC plug	130°	View Packages
Nest Doorbell	$229.00	1080p	Yes	Battery, hardwire	145°	View Packages

Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. Full ADT disclaimer.

ADT security camera FAQs

Video monitoring and cloud storage are only available in ADT's Video and Smart Home Package, which costs about $60/mo.

Learn more about ADT monitoring and equipment costs.

When your ADT system is triggered, professional monitors can remotely view your live camera feeds and recent motion-triggered footage. This helps reduce false alarms and improve dispatch quality.

SimpliSafe is the only other major national security brand with video verification.

Yes! Nest Cameras consistently outrank most other security cameras on the market. ADT's previous cameras earned about 3 stars in our proprietary rankings, whereas all Nest Cams rank 4 stars and up.

Contact ADT customer service and let them know you're interested in an upgrade. You may need to renew your contract to get a deal on new equipment.

Getting your Nest Cams from the Google Store isn't much cheaper than getting them from ADT. For example, you'd still need to pay for a Nest Aware subscription to get cloud storage, whereas that's included in ADT's Video and Smart Home fee.

ADT also takes care of installation, setup, and service—for a fee, however. Plus, you get 6 months to try it out.

While ADT's promotions may vary, you can typically get one or two Nest Cams for free as an extra incentive for signing a 36-month contract.

Finally, getting Nest Cams from ADT is the best way to ensure your entire ADT security system and monitoring package works harmoniously with your Nest Cams.

Final word

ADT's partnership with Google Nest eliminates one of our persistent complaints: poor camera quality. The cutting-edge technology in Nest Cameras gives ADT a much-needed refresh.