The Google-owned Nest Cam was instrumental in creating and popularizing
the wireless home security camera category. Everyone knows that. As the
company did with its smart thermostats, Nest created a product that was
wonderfully useful and remarkably easy to set up. Back then, the device’s
$200 price tag might have been at least somewhat reasonable, since it was
an emerging space and there wasn’t much competition. The problem now,
however, is that there are plenty of other options out there that are
just as good and they cost a small fraction of what Nest is charging.
Google’s Nest Cam now retails for $130, which is a bit more reasonable.
But when you can get a rival home security camera like the Wyze Cam
Indoor WiFi Smart Home Camera that has nearly all the same features at a
fraction of the price, the expensive Nest Cam becomes much less
attractive. …
