Subscriptions · guide reviewed 2026-10-28
How much is a Google Nest camera subscription?
Google Home Premium (formerly Nest Aware) prices in the US: Standard $10 a month ($100 a year) and Advanced $20 a month ($200 a year). In Canada: Standard CA$13 a month (CA$130 a year) and Advanced CA$26 a month (CA$260 a year). Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: 3 hours of event clips on most current models; 6 hours of 10-second previews on the 2025 wired models. Four devices on the cheapest plan that saves cloud video, Google Home Premium Standard, cost $360 over 3 years. Prices checked 2026-10-28 on Google Nest's plan pages.
By the How Many Cameras editorial team · Manufacturer specifications and planning estimates; not hands-on product tests.
Google Nest plans and prices
Each tier as listed on Google Nest's plan pages, checked 2026-10-28. Canadian prices are the CAD prices on the Canadian page, not conversions. Taxes are extra; trials and promotions are left out.
| Tier | US / month | US / year | Canada / month | Canada / year | Covers | Video history | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $10 | $100 | CA$13 | CA$130 | Unlimited devices | 30 days | Formerly Nest Aware. 30 days of event video history for every Nest camera and doorbell in one home; familiar faces and package alerts. |
| Advanced | $20 | $200 | CA$26 | CA$260 | Unlimited devices | 60 days | Formerly Nest Aware Plus. 60 days of event history plus 10 days of 24/7 history on wired cameras and wired doorbells; AI event descriptions. |
What Google Nest does without a plan
| Feature | Without a plan |
|---|---|
| Live view | Yes |
| Motion alerts | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Saved video | 3 hours of event clips on most current models; 6 hours of 10-second previews on the 2025 wired models |
| Local storage route | None the owner can access: no microSD card or hub |
What the plan costs over 3 years
Cloud plan fees only, for the cheapest tier that saves cloud video at each device count; the yearly column uses three annual invoices where the tier is sold yearly. Local-storage hardware and other accessories are not included. The last column adds Google Nest's cheapest camera in our catalog, the Google Nest Cam (battery) at $199.99, per device.
| Devices | Tier | US, 36 months | US, 3 years paid yearly | Canada, 36 months | US with Google Nest Cam (battery) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | $360 | $300 | CA$468 | $560 |
| 2 | Standard | $360 | $300 | CA$468 | $760 |
| 4 | Standard | $360 | $300 | CA$468 | $1,160 |
Cheaper to own: cameras that record without a plan
Four Google Nest Cam (battery) cameras with Standard cost about $1,160 over 3 years. These models save video locally with no plan, so their 3-year cost is the hardware price.
| Model | Local storage | Price | 4 over 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo C120 | microSD up to 512 GB | $39.99 | $160 |
| Wyze Cam v4 | microSD up to 256 GB, 24/7 local recording | $44.98 | $180 |
| Reolink Argus MagiCam | microSD up to 256 GB | $64.99 | $260 |
| Wyze Video Doorbell v2 | microSD card | $59.98 | — |
Compare 4-camera setups with no planDoorbells with no plan
Full lists: cameras and doorbells that record to local storage, with Canadian prices.
Google Nest cameras and doorbells we track
| Model | Type | Cloud recording plan | US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen) | Camera | Optional with limited history | $199.99 |
| Google Nest Cam (battery) | Camera | Optional with limited history | $199.99 |
| Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) | Doorbell | Optional with limited history | Not published |
| Google Nest Doorbell (battery) | Doorbell | Optional with limited history | Not published |
Plan names and price changes
- Nest Aware → Google Home Premium (2025-10-01) · source
- 2025-10-01: Nest Aware renamed Google Home Premium: Nest Aware became Standard and Nest Aware Plus became Advanced · Google Nest source
- 2025-08-15: US Nest Aware rose to $10 a month and Nest Aware Plus to $20; Canadian Nest Aware Plus rose to CAD 260 a year · press report
- 2024-03-25: Canadian Nest Aware rose to CAD 100 a year and Nest Aware Plus to CAD 200 · press report
- 2023-09-01: US Nest Aware rose from $6 to $8 a month and Nest Aware Plus from $12 to $15 · press report
We re-check plan pages monthly. A change appears here only with a dated source.
Related questions
How much is a Google Nest subscription for one camera?
Google Home Premium Standard: $10 a month in the US and CA$13 a month in Canada, with 30 days of video history. Checked 2026-10-28 on Google Nest's plan page.
Does Google Nest work without a subscription?
Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: 3 hours of event clips on most current models; 6 hours of 10-second previews on the 2025 wired models. Exact recording support and required storage depend on the model; see the model table below.
Is Nest Aware the same as Google Home Premium?
Nest Aware is the earlier name of Google Nest's plan; it is now sold as Google Home Premium (changed 2025-10-01). Existing subscribers should check their account for the tier they were moved to.
Are Google Nest plan prices different in Canada?
Yes. Canadian prices are set separately in CAD, not converted: Standard CA$13 a month (CA$130 a year) and Advanced CA$26 a month (CA$260 a year). Checked 2026-10-28.
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Sources & checks
- Google Nest: plans and prices, US (checked 2026-10-28)
- Google Nest: plans and prices, Canada (checked 2026-10-28)
- Google Nest: what works without a plan
- Google Nest: Nest Aware renamed to Google Home Premium
- How we compute 3-year cost
Guide checked 2026-10-28. Product prices and specifications have their own checked dates on each model page.