Google Nest is Google’s line of smart home products for your homes.

It makes many devices, including the Google Nest Hub Max, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cams.

So, which one should you pick?

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What Is Google Nest Aware?

Google Nest Aware is designed to work with camera-equipped Google Nest products.

That’s because these Google Nest devices only have limited local storage.

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That’s why Google Nest security camera owners must have a Nest Aware subscription with their devices.

The first-gen Nest Aware offers subscriptions on a per-camera basis, with different video history lengths.

First-Generation Nest Aware

These are the rates for the first-generation Nest Aware subscription.

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These are the capabilities that this subscription adds per gadget.

The Google Nest Hub Max is different from the Google Nest Hub.

You unlock these features with Nest Aware and Nest Aware Pro subscriptions.

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Should You Get the Nest Aware or the Nest Aware Pro Subscription?

However, it only detects and stores events for 30 days.

While Google has a robust AI that helps with detection, it will not save any missed events.

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But once you sign up for Nest Aware, you unlock the devices' full capabilities.

Combining the hardware and services that Google offers helps your home have an advanced and comprehensive security suite.