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It’s hard to blame anyone for feeling fed up with Google Nest cameras right now. The latest Nest Aware price hike means users will soon be paying up to $200 a year, with zero new features to show for it. That’s on top of already pricey hardware, limited local storage options, and a system that some feel might actually be getting worse rather than better.
Maybe you’re already planning to cancel like some of these angry Redditors. Maybe you’re just Nest-curious but don’t love the idea of hefty recurring fees for the functionality you expect. Either way, there’s good news: there are plenty of excellent security camera alternatives out there that don’t lock you into a monthly bill — or at least cost a whole lot less than Google’s subscription.