As early Prime Day deals begin rolling in, we're keeping track of discounts and offering shopping advice in our Prime Day 2026 coverage, and this Google Nest camera with floodlight is one of the more notable smart-home deals so far. Amazon has dropped the wired security camera to $179.99 from its usual $279.99 price, marking the lowest price recorded, according to price trackers. For homeowners already invested in Google's ecosystem, this is one of the company's more comprehensive outdoor security devices—instead of adding a camera and floodlights separately, it combines both into a single weather-resistant fixture that can monitor an area, illuminate it when motion is detected, and send alerts directly to your phone.

The floodlight uses two adjustable LED lamps that produce up to 4,800 lumens (enough to illuminate areas like driveways, garages, and backyards), while the camera records 1080p HDR video with a 130-degree field of view, giving it broad coverage of outdoor spaces. It can also distinguish between people, vehicles, and animals to reduce unnecessary alerts, while two-way audio lets you speak to visitors remotely through the Google Home app—Google Assistant users can also view footage and control the lights with voice commands.

The bigger consideration is the subscription model. You can view recent footage and receive basic alerts for free, but some of the more advanced features, including face recognition, extended video history, and alerts for sounds such as breaking glass, smoke alarms, or carbon monoxide alarms, all require a subscription starting at $10 per month, notes this PCMag review. The camera is also firmly tied to Google's ecosystem—it works well with Google Assistant and other Nest devices, but it doesn't support Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or IFTTT. Still, if you're already using Google smart-home products and want a floodlight camera that combines bright lighting, reliable motion detection, and strong video quality in a single package, the current price makes it considerably easier to justify.