# Watch Cam for Nest Cam — user reviews > 86 indexed App Store user reviews of Watch Cam for Nest Cam by Marko Radakovic, rated 3.80/5 from 101 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-cam-for-nest-cam/id1151579375/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-cam-for-nest-cam/id1151579375.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 64 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 27 ## What do users think of Watch Cam for Nest Cam? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and convenient camera viewing on Apple Watch - 👍 Easy setup and user-friendly interface - 💡 Innovative widget functionality for home screen - 🎯 Responsive and helpful developer support - 📱 Works seamlessly across iPhone and Apple Watch - 🔍 Zoom functionality with digital crown - ⚡ Quick access to multiple cameras at once - 🎨 Clean and intuitive design **Cons** - 🐛 iOS 18 compatibility issues with widgets - 🐛 App crashes and connection failures - ❌ No two-way voice communication - ❌ Limited to live feed only (no event history/notifications) - 📉 Slow frame rate (1 frame per 10 seconds in some cases) - ❌ No family sharing support - ⚠️ Unreliable authentication and login issues - 🔄 Frequent need to reinstall/restart app **Commonly reported bugs** - iOS 18 widget loading failures - Google account authentication not working (historical issue) - Watch complication icon displays as dashes instead of camera icon - App fails to connect or connects intermittently - Widget fails to load camera feeds after iOS updates - App won't install on watchOS - Live stream stuck in loading loop - Authentication page spinning endlessly - Camera feed preview stopped working on widgets **Most requested features** - Two-way voice communication capability - Event history and notification alerts - iOS 18 widget style support - Full-screen viewing option - Sound/audio support - Picture-in-Picture for iPad - Family sharing support - Event video clip playback ## Newest reviews (16 of 86) ### 3/5 — Voice *2024-12-12, version 8.7* This app has no 2-way voice communication ### 3/5 — The app ls good but updates are slow. *2024-10-18, version 8.7* No widgets for IOS 18. ### 4/5 — Doesn’t work in ios 18 *2024-10-14, version 8.7* Worked till today updated to ios 18 and its gone ### 3/5 — ♥️♥️♥️ *2024-09-22, version 8.7* iOS 18 update: Really hoping you’re able to update to the new style widgets, since iOS 18 doesn’t support the old style widgets! I’ve really come to rely on the camera views in my Today screen. —————- Original/years ago review, five stars: IT ACTUALLY DOES WHAT IT SAYS! Dropcam/Nest camera viewing on my (series two) Apple Watch. The camera widget for the phone is just a bonus - I’ve kept waiting for Nest to add camera support for the watch, and was thrilled to find a third party app filling that void. (And doing so well.) ### 4/5 — Works very good except… *2021-12-08, version 8.5.1* The camera icon on the watch disappeared and now it has 2 dashes “- -“ instead. This occurred after the last update. Otherwise the app works as advertised. I can watch live streams or alerts. Watch model: A1978 / Ver: 8.1 (19R570). ### 5/5 — Love seeing my cameras on my Apple Watch *2021-03-22, version 8.4* App allows me to see the live feed from my 3 Nest Cameras. I had an operation question and Marko answered my email super quick and helped me resolve the minor issue. Very happy with this App! ### 4/5 — Can’t add to widget? *2020-12-31, version 8.4* Can someone please help? It won’t add to widgets? iPhone 12 Pro latest software updated. ### 5/5 — Responsive Developer, Great App *2020-12-08, version 8.4* Recently purchased the iWatch 6 and was eager to view my front door cam while working remote. I had issues getting the app to authenticate and contacted the developer. He responded promptly with a resolution and I was on my way. Very happy with the customer service and the app - takes advantage of the new real estate on the 44mm face, the API to Nest is responsive. and the interface is simple to use. ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2020-10-20, version 8.3* I can see all cameras without having to check my iPhone. Works great, configures itself. Most useful app on my watch! ### 5/5 — Easily worth the cost *2020-09-16, version 8.2* I rarely pay for apps or write reviews. This app deserves both. It is exactly what I was looking for. It does what it says it will, and the developer is extraordinarily helpful with any questions. Great app! ### 5/5 — Great way to view Nest cams! *2020-08-19, version 8.2* This app is fantastic & the developer is quick to respond with any questions or issues! ### 5/5 — Great, convenient apps and great support *2020-07-27, version 8.2* I’ve been using Thermo Watch and Watch Cam to manage my Nest thermostats and security cameras for a while now and even through the rocky transition with Google acquiring Nest, the developer has provided tremendous support and rapid responses to any issues I’ve encountered. I love that Mac OS versions still work and are free. They are so convenient and unobtrusive and very well laid out and designed. ### 5/5 — Doesn’t Work Properly After Migration *2020-07-25, version 8.2* Hi, when I migrated over to a Google account, your Watch Cam for Mac OS & Watch Cam for iOS both stopped displaying this, "Auto-Display Last Event Video Clip". I have logged out & back in, deleted & reinstalled & nothing will fix it. I have Nest Aware Plus and the clips still show perfectly on my Nest app. Please help because I seriously rely on that feature. I’ve emailed support numerous times, but nobody ever responded. Thank you. Thank you for responding. Changed rating to 5 Stars because other than this aspect, which is out of your control, the app is awesome! I’d make a suggestion that your app description also include what you’ll be losing if you migrate from Nest to Google. I might never have migrated had I known this. Thanks again! ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2020-07-22, version 8.2* App works great. It is nice to be able to see cameras on the Apple Watch. I also had a technical question one recent evening and I got an unbelievably fast response. So thumbs up for the app and related support. ### 5/5 — Impressive- delivers as promised *2020-06-27, version 8.2* Easy set up. From download to streaming on a series three in under 2 minutes. Very pleased. Highly recommend given no nest app for watch. Thx! ### 5/5 — Can’t live without this app! *2020-04-28, version 8.1* This app is a must have for any Nest owner. So much faster to view your cams quickly. Plus the developer is a really nice guy and is very helpful and friendly when contacted. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work *2024-05-07, version 8.7* Waste of $2.99. It either doesn’t ever connect, or when it does, it’s like one frame every 10 seconds. ### 1/5 — No security help *2024-03-23, version 8.7* This app will only give you a live feed, no event history, no event notification, therefore no security help. If you just want to see a live feed on your watch, that’s all it can do. ### 1/5 — App still not working as expected. *2021-05-18, version 8.5.1* Apple Watch icon shows as this - - Not the actually icon. The icon eventually appears after some time. Not sure what the issue is. Users shouldn’t have to remove and add an app to make it work. Contacted the developer. He tried to answer and help. Not sure he knows how to resolve the issue. The app would be great if it worked as it should. ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-11-17, version 8.3* Does not work ### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK! DO NOT BUY THIS APP!! *2020-01-17, version 7.9* WARNING THIS APP DOES NOT WORK. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY!! Google sign in is not working and won’t be !!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-01-08, version 7.9* How do I get my money back, doesn’t work at all, won’t log into my account even when I know the details are correct ! ### 1/5 — Nul *2019-12-16* Attention ne pas acheter cela ne fonctionne absolument pas arnaque **Developer response:** Hi Meteo. The app currently does not work with Google accounts, which is probably the problem you’re seeing. Please contact me at marconelly@gmail.com for a refund, and if you want, I can also give you a new test version to try, which should let you log in. Google translated to French: Salut Meteo. L'application ne fonctionne pas actuellement avec les comptes Google, ce qui est probablement le problème que vous voyez. Veuillez me contacter à marconelly@gmail.com pour un remboursement, et si vous le souhaitez, je peux également vous donner une nouvelle version de test à essayer, qui devrait vous permettre de vous connecter. ### 1/5 — Read before you buy *2019-12-08, version 7.8.1* Does not work with a connected google account. CRAP. Wasted $3 ### 1/5 — Great idea - doesn’t work *2019-11-15, version 7.8.1* This is a great idea for a Watch app, but unfortunately I could not get it to work, even with uninstalling and reinstalling the app on both the iPhone and my Watch. ### 1/5 — Won’t install *2019-11-13, version 7.8.1* Either update or refund ! Paid £4 for two Apps and neither will install on watchOS!!! Note to Apple: don’t allow Apps on the store before they have been updated to work with latest OS as I suspect this is the issue ? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Handy app *2026-06-14, version 8.7.2* Been using for years…works well and comes in handy on watch for checking on camera. Thanks for the update for new iOS. Recommended ### 5/5 — The only problem *2025-12-13, version 8.7.1* Is there aren't more developers who make quality apps and back it up with quality support. This is an excellent app made by an excellent developer. Wish they were all like this. ### 5/5 — Incredible app! *2025-04-03, version 8.7* I just downloaded the app as I have 8 cameras in 2 houses and I have to constantly look at the cameras. Now I can watch my 8 cameras on my watch, and you can also zoom with the turn of the dial. Fantastic app! ### 5/5 — Perfect Service! *2023-07-18, version 8.7* This may only be my second app review ever? I’m not sure, but this one is worth it. This app is so convenient that I should have given it these five stars back when I first installed it. Being able to check my Nest camera feeds on my watch is very convenient and was the whole reason I downloaded it in the first place. What I did NOT anticipate was how useful the widget would be. Being able to simply swipe from my Home Screen and instantly see my four top cameras is legitimately a game changer. I used that function more than my watch or the Google Home app itself. Unfortunately sometime in the last few months something broke. I think it was most likely due to an iOS update, but I’m not sure. Whatever it was, the widget now fails to load the camera feeds and is depressingly empty. I’ve tried limiting it to a single feed, uninstalling/reinstalling, even adding and removing cameras but nothing has helped. Is this something that is fixable? Thank you for a great app! EDIT: The developer emailed me two days after my review with some suggestions regarding ways to possibly fix my issues. After multiple emails back and forth, he actually sent me a link to download and test some of his upcoming updates. The build I am using currently does not fully restore the old functionality (a problem I already suspected was on Apple’s end due to the timing of the feature breaking), but is a fantastic partial fix. I am very satisfied with this app and COMPLETELY happy with my interactions with the designer. Thank you Marko! ### 5/5 — Previously Perfect *2023-07-13* This may only be my second app review ever? I’m not sure, but this one is worth it. This app is so convenient that I should have given it these five stars back when I first installed it. Being able to check my Nest camera feeds on my watch is very convenient and was the whole reason I downloaded it in the first place. What I did NOT anticipate was how useful the widget would be. Being able to simply swipe from my Home Screen and instantly see my four top cameras is legitimately a game changer. I used that function more than my watch or the Google Home app itself. Unfortunately sometime in the last few months something broke. I think it was most likely due to an iOS update, but I’m not sure. Whatever it was, the widget now fails to load the camera feeds and is depressingly empty. I’ve tried limiting it to a single feed, uninstalling/reinstalling, even adding and removing cameras but nothing has helped. Is this something that is fixable? Thank you for a great app! **Developer response:** Thank you for the thoughtful review! The memory allocated to the widgets could have changed with an OS update, which could have caused this, but please try powering off the phone and starting it again - see if that resolves the problem. If not, please contact me at marconelly@gmail.com and I can send you a test version of the app where I'm working on a solution for this problem. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2023-04-30, version 8.7* This app is totally awesome and the fact that I can view live from all my Nest right on my Apple Watch is total game changer for me. The developer of this app is very responsive and so helpful. This app is awesome! ### 5/5 — Live feed works! *2022-11-04, version 8.6* I’ll be honest that I was skeptical at first because Google/Nest doesn’t seem to play nice anymore with 3rd party stuff. However, the live feed does work great on my Apple Watch Ultra. It shows maybe a frame or two per second, but it’s perfect for seeing what’s going on without getting your phone. ### 5/5 — Trouble free app *2022-02-06, version 8.5.1* I was so thrilled to find this application. Who would’ve ever thought that I got to see all of my nest cameras right on my watch. The cameras instantly show up when you tap the widget on your watch. The app that is installed on your phone also allows you to see all of your cameras on the first page when you open up the app. The bottom line is quick, accessible and works 100% of the time. Thank you for a while engineered product. ### 5/5 — Hidden Gem *2022-01-31, version 8.5.1* As per the title, this app is vital if you have lots of Nest Cams. Best part is actually being able to use it as a widget when you slide right from your Home Screen. Previews are almost instant. Absolute game changer for me :) ### 5/5 — Great for quick viewing *2021-09-30, version 8.5.1* Been using it for years and decided to write a little review. Don’t use the app itself much but I always install this on my devices to quickly view my 2 nest cams. Does what it’s supposed to do and don’t see anything else like it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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