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Eufy 4G Camera S230 vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
These two cameras barely overlap, and on the comparison table the Eufy 4G Camera S230 comes out ahead of the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) as the outdoor, go-anywhere option.
Eufy 4G Camera S230
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Eufy 4G Camera S230
$109.99
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It is weatherproof to IP67, connects over 4G cellular instead of Wi-Fi, runs on a rechargeable battery, adds color night vision, a spotlight, GPS and privacy zones, and keeps 2K clips on 8GB of built-in storage with no cloud plan. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the better reviewed camera for inside the house, with 2K HDR, a 152 degree view, dual-band Wi-Fi, people, animal and vehicle alerts and the past 6 hours of events free. Pick the Eufy 4G Camera S230 for a remote site with no network, and the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) for rooms in a Google Home.
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FeatureEufy 4G Camera S230Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)Winner
Price$109.99$129.00Eufy 4G Camera S230
Rating3.94.5Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Weather ResistanceIP67NOEufy 4G Camera S230
Connectivity4G2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
StorageInternalInternal, CloudGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
HDRNOYESGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Color Night VisionYESNOEufy 4G Camera S230
AlertsMotion, PeopleMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm SoundGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
LightYESNOEufy 4G Camera S230
GPSYESNOEufy 4G Camera S230
Privacy ZoneYESNOEufy 4G Camera S230
Warranty1 year1 yearTie

What the differences mean

Where it can go

The Eufy 4G Camera S230 is rated IP67, runs on a battery and connects over 4G cellular, so it works outdoors with no power and no Wi-Fi. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is not weatherproof and needs an outlet and Wi-Fi.

Storage and plans

The Eufy 4G Camera S230 keeps events on 8GB of built-in storage and has no cloud plan. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) keeps 6 hours of events for free, with 24/7 history and familiar faces on a paid Google plan.

Smart alerts

The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) detects people, animals and vehicles. The Eufy 4G Camera S230 detects people and general motion only.

Night and light

The Eufy 4G Camera S230 has color night vision and a spotlight. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) sees in black and white at night, with HDR for bright windows by day.

Battery

The Eufy 4G Camera S230's battery is rated for about 3 months per charge, with no solar charging listed, so it has to come down now and then. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is always plugged in.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) owners lead with image quality and smart alerts: crisp 2K HDR day and night, Gemini-powered detection that separates people, animals and vehicles, and animated previews that show what triggered an alert at a glance. They call setup in the Google Home app a five-minute job, praise fast live view and the dependable wired connection, and many run several units indoors and in windows. The recurring complaint is the plan: 24/7 recording, familiar faces, sound alerts and longer history all need one, and several call it expensive. They also mention that the camera itself is pricey, that it is indoor-only, that there is no microSD slot and that motion can occasionally trigger on a TV.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eufy vs Nest camera: which is better, the Eufy 4G Camera S230 or the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?

It depends on where it goes. The Eufy 4G Camera S230 is the outdoor camera, with IP67, 4G cellular, a battery, color night vision, GPS and local storage. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the better reviewed indoor camera, with HDR and people, animal and vehicle alerts.

Does the Eufy 4G Camera S230 need Wi-Fi?

No. The Eufy 4G Camera S230 connects over 4G cellular and has no Wi-Fi radio. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) needs 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Do the Eufy 4G Camera S230 and the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) need a subscription?

The Eufy 4G Camera S230 stores clips on 8GB of built-in storage and has no cloud plan. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) works without one with 6 hours of events, while 24/7 recording and familiar faces need a paid plan.

Which smart home platforms do they work with?

Both work with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) also works with SmartThings. Neither supports Apple HomeKit.

Who should buy the Eufy 4G Camera S230?

Anyone watching a vacation home, a farm or a construction site with no Wi-Fi and no outlet.

Who should buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?

Google Home households that want an easy indoor camera for rooms, pets or a baby, with smart alerts and HDR video.

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