Nest Home Security System Cost and Pricing

Nest Secure Packages & Pricing

Nest Secure’s $399 basic package started with Nest Guard hub, two entry sensors, and two keychain fobs. That’s more than what you would pay for ADT’s Security Starter kit today. With ADT, you’ll pay $349 and get a base station, three entry sensors, and one motion sensor. Plus, if you’ve already bought Nest devices, you can integrate some of them with your ADT system.

FYI: Some of the Google Nest products you can integrate with ADT include the Nest Doorbell (battery and wired), Nest Cam (battery, wired, and floodlight), and Nest Thermostats. We connected our Nest products by linking our ADT and Google accounts in the ADT+ app.

Google also sells the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max, which you can use as a touch screen panel to view the doorbell camera or receive alert notifications. Those smart displays are still available today. If you prefer a simpler, analog alternative, we recommend SimpliSafe. All SimpliSafe packages require a keypad as part of its security system. It’s wireless, like the Nest Hubs, but it doesn’t have a touch screen display. When we test SimpliSafe, we put the keypad next to the front door for easy access.

SimpliSafe’s wireless keypad is a great alternative to touch screens like the Nest Hub

Nest Secure Monitoring Plans

Another similarity Nest Secure had with SimpliSafe was its monitoring options. However, unlike SimpliSafe, whose professional monitoring is offered as an in-house service, Nest Secure outsourced monitoring to Brinks, another home security brand. Brinks still offers professional monitoring with its own home security system, starting at about $29.99 per month. However, unlike Nest Secure before, Brinks requires a home security contract for its security systems. See our Brinks review to learn more.

Self-monitoring was also an option with Nest Secure, and it still is for many DIY security systems today, such as SimpliSafe, ADT Self Setup, and abode. Those are some of the best self-monitored security systems of 2025.

Self-monitoring means you’re responsible for contacting emergency services if you need help. However, like Nest Secure’s self-monitoring before, the features in today’s top no-monthly-fee systems are limited. For example, with SimpliSafe and abode, you only get live video from your security cameras. You miss out on cloud video storage, which is essential for home security. This is also true for the ADT Self Setup security system when self-monitored.

Setting up monitoring activity zones on the Nest Cam

Nest Aware Cloud Subscription

Nest Secure also had a cloud subscription service for its security cameras – the Nest Cams – and because these cameras are still offered today, the cloud subscription service is still active. It’s called Nest Aware, and here’s a breakdown of the options.

When we reviewed the Nest Cams, we found they came to life when combined with Nest Aware. We signed up for Nest Aware and tried out the Familiar Faces feature. We spent the first few weeks naming faces of regular visitors our cameras see, and after about a month or so, our Nest Cam out front started reliably telling us who’s outside the door (if it recognizes them). It’s a pretty cool technology.

What’s even cooler is that this feature integrates with ADT – which now offers Nest Cams as its security cameras – in ways the Nest Cam didn’t even integrate with Nest Secure before. By the way, ADT’s top-tier monitoring plan includes Nest Aware. It also includes a feature called Trusted Neighbor, which uses Nest Cam’s facial recognition to autonomously let trusted people in.

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Nest Secure Add-On Equipment Costs

Besides the Nest Guard hub and entry sensors, Nest Secure offered add-on equipment back when it was still active. These aren’t the normal add-on equipment you see from other systems, though; they are highly sophisticated security and smart home devices — from the Google Nest Cams to Nest’s famed smart thermostats. Not all security systems offer these types of devices. SimpliSafe, Cove, and Ring don’t have smart thermostats. Only the best smart home security systems offer such devices, such as Vivint packages, which can include the Vivint Element thermostat.

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Of course, if you want the exact same add-ons Nest Secure used to offer, ADT is still the best alternative. Besides working with Google Nest Cams, ADT offers smart speakers and displays from Google Nest, as well as both models of Nest smart thermostats.

As you can see, Google Nest equipment isn’t exactly cheap. But we found the products to be more sophisticated and intuitive than other equipment in the same price range. For instance, the Nest Doorbell camera sends us different notifications when a package arrives versus when our neighbor stops by. The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro costs $10 less but only ignores motion from cars. It can tell the difference between humans and animals, which reduces false alarms, but it doesn’t have facial recognition. Before we move on, let’s take a closer look at a few of our favorite Nest products.

Nest Thermostats – Starting at $12922.99

This is our favorite Nest product, and it’s one of the most sought-after Nest devices available. You can choose between two models, the Nest Learning Thermostat ($279.99) and the Nest Thermostat ($129.99). Both allow you to access and control your indoor temps remotely, while dialing in the cost savings with improved energy efficiency. However, the Nest Learning Thermostat is more advanced than the standard Nest Thermostat E.

Nest Cams – Starting at $99.99

My Nest Cam is mounted above my front door for the best coverage.

The Nest Cam family includes the Nest Cam (indoor, wired), Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery), Nest Cam with floodlight, and Nest Doorbell. We weren’t that impressed by the live video functionality and 1080p HD video quality. After all, these features are almost standard with today’s home security cameras. But we were impressed once we signed up with Nest Aware. Familiar Faces sent us personalized notifications when the cameras identified friends from strangers. It can also use speakers to detect sounds, like glass breaking or our smoke alarm blaring. For $8 per month, it can offer a basic level of security if you’re not ready to invest in a larger home security system.

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Nest Deals

If you’re considering purchasing Nest products, it’s worth looking into their current deals and discounts. The company often sells security bundles packages that include Nest Hubs Cams for total home security and surveillance. Here are a few of the bundles currently available:

These offers are constantly changing to keep consumers on their toes. We recommend keeping an eye on our Nest Cam Prime Day deals and ADT discounts page to save some money on Nest products.

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Our Nest Doorbell fits perfectly within our door frame

Recap

Nest Secure described their products as “human” and “delightful,” and we agree with that description. While it wasn’t a perfect system, these smart wireless devices offered good bang for your buck.

Thankfully, Nest products are still supported. You can even sign up for a Nest Aware subscription and gain features like Familiar Faces and sound detection. But we recommend integrating your Nest products with a home security system from ADT, Vivint, abode, or Brinks. You’ll get the best of both worlds — high-quality equipment from Google and security features that can keep your whole family protected.

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