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Nest's 4K security camera promises to see more

The $299/£299 Nest Cam IQ indoor security camera has a 4K image sensor and facial recognition.

Megan Wollerton
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Meet Nest's latest security camera, the Nest Cam IQ.

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The IQ looks a lot like the Nest Cam Outdoor, but is an indoor security camera.

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It has a 4K image sensor, as well as optional facial recognition (available to Nest Aware subscribers).

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The IQ will use the same Nest app for Android and iPhone.

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It costs $299/£299.

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Its base is very flexible so you can find the angle you want more easily.

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The power adapter should be easier to access, too, thanks to a design upgrade that sticks the port in the camera's base.

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Nest Cam IQ customers also get Nest's Person Alerts feature for free.

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