Do Nest cameras work without Aware?

Yes. You get 3 hours of event history. Continuous recording requires Nest Aware Plus.

Will I lose familiar face detection?

Yes. Face recognition requires an active Nest Aware subscription.

Contact Google support for refund requests.

How to Cancel Google Nest Aware (2026)

Google Nest Aware plans start from $10.00/month. Follow our 4-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 5 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

from $10.00/month

(≈ ZAR 164.02)

EasyYou save $100.00/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:5 minutes

Cancel Method:App

Open Google Home app

Launch the Google Home app on your phone.

Go to Nest Aware

Tap Settings > Nest Aware.

Cancel subscription

Tap 'Cancel subscription' and follow the prompts.

Confirm

Confirm cancellation. 3-hour event history replaces extended recording.

Retention Tips

Nest Aware provides up to 60 days of event history and intelligent alerts for your home.

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