My other half wanted the nest cameras, especially the doorbell one. She wanted to be able to check in real time when we are not at home if someone was at the door.

I wanted camera's in the garage and back yard on at all times (people have wandered around the back yard before). Nest also costs per camera, so it would get expensive as well.

So it was a variety of issues and it was a compromise i was willing, or maybe forced, to do. I am happy with just the closed camera system and sending footage offsite, alerts and logging on with my VPN if needed.