Google added two Walmart onn outdoor cameras to its Gemini built-in lineup on July 23, 2026. The Outdoor Camera Plug-In is listed at $34.87, while the Outdoor Floodlight Camera Hardwired costs $77. Google says both are available from Walmart online and in stores across the United States. Those prices make them easy to notice, but the useful buying distinction is the platform: these are Google Home cameras, not a documented route into a multi-platform Matter camera setup.
Both models provide 1080p HDR video, night vision, two-way talk, and live viewing in the Google Home app. The $35 camera plugs into power and adds motion-activated spotlights. The $77 model connects to existing outdoor wiring and adds larger floodlights. Before choosing between them, check the power route and Wi-Fi signal at the mounting point. The lower hardware price does not solve a weak outdoor network or make the hardwired model a simple plug-in replacement.
Walmart includes three hours of event snapshot history. Longer recording history and the more interesting Gemini features sit behind Google Home Premium. The Standard plan adds up to 30 days of event history and more specific alerts. The Advanced plan extends event history to 60 days, adds up to 10 days of continuous recording, and enables Ask Home video search and detailed event descriptions. Decide whether the included history is enough before treating the shelf price as the full cost.
Matter camera support is a separate path
The Connectivity Standards Alliance added cameras to Matter 1.5 in November 2025, including live video, two-way audio, detection zones, and flexible recording destinations. That specification gives camera makers a standard they can implement. It does not turn every Wi-Fi camera into a Matter camera.
Google's announcement and Walmart's product pages do not document a Matter badge, setup code, certification, or multi-admin flow for either onn model. They direct owners to the Google Home app and state that remote control, streaming, notifications, and history depend on Wi-Fi, internet access, and Google services. Do not buy one expecting its live feed to appear in Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings, or Home Assistant through Matter.
These cameras make the most sense for a United States household already committed to Google Home and comfortable choosing a paid plan if three hours of snapshots is too restrictive. If camera control must cross ecosystems, keep shopping until the package and setup guide name Matter. A Google Home logo and a Matter camera specification are not substitutes for that path.
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