[1] With a flashing light emitting diode (LED) that indicates it is recording, Google Clips automatically captures video clips at moments its machine learning algorithms determine to be interesting or relevant.

[4] Google Clips can automatically set lighting and framing.

[7] The Independent wrote that Google Clips is "an impressive little device, but one that also has the potential to feel very creepy.

"[8] According to The Verge's review, "it didn't capture anything special" over a couple weeks worth of testing.

[7][9] This, added with the steep price, made Google Clips a tough sell.