Nest Outdoor

Nest Outdoor
Now that you’ve prepared your supplies, and decided where you want to put your camera, it's time to mount it.
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Make sure you’ve set up your Nest Cam Outdoor with the Nest app before you mount it. This article picks up where that one left off.
Here's a video you can watch that will walk you through the steps to install your Nest Cam Outdoor. Read below for additional information or if you need help with any of the steps.
Make sure you’ve set up your Nest Cam Outdoor
with the Nest app before you mount it. This article
picks up where that one left off.
If you haven’t selected a spot to put your camera
yet, here are some tips to help you decide.
Where to put your camera so you can keep an eye
on what you want >
How to protect your Nest camera from tampering >
Walk over to the intended spot with your phone
or tablet (but not your camera yet), and see
whether you can get a Wi-Fi signal on your device.
This will give you a general idea about Wi-Fi in that
area. If there’s no signal at all, you’ll need to find
another spot.
Think about the path of the power cable on its
way to the outlet. We’ve included cable clips that
can attach it to walls, eaves, and other surfaces.
The clips keep the cable secure and give it a
cleaner look.
Direct sunlight can cause glare and heat up your
camera beyond the recommended 104° F (40° C).
Look for a shaded spot such as an eave or
overhang to install your camera.
Be sure to review the Safety Guidelines for
mounting your camera.
Many of the items you’ll need are
included in the box: mounting
magnet, camera wall plate, adapter
wall plate, cable clips to secure your
cable, wall screws, and even wall
anchors for hard surfaces like brick or
stone.
To install the wall plate and cable
clips, you’ll need a Philips screwdriver
and a drill with a 3/32” bit.
If you’ll be using the wall anchors,
you’ll also need a 7/32" masonry drill bit
and a hammer.
Nest Cam Outdoor’s total power cable length is 25 ft (7.5m). You’ll need to plug it into an outlet so it can stream video 24/7 and send alerts. You have two options:
The easiest option is to plug it into an outdoor outlet. You might want to install a lockable “while in use” cover over the outlet to prevent your camera from being unplugged.
If you don't have an outdoor outlet, you can use a light socket adapter, which converts a porch or landscaping light into a power outlet.
Nest Cam Outdoor’s versatile mounting
magnet helps you point your camera exactly
where you want.
The back of Nest Cam Outdoor attaches
magnetically to the double-sided magnet
mount. This lets you mount your camera two
ways: you can stick the camera and its
mounting magnet to a magnetic surface like a
galvanized steel gutter, or you can install the
included metal wall plate on a non-metal
surface and stick the camera with its mounting
magnet to the plate.
Then you can twist and turn the camera on the mounting magnet to get the view you want. We designed it with a wide range of motion.
If you end up installing your camera upside down, such as under an eave, you can rotate your camera on the mounting magnet so that it’s right side up. Or if the camera needs to stay upside down, for example if you’re running the cable to an outlet above the camera, you can leave your camera as it is and flip the video right side up with the Nest app .
You have two options for installing your Nest Cam Outdoor. Both are detailed in the sections below.
If you don’t have a metal surface that the mounting magnet can adhere to, you can install the camera’s metal wall plate. Then, you can stick your Nest Cam and its mounting magnet to the plate and rotate your camera to get the image you want.
Insert the camera’s USB connector into the power adapter.
Important: Press the collar all the way in and twist
clockwise to lock it. This will help ensure a weatherproof seal.
Make sure there’s enough length from the outlet to the
camera. You can temporarily run the cable along the path
you’ve planned for it, including eaves and any right-angle
bends along walls.
Hold your camera up where you want to install it, and view
the video stream with the Nest app.
If the camera can’t connect to Wi-Fi, or if the video stream
is interrupted, you might need to pick another location
where the signal is stronger. Even a few inches can make a
difference. See more Wi-Fi troubleshooting suggestions in
the following article.
If you need to install your camera beyond the range of your
existing network, you can try using a Wi-Fi extender.
Once you’ve made sure your camera can stream video from
the spot you’ve chosen, it’s time to install the camera’s
wall plate.
Remove the protective sticker and backing foam from the
wall plate.
We recommend you first drill pilot holes with a 3/32” bit,
and then attach the wall plate with the screws.
If the wall is made of a material like brick or stone, you
may need to use the included wall anchors. Use a 7/32”
masonry bit to drill holes for the anchors. Gently tap each
anchor into the wall with a hammer until it’s flush with the
surface. Then attach the wall plate with the screws.
Once the plate is secure, attach the mounting magnet to
the wall plate. Then attach Nest Cam to the mounting
magnet and aim it where you like.
Now you can remove the sticker from your Nest Cam’s
lens; it’s only there for protection during shipping and
installation.
You can check your camera’s video stream in the Nest app
to fine-tune its position.
You can securely attach your camera to a metal surface made of steel or iron. Keep in mind, the mounting magnet won’t stick to other metals like aluminum or copper.
Insert the camera’s USB connector into the power adapter.
Important: Press the collar all the way in and twist
clockwise to lock it. This will help ensure a weatherproof seal.
Make sure there’s enough length from the outlet to the
camera. You can temporarily run the cable along the path
you’ve planned for it, including eaves and any right-angle
bends along walls.
Attach the mounting magnet to the back of the camera,
and place the other side on the metal surface.
Since the magnetic power of different metal surfaces can
vary, test that the grip is strong enough to securely hold
your camera.
If you try to attach your camera to a curved surface, like a
light pole, the magnet won’t be able to make full contact
and it might not hold. So we recommend attaching it to a
flat spot on the metal surface.
If the camera can’t connect to Wi-Fi, or if the video stream
is interrupted, you might need to pick another location
where the signal is stronger. Even a few inches can make a
difference. See more Wi-Fi troubleshooting suggestions in
the following article.
If you need to install your camera beyond the range of your
existing network, you can try using a Wi-Fi extender.
If you haven’t done so yet, remove the sticker from your
Nest Cam’s lens; it’s only there for protection during
shipping and installation.
Install the first clip within 6 inches (15cm) of your camera.
This can help secure your camera’s position and prevent
damage if it ever gets knocked off of its magnetic mount.
We recommend drilling pilot holes beforehand. Use a
3/32” (2 mm) bit for wood and similar materials. Or, if
you’re installing the wall anchors on brick or stone, use
a 7/32” (6 mm) masonry bit and then gently tap the
anchor into the hole with a hammer.
Screw the clip directly into the wall, or into the anchor.
Note: If you’re tightening the screw with a drill, be careful
not to drill into the cable itself. The cable should be fully
inserted into the clip, keeping it away it from the screw
We recommend installing the adapter at least 18 inches
(50 cm) above the ground in case of flooding or deep snow.
We included an adapter wall plate for this purpose.
Place the adapter plate with the flat side facing the wall.
Drill a hole and insert a wall anchor if needed. Use one of
the screws to mount the plate.
Install the second cable clip close to where the USB ring
connects to the power adapter.
Install the third clip close to the outlet so that the cable
will be harder to unplug.
Install as many of the other clips as you need to route the
cable from your camera to the outlet.
4. Tidy up the extra cable (optional)
If you end up with extra cable length, here are some tips to
keep things looking neat:
The cable includes a velcro strap, so you can coil the
cable and secure it with the strap. Then you can
conceal it behind something else, like landscaping or
an overhang.
Or you can install a junction box along the route to
contain the extra cable.
You can paint the power cord and the cable clips to match your home so they blend in and are harder to spot. If you added a junction box, you can paint it too. Don’t paint the power adapter or the camera itself.
Remove the sticker on the lens if you haven't already. Wipe off any dust or dirt with a soft lint-free cloth
You can paint the cable and the clips to match your home. Do not paint the camera, this can affect performance and void your warranty.
Here are some key articles to help you learn to use your camera.
For more help and tips go to nest.com/camerabasics
Get an answer from an expert on the Google Home Help Forum.
1. Connect the camera
to the power adapter
2. Plug in the power
cable and adapter
3. Check Wi-Fi coverage
with your camera
5. Attach camera to wall
plate
Next, you’ll need to secure the power adapter and cable.
Don’t skip this step, which makes it harder for your camera
to be accidentally dislodged or tampered with.
1. Connect the camera
to the power adapter
2. Plug in the power cable
and adapte r
4. Check Wi-Fi coverage
with your camera
Once you’ve made sure your camera can stream video from
its location, you’ll need to secure the power adapter and
cable . Don’t skip this step, so that it makes it harder to
accidentally dislodge or be tampered with.
2. Install the power
adapter
3. Install the rest of the
cable clips

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The Google Nest Cam Outdoor has all the features you want in an outdoor security camera plus a few extras.
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As far as outdoor security cameras go, the Google Nest Cam Outdoor is one of the best. It has just about everything you could possibly want or need in an outdoor camera, including HD video, two-way audio, night vision, familiar face detection, and a 24/7 recording option.
That’s not to say the Nest is perfect: it has a couple drawbacks. But on the whole, if you want a durable, reliable security camera with cloud storage and excellent tech features, the Nest Cam Outdoor does not disappoint.
The Google Nest Cam Outdoor hooks onto just about any surface on the outside of your house. It has a magnetic mounting base that you can screw into a wall or even attach to a flat metal surface like a door frame.
This camera is technically wireless, but that really just means you don’t have to connect it to your internet router with an Ethernet cable. You do still have to plug this baby into a wall outlet—and it has to be an indoor one. So be prepared to drill a hole through your wall or awkwardly thread it through a door.
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Aside from the part where you have to figure out what to do with the power cord, the Nest Cam Outdoor’s installation is pretty simple.
Once you figure out where you want to put the camera, you just secure the mounting plate to the wall with the screws that come in the box. Nest includes some wall anchors, too, but not a screwdriver or drill—you’ll need your own.
Included Google Nest Cam Outdoor installation tools:
Once you have the mounting plate securely installed, the Nest Cam’s magnetic base snaps right onto it. It’s a strong magnet too. It’ll take you a bit of effort to pull the cam off the mount again.
The bottom of the Nest Cam Outdoor’s mounting plate is also magnetic, so you can just put it on any flat metal surface outside if you want to. But we think it’s safer and more secure if you screw it in place. It would be a shame if your camera slid off and fell on your concrete patio.
Now this is where things get a little trickier. The Nest Cam Outdoor has a power cord that must be plugged in to an indoor outlet. The camera and the cord itself are both weatherproof, but the AC adapter is not.
You can drill a hole through your exterior wall and slide the wire through there, or thread the wire through a doorway. We recommend drilling because then the wire won’t interfere with your door closing, and you won’t get the wear and tear of closing your door on the wire all the time.
Once the camera’s up and plugged in, you need to download the Nest app and create an account. The app will ask for things like your email address and your location. Once that’s all finished, you just scan the QR code on the body of the camera, and you’re ready to catch your nosey next-door neighbor on (digital) film.
The Nest Cam Outdoor’s magnetic base is convenient, but it also makes it relatively easy for a thief to snatch your camera off its mount and take it with them.
If that did happen, you’d still have footage of the event. (It would just go straight to the cloud.) But the Nest Cam is an expensive little camera, and you don’t want to lose it.
If you’re worried about it, you might want to consider upgrading to the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor . Everything the Nest Cam Outdoor can do, the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor can do better. Plus, the IQ requires a security screwdriver to take the camera on and off its mount. Thieves can’t just grab n’ go.
The Google Nest app makes it easy to adjust the settings on your camera, view the livefeed, and review past footage. You can get push notifications and email alerts for absolutely everything that happens in your yard, or you can set specific activity zones to keep an eye on the areas that matter to you.
Some cameras give you activity zones in blocks, and you can select which ones are active. It’s imprecise, and you might get more alerts than you want for one area but not enough for another.
Nest lets you draw custom activity zones, so you can adjust exactly which areas you want to get alerts about. You can even color code and label the zones, so you get specific alerts about each one. It makes it much easier to sort through your notifications and see which ones are important.
To get some of Nest’s coolest features, including activity zones, you have to subscribe to a monthly Nest Aware plan.
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