Nest Cam Outdoor Installation Guide
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Contents In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 What you’ll need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the box. Mounting magnet 12 wall screws Camera wall plate 12 wall anchors Adapter wall plate 9 cable clips Camera Power adapter CAUTION: The mounting magnet is very strong. Mind your fingers and keep it in the box until you’re ready to use it.
What you’ll need. • Wi-Fi and a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed. DSL may not qualify. • A compatible phone or tablet with Bluetooth 4.0 Other items you may need • Drill bit (3/32" for pilot holes. Or 7/32" if you’re using wall anchors.) • Ladder • A Nest Account • A power outlet No outdoor outlet? • A Phillips screwdriver or power drill with Phillips driver bit You can plug Nest Cam Outdoor into an indoor outlet.
Do this first. 1. Turn on Nest Cam indoors 2. Add it to your Nest Account Start by turning on your camera inside the house to get everything set up before you take it outside. Download the Nest app from the App Store® or Google Play ™. Open the app and tap “Sign up” to create an account. Then tap Add, choose Nest Cam and follow the instructions. Connect your Nest Cam’s cable to the power adapter. Push and twist the USB connector into place. Then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
3. Bring your camera outside 4. Make sure it’s streaming Once you’ve added Nest Cam to your account, unplug it and take it to the spot you’ve chosen outdoors. Before you mount the camera, make sure it can get Wi-Fi in the spot you’ve picked. Plug it into the outlet you want to use and wait for the green light to turn on. Nest Cam will reconnect to your Wi-Fi network automatically. This may take a minute or two. Keep Nest Cam plugged in for the rest of the installation.
Choose a good spot. Avoid direct sunlight. Keep it in range of your router. Nest Cam Outdoor is designed to operate between –4° and 104°F (–20° to 40°C). If it gets hotter or colder, image quality may be affected. Make sure to pick a place within range of your network. Thick or insulated walls can greatly reduce the strength of your Wi-Fi signal even if your router is close by, so you should try streaming video before you mount your camera. Learn more at nest.
12' 11' 10' 9' 8' 7' 6' 5' 4' 3' 2' 1' Consider the surroundings. Place it up high. Is a post, plant or porch light blocking the view? It might throw off exposure or Night Vision. If you start noticing glare, adjust the camera so the horizon is out of frame. But not too high. We find 7 to 10 feet above the ground, tilted downward, is best – close enough to see someone’s face and talk with them through the camera. Check the video in the Nest app to make sure Nest Cam is seeing what you want to see.
Mount your camera. 5. Place the mounting magnet 6. Attach the camera Screw the wall plate onto your wall. It’s a good idea to drill pilot holes first. If the wall is made of a material like brick or stone, you may need to use the included wall anchors to hold the screws. Put Nest Cam onto the mounting magnet and aim it where you like. Use the video stream in the Nest app to fine-tune your camera’s position. Next, put the magnet onto the wall plate.
7. Mount the power adapter 8. Secure the cable Before you mount the power adapter to the wall, take a minute to plan the route of the cable from your outlet to the camera. Be sure to leave some slack at both ends. Fasten the cable to the wall using as many of the included cable clips as you need. It’s a good idea to route the cable along a ledge or another hidden place, and you can paint it to match your house. Don’t pull the cable too tight in case you want to adjust the camera angle later on.
Nest Labs, Inc. Limited Warranty Nest Cam Outdoor THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU. 1. WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS; PERIOD OF COVERAGE For more information, visit nest.com Nest Labs, Inc.
to owner and will reimburse any shipping costs incurred by the owner, except with respect to any Ineligible Product, for which owner will bear all shipping costs. 4.
Safety PLACEMENT GUIDELINES To avoid risk of overheating and burns: Use only in temperatures between –4° and 104°F (–20° to 40°C). Keep out of direct sunlight. Do not block airflow to Nest Cam. To avoid risk of fire and shock: Use only the provided USB cable and power adapter. Install in accordance with building and installation codes where you live. For example, if your desired electrical outlet is exposed to direct rain, the electrical code may require that the outlet have a while-in-use cover.
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