nest NEST CAM OUTDOOR User manual

Nest Cam Outdoor
Installation Guide

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In the box.
CAUTION: The mounting magnet is very strong. Mind your fingers
and keep it in the box until you’re ready to use it.
• Wi-Fi and a working broadband internet
connection with at least 2 Mbps upload
speed. DSL may not qualify.
• A phone or tablet with iOS 8 or later
or Android 4 or later
• A Nest Account
• A power outlet
• A Phillips screwdriver or power drill
with Phillips driver bit
What you’ll need.
Other items you may need
• Drill bit (3/32" for pilot holes. Or 7/32"
if you’re using wall anchors.)
• Ladder
No outdoor outlet?
You can plug Nest Cam Outdoor into an
indoor outlet. This requires some extra
steps, which may include drilling through
your home’s exterior wall. Keep in mind
that you’ll need to know where any in-wall
pipes and wiring are.
Don’t want to do it yourself?
Nest Cam Outdoor is designed for easy DIY installation,
or you can hire a Nest Pro. They’ll take care of the
installation and make sure everything’s up and running.
Find a local Nest Pro at nest.com/install
Camera
9 cable clips
Camera wall plate
Power adapter
Mounting magnet
Adapter wall plate
12 wall anchors
12 wall screws

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In the box.
CAUTION: The mounting magnet is very strong. Mind your fingers
and keep it in the box until you’re ready to use it.
• Wi-Fi and a working broadband internet
connection with at least 2 Mbps upload
speed. DSL may not qualify.
• A phone or tablet with iOS 8 or later
or Android 4 or later
• A Nest Account
• A power outlet
• A Phillips screwdriver or power drill
with Phillips driver bit
What you’ll need.
Other items you may need
• Drill bit (3/32" for pilot holes. Or 7/32"
if you’re using wall anchors.)
• Ladder
No outdoor outlet?
You can plug Nest Cam Outdoor into an
indoor outlet. This requires some extra
steps, which may include drilling through
your home’s exterior wall. Keep in mind
that you’ll need to know where any in-wall
pipes and wiring are.
Don’t want to do it yourself?
Nest Cam Outdoor is designed for easy DIY installation,
or you can hire a Nest Pro. They’ll take care of the
installation and make sure everything’s up and running.
Find a local Nest Pro at nest.com/install
Camera
9 cable clips
Camera wall plate
Power adapter
Mounting magnet
Adapter wall plate
12 wall anchors
12 wall screws

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1. Turn on Nest Cam indoors
Start by turning on your camera inside the
house to get everything set up before you
take it outside.
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. Your Nest Cam will turn on and you’ll
see a blue light.
4. Make sure it’s streaming
Before you mount the camera, make sure
it can get Wi-Fi in the spot you’ve picked.
Hold your Nest Cam where you’d like to mount
it and check to make sure it’s streaming
video to the Nest app. If you don’t see video,
the Wi-Fi may not be strong enough there –
you’ll need to find a different spot or move
your Wi-Fi router.
2. Add it to your Nest Account
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.
If you already have a Nest Account: Tap the
settings icon in the top-right corner of the
app home screen. Then tap “Add product,”
choose Nest Cam and follow the steps.
If you need help, go to nest.com/pair
3. Bring your camera outside
Once you’ve added Nest Cam to your
account, unplug it and take it to the spot
you’ve chosen outdoors.
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.
→ See location tips on the next page.
Do this first.

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1. Turn on Nest Cam indoors
Start by turning on your camera inside the
house to get everything set up before you
take it outside.
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. Your Nest Cam will turn on and you’ll
see a blue light.
4. Make sure it’s streaming
Before you mount the camera, make sure
it can get Wi-Fi in the spot you’ve picked.
Hold your Nest Cam where you’d like to mount
it and check to make sure it’s streaming
video to the Nest app. If you don’t see video,
the Wi-Fi may not be strong enough there –
you’ll need to find a different spot or move
your Wi-Fi router.
2. Add it to your Nest Account
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.
If you already have a Nest Account: Tap the
settings icon in the top-right corner of the
app home screen. Then tap “Add product,”
choose Nest Cam and follow the steps.
If you need help, go to nest.com/pair
3. Bring your camera outside
Once you’ve added Nest Cam to your
account, unplug it and take it to the spot
you’ve chosen outdoors.
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.
→ See location tips on the next page.
Do this first.

Choose a good spot.
Avoid direct sunlight.
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.
Keep it in range of your router.
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.com/wifihelp
Consider the surroundings.
Is a post, plant or porch light blocking the
view? It might throw off exposure, focus
or Night Vision. If you start noticing glare,
adjust the camera so the horizon is out
of frame.
Place it up high.
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.
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Choose a good spot.
Avoid direct sunlight.
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.
Keep it in range of your router.
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.com/wifihelp
Consider the surroundings.
Is a post, plant or porch light blocking the
view? It might throw off exposure, focus
or Night Vision. If you start noticing glare,
adjust the camera so the horizon is out
of frame.
Place it up high.
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.
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6. Attach the camera
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.
5. Place the mounting magnet
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.
Next, put the magnet onto the wall plate.
Got a magnetic surface nearby? The mounting
magnet may be all you need. Just put it
where you’d like the camera to be and move
on to the next step.
Tip: If the camera wall plate sticks to the
mounting magnet, you can use a screwdriver
to help pry them apart.
Tip: Some outdoor outlets have covers you
can lock in place. Use a zip tie or padlock
to keep the cover shut.
8. Secure the cable
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.
7. Mount the power adapter
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.
We recommend installing the weatherproof
adapter at least 18 inches above the ground
in case of flooding or deep snow.
Mount the adapter wall plate with the flat
side flush to the wall. When that’s done, snap
the power adapter into place.
Mount your camera.

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6. Attach the camera
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.
5. Place the mounting magnet
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.
Next, put the magnet onto the wall plate.
Got a magnetic surface nearby? The mounting
magnet may be all you need. Just put it
where you’d like the camera to be and move
on to the next step.
Tip: If the camera wall plate sticks to the
mounting magnet, you can use a screwdriver
to help pry them apart.
Tip: Some outdoor outlets have covers you
can lock in place. Use a zip tie or padlock
to keep the cover shut.
8. Secure the cable
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.
7. Mount the power adapter
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.
We recommend installing the weatherproof
adapter at least 18 inches above the ground
in case of flooding or deep snow.
Mount the adapter wall plate with the flat
side flush to the wall. When that’s done, snap
the power adapter into place.
Mount your camera.

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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.
We recommend using only an electrical outlet equipped
with a ground fault circuit interrupter (look for “Test”
and “Reset” buttons on your outlet).
To avoid risk of other serious injury:
Keep camera and all components out of the reach
of children and pets.
If your Nest Cam is installed more than 6.5 feet (2 m)
above the ground, make sure you’ve got a cable clip
close to the camera head (19.5 inches or 50 cm from
the base).
Safety