nest Cam IQ User manual

Nest Cam IQ
outdoor security camera
Installation Guide

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Contents
In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What you’ll need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Do this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Choose a good spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mount your camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Want to see how it’s done?
Go to nest.com/eu/installnestcam for installation videos and additional tips.

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In the box.
8 cable clips
Power cable strap
Camera Wall plate
Hex keyIndoor power adapter
Outdoor power cable (7.5 m) 12 wall anchors
12 Nest screws
IMPORTANT: Nest Cam IQ’s power adapter is not
weatherproof and should only be plugged into
an indoor power socket.

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• Wi-Fi and a working broadband
Internet connection with at least
2 Mbps upload speed.
• A compatible phone or tablet
with Bluetooth 4.0
• A Nest account
• An indoor power socket
• A power drill with Phillips driver bit
What you’ll need.
Other items you may need
• Drill bits (2 mm for pilot holes, 6 mm for wall
anchors, 13 mm or larger for cable hole)
• Caulk to seal the wall plate
Want a Pro to do it for you?
We can connect you with an independent installer who’s been trained
to install Nest products. Find a local Nest Pro at nest.com/eu/install

IMPORTANT: Push the latch
to unlock the cable
before trying to remove it.
Connect the end
with the grey ring.
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2. Connect it to the app
If you’re new to Nest:
• Get the Nest app from the App Store
or Google Play.
• Open the app and tap “Sign up” to create
an account.
• Then tap Add.
If you already have a Nest account:
• Tap the Settings icon in the top right-hand
corner of the app home screen.
• Then tap “Add product”.
The app will guide you through a few steps.
You’ll scan the camera’s QR code, name your
camera and connect it to your Wi-Fi network.
If you need help, go to nest.com/eu/pair
Do this first.
1. Turn on Nest Cam IQ indoors
Start by turning on your camera inside your home
to get it set up before you take it outside.
Plug the end of the power cable with the grey
ring into the base of your camera. It will click
into place.
Plug the other end into the power adapter.
Then plug the adapter into an indoor power
socket close to your Wi-Fi router. Your Nest
Cam IQ will turn on and its light ring will turn blue.

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3. Test your camera’s video
streaming outside
Keep your camera plugged into a power socket
and take it outside. Hold it where you’d like
to mount it and check to make sure that it’s
streaming video to the Nest app.
If you can’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.
→ See location tips on the next page.
4. Plan the cable path
Before you mount your camera, measure the
cable along the route where you’ll be installing
it. You can disconnect your camera from the
cable to make it easier to measure.
If there’s an existing opening, you may
be able to run the cable through it to the
outside. If not, you can use a 13 mm bit to
drill a hole for the cable. Make sure you know
where all the in-wall pipes and electrical
wires are before drilling.

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Choose a good spot.
Consider the view
Nest Cam IQ has a wide 130-degree field of
view and a fully articulating hinge, so you
can mount it almost anywhere you want and
point it in any direction. Generally, you should
install it where it can look over a large area of
your property: over the garage or patio, or
your back, side or front doors. You can also
use the Nest app to zoom and enhance the
view to get it exactly as you want.
Install it just above head height
2 to 3 metres above the ground, tilted downwards,
is best – this is high enough to let you see people’s
faces and talk to them with the camera’s speaker
and microphone.

Keep it in range of your router
Make sure that you pick a place within range
of your network. Thick or insulated walls can
greatly reduce Wi-Fi signal strength, even if
your router is close by. So you should check
that you can stream video with the app before
you mount your camera.
Learn more at nest.com/eu/wifihelp
Look for an indoor power socket nearby
Nest Cam IQ has a 7.5 metre outdoor-rated
power cable that is designed to be easily
routed through or along a wall to an indoor
power socket. Look for a power socket
that’s close to where you want to install
your camera.

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5. Install the wall plate
Use a 2 mm drill bit to drill pilot holes for
the screws.
If the wall is made of a hard material, such as
brick or polished plaster, you may need to use
the wall anchors included to hold the screws.
Use a 6 mm bit for the anchors.
Spread caulk around the edge of the wall plate
before installing to seal it. Leave a small open
space at the bottom for water to drain out.
• If you’re installing the camera directly over
the cable hole (see illustration), mount the
wall plate over the hole and route the cable
through the centre hole.
• If you’re running the cable along the wall
before it goes inside, mount the wall plate
wherever you want it and route the cable
through the notch in the wall plate.
6. Attach the camera
• Plug the end of the power cable that has the
grey rubber ring into the base of your camera.
It will click into place.
• Then push the camera base into the wall
plate until it clicks into place.
• Your Nest Cam will turn on and reconnect
to Wi-Fi.
• Check your camera’s video feed with the
Nest app and adjust the camera angle
if required.
Mount your camera.