Installation Guide

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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.