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How to set up your camera with the Nest app

Affected products: Nest Cam Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, Dropcam Pro, Dropcam

Start here if you have a new Nest Cam, or if you’re setting up an existing camera in a different

account or home.

Once your camera’s up and running, we’ll give you some options for mounting your camera in

different ways.

If you have a Nest Cam Outdoor, check out our Nest Cam Outdoor installation video.

Before getting started

1. Make sure your phone or tablet is compatible with the Nest app. If not, set up your camera

with a Mac or Windows PC instead.

2. Install the latest version of the Nest app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

How to set up your camera

1. Open the Nest app and sign

If you don’t have an account, tap Sign up to

create one.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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How to set up your camera with the Nest app Affected products: Nest Cam Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, Dropcam Pro, Dropcam Start here if you have a new Nest Cam, or if you’re setting up an existing camera in a different account or home. Once your camera’s up and running, we’ll give you some options for mounting your camera in different ways. If you have a Nest Cam Outdoor, check out our Nest Cam Outdoor installation video. Before getting started 1. Make sure your phone or tablet is compatible with the Nest app.
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. Add your camera Note: If you have more than one home in your Nest Account, select the home where you want to install your camera. Select the Settings icon . Tap Add product, then choose Nest Cam. 3. Scan the QR code The QR code is on the back (Indoor) or underside (Outdoor) of your Nest Cam.   Nest Cam: You’ll also need to enter the 6-digit Entry key next to the QR code. Dropcam Pro: Plug in your camera, then you'll be asked to enter the serial number from the back, beginning with 308cfb.
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4. Pick a "where" label Choose a pre-set location or select Custom. The Nest app uses the “where” label to tell you where alerts are happening and organize your devices in the app. 5. Plug in your camera Note: If you typed your camera’s serial number in step 3, your camera will already be plugged in. After your camera is plugged in, its LED will turn blue. In the Nest app, tap Next to continue.
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6. Connect to Wi-Fi Wait a moment as your camera scans for Wi-Fi networks. When the list of networks appears, choose the one you’d like your camera to use. You may also be asked to enter the Wi-Fi password. Important: Only connect to a wireless network that you trust.
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7. Finish setup The Nest app will guide you through some final customization steps. 8. Check your camera’s video stream The app will help you check that your camera can stream video. If you have a Nest Cam Indoor, the app will also ask whether you want to get notifications about activity. If you have a Nest Cam Outdoor, this option comes later.