Nest Cam IQ outdoor security camera Installation Guide
Contents In the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 What you’ll need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the box. Camera Wall plate 12 Nest screws Outdoor power cable (25 feet) 8 cable clips 12 wall anchors Indoor power adapter Hex key Power cable strap IMPORTANT: Nest Cam IQ’s power adapter is not weatherproof and should only be plugged into an indoor outlet.
What you’ll need. • Wi-Fi and a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed. DSL connections may not have enough bandwidth. Other items you may need • A compatible phone or tablet with Bluetooth 4.
Do this first. 1. Turn on Nest Cam IQ indoors 2. Connect it to the app Start by turning on your camera inside your home to get it set up before you take it outside. If you’re new to Nest: Plug the end of the power cable with the gray ring into the base of your camera. It will click into place. • Get the Nest app from the App Store® or Google Play®. • Open the app and tap “Sign up” to create an account. Plug the other end into the power adapter. • Then tap Add.
3. Test your camera’s video streaming outside Keep your camera plugged into an outlet and take it outside. Hold it 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. → 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.
Choose a good spot. 12' 360° 11' 10' 9' 8' 7' 360° 6' 5' 360° 4' 3' 2' 65° 1' Consider the view Install it just above head height 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. Typically, 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.
Look for a nearby indoor outlet Keep it in range of your router Nest Cam IQ has a 25 foot (7.5 m) outdoorrated power cable that is designed to be easily routed through or along a wall to an indoor power outlet. Look for an outlet that’s close to where you want to install your camera. Make sure to 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.
Mount your camera. 5. Install the wall plate 6. Attach the camera Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill pilot holes for the screws. • Plug the end of the power cable that has the gray rubber ring into the base of your camera. It will click into place. If the wall is made of a hard material like brick or stucco, you may need to use the included wall anchors to hold the screws. Use a 7/32" bit for the anchors. Spread caulk around the edge of the wall plate before installing to seal it.
7. Install the cable Using your Nest Cam Secure the cable using as many of the included cable clips as you need. For help getting started, learning about Nest Cam IQ features, tips and more, go to nest.com/camerabasics For a clean looking installation, try to route the cable along a ledge or corner. You can also paint the cable and the clips to match your home. Do not paint the camera.
Nest Labs, Inc. Limited Warranty Nest Cam IQ 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 –40° and 113°F (–40° to 45°C). Do not block airflow to Nest Cam IQ. To avoid risk of fire and shock: Use only provided power cable and power adapter. Install in accordance with building and installation codes where you live. To avoid risk of other serious injury: Keep camera and all components out of the reach of children and pets. For more information on safety go to nest.
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