Make sure you’ve set up your Nest Cam Outdoor with the Nest app before you mount it. This article picks up where that one left off.
Watch a video overview
Here's a video you can watch that will walk you through the steps to install your Nest Cam Outdoor. Read below for additional information or if you need help with any of the steps.
1. Get started
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2. Tools you'll need
Many of the items you’ll need are To install the wall plate and cable If you’ll be using the wall anchors, |
3. Options for plugging in your camera
Nest Cam Outdoor’s total power cable length is 25 ft (7.5m). You’ll need to plug it into an outlet so it can stream video 24/7 and send alerts. You have two options:
Use an outdoor outlet
The easiest option is to plug it into an outdoor outlet. You might want to install a lockable “while in use” cover over the outlet to prevent your camera from being unplugged.
Use an adapter
If you don't have an outdoor outlet, you can use a light socket adapter, which converts a porch or landscaping light into a power outlet.
4. Mount your camera
Learn about your camera's mounting magnet
Nest Cam Outdoor’s versatile mounting The back of Nest Cam Outdoor attaches |
Then you can twist and turn the camera on the mounting magnet to get the view you want. We designed it with a wide range of motion.
If you end up installing your camera upside down, such as under an eave, you can rotate your camera on the mounting magnet so that it’s right side up. Or if the camera needs to stay upside down, for example if you’re running the cable to an outlet above the camera, you can leave your camera as it is and flip the video right side up with the Nest app.
You have two options for installing your Nest Cam Outdoor. Both are detailed in the sections below.
Option 1: Install the wall plate and mount your camera on brick, wood, or other non-metal surface
If you don’t have a metal surface that the mounting magnet can adhere to, you can install the camera’s metal wall plate. Then, you can stick your Nest Cam and its mounting magnet to the plate and rotate your camera to get the image you want.
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2. Plug in the power cable and adapter |
Make sure there’s enough length from the outlet to the |
3. Check Wi-Fi coverage with your camera |
Hold your camera up where you want to install it, and view If the camera can’t connect to Wi-Fi, or if the video stream Troubleshooting when your camera is offline > If you need to install your camera beyond the range of your |
4. Install the wall plate |
Once you’ve made sure your camera can stream video from Remove the protective sticker and backing foam from the We recommend you first drill pilot holes with a 3/32” bit, If the wall is made of a material like brick or stone, you |
5. Attach camera to wall plate |
Once the plate is secure, attach the mounting magnet to Now you can remove the sticker from your Nest Cam’s You can check your camera’s video stream in the Nest app |
6. Secure the cable | Next, you’ll need to secure the power adapter and cable. Don’t skip this step, which makes it harder for your camera to be accidentally dislodged or tampered with. |
Option 2: Attach your camera to a metal surface using the magnet
You can securely attach your camera to a metal surface made of steel or iron. Keep in mind, the mounting magnet won’t stick to other metals like aluminum or copper.
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2. Plug in the power cable and adapter |
Make sure there’s enough length from the outlet to the |
3. Attach camera |
Attach the mounting magnet to the back of the camera, Since the magnetic power of different metal surfaces can If you try to attach your camera to a curved surface, like a |
4. Check Wi-Fi coverage with your camera |
If the camera can’t connect to Wi-Fi, or if the video stream Troubleshooting when your camera is offline > If you need to install your camera beyond the range of your If you haven’t done so yet, remove the sticker from your |
5. Secure the cable | Once you’ve made sure your camera can stream video from its location, you’ll need to secure the power adapter and cable. Don’t skip this step, so that it makes it harder to accidentally dislodge or be tampered with. |
5. Secure the power adapter and cable
1. Install the first cable clip |
Install the first clip within 6 inches (15cm) of your camera. Here’s how to install each clip:
Note: If you’re tightening the screw with a drill, be careful |
2. Install the power adapter |
We recommend installing the adapter at least 18 inches Place the adapter plate with the flat side facing the wall. Then snap the adapter on. |
3. Install the rest of the cable clips |
Install the second cable clip close to where the USB ring Install the third clip close to the outlet so that the cable Install as many of the other clips as you need to route the |
4. Tidy up the extra cable (optional) |
If you end up with extra cable length, here are some tips to
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You can paint the power cord and the cable clips to match your home so they blend in and are harder to spot. If you added a junction box, you can paint it too. Don’t paint the power adapter or the camera itself.
6. Finish up
Remove the sticker on the lens if you haven't already. Wipe off any dust or dirt with a soft lint-free cloth
You can paint the cable and the clips to match your home. Do not paint the camera, this can affect performance and void your warranty.
7. Start using your camera
Here are some key articles to help you learn to use your camera.
- How to share your camera's video with other people
- How to change your camera's image quality
- Learn about camera alerts and how to change settings
- Learn about what you get with a Nest Aware subscription
For more help and tips go to nest.com/camerabasics