Heard events lets you get alerts if the camera hears either carbon monoxide or smoke alarm sounds. However, you can’t turn on these settings if the camera is on battery power. Screw the end of the loop into the threads on the bottom of the camera by hand, then pull the cable to the side and tighten with a flat head screwdriver. Pull the tab to tighten the loop until it’s snug. Make sure the tab is accessible so you can easily remove your camera for charging. The magnetic mount gives you a couple of options: The magnetic plate can firmly hold your camera in place on a metal surface (like a refrigerator) inside or outdoors. There's no need to use the screws.

The optional Nest Cam stand is ideal for simply placing your camera indoors on a shelf, desk or counter. Just connect the camera to the stand and plug in the power cord. Your camera comes with all parts you need to install it on a wall or ceiling. In addition to a screwdriver, you may also need the following tools: If you want to plug your camera in to an outlet for continuous power, consider the following before drilling a hole through your wall: Made for Google accessories are made by Google's product partners in partnership with Google and certified to work with Google products. Screw the end of the loop in to the threads on the bottom of the camera by hand, then pull the cable to the side and tighten with a flat head screwdriver.

What you’ll need for installation

When mounting Nest Cam (battery) higher than 2 m (6.5 ft), use the secure loop accessory or the Wasserstein Anti-Theft Mount, which also offers drop protection. A green LED light lets you know when the camera is processing or streaming video to a viewer. Add the camera to your Home and Away routines, and you can choose to only record video when you've left home. Home and Away presence detection is powered by either your mobile device or sensors in select Nest products. The Home app will walk you through installation with detailed instructions when you set up your Google Nest Cam (battery). Place the loop around the magnetic mount where it meets the wall. The loop should slip behind the faceplate.

Use the included wall mount, use the Nest Cam stand (sold separately) or use a Made for Google accessory. You can also use any third-party mount with a 1/4"-20 thread, but it may affect the performance of your camera. You can keep your camera plugged in, even outdoors, thanks to the Nest Cam weatherproof cable. It comes in two lengths, 5 m (16 ft) or 10 m (33 ft), and can easily be plugged in inside or outside in a weatherproof outlet. It even comes with cable clips, screws and wall anchors to route the cable for a clean install, and can be painted to blend in.As mentioned earlier, Google does sell an outdoor extension cord for the camera, but you’ll have to look to third parties if you want accessories like a solar panel. Nest Cam (battery) review: Storage and subscription fees Use the included wall mount, the Nest Cam stand (sold separately) or use a Made For Google accessory. Right now, the Nest Cam will only work within the Google Home ecosystem. If you have a smart display (such as the Nest Hub Max), you can view a live feed from the Nest Cam, and talk with the person on the other end. Given that Nest’s older cameras work with Alexa smart displays, it’s reasonable to assume that the new Nest Cam will too, in time. The magnetic mount gives you a couple of options: The magnetic plate can firmly hold your camera in place on a metal surface (like a refrigerator) inside or outdoors. There’s no need to use the screws. When mounting Nest Cam (battery) higher than 6.5 ft or 2m, use the secure loop accessory or the Wasserstein anti-theft mount, which also offers drop protection.