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nest Cam IQ Installation Manual

nest Cam IQ Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Nest Cam IQ outdoor security camera Installation Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............................. . . Want to see how it’s done? Go to nest.com/installnestcam for installation videos and additional tips. ¿Prefieres leer esto en español? Visita...
  • Page 4: In The Box

    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.
  • Page 5: What You'll Need

    Drilling template • A power drill with Phillips driver bit Want a Pro to do it for you? We can connect you with an independent installer who’s been trained to install Nest products. Find a local Nest Pro at nest.com/install...
  • Page 6: Do This First

    If you already have a Nest Account: Then plug the adapter into an indoor power outlet close to your Wi-Fi router. Your Nest Cam IQ will • Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner turn on and its light ring will turn blue.
  • Page 7 Hold it where you’d like to mount it cable to make it easier to measure. and check to make sure it’s streaming video to the Nest app. If there’s an existing opening, you may be able to run the cable through it to the outside. If not, If you don’t see video, the Wi-Fi may not be strong...
  • Page 8: Choose A Good Spot

    65° Consider the view Install it just above head height Nest Cam IQ has a wide 130-degree field of 7 to 10 feet above the ground, tilted downward, view and a fully articulating hinge, so you is best — this is high enough to let you see people’s can mount it almost anywhere you want and faces and talk to them with the camera’s speaker...
  • Page 9 Look for a nearby indoor outlet Keep it in range of your router Nest Cam IQ has a 25 foot (7.5 m) outdoor- Make sure to pick a place within range of your rated power cable that is designed to be network.
  • Page 10: Mount Your Camera

    Use a 7/32" bit for the anchors. • Your Nest Cam will turn on and reconnect to Wi-Fi. Spread caulk around the edge of the wall plate • Check your camera’s video feed with the before installing to seal it.
  • Page 11 Secure the cable using as many of the For help getting started, learning about included cable clips as you need. Nest Cam IQ features, tips and more, go nest.com/camerabasics For a clean looking installation, try to route the cable along a ledge or corner. You can...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    Nest Labs’ sole discretion. If the Product or a component incorporated within it is no longer available, Nest Labs may, at Nest Labs’ sole discretion, replace the Product with a similar product of similar function.
  • Page 13 Product, or PRODUCT, PRODUCT PERIPHERALS, COMPUTER, MOBILE software (even if packaged or sold with the product). Nest Labs DEVICE, AND ALL OTHER ITEMS AND PETS IN YOUR HOME, recommends that you use only authorized service providers RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT INFORMATION, for maintenance or repair.
  • Page 14: Safety

    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.
  • Page 17 Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. Familiar face alerts require a Nest Aware subscription. Familiar face alerts not available on Nest Cams used in Illinois. 3400 Hillview Ave 1-855-VIP-NEST Palo Alto, CA 94304 nest.com...
  • Page 18 Warranty encoding • 2-year limited warranty (details in box). For support, visit nest.com/support IN THE BOX • Nest Cam IQ indoor camera • Power adapter • Power cable • Quick Start Guide BANDWIDTH • At 1080p, Nest Cam requires • Cameras will use more band- •...