Google Nest Cam Wireless Camera User Guide

Google Nest Cam Wireless Camera

Nest Cam Change Log

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13 April 2021| 1. Camera spec copy updated in blue.
12 Aug 2021| 1. Wireless copy updated in blue.
13 Aug 2021| 1. Video history copy updated in blue.
10 Dec 2021| 1. Mounting options secure loop in blue
January 2022| 1. Mounting options

Delete: “Use the included secure loop when mounting higher than 6.5 ft (2 m) above the ground”

January 2022| 1. Whats in the Box: Delete: “Secure loop” Delete: “2 secure loops” Delete: “3 secure loops”

2. Ports and Connectors replace & with **and**

March 9, 2022| 1. Voice Assistant: Added voice assistant compatibility copy in blue
March 25, 2022| 1.    Operating temperatures section:

a.    Update “Operating temperatures” to “Operating and charging temperatures”

b.    Add: Charging temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Nest Cam Technical Specifications

The Nest Cam is a smart security camera that can capture and store up to 60 days of event video history. It requires a continuous power source (power cable accessories sold separately) and a Nest Aware Plus subscription (sold separately) for continuous video recording up to 10 days of 24/7 video history.

Technical Specifications

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Motion detection| Advanced algorithms for person detection and motion detection
zones
Night vision| High-power infrared LEDs for clear night vision, even in total
darkness
Wireless| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz or 5GHz (WEP, WPA, WPA2
encryption supported)
Security| 128-bit AES with TLS/SSL encryption
Ports and connectors| USB-C power, 3.5mm audio jack, LED status light
Power| 5V DC, 1.5A
Mounting options| Wall mount or stand mount, with included secure loop for
mounting higher than 6.5 ft (2 m) above the ground
Operating and charging temperatures| -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
Weather resistance| N/A
Lights| N/A
Color| Green
Dimensions and weight| 2.91 x 2.91 x 4.5 in (7.4 x 7.4 x 11.4 cm), 0.45 lbs (203
g)
Languages| English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish
Warranty| 2-year limited warranty
Spec Category| Nest Cam
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Voice assistant| •  Works with compatible Google Assistant- and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices
Camera| •  2-megapixel color sensor
•  130° diagonal field of view
•  6x digital zoom
•  16:9 aspect ratio
Video| •  Up to 1080p at 30 FPS, HDR
•  24/7 live view
•  Night vision with HDR
•  H.264 encoding
Video history| Includes up to 3 hours of event video history

•  Captures and stores video clips of activity within the past 3 hours.
•  With a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately), Nest Cam can capture and store up to 60 days of event video history.

Continuous video recording (up to 10 days of 24/7 video history) requires:

1. Connection to a continuous power source (power cable accessories sold separately)
2. A Nest Aware Plus subscription (sold separately)

Audio| •  High-quality speaker and microphone
•  Full-duplex 2-way audio with noise cancellation
Motion detection| •  Single motion sensor
•  110° horizontal field of view
•  Up to 25 ft (7.5 m)
Night vision| •  Up to 20 ft (6.10 m) illumination
•  6 high-power 850 nm infrared LEDs
Lighting| n/a
Wireless| [US, MX, IN, JP]

•  802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wi-Fi
•  WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 encryption supported
•  Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

[ROW: CA, UK, EU, AU/NZ]

•  802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi
•  WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 encryption supported
•  Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Security| •  On-device machine learning
•  Secure boot
•  Automatic security updates
•  128-bit AES encryption with TLS/SSL
•  Built-in magnetometer sensor
Ports and connectors| •  Nest Cam uses a proprietary magnetic connector
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Power| Camera:

•  Built-in rechargeable 6 Ah, 3.65V lithium-ion battery
•  Included 3.3 ft (1 m) indoor rated charging cable
•  Included 7.5W USB-A power adapter
•  Nest Cam weatherproof cables (available in 5 m and 10 m) and other power options available (sold separately)

Mounting options| •  Mounts to wall with 2 screws
•  Sticks magnetically to a metallic surface
•  Nest Cam stand available separately
Operating and charging temperatures| •  Operating temperature: -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)
•  Charging temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Weather resistance| •  Weather-resistant (IP54)
Lights| •  RGB status LED
Color| •  Snow
Dimensions and weight| Camera:

•  Length: 3.27 in (8.3 cm)
•  Diameter: 3.27 in (8.3 cm)
•  Weight: 14.04 oz (398 g)

**** Magnetic mount:

•  Diameter: 3.24 in (8.2 cm)
•  Weight:
•     Wall mount: 3.3 oz (94.7 g)
•     Wall plate: 0.27 oz (7.7 g)
•     Mount + plate: 3.6 oz (102.4 g)

Green| •  Nest Cam is sustainably designed with 47% post- consumer recycled material across all its plastic mechanical parts.
Languages| •  English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
Warranty| •  [US/CA/MX/AU/NZ/JP/IN] 1-year limited warranty (details in box). For help, visit g.co/nest/support.
•  [EU/UK/CH] 2-year limited warranty (details in box). For help, visit g.co/nest/support.
•  [US Pro SKU] 3-year limited warranty (details in box)

Product Usage Instructions

1. Install the Nest Cam on a wall or stand using the included secure loop if mounting higher than 6.5 ft (2 m) above the ground.
2. Connect the Nest Cam to a continuous power source using a USB-C power cable (sold separately).
3. Download and install the Nest app on your smartphone or tablet.
4. Open the Nest app and follow the instructions to set up the Nest Cam, including connecting it to your Wi-Fi network and creating a Nest account.
5. Use the Nest app to view live video from your Nest Cam, receive motion and sound alerts, and manage your video history.
6. To access continuous video recording up to 10 days of 24/7 video history, subscribe to Nest Aware Plus (sold separately).
7. To use voice commands with your Nest Cam, enable the Nest Cam skill in the Alexa or Google Assistant app and link your Nest account.

What’s included in the box

Nest Cam (Single)| Nest Cam (2 Pack)| Nest Cam (3 Pack)
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•  Nest Cam camera

•  Magnetic plate

•  Wall plate

•  2 wall anchors

•  2 wall screws

•  1 charge cable, 3.3 ft (1 m)

•  1 power adapter

•  Quick start guide

•  Safety & warranty document

| •  2 Nest Cam cameras

•  2 magnetic plates

•  2 wall plates

•  4 wall anchors

•  4 wall screws

•  1 charge cable, 3.3 ft (1 m)

•  1 power adapter

•  Quick start guide

•  Safety & warranty document

| •  3 Nest Cam cameras

•  3 magnetic plates

•  3 wall plates

•  6 wall anchors

•  6 wall screws

•  1 charge cable, 3.3 ft (1 m)

•  1 power adapter

•  Quick start guide

•  Safety & warranty document

Requirements

• Compatible mobile device (minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements)
• Nest Cam requires a Wi-Fi network, a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed per camera for optimal performance (DSL may not qualify), a compatible mobile device, the free Home app, and a Google Account.
• Works with Hey Google features require additional hardware (sold separately), which could include a Google Nest device.
• Minimum requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements.
• Video streaming, phone alerts, and history may be subject to interruptions or failures for reasons beyond Google’s control, like intermittent Wi-Fi or service provider outages.
• Nest Cam does not provide third-party monitored emergency notification or response.
• Availability and performance of certain features and services are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
• Subscription(s) may be required, and terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply.

Archived Approval Matrix

APPROVAL MATRIX [COPY LOCK – 5/25/20]

Approver| Date| Date Feb. 2021| Date Dec 2021| Indicated “Approved”in this column
Editor:| 10/7| 3/2|  | Approved w/edits
Daniel E./Theo L.|  |  |  |
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PMM:

Lindsay Baugh Jeff A

| 9/24

11/1

0

| 3/9 – LB| 12/2| Made inputs/reviewed on 9/24 – Approved

Erick Low

3/9: LB Approved

PM: Felix S.| 10/9|  | 12/2| Approved pending comments on recycled plastic % and length of cable in the what’s included section
Legal: Oba A

(Marketing Product Counsel)

|  |  |  | OA: Reviewed with comments to update the sustainability claim.
Unnati Gandhi (NQ

Product Counsel)

| 12/6|  | 12/6| EE: Reviewed 11/26 UG: Reviewed 12/6/21
CP:

Shawna David

| 12/

2

|  | Ok to lock 12/9 SD| Approved Unlocked as of 1/26
APPROVAL MATRIX [COPY LOCK – 2/11/2022]

Approver| Date Feb 2022| Indicated “Approved”in this column
Editor: Daniel E./Theo L.| 2/14| approved (desch)
CML: Molly McCurdy| N/A| N/A
PMM: Jeff A| 2/11| approved
PM: Felix S.| 2/8| Approved
Legal: Oba Emily Unnati| 2/9

2/11

| Unnati approved Oba approved
CP: Shawna D| 2/14| Malinda Gacula ok to lock
Approver| Date| Indicated “Approved”in this column
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Editor: Daniel Esch

Theo Lambert

|  |
PMM:

Ani Bharadwaj

| 3/15| Approved
PM:

Felix Senepin

| 3/16| Approved
Legal:

Oba Adewunmi Unnati Gandhi

| 3/15

3/18

| Unnati: Approved

Oba approved via Skyvine

CP:

Shawna David

| 3/24| Malinda Gacula alexa copy only added to copy guide update to approval matrix to reflect the cold weather addition

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