- [Narrator] How to set up your Nest Cam (wired).
You can put your Nest Cam anywhere you need it.
You can place it on a flat surface
or mount it to a wall.
We're going to show you how to set it up.
Everything you need to get started is included in the box.
You may also need a pencil,
a #2 Phillips screwdriver, a drill,
and 7/64 inch or 3 millimeter drill bit
for installing on drywall or wood,
and 1/4 inch, or 6 millimeter masonry bit
for hard surfaces like stucco, stone, or brick,
a rubber mallet or hammer,
and a step ladder.
Make sure you have a Google account set up
and the Google Home app installed.
Go to accounts.google.com to set up an account,
then download the Google Home app from Google Play
or the Apple App Store.
Scan the QR code found on the front of your camera
to add it to the Google Home app.
Remove the QR code sticker
and place it in the Quick Start Guide.
Saving it will make it easier
to set up your camera again if you need to.
If you misplace the QR code,
you can still add your camera
with the setup code found under the base
at the bottom of the camera.
To remove the base,
place your palm flat against the bottom of the camera
and twist the base counterclockwise to remove it.
Write down the setup code,
then put the base back on,
twisting it clockwise until you hear it click into place.
Now tap Continue without scanning and enter the code.
The app will now guide you through the terms and conditions
and usage guidelines.
Plug in your camera where you'd like to use it.
The camera will chime and the status light will turn white
when it's connected to power.
The light will turn blue when it's ready to set up.
If you plan to mount your camera on a wall,
finish setup first.
Make sure your phone or tablet is connected
to the same Wi-Fi network
that will be used to set up your Nest Cam.
You'll select where you'd like to install your camera,
connect it to your Wi-Fi network,
and then select the location in your home
where you set it up.
Choose a location with a good Wi-Fi connection.
Test it by placing your camera in the location
you'd like to view.
Make sure the video is still streaming
and the light on the camera is green.
If the video stream is interrupted,
try moving the camera to improve the connection.
Sometimes a few inches can make a big difference.
To mount your camera on a wall,
you'll use the wall screws.
You may also need the wall anchors
depending on the wall surface type.
If you plan on mounting your camera 6 1/2 feet,
2 meters or higher,
you'll need to use the cable clip
to keep the power cord in place.
The base of the camera doubles as a wall plate.
you'll use it to mount your camera to a wall.
To remove it, place the palm of your hand
flat against the base and twist counterclockwise.
Choose a spot that's 6 to 6 1/2 feet,
1.8 to 2 meters above the ground.
Many camera features will work best at this height.
Hold the wall plate against the wall,
making sure the screw holes are parallel to the ground.
Mark the location for the screws.
Drill pilot holes using a 7/64 inch
or 3 millimeter drill bit.
Secure the wall plate to the wall with the screws provided.
If wall anchors are needed,
mark the location for each screw,
then drill a hole for each anchor
using a 1/4 inch or 6 millimeter drill bit or masonry bit.
Gently tap in the anchors with a rubber mallet or hammer,
then secure the wall plate with the screws provided.
Now follow the steps in the app
to mount the camera to the wall plate.
Make sure the base of the camera is right side up
so that the arrow is pointing up.
Then turn the camera head 180 degrees
so that the power cord is at the top of the camera.
Place the power cord through the gaps in the wall plate.
While holding the power cord in place,
rotate the camera to the left, about 45 degrees.
Then place the base of the camera over the wall plate.
Gently press the camera onto the wall plate
and twist it clockwise until you feel it click into place.
The bottom of the camera is mounted
1/4 inch above the wall plate
to leave space for adjusting the power cord.
Make sure to leave some slack in the cable
so that the camera can turn freely
from side to side and up and down.
If you're unable to move the camera up and down,
you may need to remove it from the wall plate,
rotate the camera 180 degrees and reattach it.
Adjust your camera's view to capture
the level of detail you'd like to see.
You may need to slide the cable up or down
within the wall plate
to hold the camera at the angle you want.
If your camera is mounted 6 1/2 feet,
2 meters or higher,
use the included cable clip
to secure the power cord in place.
The cable clips should be within 6 inches,
15 centimeters from the camera.
You may also need to use the wall anchor,
depending on the type of wall surface.
Make sure to leave a little slack in the cable
so you can adjust the camera when it's connected.
When your camera is on or actively recording,
the status light will turn green.
When someone is watching the live video,
the light will pulse green.
To learn more, visit the Google Help Center.