nest Cam IQ, Installation Manual

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5. Install the wall plate
Use a 2 mm drill bit to drill pilot holes for
the screws�
If the wall is made of a hard material, such as
brick or polished plaster, you may need to use
the wall anchors included to hold the screws�
Use a 6 mm bit for the anchors�
Spread caulk around the edge of the wall plate
before installing to seal it� Leave a small open
space at the bottom for water to drain out�
• If you’re installing the camera directly over
the cable hole (see illustration), mount the
wall plate over the hole and route the cable
through the centre hole�
• If you’re running the cable along the wall
before it goes inside, mount the wall plate
wherever you want it and route the cable
through the notch in the wall plate�
6. Attach the camera
• Plug the end of the power cable that has the
grey rubber ring into the base of your camera�
It will click into place�
• Then push the camera base into the wall
plate until it clicks into place�
• Your Nest Cam will turn on and reconnect
to Wi-Fi�
• Check your camera’s video feed with the
Nest app and adjust the camera angle
if required�
Mount your camera�