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Nest Cam install

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  • 29-10-2019 4:40pm
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    The_Scary_Man
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    Hi,

    I just bought two Nest Cams and I'm trying to work out the best way to run power to them.

    I was going to drill a hole out from an upstairs bedroom and run the cable back in to an internal socket, is this the best option?

    I also have an outside light close to where I want to install each of the lights, can I run something off those to power the cameras?

    Thanks,

    Ken


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    tech
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    are these Camera POE? if so a Cat 6 will work for you back to a Switch inside in attic?


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    2011
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    It would be best to supply them from an unstitched spur outlet and fuse at 2A if connected to a socket circuit. Try to ensure that the outside lights do not shine into the camera lens. Alternatively it may be possible to supply them from a lighting circuit.

    Great cameras BTW.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    tech wrote: »
    are these Camera POE? if so a Cat 6 will work for you back to a Switch inside in attic?

    They are not POE. They require a 230V supply and connect to the WiFi.


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    The_Scary_Man
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    2011 wrote: »
    It would be best to supply them from an unstitched spur outlet and fuse at 2A if connected to a socket circuit. Try to ensure that the outside lights do not shine into the camera lens. Alternatively it may be possible to supply them from a lighting circuit.

    Great cameras BTW.

    Cheers 2011, I might get a mate whose an electrician to have a look at the unswitched spur option for me.

    I was going to put them a bit away from the lights or over them.

    I need to put an AP close to the one at the back of the house too as the WiFi signal out there is very weak.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    You could go for multiple routers that form a mesh network providing comprehensive coverage such as Google WiFi.


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    The_Scary_Man
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    2011 wrote: »
    You could go for multiple routers that form a mesh network providing comprehensive coverage such as Google WiFi.

    Cheers 2011, I think I'll go that route alright. I'll be keeping an eye open for Black Friday deals on Google wifi.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    The_Scary_Man wrote: »
    Cheers 2011, I think I'll go that route alright. I'll be keeping an eye open for Black Friday deals on Google wifi.

    My thoughts exactly!!! Google WiFi has lots of other advantages too.


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