You should never use a Nest camera designed solely for indoor use, outside. Doing so may lead to damage and void your warranty.
Nest camera algorithms are continuously updated to improve performance. This may include specific optimisations for indoor or outdoor environments. For instance, your outdoor camera may not perform as well when placed inside.
Make sure that you use your Nest camera, power cable and power adaptor in their intended environment. For a complete list of all camera specifications, refer to Technical specifications for Nest cameras.
Cameras for indoor use
- Nest Cam IQ Indoor
- Nest Cam Indoor
- Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)
These cameras were all made for indoor use in your home. Do not use them outside. Doing so may cause damage and void your warranty.
- The camera bodies, USB cables and power adaptors for indoor models are not weatherproof and should not be exposed to water or excessive moisture.
- Indoor camera operating temperature ranges are different. Direct sunlight may heat up an indoor camera beyond its operational temperature rating.
Cameras and doorbells for outdoor use
- Nest Cam IQ Outdoor
- Nest Cam Outdoor
- Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)
- Nest Doorbell (battery)
- Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)
- Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)
These are Nest's only cameras that are designed for outdoor installation and use. They were not designed with indoor use in mind. If you use an outdoor camera inside your home, you may run into some issues with installation and performance.