Nest Cam

A Wall or Window Shelf for Nest Cam and Other Home Security Cameras

Many owners of Nest Cam and similar home security cameras see value in using the device for outdoor monitoring.  Sure, you could buy an outdoor home security camera, but there are challenges with finding power and worries about security of the camera.  That’s where using the camera behind a window come in.  We look at a good solution for this situation which is a window shelf for Nest Cam or other similarly shaped home camera. Product Overview The photo that accompanies this article is the eLhook 4” Stick-On and Removable Shelf For Cloud Security Cameras.  As you can see, it’s … Read more



Mounts and Tripods for the Nest Cam IQ

We’re impressed with the Nest Cam IQ.  It’s a high quality camera that recognizes faces.  The camera will email you when it sees someone.  That’s pretty innovative. Mount Analysis The Nest Cam IQ comes without any mounts in the box.  There’s a round weighted base which the camera is attached to.  That’s fine for those wanting to place the camera on a flat surface like a table or shelf.  If that’s where you need the camera to be, stop here, thanks for coming by. The weighted base makes for an excellent stand on a flat surface.  The camera is seated … Read more



Mounting a Nest Protect Smoke and CO Detector

The Nest Protect is a big step forward in smoke and CO detectors.  It’s a smart detector that integrates into the Nest app that is used for the popular Nest Cam line of home security cameras.  The app allows you to check the status and even do a reliability test from the convenience of your armchair. There are two types of connectivity hence two different models.  The Battery Powered Nest Protect provides the most flexibility in placement however you will need to replace the battery periodically.  Battery life is stated by Nest as being multiple years.  The Wired Nest Protect … Read more



Using a Nest Cam or Dropcam Pro to See Outdoors

First there was Dropcam Pro then Nest purchased Dropcam but that was after Google purchased Nest.  Bottom line, all these cameras are made by the same company. I own several Dropcam Pros as well as a few Nest Cams and they are great cameras.  I can’t quite bring myself to pay for cloud storage but the setup is super easy and can be done by using the iPhone application.  It pokes a secure hole in your network to allow access from anywhere.  I use them for security purposes when I’m not home.  The cameras have motion sensors and I’m aware … Read more



Nest Cam and DropCam Mounts for Home Security

The Nest Cam and DropCam Pro are great cameras.  Excellent video and audio quality with real useful apps for checking in remotely.  The mount out of the box is fine for tabletop use but what if you wanted to mount it anywhere else?  That’s the purpose of this article.  We look at some alternative DropCam Pro and Nest Cam mounts.  The nice part about these smaller cameras is they can be mounted in some fairly innovative locations. Most owners of a DropCam Pro or Nest Cam use these for surveillance.  The cameras are made to use indoors only as the casing … Read more



Outdoor Home Security Camera Mounts

Several well known security camera manufacturers have recently introduced models that are made to work outdoors.  An excellent example is the Arlo Smart Home Security Camera.  Like most outdoor cameras, these are waterproof and made to withstand typical weather elements such as snow, ice and rain.  Today we discuss outdoor home security camera mounts. Outdoor home security camera mounts are not all created equal.  I have seen some inexpensive imports made of plastic that aren’t likely to hold up to a decent wind storm.  Don’t make the mistake of saving a few dollars for a mount as breakage will result … Read more