topic Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion? in Cameras and Doorbells

Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Mduvee — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:42:22 GMT

Just installed the Nest Cam with floodlight. See both the light and the camera as separate items in Google Home. I have set the flood light timer to 1 minute and high motion sensitivity. My question is can I set the light to 30% brightness (when it turns dark) and then 100% when it senses motion? I would like the always on at night feature but don’t want it 100% bright unless needed.

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Mduvee — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:43:49 GMT

Terrible subject line…sorry!!

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

lukebach — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 02:34:16 GMT

I'm wondering the same thing

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Brad — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:32:46 GMT

Hi there,

I apologize for my late response and thank you for all of your patience while waiting for a reply. I can definitely understand how frustrating your situation must be, but I wanted to make sure that your issue was addressed. Do you still need help with this issue? I know that there's been a delay in response since you posted.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Best Regards,

Brad.

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

lukebach — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:38:03 GMT

Still waiting...

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Mduvee — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:57:38 GMT

Would love to know if this is possible? Our light is set to 100% now (via Google routine) from Dusk till Dawn as I want a light on during the night. BUT - would love for that light to be at 20%(ish) and then turn to 100% for motion events and then back to 20% based on the timer settings. Seems reasonable- but don’t see a way to do this yet

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

User1069 — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:42:48 GMT

I was just coming on to find this out as well seeing how this is very commonplace on floodlights and the one I'm replacing would do that.

Dusk would put the light on at 50% and motion would be full brightness for a time of 30 seconds to 5 mins.

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Brad — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:22:42 GMT

Hey folks,

So sorry for the delay! The answer would be that no, you cannot turn on and off your floodlight as it is motion based, and/or based on the sensor. I invite y'all to check out this article on how to change the settings and which ones can be changed for the floodlight. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards,

Brad.

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Brad — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:51:03 GMT

Hi there,

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Best Regards,

Brad.

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Mduvee — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:07:26 GMT

I guess I would just like a feature request for the ability to have the lights on at 50% (or whatever) and then motion activated to 100%. Once that motion event is over (based on the settings), the lights would go back to 50%.

Seems pretty simple and quite standard for most motion sensor lights.

On another note, would really like the ability to add this camera to the NEST iOS application as the “Google Home” app for cameras is clunky, always delayed. Any notice I get from Google home, I end up going to my nest camera in their app as it will respond in real time. The Google home app always says something like video isn’t available yet (or something to that effect)

Not super happy with this purchase to be honest. The NEST application and camera just seem more robust

Mike D

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Brad — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:17:44 GMT

@Mduvee

Thank you so much for bringing this up to my attention! I like that idea, and I could see how it could be helpful. I will go ahead and submit this feedback forward for you. Thank you for all of your patience.

Please let me know if you need further assistance on this issue.

Best Regards,

Brad.

Re: Can I set Flood Light brightness set for on vs motion?

Brad — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:22:01 GMT

Hey Folks.

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Best Regards,

Brad.