Connecting Cameras to Separate Wifi Network

[MeadorsMusings]

We have the Google WiFi mesh system but it can not reach the front of our house for the Nest Outdoor camera no matter how we configure the mesh points. My idea is to buy a separate Google WiFi router, put it near the front window and have it wired into the main internet providers router. We would create a separate WiFi network for the outdoor camera. My concern is the camera won’t play nice or show up on the google home app because it’s on a different WiFi network. I’m not even sure I’d be able to setup the camera as in setup it talks to the other Nest devices to get on the network. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? Thank you. 

[Ashepherdson]

You are correct , the camera wont play nice.  Saying this, why not simply add another point that can bridge the gap for your existing mesh system?

[MeadorsMusings]

I’ve tried that when I moved my bridge points around. But maybe I’m doing something wrong because a bridge point does not appear to boost another bridge point. It only appears to be boosting the signal from the main point. 
is this not correct? Am I doing something wrong?  
In my house we have a main hub in the basement where the internet providers modem is. It connects into a switch that allows for wired connections in almost every room of our house. So on the main floor we have the main point Google WiFi hub with one bridge point in a bedroom and another in a bonus room. 
However, the signal from the bonus room does not reach the front of the house. 
I tried taking the bridge point from the bedroom and putting it in the bonus room near a window, but the signal was very weak. So I’m assuming it’s taking the signal from the main hub and not reboosting the signal from the bridge point already in the bonus room. 
So that’s why I’m a bit confused as to what to do. 

[Ashepherdson]

Yes the points will always prefer fewer "hops" even if the signal is weaker.  Also a network restart after relocating is always a good idea to ensure everything connects right. If at all possible try to have the main nest router in the centre of your house, with the other two flanking it, this will give you the best performance possible.  

[Brad]

Hey folks.

Just popping in to see  if you still needed assistance with this issue? Please let me know!

Best Regards,

Brad. 

[Jeff]

Hi, everyone.
As we haven't had any activity here recently I'm going to go ahead and close the thread. If you have more to add, feel free to start a new discussion.
Thanks