Google Nest Cam Battery with Solar Panel

[Vinh]

Google mentioned that the Nest Cam Battery can record 24/7 if hardwired, does that include being hardwired to a solar panel? I ask because mine does not. Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something. 

[MplsCustomer · Accepted solution]

@Vinh 

Google Nest published this last winter:

"If you’ve connected your Nest Cam (battery) to the Wasserstein Solar Panel, the panel doesn’t directly power the camera. Instead, the battery is trickle charged by the panel, and the camera runs off the battery charge. At temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) and 32°F (0°C), the camera will continue to work, but the battery will drain because it can’t be charged. If the battery drains completely, the camera will shut down."

In addition, because your camera is running off of the battery, it cannot record 24/7 (as our battery camera does because it is plugged in to household current with the optional power cable).

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/11830989?hl=en

[janthadeus]

Hey Vinh, 

Checking in — how's it going? Still need our help?

Thanks for the help here, MplsCustomer and Brad.

Best,

JT

[Brad]

Hi there, 

Thank you for your help, MplsCustomer.

Just checking in to see how the conversation is going. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. 

Best regards, 

Brad

[janthadeus]

Hey there,

We haven't heard any updates from you. I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. If you happen to have the same concern feel free to reach us out here or start a new thread.

Best,

JT