Google Nest Cam and Floodlight Mounting Limitations

[WinterMute]

Hello, All – 

I'm wondering if it's possible to mount this on a horizontal surface (ie under a soffit for instance) instead of on a vertical surface (ie the "default" method along a wall) as indicated in all the instructions. Are there any limitations to mounting this under a soffit (ie upside down) for instance? 

Thank you! 

[Brad · Accepted solution]

Hey there, sorry about the delay.

The Nest Cam with floodlight is only designed to be installed on vertical surfaces like a wall. It is not designed to be installed on horizontal surfaces because the downward facing angle would reduce the floodlight’s functionality by limiting the field of view of the PIR motion sensor (which triggers the floodlight when motion is detected). Hope this helps and we've also shared your feedback with our team.

Best Regards,

Brad.

[WinterMute]

• Brad – Thank you so much for the clarification! I really appreciate the help! I would certainly provide more mounting instructions beyond wiring as it's been difficult to find limitations. Thank you! 

[Brad]

@WinterMute

I am glad to hear that my information was deemed helpful. I think mounting instructions would be a great suggestion for our team to add. Thank you for this feedback! I will definitely send it forward. Glad that we answered your initial question for you! I will be locking this thread now as it has been resolved. If you need further assistance, please create a new thread. Thanks!

Best Regards,

Brad.