Install nest cam and doorbell on very old house

[heatherjh]

I'm trying to figure out what exactly I need to buy in order to have my cameras record CVR. We have no power  outside, so I was going to get the battery. It seems that will not work with CVR on everything I'm reading.

Can I buy the battery and purchase the option cord to have it go through the window (hoping it's thin enough for it to still close?) I did this with my previous arlo but the cord was ribbon thin.

Or, if I buy wired, same question. Is the cord long enough to fit through window.

I need the doorbell and one outdoor cam. I'm really confused by all the different issues I'm reading.

Thanks!

[MplsCustomer]

@heatherjh 

The Google Nest Camera (Battery) can record 24/7 with a Nest Aware Plus subscription; we've had one since Sept. 2021 with the optional power cable plugged into an outdoor outlet. The power cable is about the diameter of a pencil, but I wouldn't want to close a window on it.  When battery powered it can only record detected events with a Nest Aware subscription (though you can get events for the most recent 3 hours free).   (Google Nest has not been selling an OUTDOOR wired camera for the last year; that's why we have the battery camera with a power cable.)

The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) CANNOT record 24/7 even if it is wired to your doorbell transformer because the doorbell always runs on battery power. If it is wired, then the battery is trickle charged. If you are in a cold weather climate, there are serious issues: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/11830989?hl=en.

As a result, we instead have a Google Nest Hello Doorbell that is powered with an OhmKat power adapter/transformer designed specifically for the Nest Hello that is plugged into an indoor outlet near the door, with the power cord fed through a hole I drilled in the door frame.

[heatherjh]

This is so helpful! I really appreciate you giving me all these details. Much appreciated. 

[aatienza]

Hey heatherjh,

I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. I hope that sheds some light on the issue.
 

I appreciate the help, MplsCustomer.

Thanks,

Archie

[aatienza]

Hey there,

I just wanted to follow up to see if you still need our help. Please let us know as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. 
 

Thanks,

Archie

[aatienza]

Hey folks,

Just checking in to make sure that you've seen our responses. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
 

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