Nest Cam Floodlight Electrical requirements

[sambuss]

What is the electrical power requirement for a Next Cam with Floodlight?  An OnTech installation person just refused to install them for me, stating that a standard electrical outlet will not supply enough power for the floodlight? He says that instead a new set of wires will need to be run from the main switchbox to provide enough power.

Is this correct? What are the power requirements (esp, the amperage or watts) required for the Nest Cam Floodlight?

Thank you!

[Brad]

Hi there, 

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this, as I can imagine it has been an inconvenience. I would love to look into this further for you. This article goes over the installation, and requirements for the installation of the Nest cam with Floodlight. Check it out, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Best regards, 
Brad

[sambuss]

I finally found the answer in another posting discussion. It uses 35.42 watts. This is reported to be printed on the back of the camera unit.

Google really needs to make this information available to the public. The web page in the previous reply does not give this information, nor is it available elsewhere in Google's website. I wasted several hours trying to get this information. Even Google tech support chat could not give it me.

[Brad]

@sambuss

Thank you for your feedback regarding the lack of information available. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and appreciate your feedback. You can send it at any time using your devices, following the steps found here. Please let me know if you need further assistance. 

Best regards,
Brad

[janthadeus]

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.

I appreciate the help, Brad.

Thanks,

JT

[janthadeus]

Hi there,

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.

Best,

JT

[sambuss]

I have seen your responses, and can confirm that the Nest Cam with Floodlight uses 35.42 watts according to the label on the back of the floodlights.  So there is no need for a dedicated power line.  

I would repeat my earlier sentiments that google ought to make the information available to the public. (Really, why not???)  Also, it is more than annoying that OnTech --- the google recommended installer --- does not know this and refuses to install the Nest Cam with Floodlight without a dedicated line. I just got installed with another contactor today, and all is working now.

But, yes, please close out this thread.

Thank you.

[Brad]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear that information isn't readily available, that is excellent feedback that you can send to our engineers and developers in the app. We'll leave this topic open for another 24 hours in case there are any follow-up questions or comments.

Best regards,
Brad