12-07-2022 04:09 PM
I am planning to install Google Nest Floodlight cam in my backyard. I would like to use the manual dimmer switch like Lutron or Levitron for floodlight dimming. This will be useful as there won't be any need to use the home app to dim the lights.
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12-07-2022 05:12 PM
Does the floodlight camera support the manual dimmer switch?
12-07-2022 05:12 PM
Does the floodlight camera support the manual dimmer switch?
12-07-2022 06:16 PM
I don't think the camera itself is going to do well with the reduced current. I wouldn't use a dimmer switch on our plugged-in Google Nest Camera (Battery), which is basically the same camera, or on any of our other cameras.
12-07-2022 08:12 PM
Thanks for the reply. As I understand, cam battery lasts for few months after each recharge. What if I fully recharge the camera by keeping the dimmer switch slider in fully up position?
12-08-2022 07:42 AM
The floodlight camera runs off of household current unless the power is out, in which case it is battery-powered. If you use your dimmer switch to reduce the power, your camera is then running on reduced power. If it were me, I wouldn't want to risk damaging the camera by doing so.
Incidentally, Google Nest has never explained why the floodlight camera even has a battery. They don't mention it in any of their marketing materials. I suspect the reason is that they wanted to use the same camera as the Google Nest Camera (Battery) that we have (plugged in all the time), which is touted as battery-powered, but performs poorly on battery power.
12-09-2022 08:05 PM
Thanks again, I am now planning to install the regular switch. BTW, how is the battery life of the standalone nest battery cam?
12-10-2022 06:42 AM
Since ours is plugged in all the time, we have no experience with the battery life. Other customers in this forum, however, have expressed disappointment. In addition, if you have to dismount the camera, then you also have to refocus the camera and reset the activity zones each time you do so.
12-11-2022 04:07 PM
Thanks @MplsCustomer
12-13-2022 11:01 AM
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. I would agree with, @MplsCustomer that a dimmer would not work well for you in this case. You can adjust the brightness of the floodlight in the settings, though. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best regards,
Brad
12-16-2022 11:13 AM
Hi there,
Just checking in to see how the conversation is going. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. We'll leave this thread open for a little longer for follow-up questions and concerns.
Best regards,
Brad
12-17-2022 09:29 AM
We can close this thread, thanks
12-19-2022 04:28 PM
Hi everyone,
@Phillu thanks for getting back to us. It looks like we can consider this one complete, so I will lock the thread now. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
I appreciate your help, MplsCustomer and Brad.
Best,
Emerson