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I need to be able to switch from solar to electric from time to time but do not want to actually remove the connector into the camera.Are the solar cord and electrical the same to add a "splicer" to connect the cords, kinda like a plug n play.Is ther...

The house lost power due to storm for 3 days. Power is back on but battery is low. I have charged it externally and put back on connector plate. Nest is not charging automatically but it has power and turns AC on. Not sure what to do to keep it charg...