Article Summary:
Moving your camera is easy to do. If you’re moving it to a different spot with the same Wi-Fi network, all you need to do is unplug it, move it, and plug it back in. If you’re moving your camera to a new home, you may need to remove it from your Nest Account and reinstall it.
Moving your camera to a different spot with the same Wi-Fi network
If you're just moving your camera to another spot in the house — but not connecting it to a new Wi-Fi network — all you need to do is unplug your Nest Cam and move it. After you plug it back in, your camera will automatically reconnect to your Wi-Fi network. You should see a green light on your Nest Cam, which means that it's successfully connected.
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Note: If your Nest Cam is having trouble connecting after you've moved it, you may have moved it out of your Wi-Fi range. Try moving it closer to your router.
Connecting to a new Wi-Fi network
If you just want to connect your Nest Cam to another Wi-Fi network — for example, if you changed your Wi-Fi password or got a new router — you can easily do this in the Nest App. Read the follow article to learn more.
Moving your camera to a new home
If you're moving to a new home and taking your Wi-Fi router with you, all you need do is set everything back up in your new home. Once your Wi-Fi router is connected to the Internet, just plug in your Nest Cam, and it will remember how to connect to your Wi-Fi. You can then change the ZIP or postal code of your home in the Nest App, and you're all set.
If you get a new router when you move — for example, if you change Internet Service Providers — you'll need to update your Nest Cam's settings so that it knows how to connect to your new router.
Moving your camera to a second home
If you have more than one home, and you want to move your Nest Cam to a second home, you can add a second home to your Nest Account. Learn how to create a second home in the following article:
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When you move the camera, remove your camera from your Nest Account and set it up again to add it to your second home. After that, just follow the instructions below to finish moving your camera.
1. Remove it from your Nest Account.
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2. Unplug your camera and move it to its new location. Before plugging it into a new power outlet, set up your camera again. Select your second home in the Nest app before starting setup. Connect your Nest Cam to your second home's Wi-Fi network.
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Important note: If you purchased a used Nest Cam and you receive a message that it's already in use by another account, please contact Nest support for assistance.
Taking your Nest Cam out of the country
Nest Cam is optimized to work best with specific regional Wi-Fi standards, depending on where it was sold. This means that your Nest Cam may experience decreased Wi-Fi performance if you move it to a different region. For example, Nest Cams sold in North America are designed to work best in US and Canada while Nest Cams sold in Europe are designed to work best in Europe.