Nest camera cable..can I use the USB as a permanent power supply?

413x · 2 Feb 2022 at 11:39

The cost of a 5m nest cable is quite frankly ridiculous.
Can I use the USB one instead? Ie the one that comes with it?

Personally I don't see why not. Anyone done this?

SoliD · 2 Feb 2022 at 11:54

I don't understand what this is asking, the usb cable is the power lead? There is only one cable that goes in which is the usb c one.

413x · 2 Feb 2022 at 12:09

SoliD said:
I don't understand what this is asking, the usb cable is the power lead? There is only one cable that goes in which is the usb c one.

There's a cable which comes with the cam:
USB-c male to propriety connector

Separately there's a 5m cable:
UK Plug to proprietary connector .

I'm not sure if there's any difference in water proofing, the connector may be slightly different etc.

SoliD · 2 Feb 2022 at 12:38

Surely if there is only one that comes with it you can use it? Why would you need to buy a power cable separately? I have the older nest iq outdoors and it's just USB c to USB c but with a fancy weather proof shield on one end so it can be locked into the camera.

FlyingFish · 3 Feb 2022 at 06:55

I've got 3 Nest cameras, the outdoor ones have a inbuilt fixed cable that ends in USB A, and that can be plugged into any USB power supply. The indoor cameras have a USB C connection, so in theory you can use any USB C cable to power the camera. I found that some USB C cables are better than others if you want to go with a longer cable to power the camera.

413x · 3 Feb 2022 at 10:47

SoliD said:
Surely if there is only one that comes with it you can use it? Why would you need to buy a power cable separately? I have the older nest iq outdoors and it's just USB c to USB c but with a fancy weather proof shield on one end so it can be locked into the camera.

This cam. Is designed to be able to be taken off the wall and charged. That is what the cable is for.