Nest Outdoor Camera Install
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Installation of a Nest outdoor camera into my attic for the backyard. Full installation video. For additional help on pairing the camera to the app or setting up the wifi I have included links below. I have not been paid for, or have any affiliation with this product
Nest Outdoor Camera:
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Nest Silicone Skin: www.amazon.com...
Nest installation video:
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Nest App: nest.com/app/
Installation is so simple yet to make it look nice is what scares a lot of people. To do it the right way you need to understand simple home engineering of what makes up a wall etc. You nailed it here man. I know how to do this with my eyes closed, but with your attitude I've stayed glued watching you work. Keep it up brother. Thumbs up from me.
Thank you very much. This was a fun install and it's still going strong. I wish Nest would listen to customers and make some changes to the power cord so it doesn't need such a huge hole, but it still works. Cheers!!
Great vid man. Wife and I decided to add a full array. I appreciate the time it took you to make the video instead of just getting the job done asap.
cody emery that is so cool to hear that you and your wife installed these together. I'm sure it's a heck of a lot easier with another person. And thanks for the kind words. Videos are so much fun to make ATB
I was just curious if you had ever installed any cameras per your Wife's direction, and how it turned out. Hope all is well, cheers!
Very detailed!!! Excellent tutorial!!!!
Now I know what I have to do. More confident after watching this video. No more installation service techs in mind.
From a woman who has to do all this alone, THANK YOU for that step by step instruction!
Kaye Ely You’re very welcome, thanks for the comment. I hope your install goes well. Be safe and ATB
I'll let you know for sure, but i don't see how it can't go well! I'll let you know! lol
Kaye Ely I am absolutely positive it is going to be awesome!
Kaye Ely i second that!!
Thanks for the thorough video. I was concerned with how I'd get the USB from the outside into the attic but you explained it clearly! Super helpful, thanks for making this!
Great Illustration !!
Very awesome job sir. Really appreciate you taking the time recording yourself every step of the way. I’m definitely looking into doing this with my home.
Cheers! Good luck with your install. I still have these and have 3 now. I still really like them, but that big hole for the power cord is a little unseemly. ATB
Thanks for the guidance. I followed your steps and got my camera successfully installed. Note that the cable from the camera was just long enough to get from outside to a place in my attic where I could reach it. I ended up mounting the camera higher than I intended, but it worked out fine.
That is great to hear! Thanks for the feedback and I am Amy happy the video helped. Be safe and all the best!
This was an excellent review! Thanks for taking the time to really go in depth with the placement and mounting logistics.
My Cameras are coming tommorrow and I have to install them. This video gives me an Idea on how to install them by drilling through the wall.
Thank you so much for this video! I could not have asked for better instructions. Unfortunately broke my leg after purchase but before install so may have to wait until i can climb a ladder! I would recommend pairing the camera before you put it up.
TnTBlast I am really sorry to hear about the injury! That really stinks. You are absolutely right about pairing the camera BEFORE mounting it outside on an eve that needs a ladder to access it. I really wish I would have done that when I installed it. Learn from mistakes I guess. Good luck with your recovery and hopefully you can get that camera installed soon. Cheers!
I like the video, just now having seen it and looking at how others have installed. My only suggestion for new installation is to be sure to pair the camera first before mounting and also be sure to test the camera in the desired location; if you don’t have good signal at the location better to find out before final mounting.
I absolutely agree. After installing the camera I admittedly had some issues getting it to pair because I didn't do it first. The other cameras I have installed I definitely learned from that mistake. Thanks for the advice and I really appreciate the comment, cheers!
This video was really helpful. I've been looking for videos on how to best hide the power cable but I had not thought about going into the attic.
Same. I learned something new
Just discovered your channel. Going back and watching your older videos is an adventure in of itself. Keep it going man, awesome content.
ᕱᒷᕦ᙭ thanks a lot Alex, love the screen name!
Thank you so much for making this video. I was trying to figure out how to run that wire for this exact camera through my attic and this video helped a lot. 😁🙏
That is awesome You found the video helpful! Made my day with this comment. I really hope your install goes off without a hitch! Cheers
Great tutorial man! Best one out there. Loved how your broke every step down. You helped me so much!
matt boatner I really appreciate such an awesome comment and its great to hear it helped. Thanks for the comment and ATB
Nice job on the video loved the array down portion of tools etc and discussing uses for everything.
Toby Nelson thank you for the comment. I hope it's a helpful video. There are powers extension cords now available so installing these has gotten a bit more user friendly. Good luck and ATB
Great video. Have my first camera coming tomorrow and will definitely follow your methods.
That’s awesome! One thing I would recommend is to pair the camera with your phone before bringing it outside. That way when you hook it up it’s all ready to go. I didn’t do that and it was a little bit of a pain. Hope this helps. Cheers
@@fireballmalone1 I'm definitely planning on doing that. I'll need to see if another access point is necessary for my wifi.
Quick question. When attaching the mounting bracket to the soffit, did you use any screw anchors? Or was it secured well enough with just the screws to withstand the weight of the camera?
@@MacDavies01 I thought about using a block of wood behind then soffit but it would’ve been really difficult. I just screwed it in and haven’t had any issues since.
@@fireballmalone1 appreciate the feedback
Excellent. Not as difficult as I imagined. I would've thought the soffit vent wouldn't be sturdy enough to support a camera.
eggroll1980 I was surprised at how light they are. I actually went up and checked it last night to make sure the silicone set and it is really sturdy even if you move it around. The magnet idea was pretty clever
If you listen at exactly 17:01 you will hear a spirit say “jackpot”. Yea it is a spirit, I hear them all the time and record them everywhere. Nice video and thank you.
Swimbait1 That is actually a bit creepy...I don't remember saying that and it's not a word I ever say so I think you're on to something. It's a whisper
It’s a spirit, trust me. They are all around us all the time. Most people just don’t know to listen for them. Might be an old friend, someone who lived in the house, etc. Now that I know to listen for them I hear them in about half my videos.
Swimbait1 I have so much footage I've filmed over the years save on hard drives. I may have to go back and listen with head phones on to see maybe I captured more. I've been in the house for 3 years now and it's the most comfortable place I've ever lived. There may be a reason for that.
If they know you are listening they reply far more often. No one hears them mostly. Some are lost and ask for help, some just hang out because they like it, some might be old friends, family. I have heard them in my videos at the top of the mountain, in a boat, at the store, in my yard while gardening, almost everywhere. The most I have ever heard was at a local museum. If you are interested look up Hope Paranormal, he has lots of videos recording them.
Holy shit!!!! I heard it so clear!!
Very nicely done. I think I need some with motion detection, sound, night vision. Thank you.
Prokofiev Chambers Thanks for the comment. These have really good night vision, sound and motion detection. The audio is 2 way as well, you can talk through the camera using the app and have a conversation with someone in frame. There is a slight delay but it works pretty good. The camera sends alerts based on motion it sees in zones you can set up. Hope this helps, I’m not sponsored by this, just my experience. Cheers
Best instructional camera install I have seen! Keep it up.
Great video but I’d recommend connecting the camera first so u can confirm ur WiFi connection and camera angles are good before mounting and drilling holes.
Excellent detail and walk-through. Thank you for your time and effort. I hope your link is an affiliate one, because I'm going to use it to purchase. Thanks again.
veizour thanks for the great comment. The link isn't affiliated but that's a great idea. I was hoping to just offer some information from my experience to make it easier for anyone interested. ATB
Nice video. Well explained and easy to understand
D'Kei Epps Thanks!
Great job , thanks for the clear directions and good idea with the glow rod
Thanks for your step by step instructions. Very informative. Great job.
Man Louie Thanks for commenting! I'm happy it was helpful. Cameras are still working great. Good luck on your instal. ATB!
Great job...very thorough. Appreciate the time you took to make this.
Thank you very much! I hope it was helpful. Cheers!
Great video and just what I was looking for! Thanks!
Thanks and I'm really happy it was helpful. Good luck with everything! ATB
how are these holding up 2 years later? i just got one today and im very surprised at how well the quality is
Mark's Tech Luckily I haven’t had any issues at with them. They get used daily and I’ve uploaded and shared clips for various reasons. Picture clarity is just as good as day one. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have. Good luck with your install! ATB
Great informative video with real details and video angles. Thank you.
Very nice tutorial. Easy to follow. Thank you.
Thanks, I am glad it was helpful. Good luck!
why would someone gave TD on this video ? He provided lots of good camera angles and even in the attic ! Thanks
SoundsRight Thanks, appreciate the comment. When someone sees the work it takes sometimes to make a video, it makes up for the dv’s lol. ATB
Thank you for the great video! It really helped me install my cameras. I had to run the line through my attic. I don’t have a power outlet up there but found a way to just run through my closet with an extension cord and plugged it right in. The glow rod would’ve came in handy haha! Thanks again man!
Thanks for the great comment and I'm really glad the video helped. ATB
Thanks for showing the wires through the soffit
Mark McKibben Glad it was helpful, good luck with yours. ATB
Thanks for the great video. Why did Nest put that fat USB plug in the middle of that cable? Overhere all houses have brick walls, Try to find a 7/8 inch ( 22 mm ) stone drill. It's almost impossible!
I totally agree. I couldn't believe it didn't at least disconnect at the plug with a smaller input or something. I used a half tube of silicone to make sure that hug hole was sealed up.
Good video. Good tips. Will use them for my installation. Thanks!
EejuVava thanks! One thing I would recommend when positioning the camera is to put it upside down so the wire goes straight up into the eve. You may change the view in the app. It will look better and it will be easier to position. Cheers and good luck!
Great installation video! Just a note that it'll be easier to first pair the camera in your house before installing it, that way you can scan the qr code with the app :)
hafnium 911 your absolutely right about that. After I had everything installed I had to go back outside and scan the camera. I got lucky with the pairing process on the wifi and it went without a hitch. Thanks for the comment, ATB
You should have used brown caulking to match the soffit...
Good idea. The kind I did end up using dried clear so it’s looks brown from the ground.
Thanks for taking the time to make this and share it, it's very much appreciated but the install was quite messy. That blob of silicone to plug the hole is terrible. I was hoping someone had a more creative fix.
paint the blob
I have an outdoor Power Outlet already installed by the builder on the eave for Christmas lights, etc. It's close to the front corner of the house on the side of the garage. That's where I want to attach the camera... Would it be OK to leave all the cable and the connectors outside? I'd have to make a nice loop and secure the cable there... I don't mind if the cable shows... or maybe I can leave the plug end and the camera end outside, but hide the middle section coiled and hidden behind the eave (lift up one of the panels and store everything behind it. I don't have access to the eave from inside as it's in the garage and the garage is all finished.)
I would suggest to Pair the camera first before installing. This was you can see if it works. Otherwise Great video with lots of install tips.
I would suggest sourcing out random outlets that just hang out in everyone’s attics….. but hey, pair them and then find those hidden gems works as well.
Thank you for this video! Very helpful!
Are the screws on the mont just in the soffit and not wood? The soffit is strong enough to support the camera?
tcow43 The soffit is strong enough to support the camera but one of the screw did hit a beam when it went in. The camera I installed a few weeks after this is straight in the soffit and hasn’t been an issue. Hope this helps, cheers
Thank You so much for the informative video. Great step by step. Crossed fingers, my turn to install.
Ps. Nice tat.
Good luck with your install! Glad the video helped. Cheers!
Same that a rubber grommet is not provided in order to avoid filling in unsightly silicone....
I wish the power cord was completely re imagined. Power over ethernet is a common use for many security companies and the hole would've been the size of a pencil, not a Red Bull. Cheers
Did mine today and it came out awesome. Thanks for the idea!
Vincent Dickhaut thank you for the feedback! I'm happy the video helped out. My cameras are a new addiction, I'm always looking at them lol
Great vid install nicely done! Quick question, why would you choose to not invert your picture and turn the camera 180° so the power-cord straight out the back and right up into the soffit?
Thanks for the excellent video. What is the glue you used to seal the hole, is any other option to fix the hole.
Vijayalingam Selvamani thanks for the comment, I’m glad the video helped. I used a silicone waterproof sealant called CTV, but any silicone will work. It expands a little to fill the home and is waterproof so no moisture or bugs get in. Hope this helps, cheers
Excellent video. Well done!
So if somebody wants to take my camera they can take it without any tools ?
The feed wire is attached to the inside of the camera. They would have to cut the line, I guess like any camera. Mine is high enough that a ladder be needed. Maybe that could help secure it?
If the camera works with your phone what to do at night when you turn your phone off and go to bed? So you are glued to your phone .
Great, great video. Well thought out and very helpful. Couple of questions. How secure is the camera mount to the soffit vent fascia? Mine is thin plastic and I’m worried about it holding the camera in high winds we get. Why the cover on the camera to make it blend to the color of the house? I’ve heard it said that the contrast is a good thing as it lets any would be thieves see it clearly and is a deterrent. Agree that it looks better to you and your friends and family so if burglaries are not a concern then it’s nicer looking.
Great video. Question can you still see the camera recording even if you are not at home???
Rocky guzman thanks! Yeah, on the app you can see every second of recordings. Anytime the camera sees something it shows up as and “event” with a dot, so you can find them easily on the time line. Hope this helps! Good luck
Could you of not pulled the smaller end of the lead through to the outside, to save drilling the big hole?
Afaik there is no smaller end. The cable is one piece with the camera.
Thank you for the brilliant installation video. I had a question (probably a stupid one). Can I connect this camera directly to my house electric wiring ? I have a wire available which can be used to power the camera directly. Is that possible?
umairbz That is a great question but unfortunately I can’t answer it because I am not sure. I don’t know if the power cable to the camera can be altered to tie into electric directly without damaging the camera. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. The power cord is the one flaw in my opinion with the huge hole required to run the line. If you do try it please send me an update. I would be really curious to know if this is an option. All the best and good luck! Cheers
I am thinking of getting the Netatmo Presence installed now as it can be hardwired into the house electric supply. Its not as good looking as the Nest cams but does the job without the wiring or baterry charging (like some other cams. I am building a new house so much easier for me to do that. Not sure why these guys didnt think of that.
Great detail in the video Sir. Helped me a lot.
Dre 9Golan that is great to hear, thank you. ATB
@fireballmalone1 Good video and guide. Just want to know, the hat you're wearing at 4:16 is awesome. Where'd you get it? My coconut head would like one.
Can you talk through the camera? Does it whistle?
You can talk through it and the sound sis really clean. It does require decent internet service to use that feature. Ours rural internet is horrible but the feature works, just delayed
great work , but can you use two different cameras on the same app
By any chance are you a tip and ring guy? Noticing the tools of the trade.
Actually yeah. Been doing cable for a really long time.
Are the screws mounting the camera to your soffit only through the vinyl soffit, or do they go through plywood behind the vinyl soffit? Doesn't seem like the soffit got compressed, so I'm wondering is the soffit strong enough to hold up the camera on its own? I'm about to install a few around my house, so been looking up others' experiences. Awesome detailed video! Thanks!
What type of Anchorage did you use to attach the camera bracket to your soffit?
It looks like you also have aluminum soffit on your house.
It's hard to tell from the video but there is a stud I hit with one of the screws when I attached the camera. But, I do have a camera installed in a different area of the house that is only on the soffit and I haven't had any issues even with the point of view shifting after about a year. I hope this helps, Cheers!
Great video!!how far is camera from door and carport?thanks
Wouldn’t that cable look much neater if the camera was installed the other way round?
Actually...yeah. Someone pointed that out after I installed it and since the camera will change the orientation I changed it. Thanks for the input, cheers.
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Did you put anything behind the eave for the screws to go into? Seems like the eave itself wouldn't be strong enough to hold up the camera.
Jeff Shrimpton I thought about putting something more substantial for the screws to anchor to but it actually didn't need anything. I've even messed with the camera a bit for different reasons, wasp nest and hit by a bird, and it's held really well.
Do you have to buy another nest aware subscription for each camera?
Unfortunately there is a "per camera" price. After the initial 10 for the first it is reduced to 5$ for additional cameras after that. I don't get any $ for saying it, but I think it's worth it. I have 3 and pay for the subscription and am very happy with the service and ease of use. I do hope this is helpful and wish you all the best. Cheers!
@@fireballmalone1 thanks! I installed nest hello doorbell(looove it!)....was hoping I wouldn't have to pay again after I install the backyard cam. Think I'll just go with the free subscription on the backyard for now
Absolutely the BEST outdoor camera installation! Only issue is my ladder won’t reach up that high nor do I want it that high. Can I just drill through vinyl siding and into a wall inside? I wanted to place it under a second floor bay window where there’s soffit
Do you know if someone makes a grommet to go over the lead to plug the hole that you need to drill?
That's a good improvement- just Google "7/8 grommet" and you'll find lots
You look like Mike Pompeo! Great video btw. Thanks.
NIce vid... I'm using this as my template to get my cameras up. I am curious to know if they sell longer cords???
Pro Tip: pair the camera to the app BEFORE going to the trouble of installing the camera. That way if you got a dud, it's easier for you to exchange it for another one.
You are NOT wrong about that. My internet is kinda crap out here in the woods and even though the camera wasn't a dud, it would've helped speed up the process. Cheers!
curious why you want to hide camera? I always thought camera's are a deterrent.
They are definitely. One fear I had initially was someone taking the camera or knocking it down but you’re right about a visible camera helping more than a hidden one, at least imho. I have since installed more and added a sign letting people approaching the property know it’s under surveillance. Cheers and thanks for the comment
Love the videos, but I have to ask you about mounting an outdoor camera. I see that there is some wire that comes with the cameras, but I don’t understand how to keep from needing so much wiring?
Danny Canes unfortunately one of the draw backs in my opinion is that part of the cord is attached directly to the camera. It can be made longer with adapters that other companies make but I don't think it can be made shorter. There is an inside camera that can be plugged directly into an outlet but I don't have my experience with those. Hope this helps.
I have no clue about security cameras but I am thinking about buying this unit for our small apartment building. Overnight some how I suspects bums are getting in and doing mischief. I am really desperate. We have a very high ceiling entrance with a fire light emergency pack and plug in. I don't live at the site or have a computer there. Would this work for me? I would appreciate any advice or direction you could offer. thanks.
Thank you. I'm doing this in the morning.
Thanks you Lord Varys.
Best instructional video I've seen man thanks really helpful
Nick relieve santos Thanks! Really appreciate the comment. There are power cord extensions now for these cameras to make installation easier. I plan to use one for my next camera. Good luck with yours and ATB
Does it record 24/7 continues recording?
You can sign up for different plans, but mine records 24/7 for 10 days at $10 a month, then $5 each camera after. You. An pay extra for 30 days. I have found it beneficial even with the extra cost. Hope this helps. Cheers
Thank you for the detailed video explanation. Do you use a WiFi range extender? I have 6 nest cameras installed. 2 indoor and 4 outdoor. If yes, any recommendations?
WingChunBoyz Thanks for the comment. I have a Netgear AC1200 extender that works pretty good. It supports 2.4/5 GHz and up to 5 devices. There are better ones probably but for my needs this works. I get signal all the way back past the chicken coop, about 250 ft from the house. Fixed my camera issues 100%. Hope this helps! Atb
fireballmalone1 awesome! Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll check it out. Hopefully it’ll fix my connectivity issues. =)
Spot on what I was looking for. Thanks. Curious why you opted not to invert the camera?
Ben Wilson thanks for the comment. That was actually pointed out by another person as well and honestly it hadn't dawned on me to do that. It would look better with a lot less of the cord showing, and the performance would be the same. If I were to do it again, inverted is the way to go.
Great video, definitely helped me install mine. Thanks!
Jonathan H that's awesome! I hope your install goes well! ATB
Excellent video,simple to understand ,because i was watching same Indian and Chinese couldn’t get anything very hard to understand the a accent
Petrit Lika Thank you for the comment. I’m happy to hear the video was helpful. Good luck on installing your camera! ATB :)
Instead of purchasing the “cloud” for recording 24/7 can it be connected to a personal home cloud storage using a network drive? Thanks.
Jason Axisa Camio used to offer free cloud storage for cameras but I believe there's is now a fee. If you check r/nest on Reddit.com there are new posts all the time trying to find a workaround. I currently pay for nest aware basic which also gives me alerts by text/email based on multiple activity zones in the cameras view and the ability to set up time lapse and save video clips indefinitely for export or for later use. I have no affiliation with Nest so I am in no way trying to sell anything. I hope this helps and best of luck. ATB
Maybe way too late but, it someone sees the comments in the future it could be useful. I use ispy from ispyconnect.com works with thousands of cameras. And you can set up schedules, store the footage locally on your computer or NAS, even linked to some cloud storages like Gdrive, Dropbox, Onedrive...
Brilliant thanks for that 👍
Cheers! Really happy it was helpful. One thing I would have done different is to pair the camera prior to installing outside. Much easier. Good luck with your install.
Great video. People leaving TD doesn’t surprise me. People are just miserable
David Gravalese LoL, well said, and thanks for the comment. It was a good learning experience listening to the negative feedback I guess. Cheers!
What was the reason you didn't decide to install it upside down? Seems like the wire would lay nicer that way, but I'm not sure what the potential downside would be?
Priscilla Clark honestly I don't have a good reason why I didn't do it upside down. From my understanding the camera will change perspective if it's flipped. That's a great question. I have one more outside camera I want to install and I think I will do it that way. I may go back and flip the other 2. Thanks for the question. ATB
Good video, how is that charger holding up to attic heat?? I plan to have 4 cameras and all those chargers are going to be hooked up to a power strip in the attic.Is that safe?? Anyone have a better idea? Thanks!
Jim Talor Get a Monster or GFCI powerstrip, these cameras don’t pull a lot of current.
👍thank u I needed help
why would the make the plug SOOOO big. 7/8s is freaking hugeeee. I have bricks in front of my house. SMH.
That is pretty frustrating... I'd suggest running it through the soffit instead of through the brick.
you need to top up your attic insulation
Thanks for the advice. I watched part of this with that in mind and you’re absolutely right. Appreciate it
I'll be getting one of these shortly and will be mounting to the same type of surface on my house. Do you notice the video is shaky at all or unstable with it mounted directly to the soffit?
adam911t the camera is actually very stable. I haven't noticed any kind of movement or issues of any kind. Good luck on your install!
I bought a wireless camera. I need to drill. Where I want to install is vinyl siding. Can I drill through the vinyl siding?
odinsonthorhammer1 I would think you should be able to. The eave I attached mine to here is vinyl and it worked really well. I would make sure to seal it up really well with silicone or something to waterproof the hope after you get everything where you want it.
do the nest camera has built-in battery and memory card to record even the burglars cut the electricity?
Unfortunately they don't. When I lose power there is no more feed going to the cloud. An Micro SD slot would be pretty cool if the could be powered but that isn't the case with these. Hope this helps, cheers
You mentioned in your video to be sure not to hit any power cords while drilling, would it make more sense to drill from inside the attic rather from outside? I'm a novice and this is not meant to be a trolling comment. Thanks.
Emanuele Caraccia i appreciate the question. If it's possible then definitely. Due to the pitch of the roof where I installed my camera there wasn't enough room to drill down. Where the line came up the clearance was only about 4-5 inches. I could have tried drilling at an angle but then I jeopardize drilling into my gutter when the bit passes through. I had to also take into account I knew exactly where I wanted it outside which is hard to match up from the attic. Hope this helps! Cheers
Yessir, that makes sense. I suppose that if you drill from the inside, then the metal could fray outwards looking worse than if you drill outside in. Secondly, how much rtv did you need. I'm doing 8 cameras and it seems to be sold most commonly in 3oz packages and I'm not sure if it's enough for 8 cameras.
I would think you might need 3-4 of those tubes. The hole needs to be big enough for the connector to pass through it which Is quite a bit bigger than the wire. So there will be about a quarter size hole to fill up.
@@enigma2483 Get a tube of 100% silicone caulk from your Home Depot or Lowes for about 7 bucks and you may use half a tube. You will need a caulking gun if you do not already have one.
Awesome, thanks so much for this video.
Bruyere Boy Thanks for the feedback, I’m really happy it helped, good luck with your install. ATB!
That is really cool! I'm going to talk to Kareem about getting one for the front door :)
Dawn Owens you can set it up to send you a text every time it sees or hears something. It also has a two way microphone you can use to talk to the person near the camera from your phone. I have used it to bust Dad loading firewood when he's supposed to be resting lol. But for security it's nice too. When you get am alert you can tell the person trying to break in, the cops are coming, or just watch the cops show up and bust them. Thanks for the comment!
fireballmalone1 I love that you've busted dad!! Hahahahahahahahaha
Excellent! Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks! I hope it helped and good luck with yours!
Is this camera water proof
Yes it is, and it works in extreme weather conditions. I am not sure about the highs and low temps but on the coldest day here it gets about 5 degs F and works great. hope that helps, ATB