HOW TO IMPROVE your GOOGLE NEST CAMERA video quality at night - Wasserstein anti-theft mount FIXED

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • This is a short follow-up video to my Google Nest Camera review I posted a few days ago. While making that video, I noticed that the nighttime video quality of the older Google Nest Outdoor Camera looked much better. Video’s from the new Google Nest Camera (with battery) were foggy and less detailed. I thought the camera was to blame, but something else was actually happening. Special thanks to TOFUROBOTS who pointed out in the comments that the Wasserstein anti-theft mount might be the cause for this. Here's my simple solution to improve your Google Nest Camera's video quality at night!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 48

  • @HoangTran-ce9hf
    @HoangTran-ce9hf 2 роки тому +14

    I just purchased one on Amazon and the top of the mount is now black. Looks like the manufacturer fixed it.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +2

      Great to hear this Hoang!

  • @DanielOrtegoUSA
    @DanielOrtegoUSA 2 роки тому +4

    Perfect! The black insert may also prevent excessive glare during the daytime. Last week I made a favorable comment about your review, and this adds another 👍. So I went ahead and subscribed to your channel today. I have purchased some previous accessories from that same company that made the hood.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Daniel 😄 Glad that I could help you with this video and I’ll do my best to make more interesting videos. Thanks for your subscription! 🥳

  • @nigabel
    @nigabel 2 роки тому +8

    Good video and very informative, thank you. I would have liked to see the night vision of the old camera compared to the new, without the anti-theft mount. Perhaps trimming off the overhang will make it even better?

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Thank you Nigel! I am thinking of a follow up video about the Google Nest Camera and I will try to incorporate your suggestion!

  • @jm-gn7hw
    @jm-gn7hw 4 місяці тому

    100% worked this is the silliest Fix and thank you for making this video

  • @steevthetech
    @steevthetech Рік тому

    Currently 3D printing a dark grey hood for my camera in the backyard. Glad I didn't choose white for the print, thank you for the video!

  • @davethewebguy
    @davethewebguy 2 роки тому +10

    If I had a house or condo, I'd still buy Nest because I'm so invested and prefer to stay aligned with my ecosystem. BUT, it is not good for a company if shortly after releasing a product people need to "fix" things with bubble gum and tape to make it work to a standard level. First you buy the camera which is reputedly above average market rate, then, if you care about spot-theft (not that I would be), you have to buy a separate contraption to secure it, and then, if you care about seeing things well at night, you have to buy some plastic foamy thing and cut it up with scissors etc., to fit in. This just isn't good Google. Just isn't. :/

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +3

      It’s also so simple to test it in the factory before shipping! I don’t understand why they didn’t do that in the first place 😒

  • @JamesEnTennessee
    @JamesEnTennessee Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. Just got my camera's today and will make this fix before I install.

  • @miniair
    @miniair 2 роки тому +1

    Bought a wassertein mount this week and it has the black insert pre-installed

  • @nolucka936
    @nolucka936 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, I’ll give this a try tomorrow - thanks!

  • @gnexjeff
    @gnexjeff 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating discovery. Thank you for sharing it! I wonder if spray painting the inside of housing black would work equally well.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Thank you Gnexjeff! I wanted to use spray paint at first, but didn’t have any. So it was either buying paint at the local store for 10$ or use this for free 😃

  • @la2v
    @la2v 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!' I just did it with non-glossy black vinyl and it worked totally awesome, thank you for Sharing!

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you for your message and I’m glad that it helped! 😁

    • @la2v
      @la2v 2 роки тому +1

      @@Josh-White Hey Josh! have you set up to power over the Internet with your nest cam battery using The wasserstein POE adapter? I just received my adapter cables and cannot seem to get them to work!!

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +1

      Hi LA2V, I didn’t know about this power solution for our Nest Camera so I took a look at their website. It looks as a good alternative power solution, also weatherproof. But inside and outside our house we have regular power outlets, so that would be my choice. Hopefully you can find a way to make your POE adapter work!

  • @nibblenibblenomnom
    @nibblenibblenomnom 2 роки тому +11

    Black electrical tape would've done the job just fine.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Off course! But I didn’t have it at the time 😆

    • @matsudakodo
      @matsudakodo 2 роки тому +1

      It would, but black felt may be even better (non-reflective)

  • @haroldrichardson5577
    @haroldrichardson5577 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation

  • @mattv5281
    @mattv5281 2 роки тому +1

    You should look at the black plastic in front of the camera at night to make sure it still looks black. I have some black clothing that looks white in infrared.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Hi Matt V, thanks for sharing this tip and for leaving a comment. If I make another follow-up video about the Google Nest camera, I'll pay attention to your tip!

  • @indylex1820
    @indylex1820 2 роки тому +2

    or use a black electrical tape? Love your backyard btw😀

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Indy Lex!! Black electrical tape will also do the trick, smart idea!

  • @qwerqwer-hs1hd
    @qwerqwer-hs1hd 2 роки тому +2

    Hello. Great video! I am thinking of buying the anti theft accessories, but I am not sure how it works. I get that "sleeve" makes it harder to steal but the camera will still come out from the sleeve...no?

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +1

      No the sleeve is connected to the wall through an iron wire. It is simple but effective. The sleeve won’t come off because you screw it tight while also connecting the sleeve to the iron wire.

    • @la2v
      @la2v 2 роки тому

      Also great for a drop safety!!

  • @ohlala6674
    @ohlala6674 Рік тому

    I experience the blur but my Wasserstein anti-theft mount already has a black inside. Problem NOT fixed. I removed the mount entirely as I want a clear image.

  • @rogeryoung1201
    @rogeryoung1201 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Josh
    Just got mine from Amazon and the inside collar was already blacked out, I guess Amazon listened to you

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Who knows, they may have actually listened! Thanks for letting me know! Cheers!

  • @JustinDanielDunn
    @JustinDanielDunn 2 роки тому +1

    Just got a new version looks like they've been listening to everyone's complaints It comes painted black now. No reviews yet on this Amazon version.

    • @JustinDanielDunn
      @JustinDanielDunn 2 роки тому

      Well, not painted but little black piece of paper/tape

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Haven’t seen those yet but sounds promising.

  • @tobindaily9961
    @tobindaily9961 Рік тому

    I assume black electrical tape or gorilla tape work just as effectively?

  • @ErikT595
    @ErikT595 2 роки тому +1

    Wederom bedankt!

  • @ooshaakao2006
    @ooshaakao2006 2 роки тому +1

    Informative

  • @PhillyDjHook
    @PhillyDjHook 2 роки тому

    Who's _not so bright_ idea was it, to design a roof over the Nest camera anyway? It doesn't need a roof. The camera is weather resistant. They can make that locking device without the roof and it would still work for the purposes intended. And do people know that they don't even need that locking device? Google replaces these things for free if stolen. And, you don't have to use their magnetic mount. If you're afraid of high winds, birds, or squirrels, knocking the camera from off its magnet. You can use a previous mount from your previous security cameras (if you had any.) Anyway, I hope this helped someone.

    • @CurtisLodge1991
      @CurtisLodge1991 Рік тому

      The camera doesn't switch on unless it's magnetised to something/the mount, so you can't use old mounts.

  • @HT-rx4um
    @HT-rx4um 2 роки тому +1

    Does it effect the WiFi signal ? After installing it, my cams have trouble connecting. I didn’t have this issue before.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому

      Do you mean the mount leads to wifi interference? This doesn't happen with us, but it's a shame that you are bothered by it. Could it also have something to do with the range of your router?

  • @arlyn8211
    @arlyn8211 2 роки тому

    Great video! Do you have an email that I can reach out to for a possible collab for nest accessories?

  • @JustinDanielDunn
    @JustinDanielDunn 2 роки тому +1

    A half pint of black paint is just $5.00... for now.

    • @Josh-White
      @Josh-White  2 роки тому +1

      Just make sure it’s suitable for plasic!

  • @user-cs2ie9um4u
    @user-cs2ie9um4u 9 місяців тому

    I don’t recommend this camera very bad decision try another brand

  • @chrisaustin9652
    @chrisaustin9652 2 місяці тому

    The camera is garbage!