If the cameras need to be plugged into an outlet, then the thief can just unplug it right? null

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RandyJ · Accepted Answer

That is correct, they can be unplugged. We drilled a two holes into our garage, one for the front of the garage and one for the front entry of the house, ran the cords into the garage to plug them in on the inside, then sealed the holes around the cord.

Answered by RandyJ 8 years ago

EWT1200 · Answer

As a best practice for ANY brand camera you should install your Nest Cams up high out of reach if possible. This would also give you vantage point in recording activity. I also secured my Nest cams by drilling a hole through the wall to extend the AC cable to the outlet. I then filled the excess whole around the AC cable with expansion form and securely anchored the cable inside my home with the supplied straps and screws that came with my Nest cams. The AC cables connected to the back of your Nest cams are hard wired. If some were to tamper with the Nest cam or even walk into your activity zone you will get notifications to your android or iOS device with a snapshot of this event to your email. I hope this helps.

Answered by EWT1200 8 years ago

Reply · Answer

You can do two things. First, somehow use an outlet that inside your house or garage, if you can. You may need to drill a hole. I was able to work the cord between my garage door and the garage door frame. Second, there are covers for your outside outlet that can be locked, so they can't get to the plug. I found one on Amazon.

Answered by Reply 8 years ago

elee · Answer

yes they can. we put metal cable ties around the plug & junction box just to slow anyone down! best part is, you would see them on camera first though! We also ran the wire indoors on the ones we could just to prevent this issue.

Answered by elee 8 years ago

Dirk · Answer

Yes, it could be unplugged, wire cut, damaged etc. Hopefully, you would get a video of the person before that happens.

Gene · Answer

Technically yes, but anyone can walk up to any cameras and just cover it or cut the cable.

Rosco · Answer

Yes they technically could, or they could cut the cord, so the best thing to do is make the connection higher so they can’t reach it

Grasshopper · Answer

doesn't matter..if the where the plug is located.....if the cable is exposed it can be cut....monitoring yes..security no....

unsecure · Answer

yes but up to that point is already recordered

Jan0 · Answer

Yes! The cord can be unplugged but you might catch a snapshot of the thief. Definately look into wireless.

Hammer · Answer

Yes that's for sure

“If the cameras need to be plugged into an outlet, then the thief can just unplug it right?”

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