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How to connect Nest Cam Outdoor to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The Nest Cam Outdoor is a wired 1080p outdoor security camera with night vision, intelligent alerts, and 3 hours of free event history storage. It connects via Wi-Fi and requires a Google account and the Google Home app. Part of the broader Nest ecosystem of cameras and doorbells.

The verdict

Nest Cam Outdoor does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

Nest Cam Outdoor can be bridged to HomeKit with HomeBridge and Google Nest plugin.

Note: This device works best when paired with a compatible hub or bridge.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Get the required bridge hardware — a HOOBS box is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.

    View compatible hubs on Amazon →
  2. 2

    Nest Cam Outdoor can be bridged to HomeKit with HomeBridge and Google Nest plugin.

  3. 3

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Nest Cam Outdoor will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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