You should not paint your Nest products, because painting or covering them can affect their sensors, performance and functionality, and may void your warranty. However, there are a few Nest accessories and parts that can be painted to match your home.
In general, Nest products should never be painted, dyed or covered with fabric or other materials.
Do not paint:
- Google Nest Protect
- Google Nest cameras
- Google Nest thermostats
- Google Nest × Yale lock
- Google Nest doorbells
- Any parts of Google Nest Secure
Nest accessories that are safe to paint
There are a few exceptions that can be painted, such as outdoor camera cables or the Nest
thermostat’s optional trim plate. The table below details the only accessories that are safe to
paint. If it isn’t in the table below, painting it is not permitted and will void your warranty.
Nest product |
Accessory that’s safe to paint |
Nest Cam (battery) with floodlight |
Important: Do not paint the centre of the |
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor |
Important: Do not paint any other part of the If you are using an oil-based paint, you must |
Nest thermostat |
Important: If you paint the trim plate, make |