topic Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera? in Cameras and Doorbells

Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera?

hfb — Mon, 08 May 2023 17:28:33 GMT

The Nest app shows live video from my cameras just by launching it. They're right there on the main screen and I don't have to dive any deeper to see who's there.

With the Google Home app, it appears that I have to tap on the camera before I'll see anything.

Is there a way for the Camera tiles in the main screen of the Google Home app to draw useful video instead of gray blobs? I saw some marketing screenshots that look like that may be the case, but I can't find an option to do so.

Re: Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera?

MplsCustomer — Mon, 08 May 2023 22:28:37 GMT

@hfb

The best you can do is to click the "Cameras" icon on the initial screen in the Google Home app.

Re: Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera?

hfb — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:04:33 GMT

Bummer. Thanks.

Re: Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera?

Juni — Sat, 13 May 2023 00:57:24 GMT

Hi folks,

Appreciate the help here, MplsCustomer.

hfb, I hope you've got the answer you're looking for. If you're still in need of assistance, please let us know, as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Regards,

Juni

Re: Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera?

Juni — Tue, 16 May 2023 01:25:28 GMT

Hi there,

I just wanted to follow up to see if you still need our help. Please let us know, as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks,

Juni

Re: Can I see live video on main screen without clicking a camera?

Juni — Wed, 17 May 2023 01:39:33 GMT

Hello there,

We haven’t heard back from you, so I'll be locking this thread in 24 hours. Feel free to create a new one if you have other concerns in the future.

Best,

Juni