Will Nest doorbell ever support RTSP?

rajivravio — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:51:54 GMT

Google Nest Doorbell Needs RTSP – Here’s Why

I love my Nest Doorbell. Great video, reliable notifications, and the Google Home integration is seamless. But there’s one huge thing missing that’s honestly making me consider switching: no RTSP support.

Why does this matter? Because RTSP lets you stream video locally. It means I could:

View and record footage on my NAS or NVR

Use it with Frigate or Home Assistant

Keep my cameras useful even if the internet goes down

Not rely on a paid cloud subscription just to access recordings

Right now, Nest locks everything behind the cloud. No local stream, no backup, and no way to integrate with open-source tools. Even Google’s own Nest Hub relies on cloud to show the feed!

Other brands are starting to get this—Reolink, Amcrest, even Aqara now offer RTSP and optional local storage. If they can do it, why can’t Google?

All I’m asking for is an optional RTSP stream. Make it a toggle. Secure it. Keep the cloud stuff for folks who want it. Just give power users an option

Let’s make Nest smarter and more open!

Re: Will Nest doorbell ever support RTSP?

AndersC — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:37:36 GMT

Hi @rajivravio,

Thank you for posting in the community. I understand you'd like to know when the Nest Doorbell devices will support RTSP to allow users to stream video locally. It sounds like a helpful option to improve Nest Doorbell devices. I'm glad you shared this information with us.

I understand this feature may be useful, considering your needs and the needs of all Nest users. We're always looking for ways to improve, and we appreciate your feedback to continue improving our products and meeting your needs.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you need future assistance.

Regards,

Anders

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