Adding 2nd Generation Indoor Camera to nest app?

[Nig]

Can I add the 2nd generation indoor wired camera to the nest app (as opposed to the Google home app)? 

[MplsCustomer]

@Nig 

Unfortunately, you cannot.  Google Nest decided that the new Google Nest cameras and doorbells released starting in 2021 would work only in the Google Home app and NOT in the Google Nest app or on the home.nest.com website. 

[Nig]

Thanks for confirming. Seems odd you have a ‘nest’ camera that doesn’t work with the nest app.

[Brad]

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback on this, I fully understand the frustrations of not having your new Nest cams in the Nest app like you may be used too. However, the new Nest cameras and doorbells are exclusive to the Google Home app because we wanted to create an integrated experience with your speakers and displays. 

You can now use the Google Home web app to view your cameras and doorbells. A Nest Aware subscription applies to all of your cameras, speakers, and displays in the same home structure. Thank you for your continued patience, and support. 

Best regards,

Brad

[Brad]

Hi there, 

Just checking in to see how the conversation is going. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. We'll leave this thread open for a little longer for follow-up questions and concerns. 

Best regards, 

Brad

[Brad]

Hi there,

Just checking in on this thread and the activity on it. We'll leave this topic open for another 24 hours in case there are any follow-up questions or comments.

Best regards,
Brad

[Rubes]

On a slightly unrelated note, if you happen to find a Nest IQ indoor camera, that one you can add no problem. I recently found some at Lowe’s on clearance.

[Jimmy_J]

nope - it is called a NEST cam but you can't use it with NEST - go figure!