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Cameras won’t record at night

NoNightVideo
Community Member

In January, we installed 4 cameras (641666005D04E16B model). They have not ever recorded anything between sundown and sunup.  If it’s dark, they don’t work.  I’ve had them on Auto Night Vision for the most part.  I recently changed one to Always On, but it’s changed nothing.  They work perfectly fine while the sun is out.  So it’s not a Wi-Fi issue (Wi-Fi doesn’t change when the sun goes down).  If I open the app at night, I can see live video, but it will not capture any activity.  And yes, there is activity.   At this point, I’m so frustrated with them. Can someone please help?!!?

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MplsCustomer
Bronze
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@NoNightVideo 

Our one Google Nest Camera (Battery) doesn't flag many events at all at night, but there isn't much activity at night there. And I think, on night vision, the camera doesn't detect events as well. The camera does record all night long (so we can find events that weren't flagged if we scan the history), because it is plugged in with the optional 10-meter power cable and is always "Live". (Scanning history is terrible in the Google Home app, compared to the Google Nest app for our older cameras.) When running on battery power these new cameras are usually "Idle" and the impression I have from other posts is that they therefore often do not catch events at their start.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi there, 

 

I apologize for my late response and thank you for all of your patience while waiting for a reply. I definitely understand how frustrating your situation must be, and I wanted to make sure that your concern was acknowledged. Do you still need help with this issue? I know that there's been a delay in response since you posted.

 

Best Regards, 

Brad.

Yes I need help with this issue.  Any suggestions on what might be the problem?  Or are these cameras really just useless as they have been for the last 4 months?

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

@NoNightVideo

 

I am not sure why your devices are not recording at night. Which cams do you have? And do you have an active Nest Aware subscription? How far away are your cams from your wifi? And have you gone through all of your settings to make sure everything is turned on that should be? It honestly sounds like you may have faulty devices. I would contact Support for further assistance. 

 

Best regards,

Brad.

Yes we have Nest Aware.  The distance from the router is irrelevant because the camera record just fine during the day.  They don’t move so why would anything be different?  Yes I’ve gonna thru all of the settings.  And I’ve tried support… they were as useless as the cameras.  So basically what you’re saying is these things are junk.  Thanks for confirming my suspicions.  I’ll be sure to leave a great review everywhere I can find.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

@NoNightVideo

 

Sorry to hear you ran into this issue. If they are under warranty, then I would suggest reaching out to Support for a replacement device. 

 

Best reards,

Brad.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Folks.

 

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

 

Best Regards,

Brad.