11-22-2021 09:18 AM - edited 11-22-2021 05:26 PM
Hi there, is it possible to continuously stream a 2021 nest cam when it is powered? (so no battery issues)
Here is what I tried: I kept a chrome book open (powered) with the google home app continuously streaming 3 cameras around my house just as a test. What I observed is every 10-15 minutes or so, some of the camera views would go away and I'd have to manually refresh. However, I'm not sure if its an attribute of the (pretty poor) google home app - because even if you scroll just a little bit, it aggressively turns off cameras that start going out of view.
I observed the same disconnection and re-connection on manual refresh on my iPhone as well.
I have disabled battery optimizations in all cameras.
My end state is to purchase some nest hub devices that may continuously stream my cameras, but it looks like even in powered mode, these cams don't keep streaming. If this is so, I am wondering if anyone knows if these are hardware limitations or firmware (which potentially can be upgraded in future).
thanks.
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11-22-2021 07:46 PM
I misunderstood your original post. By 24/7 streaming, I thought you meant recording 24/7 on Nest Aware. I realize now you mean streaming continually onto a video device. I can stream the camera onto one of our Google Hubs, but have only done it occasionally. I just tried it now for 30 minutes without interruption.
We're using the same cable you are using.
11-22-2021 04:46 PM
One of our Google Nest cameras is the new Google Nest Camera Battery, which we purchased with the Google power cable. It streams 24/7 with our Nest Aware subscription. Judging from some of the postings I've seen here, it MIGHT possibly be different if you're using the 3-foot charging cable that comes with the new Google Nest Camera Battery to power the camera. Maybe there's a difference between the optional power cable and the charging cable.
11-22-2021 05:23 PM - edited 11-22-2021 05:24 PM
Thank you. How are you streaming 24x7? Is it on a nest hub? I have the nest aware subscription as well.
I am using the 10m Google weatherproof charging cable - it’s identical to the cable google supplies but longer. When you saw power vs charging cable which ones are you referring to?
11-22-2021 07:46 PM
I misunderstood your original post. By 24/7 streaming, I thought you meant recording 24/7 on Nest Aware. I realize now you mean streaming continually onto a video device. I can stream the camera onto one of our Google Hubs, but have only done it occasionally. I just tried it now for 30 minutes without interruption.
We're using the same cable you are using.
12-09-2021 10:27 AM
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.
11-23-2021 03:04 AM
That is good to know - I’m going to attribute this to the mobile app then. Thank you so much for testing the feed.