Hello does not connect to wifi

[Retired1]

I moved a nest hello from one home to another. I just want to use the camera. I will power it by using the USB port on the back. I reset the device by using a paperclip to press the hole in the back while simultaneously pressing the button on the front. I went through adding a product on the Nest App from the beginning and I cannot get it to connect to the WiFi. There are other Nest products in the home and the App shows it trying to assist. NO LUCK.

Any other suggestions??

[MplsCustomer]

@Retired1 

You said "I will power it by using the USB port on the back" but the Google Nest Hello Doorbell is designed to be powered by being wired to a typical doorbell transformer.

[Retired1]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have now connected the Nest Hello directly to the 16vac transformer.  I just want to use the camera. I reset the device by using a paperclip to press the hole in the back. I went through adding a product on the Nest App from the beginning and I cannot get it to connect to the WiFi. There are other Nest products in the home and the App shows it trying to assist. I tried 3 different times. I got 3 different error codes - 

NC016(4060)

NC021

NC023

Not sure why the error code are all different, but if anyone knows why I cannot connect to WiFi, let me know.

[MplsCustomer]

@Retired1 

Did you press the reset button with a paperclip while ALSO holding down the big doorbell button on the front for about 10 seconds?

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9252162?hl=en&sjid=11649154741298861193-NA#zippy=%2Cnes...

[Retired1]

YES,  I reset the device by using a paperclip to press the hole in the back while simultaneously pressing the button on the front. I did this more than once. Still to luck.

[EdmondB]

Hello Retired1,

Thanks for posting here in the Community. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with your Nest Doorbell. Let me help you out. Have you tried the following steps: Move the Nest doorbell closer to the router, or the router closer to the assisting device, or Create another structure in the Nest and try to add the device to the newly created structure?

I appreciate the help, @MplsCustomer.

Thanks,
EdmondB

[EmersonB]

Hey everyone,

@Retired1,  I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. How's it going with your Nest Camera? Were you able to read the information and follow the steps below? In case you have an update, you know where to find us.

I appreciate the help, EdmondB and MplsCustomer.

Regards,
Emerson

[Retired1]

I have tried everything that everyone suggested. Nothing worked so I threw it away.

[Retired1]

Not to mention that NO ONE could tell me what these error codes mean: NC016(4060), NC021, and NC023.

What's the point in having error codes if no one knows what they mean???

[EmersonB]

Hi everyone,

@Retired1, thanks for getting back to us. These errors mean that your Nest Camera couldn’t connect to your phone through Bluetooth. You’ll need to make sure that Bluetooth is working and is enabled on your device.

Give these steps a try:

1. Exit the Nest app.
2. Use the instructions in this article to restart your camera.
3. On your phone, switch Bluetooth off and then on again to reset the connection. Make sure that Bluetooth is on when you’ve finished.
4. On rare occasions, your phone might not let you turn on Bluetooth. If you run into this issue, try to reboot your device. Otherwise, skip to the next step.
5. After turning on Bluetooth, bring your phone within 30 cm of your camera, and keep it there until setup is complete to help reduce wireless interference that may disrupt the Bluetooth connection.
6. Now, try to set up your Nest Camera again.
7. If you still can’t set up your Nest Camera, try a different phone if you have one.
8. If your Nest app displays a Bluetooth error again, reboot your phone if you haven’t already. Then, try to set up your Nest Camera again.

If all else fails, you can try to set up your Nest Camera without using Bluetooth if you have one of the following cameras:

You might want to use a different phone to set up your Nest Camera. You’ll need to install your Nest app on the other device and then follow the steps in the app to set up your Nest Camera.

• Nest Cam Outdoor
• Google Nest Cam Indoor
• Dropcam

Hit this link for more information about these error codes.

 
Regards,
Emerson

[Retired1]

This is a nest doorbell. I have WiFi all over the house. Bluetooth is not an option. WiFi is what the doorbells and cameras connect to and that is the issue I am having with the doorbell. Cameras are just fine. The Doorbell camera will not connect to WiFi.

If you have any more suggestions, I can dig it out of the trash and try again. 

[Lance_L]

Hey Retired1,

Since the steps didn't work on your end, I'd be happy to take a look into this for you. Please fill out this form with all the needed information, then let me know once you're done.

I appreciate the help, MplsCustomer, EdmondB, and EmersonB.

Regards,

Lance

[Retired1]

I appreciate the response, but it is too late. I tossed the doorbell in the trash.

[zoeuvre]

Hi all,

@Retired1, we're sad to see you go. We're always here to help if you ever change your mind. In the meantime, I'll go ahead and lock this thread within 24 hours. If you run into any more questions in the future, please feel free to create a new thread.

I appreciate your help, @MplsCustomer, Edmond, Emerson, and Lance. 

All the best,

Zoe