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How do set up my nest camera with just the serial number?

JohnF
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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Original poster: Frankie Rogers 

 

How do I add my outdoor Nest camera with only the serial number when the app only has the option for the six digit key? The camera is outside near the roof and to high to reach. I recently updated my home network which is why I need to add it back.
 
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David_K
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Hi Frankie,

I'm afraid you can't do that. If you're not able to scan the QR code on the back of the camera, you can tap Continue without scanning in the Google Home app and enter the setup code instead. If you don’t know where the setup code is, you can tap Find the code for help.

Scott420
Community Member

So what. Nest camera is trash now?

I found the code after entering the 6 digit code I’m asked to locate the serial # after finding I’m told to keep the last 4 digits of serial # ????  THEN NOTHING HAPPENS what next

I found and entered the 6 digit code but what next

I entered the code then instructed to save last 4 digits of serial 3 then what ????

julestnz
Community Member

I already set up my outdoor nest cam and I now want to change my wifi password.  It is asking me to scan the code.  It is 30ft away hanging from my roof.  How do I do that?

Sage
Community Member

Same problem. You would think the company would have a way to reconnect if you change WiFi !

so let’s make people climb up on their houses and uninstall the camera every time they change their settings 🙄 brilliant 

Amcadoo123
Community Member

Mine won't scan and there is no 6 digit code.  Very disappointed