09-12-2022 01:14 PM
I have an indoor, wired nest camera but only receive alerts for when an animal/person is detected. How do I setup alerts for dogs barking? Currently looks like only smoke/carbon monoxide alarms will be registered? Why?
09-14-2022 10:08 AM
Google Nest decided that its newer cameras and doorbells released starting in the fall of 2021 would work ONLY in the Google Home app and NOT in the Google Nest app. As a result, "Sound" notifications are different between the older and newer cameras.
On older Google Nest cameras, you can get "Sound" notifications for Person Talking, Dog Barking, and All Other Sounds.
On the newer Google Nest cameras, you can get "Sound" notifications for Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sounds and Smoke Alarm Sounds.
A year ago, Google Nest's Vice President posted this explanation for their 2-app approach. There has been no update since.
09-16-2022 03:40 PM
Hey KP4,
I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. I hope that sheds some light on the issue.
I appreciate the help, MplsCustomer.
Thanks,
Archie
09-16-2022 08:57 PM
Got my answer, but I’m definitely not happy about it. Terrible choice by Google. Wish I had purchased a different camera.
09-20-2022 08:53 PM
Hey there,
We hear you. Our team is working hard to deliver the best experience for our users — we'll take this as feedback. Keep your eye on the Google Nest Community page https://goo.gle/2JvnMRy for any updates. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
Check out this link on how to file feedback.
Thanks,
Archie