Hub Max camera display multitask

[CCT2]

Two things…while streaming a security cam to the hub max the built in camera on hub max does not work.  While using the hub max to stream an internet radio station it will not show any security cameras but the built in camera does work.  It would be nice if an OS update could fix this.

[MplsCustomer · Accepted solution]

@CCT2 

When we display one of our cameras on our Nest Hub Max, it streams both the audio and video feed for the camera, which would make it impossible to to also stream the audio for an internet radio station at the same time. (And when the camera being displayed is a doorbell camera, there is also a microphone option for two-way audio with the doorbell.)

I don't know if it is possible to stream a security camera and have the built-in camera at the same time. I've seen a couple of posts from other customers saying it used to be possible for such two-way video/audio transmission, but I don't know whether that's accurate. The microphone option when viewing a doorbell camera might make that difficult.

[CCT2]

Thanks Mpls.   Okay that makes sense.   I just got a new Hub Max.  I remember being able to use the Hub max as I described on the old one.   Appreciate your help !

[EmptyNester]

Might be worth getting a used Nest Hub (the smaller gen 2 version) that sits  next to the bigger on just to watch the camera all day.  I  have seen them on Ebay for around $50.00   I have (2) of the Nest Hubs on my desk both streaming 2 different cameras live all day long.  It works great.