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Migrated Nest cams missing History in Google Home

Sabrefox
Community Member

I expanded my Nest network with  2 floodlight cams, and migrated my existing Nest Account with an Indoor Cam and wired Doorbell Cam. Everything can be accessed in Google Home, but when viewing the feed on older cameras, there is no History button (next the the Live button) at the bottom of the screen. Strangely, events are available by clicking the event button (icon at bottom right from the main app page) for all cameras. Is there something I can do to make events accessible directly on my older camera feeds like they are for newer cameras? 

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MplsCustomer
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@Sabrefox 

This 2-app approach is deliberate on the part of Google Nest. HIstory for our older cameras can only be viewed in the Google Nest app while history for our newer cameras released starting in the fall of 2021 can only be viewed in the Google Home app.

You can read Google's rationale for this in these blog posts in this forum--along with considerable customer reaction. In the first blog post, dated Sept. 29, 2021, Google says: "we are committed to bringing the experiences and Nest devices you have come to love in the Nest app into the Home app."  It hasn't happened yet, so since we bought a Google Nest Camera (Battery) in September 2021 we've had to use 2 apps.

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Blog/Message-from-our-GM-Updates-for-our-Nest-customers/ba-p/...

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Blog/New-Cameras-and-Google-Home-app/ba-p/4632

Any idea when this will be resolved? 

@wjaadams 

I have no idea at all.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi there, 

 

I apologize for my late response and thank you for all of your patience while waiting for a reply. I can definitely understand how frustrating your situation must be, but I wanted to make sure that your issue was addressed. Do you still need help with this issue? I know that there's been a delay in response since you posted.

 

Please let me know if you need further assistance. 

Best Regards, 

Brad.

wjaadams
Community Member

I would like to know when older device history can be viewed through the google home app. Having 2 apps for different cameras is not ideal. 

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

@wjaadams

 

I am afraid I do not have an ETA to provide you with. I know the option for a Google Home web app is coming, I just do not have any confirmation of a date.

 

Best regards,

Brad.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi there,

 

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue. Please let me know if you need further assistance. 

 

Best Regards,

Brad.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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.