Nest wired indoor 2nd gen will not add using Setup code

[JHLASound]

I wanted to add this since I saw several locked conversations about adding a Nest cam without the the QR code

This 2nd gen installs via Home not Nest

for my particular Nest indoor wired 2nd Gen, I was rearranging my Homes. I deleted the camera from the current home, the reset the camera via the little hole near the swivel stem under the camera. Hold button in until camera chimes  . The camera will only install to Home when the light is pulsing blue after reset , if the light is solid blue or any other color ( if that’s a thing) it will not install! This is from my chat with customer care and it installed the first time 

[EmptyNester]

Are you saying you were able to install it WITHOUT the QR Code?

[JHLASound]

Yes. Reset the camera by holding the reset button on the bottom until the camera makes noise and resets itself . The blue light should start pulsing and then go to the Home App and add the device. Worked for me perfectly 

I think the blue pulsing light must mean pairing mode to pair to the app….good luck!

[maedacortez]

Hi JHLASound,

Thanks for reaching out. I understand you need to add your indoor camera to the app without the QR code. I'm here to help!

Please follow these steps:

• Make sure Location services and Bluetooth are enabled.
• Open the Google Home app.
• Tap Devices > Add > Google Nest or partner device.
• Choose the home where you need to add the camera.
• The app will try to look for nearby devices. Once asked what device is being set up, select Camera > Nest Cam (wired).
• Then it will ask to scan the QR code. Select "continue without scanning."
• Once the camera is recognized, select Continue.
• A prompt for additional legal terms and usage guidelines will appear. Tap Next.
• A prompt for privacy guidelines will appear. Tap Next.
• A prompt to allow the Google Home app to automatically share device stats and crash reports to Google will appear. Tap No thanks or Yes, I'm in.
• Once you try these steps, the camera should be connected.

Note: If your camera was set up on another account before, you'll need to remove it from that account before setting it up again. To remove follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. If you have more than one home, tap Favorites . At the top, select the home you want to edit.
3. Tap Settings .
4. Under the home name, tap the profile icons of home members.
5. Select your profile icon.
6. At the top right, tap Remove  > Leave home.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Regards, 

Manuel