Talk through nest cameras no longer works on iOS 26

[SalR]

Talk through nest cameras no longer works on iOS 26.  

I have multiple cameras. Nest IQ indoor and out door. Nest cam indoor and nest hello. Settings for Microphone is enabled in nest app and within the phone settings. 

Feature stopped working after installing iOS 26 on phone. My wife’s phone running iOS 18 can still talk through cameras. 

google please update nest app to be compatable with iOS 26 

Google home app also does not work for talking through camera. 

[Aidy2020]

I have the same issue since updating to iOS 26 also, I can’t speak to anybody over my doorbell since the update. 

[LMCD1]

Same!!! I have tried so many things and nothing. Hope they fix it soon

[David_K]

Hi all, I've shared this with the Google Nest community team to make them aware of the issue.

(As I've seen multiple reports of this issue, I'm going to mark this post a recommended answer to this topic. Please don't take that as a sign that this issue is considered resolved. Rather, it's the best way for this forum system to display an important update at the beginning of a thread, and I want to help ensure that those new to the discussion see the latest update).

[heckyeah98]

Hello,

Is anyone else having mic issues after updating to IOS26? On my doorbell and cameras, you can’t talk through the cameras anymore ever since I updated. I did some  troubleshooting, etc. was wondering if anyone else seen this issue. 

[Theo1981]

Yes we all do. 

[LMCD1]

Same!! I have tried everything from uninstall reinstall. I’ve made sure the mic had privileges. 

[Richardhornsby]

Any news on this please, i have the same problem 

[AlexN9877]

The Talk function on NEST stopped working for all iPhone users since iOS 26.

Its been 3 weeks since this issue was uncovered and widely documented. How long are you guys going to keep ignoring us?

Maybe we need to kill our subscriptiond and go to a competitor like Ring who listens to their customers.

[Theo1981]

Same problem here! 

[turbotime4]

same issue, and only an issue since moving to ios26. I checked all microphone permission settings and they are on for the nest app but still nothing, 

[RetiredMonkey]

Same problem!

[Albert03]

Same problem to me.

[Kmart]

Same issue. They are doing it on purpose. Spend a fortune on equipment and google kills it. 

[Aidy2020]

Instead of merging posts, can we get a fix for this?

[Kerrie1]

I’m having the same issue with our outdoor camera 

[JGreg]

All my Nest cameras (8) are now useless since ios 26

google we need a fix asap

[LMCD1]

Same here!!! 
Google!!! Fix it!

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Redmi A5 64GB 

[Theo1981]

In the Google home app the problem is solved after the last update from Yesterday. But I use most of the time the Nest app. The problem hasn’t been solved yet. 

[turbotime4]

I still cannot talk through my cameras even on google home app. what version of the app are you running? 4.0.54?

[SalR]

Updating to Google home app version 4.0.54, released on 9/28/25 did not fix the issue in the Google home app. 

[chanacy]

Talk function in the Talk & Listen is no longer working on iOS 26 in both the Google Home and Nest app.

Updating to Google home app version 4.0.55 released on 10/1/25 did not fix the issue.

[Clowmonteeze]

Completely false, still broken on the Google home app. 

[turbotime4]

I opened a case with google/nest support. they seemed to not know this was an issue for all/most on ios26. I encourage you all to do the same so they know this is a widespread issue that needs to be addressed. you can contact support directly from your nest app by hitting the hamburger menu on the upper left and then support. 

[moralesvicente]

Hey folks,

Thanks for reaching out to the Google Nest Community Forum. I’m sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing because when you try to talk through your Nest Cameras, that feature no longer works after installing iOS 26. I'd like to share more information with you. 

I appreciate your time in performing the previous troubleshooting steps listed in this thread. In this situation, I recommend sending your feedback. It helps the team better understand how this impacts users. Send your comments by clicking on this link: feedback form.

Regards,

Daniel

[Sergm]

I have the same issue using iPhone 15 !!!

but everything works on my iPhone 11. Hopefully This hint helps google figured out the issue. 

[Hollywood1674]

Yes I have iOS 26 an I’m unable to talk thru my nest outdoor cameras as well I hope this does get fixed as I’m paying for annually subscription which I used the 2 way talk often the sooner the better I hope this will get corrected 

[Blackmaba]

I can verify that the Mic is still not working as of today after updating everything and following all the troubleshooting steps and the Mic enabled is on in Privacy settings and the Nest App. Wife and my iPhone 17 with iOS26.0.1 can't talk. The Nest camera Mic does work with S23 Ultra. Please fix this issue, thanks.

[AlexN9877]

What the **bleep** Google?!?!

This is widely documented issue. It's been over 3 weeks since it's been discovered.

All of us iPhone users are in the dark here... Do you not give a **bleep** about your customers?

Looks like we should switch to a competitor like Ring who listens to their customers 

[David_K]

Hi all,

I’ve been informed a bug has now been filed for this issue which is actively being reviewed by the Google Nest camera team.

[Stevenhutt800x]

Still not working here as well. I would like a refund on my subscription until this gets fixed.

[jenniffert]

Hi there,

Thank you for posting in the community! I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with the Talk and Listen feature on your Nest Cameras and Nest Doorbells after updating to iOS 26, even though the microphone is enabled in the Nest or Home app.

Our team is actively working on a fix and will provide an update as soon as we have more information. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Best regards,

Jenniffer

[Stevenhutt800x]

It’s going on a month with no fix. Are you planning on refunding are subscriptions until this is fixed?

[Raudino1981]

Please help? I’m am also having these problems yesterday my mother fell and she wasn’t able to hear me reassure that I was on my way!!!

[Rasfar76]

Do the 26.1 Beta 2 update   that will probably fix the problem

[AlexN9877]

How do we get a refund for the month we haven't been able to use our intercom?

[Stevenhutt800x]

I am thinking of switching to eufy. No subscription needed.

[Stevenhutt800x]

I just canceled my 108 dollar a year subscription. I’m trying to get a refund as clearly this is still not working correctly.  Eufy has no subscription cost. I’m looking into that now.

[AlexN9877]

What's going on with this Jennifer?