Cameras and Doorbells

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Here are some steps I recommend to resolve issues during the setup of Google Nest cameras or doorbells.Before trying these stepsMake sure you're using the correct app for setup. Need help checking which model you have? Use the Google Home app to set ...

NEST CAMERAS PASSWORD

Tryiong to view on Desktop. Keeps asking me to sign in but will not accept re-set password. Over and over and ....

Nest Cam and thermostat didn't migrate

I tried to migrate my nest cam 1st and thermostat over to Google home. Neither went and now I can't access in either the Nest account or Google home. They both were fine before in my Nest app. It says it's linked to another acco

Nest doorbell doesn’t detect cats unless viewing in app

I have two battery doorbell cams. They pick up dogs, people, cars, my Christmas lights changing colour (as motion) but don’t pick up cats. I have a feral cat I’m trying to feed for trap, neuter, release and the only time the camera will notify me of ...

Nest Cam battery Live with Events doesn't Record

New Nest Cam is Setup in Home, Live, Events & Notifications on for People & Pets. Nest Aware free trial is on. Cam only recorded briefly in the first hour of use, then stopped. Deleting History and reviewing all settings doesn't help. Camera is Live ...

Resolved! Doorbell don’t show live feed when someone rings

Everytime somebody rings at my door the live feed of the doorbell’s camera freezes and I’m not able to conversate or see who it is. When I check history all recorded clips play normal but those where they ring the door I can’t watch. When there’s nob...

Nest doorbell gen 2, no chime in house if connector puck installed

If I install the connector “puck” the internal chime doesn’t sound. With it removed everything works correctly. Is. It really necessary to use the connector? What kind of damage can result without it?

Resolved! Extending Event History Beyond 3 Hrs

All of my cameras started limiting event history to 3 hours. I did some research and subscribed to Nest Aware but camera settings still do not provide a longer option. Help center isn’t answering my question and could not find an answer in community ...

Resolved! Video encryption and security on Nest Doorbell 2nd Generation (wired)

How secure are the videos recorded by the Nest Doorbell 2nd Generation (wired)? Does Google have the encryption keys or some sort of built-in algorithm to decrypt videos that are stored in the Cloud, enabling Google employees or 3rd parties to view t...

Can you use various cameras with nest hub

Can u use existing cameras with this home system . I was wondering if I had to purchase a whole new security camera system of if they could also be used. I have 2 different systems. Night owl and roku are they compatible?

Doorbell (battery) won't do factory reset.

I'm experiencing the same issue as described in the thread linked below. While I can perform a restart (white light turns on), the device won't initiate a factory reset (no yellow light, even after holding the pin for over a minute).This is quite fru...

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

NEST CAMERAS PASSWORD

Nest Cam and thermostat didn't migrate

Nest doorbell doesn’t detect cats unless viewing in app

Nest Cam battery Live with Events doesn't Record

Resolved! Doorbell don’t show live feed when someone rings

Nest doorbell gen 2, no chime in house if connector puck installed

Resolved! Extending Event History Beyond 3 Hrs

Resolved! Video encryption and security on Nest Doorbell 2nd Generation (wired)

Can you use various cameras with nest hub

Doorbell (battery) won't do factory reset.

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Wired gen 2 doorbell offline

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Recording camera

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Why Does My Nest 2.0 Wired Chime Unexpectedly