Cameras and Doorbells

Resolved! New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

We recently shared new updates to the Google Home app. You can read more in our community blog: New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more! Have any questions not covered in the FAQ? Let us know ...

Need help with setup? Troubleshoot common Nest camera or doorbell problems

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 ...

Doorbell doesn't call my phone when pressed.

Hi I really need help. I recently bought the nest doorbell (battery) based on my thoughts that it would work something like the "Ring Doorbell". When I am not home and someone presses my doorbell it does not call to phone like the "Ring Doorbell" wou...

Nest Floodlight deleted from home/can't add back

My Nest Floodlight "lights" was removed from Google Home without my consent; camera was fine. I can't figure out how to add the "floodlight" back to Google Home. I tried factory resetting the Camera via pinhole on back and readd the Nest Cam w/floodl...

Public Video Stream Link

A shareable link to allow public viewing of the video stream is required! Deleting features available in previous Nest products and charging the same price is not an "improvement" to your customers....

Sending door bell notifications to a specific display device

Good morning everyone,Hopefully I'm posting in the right forum and if not please can a kind soul point me in the right direction?I have just setup 2 Google Nest doorbells for a client of mine. Everything was pretty straightforward to setup and on the...

Nest Hello no power (wired)

Hi when the door bell is connected to a transformer there is no power but when it’s connected by the micro usb it powers up I’ve checked the transformer it’s working fine

My nest outdoor camera power chord

I enjoyed my nest outdoor cameras but I recently saw that one of my cameras power cords are breaking down due to the punishing Florida Sun. Is it possible to get another camera power cord without having to replace the whole camera? The camera works f...

I keep getting error when i sign up for nest aware.

I have 1st gen nest aware subscription and have already migrated to google home. I tried signing up for nest aware subscription and i get error. Do i have to cancel 1st gen subscription?

Subscriptions

I’d like to know if I can have many cameras under the same subscription even though they are at different locations and different Wi-Fi addresses

Livestream to Nest Display from Nest Battery Doorbell

I would like a live notification when someone presses the bell on my Nest Battery Doorbell to my Nest Display. Is this possible?

Live Video Unavailable. The Camera may be unreachable or saving battery

My nest cam worked for a couple weeks great, but the live feature has subsequently stopped working. I get movement notifications, and can view the recorded history, but no dice on the live video. I've tried resetting it, updating the app, turning the...

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Resolved! New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

Need help with setup? Troubleshoot common Nest camera or doorbell problems

Doorbell doesn't call my phone when pressed.

Nest Floodlight deleted from home/can't add back

Public Video Stream Link

Sending door bell notifications to a specific display device

Nest Hello no power (wired)

My nest outdoor camera power chord

I keep getting error when i sign up for nest aware.

Subscriptions

Livestream to Nest Display from Nest Battery Doorbell

Live Video Unavailable. The Camera may be unreachable or saving battery

How do I stream Nest Cam 2nd Generation?

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Doorbell camera (wired, 2nd gen) will not record e...

New updates to Google Home for camera users: new A...

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Yes - I have some created, but don't use them everyday
No - I don't use automations or Routines
Yes - I use automations or Routines everday!