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 ...

Resolved! Install electrical chime for nest wired doorbell

Hi there, I would like to install an electrical chime for my Google nest doorbell which I have hardwired using a transformer. I didn’t receive the chime connector to connect - so I want to know how can I connect an electrical chime if I have hardwire...

Resolved! Can’t reconnect camera to new router

I have 6 Google net cams with batteries. All the cameras were working great. Then aprox two weeks ago I got a new Motorola MG8725 multi gig modem and my cameras won’t connect to it. Every other item I have from my MacBook Pro to my light bulbs connec...

Nest Hello Doorbell

I just recently purchased a Nest hello doorbell(wired) and I'd like to wire it without a chime.Would I be able to wire it directly to the transformer?or would I have to use the chime connector in between?

Floodlights not turning on at all.

My camera works fine but the lights no longer turn on. Not through the Home App, not through Google assistant, nore motion senser. I've tried resetting on the back of the cam and still not working. I've only had it for a week and had no issues until ...

Turn off notifications for familiar faces.

Could anybody please explain how I can turn off notifications for familiar faces? I don't really need to get notifications every time my family is in the garden. I understand that the option exists to switch off notifications entirely when you are at...

I NEED to be able to see my Nest Aware History from my phone.

I have two drop cams. I also pay for the annual Nest Aware subscription. I need to be able to view my camera's history from my cell phone when I am at work. Somebody PLEASE walk me through how to do this? I am NOT a techy person. My 2 yr old grandson...

Nest battery doorbell - Does not charge or turn on

Nest doorbell recently ran out of battery.I dismounted it and connected it to charge but nothing happened.It does not charge or turn on.Is this an internal battery failure?If so, is this covered under warranty?

Clicking a doorbell notification on iOS should take you to a screen and turn on Camera.

I use the doorbell with the camera off to save battery and avoid excess notifications. When someone rings my doorbell: I get a notification, I click the notification, the Google Home app loads, I’m taken to a screen that shows the battery and the cam...

What Google Assistant voice commands work with Google Doorbell?

What are the voice commands that work with the Google Doorbell?I have a google nest mini and when someone rings the doorbell, I get that audio notification. I found that I can say “Hey Google, I can’t come to the door” and it will play the auto respo...

Brad - invalid email address

I just received a response from Brad to a problem I've been having with the Google home app. I believe he's a moderator on this forum. When I replied to the message, I received a return message saying the email address was invalid. I'm using Gmail an...

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Resolved! Install electrical chime for nest wired doorbell

Resolved! Can’t reconnect camera to new router

Nest Hello Doorbell

Floodlights not turning on at all.

Turn off notifications for familiar faces.

I NEED to be able to see my Nest Aware History from my phone.

Nest battery doorbell - Does not charge or turn on

Clicking a doorbell notification on iOS should take you to a screen and turn on Camera.

What Google Assistant voice commands work with Google Doorbell?

Brad - invalid email address

Lens shattered

Nest camera not showing in nest app, how ridiculou...

Can’t connect my door bell with my second device

Unable to reset second Gen. Nest Cam indoor wired.

Nest doesn't recognize QR code or manual code

Cámara Nets no funciona

Colour lost from camera

Nest camera projector

Cannot connect to my nest doorbell (battery)

Add camera to a new WiFi network