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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 ...

Resolved! Unable to record an event length longer than 30 seconds

I have 4 Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) cameras (connected to power) that I can not get to record an event longer that 30 seconds despite having changed the maximum event length settings and having done a factory reset. Everything else seems t...

Resolved! Can you turn off the light around the doorbell button?

HelloI just installed my nest doorbel.I was wondering if I could turn off the light around the button, which stays solid white and blue when pressed. Can anyone help me?

Nest outdoor camera replacement power cord

I have a Nest Outdoor cam, not the Nest IQ Outdoor cam. The power cable is not weatherproof as the outer wire casing has degraded and the bare wires are showing, badly. Can the power cable be replaced? If so, how do I get a replacement cable? Also, t...

Outdoor cameras won’t connect to new router

I bought 4 cameras and had an electrician install them. All the wires are in the attic. They were all working fine until I changed my internet provider and got a new modem. I can’t hook them up to my computer now that they’re all wired into the house...

Lost outdoor camera mounting magnet

I lost my magnet mount in a move. How do I get a replacement?

Not able to set up the build in nestcam

Hi, I have tried to set up my camera following the instructions below. When I get to scan the QR code, I can not find it. Where is the QR suppose to be displaying on the google next hub? The camera is built in. I select “no QR code” but then it asks ...

Resolved! Re: What is the recommended doorbell chime to buy for a nest wired doorbell

Dear Forum,This issue was locked even though I had replied to keep it open. I guess my reply never reached the forum to keep it open. I would still like to know (if one exists)what the recommended doorbell chime unit to purchase which will supply 8 t...

Nest Doorbell camera

My doorbell camera buffers for a very long time when i pull up my app. Any suggestions?

Resolved! Nest doorbell

I don't know how to charge the battery. My doorbell is attached to a gate post. Do I remove the doorbell from the post and if so how?

Nest hello doorbell stream to Chromecast tv automatically?

How can the nest hello doorbell (wired) stream automatically to the new Google Chromecast with Google tv when the door bell is triggered? It will Automatically show up on my nest hubs just not the tv. Please no comment about streaming to the tv via v...

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

Resolved! Unable to record an event length longer than 30 seconds

Resolved! Can you turn off the light around the doorbell button?

Nest outdoor camera replacement power cord

Outdoor cameras won’t connect to new router

Lost outdoor camera mounting magnet

Not able to set up the build in nestcam

Resolved! Re: What is the recommended doorbell chime to buy for a nest wired doorbell

Nest Doorbell camera

Resolved! Nest doorbell

Nest hello doorbell stream to Chromecast tv automatically?

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Add new nest camera and doorbell to the Next App

Nest camera battery going offline for no reason

No alert when someone rings the nest door bell, no...

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Cameras keeps going offline randomly

Nest Doorbell Wired - blue light activates but gre...

Doorbell not adding faces

Nest Doorbell battery chime

Changing connection to new phone and wifi to Nestc...