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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 ...

Why can't I disable motion alerts on my nest hello?

I have had the Nest Hello and it used to work fine but something has changed. I created zones and turned off motion alerts to prevent false alerts but they got turned on somehow and now when I try to turn them off they immediately turn back on in the...

What is the value add that GarrettDS brings to this community?

Maybe I've missed them, but in scanning through his posts, all I see are canned responses that close a post:"...Just wanted to hop in here to see if we still needed help on this as it seems a few people are having success with it working now."or "Sor...

Not receiving notifications from my nest camera

I see others have also reported not receiving notifications from their nest camera. My issue started 3 days ago . I do not have an iPhone so do not have access to the same update. Anyone else with an android have any assistance. ?

New Nest camera ONLY creates clips for events where notifications are turned on

On our existing Google Nest cameras and doorbells purchased prior to the fall of 2021, we are able--in the Google Nest app--to select the camera or doorbell and use the Filter to select which event(s) we wish to see (Motion, Dog Bar, Talking, Sound, ...

When doorbell (battery) is pushed, there is no display on google hub max

Hello!When the doorbell button is pushed, there is no display on my google hub max. The comment that pops up is that the video is currently unavailable. How can I fix this?Thanks in advance!

Nest cam with floodlight and Nest app

I almost can't believe Google is forcing users into the Google Home app to operate the Nest Cam with Floodlight. I say almost because of course I can believe it - Google doesn't care about the Nest user base at all. There is nothing on the packaging ...

Nest camera Notification changes not saving

When I got into my Nest app on my iPhone and switch the notification settings for my Nest camera (When to send changed from Always -> No one's home) and (Activity - unselecting All Other Motion) it does not save. I got back into notifications and its...

Recording table tennis games

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a Nest camera to record table tennis matches in my office. The camera would be placed pointed at the table and the hope is it would record games as events. First of all do you think this is a plausible use? And second, if ...

Cant fit doorbell battery to wall

Little spring circle part that secures the doorbell to the wedge seems to be stuck.

Device not working.

Why did my new Outdoor Nestcam with Floodlight (wired) go offline when all my other Google cams are working? Also I can no longer see the ‘floodlight’ symbol in my Google Home app…only the camera component on the app.

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

Why can't I disable motion alerts on my nest hello?

What is the value add that GarrettDS brings to this community?

Not receiving notifications from my nest camera

New Nest camera ONLY creates clips for events where notifications are turned on

When doorbell (battery) is pushed, there is no display on google hub max

Nest cam with floodlight and Nest app

Nest camera Notification changes not saving

Recording table tennis games

Cant fit doorbell battery to wall

Device not working.

unable to share not recognizing password

Help with setup

Nest Doorbell Battery- Stopped powering on

Unable to reconnect Nest Cam Indoor 1st Gen

Replacement magnetic mount for outdoor wired nest ...

nest Outdoor Cam

How to disable enhance zoom

Create your own event.

Want to change wifi for nest doorbell

Delete Video clips