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 doorbell

Is there a way to get the Google hub to ring a chime like a normal doorbell instead of announcing that someone is at the door with the assistant voice?

No events detected and peeling/flaking plastic

I've been experiencing an issue with the Nest Hello and a lot of "No events detected" messages. I have Nest Aware Plus and the other cameras seem to record and upload fine, but the Hello has been having a lot of issues lately. I've looked at some oth...

My drop cam flashing yellow lights flashing blue lights and red lights

My drop cam flashing yellow lights flashing blue lights and red lightsI'm trying to set it up is the old model

Can't add Nest Doorbell (Battery) to our Google Home ecosystem

Just purchased a Nest Doorbell (Battery), and in the process of attempting to add it to all of the other Google/Nest devices managed by Google Home, I'm running into a Catch-22.I open the Google Home app and go to Add and manage / Set up device / New...

Wiring Nest Doorbell Battery to trigger chime on intercom system

I am wiring a new Nest Doorbell Battery to be constantly powered with 24VAC.We have an electronic intercom system and I have identified the two switch wires that trigger the chime when closed. Does anyone have any proven wiring diagram/approach to ha...

Resolved! Nest Activity Log

Is there a way to show who deleted any camera footage or took a camera offline?

Google Nest Camera not being detected by Alexa

I have 3 new google nest wired cameras. They are loaded in google home but Alexa can not locate these devices. I have older nest cams that Alexa can find no problem - it seems that the issue may be that google no longer adds new cameras to the nest a...

New Nest Camera Viewable in Browser

The new indoor nest cam I just bought is not viewable in the Nest app nor on home.nest.com. It is viewable in the Google Home app... what is the browser url equivalent? I want to be able to monitor my cameras from my browser.

Outdoor Plug for Nest Doorbell?

I just bought a Nest Doorbell (Battery). The battery power has been pretty bad so far. It only lasted 12 days on the first charge, now, I did a factory reset (as recommended) and it's already at 96% when I only reset it this morning. The person at Go...

Doorbells don't work

Installed doorbell cam per directions. I can here the door mount ring, it rings on my phone, but it does not ring the two wall mounted original door bells. Did I install the thingy on the wrong floor?

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Nest doorbell

No events detected and peeling/flaking plastic

My drop cam flashing yellow lights flashing blue lights and red lights

Can't add Nest Doorbell (Battery) to our Google Home ecosystem

Wiring Nest Doorbell Battery to trigger chime on intercom system

Resolved! Nest Activity Log

Google Nest Camera not being detected by Alexa

New Nest Camera Viewable in Browser

Outdoor Plug for Nest Doorbell?

Doorbells don't work

I moved a d need to set up my nest camera and door...

Poor Performance of Unit Battery

Nest Doorbell Offline

Wired gen 2 doorbell offline

New Nest/Google camera keeps going offline! Consta...

not able to login to home.nest.com

Recording camera

Suddenly 8 out of 10 Cameras offline at two differ...

Why Does My Nest 2.0 Wired Chime Unexpectedly

Transfer 1st gen nest hello from Nest app to Googl...