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 ...

5 suggestions to address Google Nest camera issues

1. If Google is determined to phase out the Google Nest app in favor of the Google Home app, simply change the "Cameras" option in the Google Home app so it brings up the current Google Nest app interface within the Google Home app.2. Add the new 202...

Doorbell Chimes Not Working

When I first installed Nest, the doorbell chime buzzed as well as ringing. I recently moved some wires aside, and the buzzing has decreased, but it's still there. I followed all wiring instructions correctly.Another, newer issue: the chime only rings...

Try moving closer?

I'm standing on the ladder within inches and I keep getting this message. Oh sure, I re-powered and re-booted everything.The error message says "Make sure your Nest Cam (battery) is on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone."First of a...

Resolved! Nest Cam Wired Indoor - Stuck on Choose last 4 digits of serial number

Have tried setting up new Nest Cam Indoor device using entering six digit code manually, because QR code was thrown away with box after mounting in first home. Each time I get as far as the page that says 'Choose the last 4 digits of your camera's se...

Is there a newer Nest Cam App for the Latest Mac IOS

I have had Multiple cameras for a couple of years and 2 of them lost connection and I can not seem to get them to reconnect to the nest wifi with my phone. I have taken the cameras down and brought them inside but still no luck utilizing phone. I hav...

Camera IQ suddenly lost power and won't turn on

My Nest Camera IQ just suddenly lost power and stop working. I bought a two-pack. The other camera is working fine. The cameras has been working for about 2 years now. I tried removing the camera and plugging it into a different power outlet, but sti...

Trying to setup nest cam again, says it needs to be removed from account but I already did it?

I had a nest cam wired and it was working fine, but I needed to move it to a new house so I removed it from the house I had in google home and created a new one. Then, when I tried to set it up on the new home it says that the nest cam is already set...

Nest camera set-up within Google Home stuck screen

I'm setting up a Nest battery indoor/outdoor camera through the Google Home app on my phone and when I add my camera I go through a screen accepting Google's Device Arbitration Agreement and the next screen is titled "Usage Guidelines" and I can't ge...

Google doorbell various buildings

Is it possible to have various Google Nest Doorbells in various buildings and get notifications on only one device/account? Also, is the only way to control the Doorbell via mobile app? or is there a web browser version?Thanks!

Nest indoor camera stopped recording, I just get pictures

I use to be able to watch a video when motion or sound was detected but now I just set a still picture. I tried checking settings but I don’t see anything about changing to video record. I didn’t change anything and it used to record.. I even reconne...

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

5 suggestions to address Google Nest camera issues

Doorbell Chimes Not Working

Try moving closer?

Resolved! Nest Cam Wired Indoor - Stuck on Choose last 4 digits of serial number

Is there a newer Nest Cam App for the Latest Mac IOS

Camera IQ suddenly lost power and won't turn on

Trying to setup nest cam again, says it needs to be removed from account but I already did it?

Nest camera set-up within Google Home stuck screen

Google doorbell various buildings

Nest indoor camera stopped recording, I just get pictures

Full Frame Wide-Angle View for Nest Camera Videos ...

Google Nest Camera Orange Light

C101 error, outdoor cam, need to add back

Lens shattered

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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