Cameras and Doorbells

How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

If you change your Wi-Fi password, network name or security settings, or install a new router from a new Internet Service Provider, you'll need to update the Wi-Fi settings for your camera or doorbell.RecommendedIf you're comfortable changing your ro...

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 ...

Doorbell previews since transfer to Home

Since transferring from the nest app to the home app, the doorbell notifications don't show the person who rang the bell.When in the nest app you would get a 2 second preview with the person who rang the bell. The home app notification shows a 2 seco...

Doorbell video is upside down and I cannot locate rotate image on the Nest app

Nest Cam - This video isn't avaliable yet. Check back later.

This is a common error that I'm getting more frequently on 3 of my Nest Cameras as well as my Nest Doorbell wired.It happens on all 4 cameras mentioned above randomly and doesn't let me view the video for hours.Searching in support forums, this issue...

Video Playback Not Working on Nest Cameras

I have nest cameras on three homes, and the video playback via the Google Home won't work on any of them - when clicked, stored videos just show a loading circle without ever playing. I've had the cameras for years with no prior issues, and have acti...

Doorbell not working with chime

This doorbell isn’t working and the chime does not work

nest cam stopped charging

Batteries will not recharge

Resolved! Connecting to a new Wi-Fi booster

I'm having issues connecting to a new Wi-Fi booster and am having problems reconnecting to the camera. I have disconnected the camera and removed it from the app. I was hoping to reinstall it to get things running again. The connection fails every ti...

Nest doorbell doesn’t always sound inside

Doorbell worked fine for several weeks then it started ringing inside the house only sporadically. It still would ring outside though.

Resolved! Nest doorbell (battery) unable to finish setup or download update

Hi there. I’m trying to set up my Nest battery doorbell for the first time. Every time I get to the “downloading update” screen, which stays on “0%” for about 5 minutes and then says “There may be a problem. Something may have gone wrong during setup...

Resolved! Google Nest Battery Outdoor Camera Not Charging

Hi I set up my Google Nest Battery Outdoor cameras with no issues including charging them. I went to re-charge them up a few days ago and the magnetic charger was attaching to the metal magnet on the camera with no issues.However, no noise or light c...

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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Doorbell previews since transfer to Home

Doorbell video is upside down and I cannot locate rotate image on the Nest app

Nest Cam - This video isn't avaliable yet. Check back later.

Video Playback Not Working on Nest Cameras

Doorbell not working with chime

nest cam stopped charging

Resolved! Connecting to a new Wi-Fi booster

Nest doorbell doesn’t always sound inside

Resolved! Nest doorbell (battery) unable to finish setup or download update

Resolved! Google Nest Battery Outdoor Camera Not Charging

Nest Wireless Doorbell (battery)

Nest outdoor cam (battery) wont config

Continuous recording for indoor wired nest cameras

Trouble shoot without QR code

Nest Wireless Doorbell

Automatic on/off issue with Nest cam indoor (wired...

Wired Nest Doorbell Constant Power Loss In Cold Wi...

Talk through nest cameras no longer works on iOS 2...

Video not loading

Unable to start device pairing configuration