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 ...

Resolved! Nest doorbell battery ding-dong/chime on nest speaker - why not?

Hi, I just bought the Nest Battery Doorbell (no chance to wire it in my home) and was unpleasantly surprised to learn that the only indoor sound/chime you can have on your Nest Speakers is the visitor announcement, which is very short, low, and unnot...

Resolved! Nest Wired Doorbell NC023

Hi, My Nest Doorbell (wired) has stopped working after around 4 years. I have attempted to reset the device but it made no difference, so then carried out the factory reset. The app can now not find the camera. The power works on the device but it ca...

Camera remains offline during setup

I am going through the setup for my new doorbell. I have successfully connected the camera doorbell to our network, but the camera remains 'offline'. I am in the stage of the setup where the app asks me to 'Unplug your doorbell and bring it outside.....

Resolved! Camera Black and White during day even with night auto detect on

I just installed my 8th Nest Camera and I know how to set video to Night Vision Auto (default), but is is still black and white with plenty of daylight all day. If I turn Night Vision off it goes to perfect color, but if on Auto it is Black and White...

Camera won’t set up

I had this camera set up but tried to move to a different Wi-Fi unsucseffuly now can’t get it to add

Resolved! Door bell Chime

My nest door bell is not working at the moment. Everything is connected and it stopped working. Any help would be appreciated @

Home App crashes when getting device ready

The past two weeks, I have been unable to complete the setup on my wired Gen 2 nest doorbell. I get through the initial setup until it moves to a screen for "Getting your device ready" and then the Home app crashes. At this point, I get doorbell noti...

Resolved! Nest Door bell should sound throw nest speakers

Would really like when the door bell is pressed to sound throw the nest speakers I have in the home. Also be able to change the sound played across nest speakers to the seasonal time.

Resolved! Nest Camera sensing a person falling

My adult son is non verbal autistic. He has a history of sleepwalking. He recently had a fall in which the ADT security sensors were triggered by the noise and the force created when he fell into baseboard heater (under the window). I installed a Goo...

Resolved! Not getting "unmounted" notifications

I used to get notifications if my cameras were off their mounts. Now I don't. My GH app is on an iphone 15 and everything is updated.

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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Resolved! Nest doorbell battery ding-dong/chime on nest speaker - why not?

Resolved! Nest Wired Doorbell NC023

Camera remains offline during setup

Resolved! Camera Black and White during day even with night auto detect on

Camera won’t set up

Resolved! Door bell Chime

Home App crashes when getting device ready

Resolved! Nest Door bell should sound throw nest speakers

Resolved! Nest Camera sensing a person falling

Resolved! Not getting "unmounted" notifications

Nest 2nd Gen wired outdoor cam setup

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Nest Doorbell Battery Keeps falling off mount