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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 ...

Google Camera History dissappeared

This morning at ~7:00 AM DST on 3/18/2025 all history on both the Google Camera and Google Nest Doorbell has been lost. I'm attempting to run the troubleshooter but the tool keeps failing.

chime won't work in the house for wired Nest doorbell, it worked before I reset it.

On the Home app the chime is not highlighted so I can't click on it to change any settings. The chime will only work outside the house, so I can't hear it if someone comes & presses it out side. Why isn't the app displaying the chime so I can change ...

Nest Doorbell Offline/ Buzzing sound

Hi, I’ve had a nest doorbell since about 2018/2019. It usually works fine but I noticed the chime stop working. I had a electrician come out and reinstall it. Chime worked for a little now the door bell is offline and there is an annoying buzzing sou...

how do i get my alexa echo dots to announce someone is at the door using my nest 2 wired doorbell?

Doorbell will not reattach to wall bracket.

The little button will not pop out. I have watched videos and tried to get the mechanism to pop out but it is stuck.Please help. Thank you in advance!

Doorbell stopped working and is blinking green

Doorbell stopped working after a couple years of working fine. I have done the restart by pushing the two buttons, and nothing happens. It just keeps blinking a fast green light near the top of the doorbell.

Resolved! Nest Doorbell

I can’t remove the doorbell to get the QR code. I have original box with serial number.i read you can use the serial number to set up in app but there are more than 6 digits/letters.can Google provide the 6 digits required based on the serial number?

Shattered Lense

I purchased a nest doorbell a few years ago and noticed the lense was shattered, even though it was securely mounted. (It hadn't fallen) I was out of warranty, assumed it was a neighbor kid or animal, so I decided to just buy another one.Today the sa...

Adding doorbell to Google Home app

I have outdoor nest cameras on nest app. I tried to add nest doorbell 2nd generation to app but was advised that 2nd generation only works on Google Home app. I installed Google Home app and now nest cams show up on Google Home but doorbell doesn't. ...

I tried to delete a family member yesterday in Google Home, but it deleted the home from Nest

I tried to delete a family member from one of my Homes yesterday in Google Home, but instead it deleted the entire home from Nest including all cameras, thermostats and smoke detectors. I can't even add the home back to Nest by hitting the plus and c...

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

Google Camera History dissappeared

chime won't work in the house for wired Nest doorbell, it worked before I reset it.

Nest Doorbell Offline/ Buzzing sound

how do i get my alexa echo dots to announce someone is at the door using my nest 2 wired doorbell?

Doorbell will not reattach to wall bracket.

Doorbell stopped working and is blinking green

Resolved! Nest Doorbell

Shattered Lense

Adding doorbell to Google Home app

I tried to delete a family member yesterday in Google Home, but it deleted the home from Nest

Google Nest Camera has died

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 ...

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