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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 ...

Resolved! Old drop cam cameras uses.

This was posted 12/22. Is it still relevant post April 2023””?“Thanks for posting here in the community. Let's go ahead and check what we can do here. Old Nest Cameras can still be viewed from the Google Home app but for live viewing only.”

Nest doorbell does not detect animals anymore

My nest doorbell would not detect animals like cats anymore despite they are moving in front of the door. Of course I set up the camera accordingly in the google home app. The camera simply do not react. Nothing is recorded depsite the light of my po...

Can I use a Google next cam on a wifi hot spot device in my car?

I want to use a Google Nest Cam (battery version) to monitor my van while I'm working. I have a Solis|Lite wifi hot spot which does fine for my phone and laptop, but I can seem to connect the cameral to the wifi hotspot. Gets to the end of the setup ...

Nest battery doorbell problem

Had an older wired Nest doorbell with a Nest Aware subscription. Never migrated to Google Home. Just got a new battery Nest doorbell. It is getting video, and makes a sound when pressed. But,1) I cannot get any notification on my iPhone when the door...

G3al9 no qr code

Model G3AL9Camera has no QR code. Used the setup code, went though the steps and when we get to the page for the 4 digit serial number they never show up. I’ve tried hard reset waiting 10 seconds and yellow light. Suggestion? Tried the home app as we...

Doorbell Notifications don't allow response

I've recently installed a Nest Doorbell. When someone rings the doorbell I get a push notification on my Google Pixel 8 Pro that says 'Someone rang front door doorbell' (or something like that). But when I tap on the notification nothing happens, the...

Nest Cam outdoor battery and nest doorbell battery are both offline

We’ve just bought nest doorbell and outdoor camera. On my partners Google home app both cameras are working perfectly but on my Google home app it just keeps saying they’re both offline. We both are using iOS with same updated phone and updated Googl...

Google Doorbell Camera HARD WIRED ‘battery empty’ due to severe COLD

Okay ADT technicians didn't give up on me. they fixed the issue of the battery and explained to me. Same as what MplsCustomer sent to me. Very helpful. ADT doesn't suck and I am unable to edit my profile name for this community. prime example of not ...

Nest Doorbell is al messed up.

After Holding for 30 minutes on the google help line I was disconnected, WOW. I have a Nest Doorbell that is sending voltage spikes to the chime, which is causing chattering and doorbell rings randomly all day and night long.new house, new wiring, ne...

Resolved! Account recovery mechanism fatally flawed - my cameras are dead-in-the-water

Because I could no longer login into Google Home to view my cameras, I initiated an account recovery, which indicated I'd have to wait 48 hours before instructions on how to complete the recovery would arrive.After a few hours an email arrived saying...

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

Resolved! Old drop cam cameras uses.

Nest doorbell does not detect animals anymore

Can I use a Google next cam on a wifi hot spot device in my car?

Nest battery doorbell problem

G3al9 no qr code

Doorbell Notifications don't allow response

Nest Cam outdoor battery and nest doorbell battery are both offline

Google Doorbell Camera HARD WIRED ‘battery empty’ due to severe COLD

Nest Doorbell is al messed up.

Resolved! Account recovery mechanism fatally flawed - my cameras are dead-in-the-water

No nest doorbell notifications

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

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