Cameras and Doorbells

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 ...

Unable to reconnect Gen 1 Nest camera

We accidentally deleted a perfectly good gen 1 Nest camera from our Google Home setup. We have tried re-connecting it; when we try via the Google Home app, the app asks, "what are you setting up?" and when we answer "other Nest camera," it tells us t...

Reinstalling cameras

I have changed my wi-fi (actually the old wifi collapsed whilst I was away) and wish to re-install an existing camera (Google Model GJQ9T) BUT I cannot get it to pick up the new wifi!There is no 'factory reset' button.My old Nest cameras reinstalled ...

Camera detection

I notice that when I open the app up in the middle of night or when I get up in morning, it will see and report stuff with in a minute of that current time. But it doesn't see or report anything between that time and the time hours before I checked i...

Repair for nest camera

Need a repair on my Nest IQ outdoor camera, if nest can send out a refurbished one that would be great.

Nest Doorbell (battery) won’t announce visitor or chime on my Google Nest Hub

Both the doorbell and hub are installed, are in the same house, and are on the same network. I have push notifications turned on for the doorbell in the Google Home app and “Do Not Disturb” is NOT activated.If the doorbell ‘sees’ a person or package,...

Stop Doorbell notifications to all speakers.

I have google speakers in several rooms including a kids bedroom. Is it possible to select which devices get the doorbell notifications and not disturb the kids in the middle of the night?

Nest doorbell refuses to stay mounted

I bought a Nest Doorbell in Sept 2022. It is the battery type and worked fine for around a year. During that time, I had to remove it and recharge it several times -- all just like it should work.However, around a month ago, it stopped mounting corre...

Resolved! Google Nest Hello Doorbell flashing green light

Hi, I have a Nest Hello, and recently it started going offline and flashing green light after someone pressed the doorbell. I performed a factory reset and connected it to USB and verified that it works. I checked the voltage on the doorbell wires an...

How can I make Nest Doorbell audible in my house

Hi all,how can I make my google Hello doorbell audible on the different floors of our house? I installed the Google Nest speaker in the living room but I can only hear that there is someone at the door when I am in that room, not in my office or bedr...

Google Nest Doorbell 2nd gen install with a second rear doorbell button

Just installed 2nd Gen Google Nest wired door bell. With the chime there is also a standard rear doorbell button attached. The plunger for the rear door bell is in constant movement now but not enough to hit the striker plate. Making a loud hum. Meas...

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

Unable to reconnect Gen 1 Nest camera

Reinstalling cameras

Camera detection

Repair for nest camera

Nest Doorbell (battery) won’t announce visitor or chime on my Google Nest Hub

Stop Doorbell notifications to all speakers.

Nest doorbell refuses to stay mounted

Resolved! Google Nest Hello Doorbell flashing green light

How can I make Nest Doorbell audible in my house

Google Nest Doorbell 2nd gen install with a second rear doorbell button

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Android Camera ALERT - changing the default sound

No nest doorbell notifications

Google Nest Camera has died

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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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