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Resolved! New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

We recently shared new updates to the Google Home app. You can read more in our community blog: New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more! Have any questions not covered in the FAQ? Let us know ...

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 mount doorbell due to defective button on back of device

The small button on the back of the doorbell which secures it in place is stuck inward. There is no way to secure the doorbell if that button does not protrude outward. I have seen other posts referencing the same issue. The problem is that it is imp...

Nest doorbell battery depletes way too quickly

Hi, I've had my nest doorbell for 3 weeks now. I've needed to charge it 4 times already. It's depleting by 15-20% per day. I live on a main road with lots of traffic but the doorbell is 5 metres away from the closest activity. I've got all the settin...

Resolved! Nest Doorbell Wired - Indoor Chime not working

Just installed the Nest Doorbell (wired) - the indoor chime worked for 1 or 2 initial tries but since then it has stopped working. The chime on the Nest Doorbell itself, audio, and video are fine.I read about enabling and disabling the Electronic Chi...

Nest Doorbell Cam - Green light is on, but blue light won't turn on

The doorbell camera used to work great (for a year). It stopped working and the green light is on but the blue light won't turn on. I've had an electrician out for the last 4 hours running new wires, making sure the chime is installed correctly, did ...

Connecting mini speakers to battery doorbell

Hi can you please tell me how to connect my battery nest doorbell to my mini speakers, so when someone rings my doorbell the speakers will let me knowThanks

Nest door camera recognizes the familiar faces ( that are already in the library) but without names

Nest door camera recognizes the familiar faces ( that are already in the library) but without namesThis means, the familiar faces that already in teh library have names Next used to recognize the familiar face when it detects it and send out a notifi...

Nest Notifications Question

I have 4 cameras in my home.Why 2 of the cameras when you click Notification and look at "Activity " All other motion have a (check mark)the other 2 cameras do not have any (check marks) ? Why ? Thank You.castel24

Time sensitive: Google battery doorbell/iphone/notifications

Hi thereI just bought the Google Battery doorbell. Having trouble with the notifications. I've listed the issues below.When the doorbell is pressed, I receive a pop-up notification. There is a lag when I press the notification and trouble connecting....

Google Nest Hello Doorbell Camera

My original doorbell has not worked for many many years and I would like to set-up this camera at the front driveway gate instead of my front door where the doorbell is inactive. Can I still have this product installed under these conditions?

Nest App - Outdoor Floodlight Cam

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the recent installation of the Nest outdoor cam with floodlight. As a loyal customer with six other cameras functioning on the Nest app, I cannot fathom the thought process behind not allowing me to acc...

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Resolved! New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

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

Unable to mount doorbell due to defective button on back of device

Nest doorbell battery depletes way too quickly

Resolved! Nest Doorbell Wired - Indoor Chime not working

Nest Doorbell Cam - Green light is on, but blue light won't turn on

Connecting mini speakers to battery doorbell

Nest door camera recognizes the familiar faces ( that are already in the library) but without names

Nest Notifications Question

Time sensitive: Google battery doorbell/iphone/notifications

Google Nest Hello Doorbell Camera

Nest App - Outdoor Floodlight Cam

Indoor Nest Camera

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New updates to Google Home for camera users: new A...

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