Cameras and Doorbells

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 ...

THE #1 Problem...MISSING SIREN, can this be added to the BIG UPDATE?

@GoogleNestTeam @David_K Can we PLEASE get a SIREN to utilize in LIVE view?@JFSharpe42 @Brennihelvete @johnlolio Hit the thumbs up or Kudos to bring this post to the TOP for attention! The SIREN should be STANDARD.

Request: Custom chimes for nest doorbell

There needs to be a way to add your own custom greeting or chimes to nest doorbell the occasional seasonal ones and the default just dont cut it. Why can't we upload our own there has to be a way for Google to implement this such a simple feature wou...

Resolved! 2nd gen wired door bell

Google home has always worked well for me. 1 old smart speaker, 1 small hub display, chromecast and some integration with veluxI thought i'd add a second gen wired doorbell and a new hub maxThe hub max seemed to go in ok though i cant get the face re...

Resolved! 2nd Gen Nest Doorbell Cam (wired) using USB power now not powering up (dead)

I was using the wired doorbell cam for a number of years but had an electrical issue. To solve, I started using the USB port for power which worked great for a year or so. Now, it has completely died. I've swapped out different cables, charging block...

Video Not Available Yet; Check Back Later (need those videos for restraining order)

I have outdoor nest cams (battery) and many of the videos give me the error message “video not available yet; check back later”. It turns out that two of these videos are very important in order for me to get a restraining order on someone who is har...

Unable to factory reset

HiMy 4-day google nest doorbell (battery-powered) will not come online again after the internet was suspended for about 30 minutes. All other devices linked to my Google Home are up and running. The device is fully charged. Similar to some other post...

Resolved! Nest Doorbell Battery buzzing audio

Yesterday, my battery powered Nest Doorbell, when viewing the feed has a buzzing audio noise when viewing it on any of our Pixels or in the browser.I have carried out a soft reset, a factory reset, then contacted customer support yesterday. They told...

Nest Camera not sensing motion

I upgraded to Nest Aware last week after I heard a noise at my door and all the free version did was show me a picture of some man with his hand on my doorknob, like he was trying to get in. I need video of that! I need to know what's happening! So I...

nest 3 hour event hitsory is not equal to 3 recorded hours? seriously?

this was a huge issue for me that i found out today. i was trying to find out if i had something with me when i got out of my car today at 5pm. its 9pm. the only events was me going to work, the mail man, and me coming home. at 9pm i cant find my ext...

No sound after turning off camera.

When I first setup the Nest Cam Indoor, I was still able to hear audio (mic still working) after I turned off the camera via web browser but today, when I turn off the camera, the audio turns off as well. I have other family members who recently star...

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

THE #1 Problem...MISSING SIREN, can this be added to the BIG UPDATE?

Request: Custom chimes for nest doorbell

Resolved! 2nd gen wired door bell

Resolved! 2nd Gen Nest Doorbell Cam (wired) using USB power now not powering up (dead)

Video Not Available Yet; Check Back Later (need those videos for restraining order)

Unable to factory reset

Resolved! Nest Doorbell Battery buzzing audio

Nest Camera not sensing motion

nest 3 hour event hitsory is not equal to 3 recorded hours? seriously?

No sound after turning off camera.

24/7 how to get it

I moved a d need to set up my nest camera and door...

Poor Performance of Unit Battery

Nest Doorbell Offline

Wired gen 2 doorbell offline

New Nest/Google camera keeps going offline! Consta...

not able to login to home.nest.com

Recording camera

Suddenly 8 out of 10 Cameras offline at two differ...

Why Does My Nest 2.0 Wired Chime Unexpectedly