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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 ...
Camera shuts off when it detects activity
My backyard and driveway cameras randomly shutoff when movement or people in the driveway is detected. I have to manually turn back on in the app. What could the reason be and how do I fix this this nuisance?
Nest Cam with floodlight / Activity or animal filter
We have a Nest outdoor cam with floodlight installed and have Nest Aware service. It would record Activity or animal but somehow when you filter all recordings it will show there's none. It seems like those type of events gets deleted off my queue af...
The second-generation wired Google doorbell is not working.
Hello,I set up a second-generation Google Nest wired doorbell. Transformer was changed to a 16V 30VA model that works with intelligent doorbells. Wi-Fi and the wired doorbell function flawlessly. When the button is pressed, the doorbell does not ring...
Nest cams take very long to charge
Why does the Nest Outdoor cameras take extremely long to charge? The battery capacity is only 6000mAh and is charging using the original nest cable. after 5 hours it is only just past 50%… and it’s telling me there’s another 6 hours to go till full? ...
What is the point of the nest Mount type option?
Hi, I bought made a custom mount for one of my best outdoor cams utilising the 1/4” fitting as it runs on solar now.There is an option on the app under device settings for the camera where you select the type of mount: “Made for Google” option means ...
Nest. doorbell stream to Nest mini fails all the time
Hi, I have a Nest Doorbell that I have one of the first streaming subscriptions against (£40 a year). I moved to the Nest Doorbell originally as I liked to be able to view the stream all the time on my Nest mini hub. In the last few months the stream...
Google doorbell 2nd gen wired not connecting.
Hello,I installed a Google nest wired 2nd gen doorbell. Replaced transformer to brand new 16V 30VA compatible with smart doorbells. Doorbell is wired and video and wifi work perfectly. Doorbell is not chiming when button is pressed. The puck is insta...
Floodlights making a buzzing sound
Less than two years after purchased new in December 2021. Are these still under warranty or is there something else that I can do to troubleshoot? I turned the brightness down to 30% and there is less buzzing. Very frustrating. Tried opening a chat a...
Camera not detecting people
Hii amhaving issues with my camera. Specifically, detecting motion of people. Most of the time it will not detect. My ring camera on a different location picks up the motion. Very strange. Has anybody had this issue ?
Nest Cameras Not sharing notifications
We are currently in the world of having many cameras (including doorbell) on the Nest App, and a more recent camera on the Google Home App. We are in the midst of (maybe) just moving entirely over to the Google Home App. But, the issue is that many o...
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