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 ...

Nest Gen1 peeling

I know it's not affecting function but I had two people tell me they didn't ring it because it looked 'sharp'. Is there a way Google can send out some UV coating to re coat my camera??

1st Generation Camera, video recording don't want Nest Aware

I have 3 Nest 1st generation cameras. Just added the 3rd. The 1st two have accounts that record, the 3rd is not recording. I don't want the Nest Aware, I just want to have it record by subscription like the other 2. How do I do this, without getting ...

How to choose which speakers doorbell rings on

It looks like lots of people have asked this over the last few years, and there have been no helpful solutions. I'm wondering if this has changed. I too would like to select which Google speakers get notifications from the doorbell. It's really incon...

Dropcam Won't Connect to Laptop

I have a used dropcam my nephew gave me. I connected it to my Apple laptop, but I get no response. No icon on the laptop and the camera blinks blue then red continuously. Help!

Google home thermostat

I would like to verbally speak to a technician to assist me in installing the nest in my home

Resolved! Mechanical Doorbell does not ring

Nest Doorbell wired does not ring with mechanical doorbell. I have a 16V 10VA transformer. If I remove the white chime connector (hockey puck) that is supposed to be installed in the mechanical doorbell box, the doorbell chime works. If I install it ...

Resolved! How-to for disabling notifications for familiar faces

Hi,For people frustrated with notifications getting triggered by familiar faces, here is how to hide them:Download MacroDroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroidTap "Macros" at the bottom of the screenTap "+" at the...

Camera’s live view continuously cuts out and I get very minima recorded scenes - even after upgradin

This camera, or your service, is absolute junk. The camera cuts off after a couple seconds or minutes. I even purchased the Nest Aware Plus and I don’t even get 24/7 recording. I even went so far as to have my internet and modem upgraded from my inte...

Google Doorbell wired 2nd gen - constant 'Live video unavailable" on multiple devices

As of Saturday, March 18, 2023, both my iPhone 11 Pro running iOS 16.3.1 and m Google Nest Hub Max cannot view the wired second generation Google doorbell camera. The message on the iPhone is "Live video unavailable". This worked a few days ago so I'...

Chime options for nest battery doorbell

Bought a nest mini as a chime for my nest battery doorbell and it does not connect.

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

Nest Gen1 peeling

1st Generation Camera, video recording don't want Nest Aware

How to choose which speakers doorbell rings on

Dropcam Won't Connect to Laptop

Google home thermostat

Resolved! Mechanical Doorbell does not ring

Resolved! How-to for disabling notifications for familiar faces

Camera’s live view continuously cuts out and I get very minima recorded scenes - even after upgradin

Google Doorbell wired 2nd gen - constant 'Live video unavailable" on multiple devices

Chime options for nest battery doorbell

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Migration from non supported drop cam

Nest wired doorbell only keeping images, no video!

Nest Naming Conventions?

When do I get my new nest camera sense drop cam do...

Nest Cam Wide Angle

Floodlight DISAPPEARED from Home app and will not ...

Help migrating 1st Gen Nest Aware to wired doorbel...

Add new nest camera and doorbell to the Next App

Nest camera battery going offline for no reason