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 ...

Solved: Wiring Nest Hello with Nest Doorbell 2nd Gen (wired)

Moderator edit: Subject updated for clarity and findability. I just upgraded my front doorbell to Nest Doorbell 2nd gen (wired) from a Nest Hello. Everything went well. I had to disconnect the Nest Hello chime connector and replace it with the 2nd ge...

Cannot add device to Google Home app

We had ATT cut our Spectrum home Internet line and we're without Internet for a couple of weeks. After getting it back online and changing network name, we had to reconnect all WiFi devices in the home. Our Google Nest battery doorbell camera had bee...

2nd wired nest doorbell, not getting notifications, except when someone pushes the button

I just repleaced my Hello doorbell to the new 2nd Gen wired Nest doorbell and coverted to Google Home app. I am currently not getting notfications when person, packages, annimal are in front of the door, or any activities within the zone that I creat...

Nest Thermostat

Regarding Nest Thermostat, not Nest Hello: installed July 2020I don’t know why I got logged out of my Nest account but I cannot log back in. It repeatedly tells me my email or password are incorrect. I have changed my email address since this was ins...

Nest doorbell

I have a wired Doorbell 2nd generation . All seems to have been working well for a year then all of a sudden I cannot hear callers or hear video history. They can hear me but I cannot hear them or its very very faint.. I've reinstalled and checked al...

Floodlight Cam keeps restarting every minute when trying to setup

Hello,I am trying to set up my newly installed Nest Cam with Floodlight. I followed all the installation instructions and turned my power back on, but have run into an issue where the floodlight seems to keep restarting every 1 minute give or take.He...

Resolved! Nest doorbell battery versions wont record video even if wired.

If you're paying for nest aware like i am for the 24/7 video and you want to see something in the timeline, you cannot. It will only record events and even if wired will still only record events. I've ben paying for a service that i haven't until now...

Woodpecker Damage on Outdoor Camera

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to protect against woodpecker damage on the camera? Deterrents like a fake owl or shiny discs don't keep the woodpeckers away, so I need to protect the camera. We tried spikes around the camera but the b...

Nest hello not playing spooky sounds thru Google speakers

I have my nest hello set to spooky sounds for Halloween but when someone rings the door bell no spooky sounds happen!?! It is extremely frustrating. I have messed around with trying to get it to work multiple times with no luck!

Remote install of Doorbell & Camera

Is there a secure way to have an electrician set up a new doorbell (and cameras) and have me set it up remotely? It is for a second home and we are not there.

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Solved: Wiring Nest Hello with Nest Doorbell 2nd Gen (wired)

Cannot add device to Google Home app

2nd wired nest doorbell, not getting notifications, except when someone pushes the button

Nest Thermostat

Nest doorbell

Floodlight Cam keeps restarting every minute when trying to setup

Resolved! Nest doorbell battery versions wont record video even if wired.

Woodpecker Damage on Outdoor Camera

Nest hello not playing spooky sounds thru Google speakers

Remote install of Doorbell & Camera

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