Cameras and Doorbells

How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

If you change your Wi-Fi password, network name or security settings, or install a new router from a new Internet Service Provider, you'll need to update the Wi-Fi settings for your camera or doorbell.RecommendedIf you're comfortable changing your ro...

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 ...

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.

Nest Doorbell (wired, gen 2) - no ability to download footage outside of "events"?

The problem: I have a Google Nest (2nd gen) wired doorbell camera, along with a Nest Aware Plus subscription. I need to be able to download and save video clips from footage that exists OUTSIDE of "events". This footage is already uploaded to the clo...

Resolved! NEST CAM REPAIR ORDER NEEDED

Good Morning All, I have a neat camera 1 of 3 purchased from a 3 pack is not working. It will not connect to the network or show up in the app as the previous cameras did. I did a factory reset several times and still not connecting. How do I get a r...

Notifications for Nest

I was able to get camera charged and up on magnet. I see activity only when I check but want notifications alert.

Nest Hello: green light on, but no blue circle, no video, not possible to connect to wifi (anymore)

Hi,I had a working Nest Hello. However, the chime didn't work. I disconnected it, so at that moment there was no chime attached. Response on phone was OK, video was OK.I connected a Google mini. It worked!I disconnected the wires of the old chime, te...

Nest cam movement notifications

Hi, Have posted about this previously and have sent several feedback requests to google with no avail. Does anyone know or any works in pipeline to improve the alert notifications on the nest camera? In particular louder sounds or alerts especially i...

My new camera only has 3hrs event video recording

Hi,I bought 4 cameras in Apr 2022 and have been using Google Home to monitor successfully for 18months with a Nest Aware subscription giving 30days of history. I've just bought another camera for use at a different property and it will only let me re...

Resolved! Google Nest 2nd Gen wired doorbell install

I have a Netgear RBR750 mesh router with one satellite. I am trying to install a Google Nest 2nd Gen "wired" doorbell. The Google Home App does not find the device. When I scan the QR code, it brings me to the Nest Home App to install. The Nest Apps ...

Resolved! Request for help victim of sexual predator and persons tampering with security cameras

Moderator edit: For the safety of our community members, this post was edited to remove personally identifiable information. Dear Nest Community, As time has proven again and again when a woman who forces incest sexual intercourse upon their children...

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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Nest hello not playing spooky sounds thru Google speakers

Remote install of Doorbell & Camera

Nest Doorbell (wired, gen 2) - no ability to download footage outside of "events"?

Resolved! NEST CAM REPAIR ORDER NEEDED

Notifications for Nest

Nest Hello: green light on, but no blue circle, no video, not possible to connect to wifi (anymore)

Nest cam movement notifications

My new camera only has 3hrs event video recording

Resolved! Google Nest 2nd Gen wired doorbell install

Resolved! Request for help victim of sexual predator and persons tampering with security cameras

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