Cameras and Doorbells

Resolved! New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

We recently shared new updates to the Google Home app. You can read more in our community blog: New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more! Have any questions not covered in the FAQ? Let us know ...

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 ...

Small Business Owner who lost manager and shut down email

Hi everyone, I'm a small business owner and I let go of my manager and shut down his email. Well because he set up our nest camera's which I didn't realize I now can't add anything to my Nest account because I can't add myself as manager. I can't fig...

Nest outdoor cameras stopped working

Hello Archie,I posted 4 weeks ago and Archie replied several times and asked if that worked but I cannot reply. And the answer is "No, it won't reset." Please see original post. And let me know what I need to do to reply. I appreciate the effort Arch...

Nest doorbell battery ring

Hi, I just brought a Google nest battery doorbell. When I'm away from the house the doorbell only sends a notification. Is this normal, I was under the impression it would ring my phone so I could answer the door.

Nest Doorbell 2nd gen (wired) is "offline" but is in fact on WiFi, records live video and rings door

I have a new 2nd Gen wired doorbell, worked great for a week now shows "offline". HOWEVER, it's still fully on wifi (I have nest aware plus and full recording) - and it's continuing to record, I can continue to access near realtime video without any ...

Purchasing New Wire Extender

Hi there,Is it possible to purchase additional wire extenders for the Google Nest 2nd Gen Wired Doorbell. We managed to snap one during attempted installation:/ Any assistance is appreciated!

Google Nest Doorbell battery completely died on me while setting it up

I followed the instructions on hooking up my Google nest doorbell battery and everything went fine until I went to mount it outside on the wall. It completely stopped working. I put on charger and no light. Did a reset and a factory reset and still n...

Nest Battery cams so fussy to charge, any foolproof suggestions?

The Nest battery security cameras for outdoors give me so many headaches when it comes time to charge. I use the cable provided every time, but i always have to push the button on the back to get the unit to play the charging sound or even indicate i...

Nest Camera impossible to use with MacBook or iPhone

I've gone through 2 hours to attempting to setup 1 of 3 cameras on my Nest/Google account. It does not work through the most current iOS app for Google Home or Nest. I've tried to do it connecting to my MacBook that is also up to date. The mac OS ins...

ANY smart way to change status (on/off) of nest cameras

I'm trying to figure out ANY possible way to turn a nest camera on or off.-Google routine trigger options, no combination of device status change(virtual or physical button, light, for sensor or any device through smartthings, nothing) can be used as...

Nest 2nd Gen Camera - Stuck in "Finishing Up"

Stuck in "Finishing Up" stage. Tried everything. What gives? This sucks.Reset the camera.Reset the router.Forgot and re-added.Restarted device.Seems to be an iOS issue and is incredibly frustrating.

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Resolved! New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

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

Small Business Owner who lost manager and shut down email

Nest outdoor cameras stopped working

Nest doorbell battery ring

Nest Doorbell 2nd gen (wired) is "offline" but is in fact on WiFi, records live video and rings door

Purchasing New Wire Extender

Google Nest Doorbell battery completely died on me while setting it up

Nest Battery cams so fussy to charge, any foolproof suggestions?

Nest Camera impossible to use with MacBook or iPhone

ANY smart way to change status (on/off) of nest cameras

Nest 2nd Gen Camera - Stuck in "Finishing Up"

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