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 ...

Outdoor battery Camera not factory resetting.

My outdoor battery camera wasn’t working so I followed the suggested Google steps to disconnect from my home account, then factory reset the camera. The camera is not resetting at all - not lights on. It’s essentially a dead unit. I’ve also tried to ...

Charging taking hours.

I've got 2 nest cams. Both are now taking hours to charge & both are saying I should use the original cable & charger.Given both ARE using the original chargers & cable this has to be a probkem with the hardware.Is there an actual solution to this is...

Google nest batery doorbell

I am trying to set up and the doorbell is not flashing blue. I tried totally deleting the home app and reinstalled. Still not working.

Outdoor camera

New camera trying to put it into my existing system. Can’t get the camera to receive the serial number.

Hardwire Google doorbell to transformer, no chime

Hello, I have my own plug-in transformer with sufficient AC voltage and amperage. I would like to use this to power my google doorbell. Do I need to add an inline resistor and if so what value? Thank you.

Doorbell camara off

Hello I have the same problem that jes8. I get the notification on my phone, but when I try to see it, say Camera off. So how I fix this problem ?????

Resolved! Why is Google Nest sending forum updates from Dec. 2021 today?

Twice today now I have received forum updates from Google Nest for replies posted on Dec. 3, 2021. I checked the message headers, and both were sent by Google Nest today; here is part of the header for one, with my email address replaced by underscor...

Nest doorbell (battery) shows offline but still getting notifications

I recieved a notification to say it is offline and I cannot access the camera from the app.When I went to check the camera it detected my presence and sent a notification but no camera feed. When I try to look at the camera feed it just says it is of...

I cant contect to nest with my new camera

new camera i can't connect just sends me in a circle of password resets

Can't make custom clips with google nest cam battery

1/27: This is the second time posting this since the problem has not been resolved and the mods keep locking and closing the threads.Since making the transition to the Google Home app for newer cameras, the ability to record custom clips has been los...

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

Outdoor battery Camera not factory resetting.

Charging taking hours.

Google nest batery doorbell

Outdoor camera

Hardwire Google doorbell to transformer, no chime

Doorbell camara off

Resolved! Why is Google Nest sending forum updates from Dec. 2021 today?

Nest doorbell (battery) shows offline but still getting notifications

I cant contect to nest with my new camera

Can't make custom clips with google nest cam battery

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

No alert when someone rings the nest door bell, no...

Can't remove Nest wired doorbell 2nd generation fr...

Cameras keeps going offline randomly