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 ...

google cameras routines

The cameras deleted all the footage sometime last night. I have no clips saved. There is also new routines set that I did not set. I am here alone with my dog so nobody else could have had access to this.

Nest 2nd gen wired

I am having issues with Nest 2nd Gen WIRED door bell. The door bell was installed 2 weeks ago but had issues with Camera being offline. LED color - Solid Greenblue ring - ActiveGoogle home app - camera status OFFLINE , not recording or camera activat...

Nest Hub does not display the camera when the nest hello doorbell is pressed

I'm having the same issue as below: https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Cameras-and-Doorbells/Nest-Doorbell-wired-Video-doesn-t-show-when-someone-rings-doorbell/td-p/311970 I have two nest hubs and a nest mini (which is currently unplugged), neith...

Nest cam video history

Hi - my nest cam video history only seems to go back a few hours and it progressively deletes as new events are recorded. I have on camera on the front door. How do I retain video history for longer so I can see the last few days? thanks. James.

Resolved! Nest Camera still offline after Comcast work in area all day.

Comcast worked in area all day; no internet until 5PM. TV, landline, devices all connected now. Nest camera still says offline. How do I (75 year old woman) get it back online?

Nest battery doorbell hardwired

I have a nest battery doorbell which I hardwired. After a few days the doorbell shows that the battery level has gone down considerably to where it goes to zero and stops working. I thought that with the door bell hardwired I didn't have to worry abo...

Resolved! Adding Nest Camera but unable to use it on Nest Aware

I have a Nest Doorbell, two outdoor, and one indoor camera. I have Nest Aware for the 24/7 recording and video saves. I just added a Google Nest Cam (gen 2 wired). I know this is not integrated with Nest. I have added all my cameras to Google Home.Wh...

Outside camera notifications state cameras offline or not connected to wifi

Hi,2 out of 3 outside nest camera notifications state either offline or not connected to wifi. We've checked the wires outside, unplugged and plugged nest cord from socket and restarted router, but the 2 cameras still show offline or not connected. H...

Wireless Doorbell

My doorbell (wireless) hooked up fine and gets all the video and photos. The problem is, unless I’m sitting staring at my phone, which is rare, I don’t see the information until the person is gone. There is no audible ring or other distinct notificat...

Nest Cam + Home app leave a lot to be desired

Just switched from Wyze cam 2 to Nest gen 2 indoor cams. Using them in my kid's rooms. While I did get the Nest cams on sale over the holidays, what you get for the huge price difference I drastic. Some annoyances listed below. 1) one of the cameras ...

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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

google cameras routines

Nest 2nd gen wired

Nest Hub does not display the camera when the nest hello doorbell is pressed

Nest cam video history

Resolved! Nest Camera still offline after Comcast work in area all day.

Nest battery doorbell hardwired

Resolved! Adding Nest Camera but unable to use it on Nest Aware

Outside camera notifications state cameras offline or not connected to wifi

Wireless Doorbell

Nest Cam + Home app leave a lot to be desired

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New updates to Google Home for camera users: new A...

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No - I don't use automations or Routines
Yes - I use automations or Routines everday!