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 ...

Resolved! Nest floodlight camera will not reconnect after removal/reinstall (Android Home)

I had this camera/floodlight working fine until I had modem/router problems. As a result of these issues, I "removed" the device from Home, reset the modem and tried to reinstall, but now the camera doesn't connect to the wifi. (In hindsight I never ...

Google Nest 2nd gen doorbell - home app does not bring up camera to create zones

When i try to set up Activity zones in home app - it just cycles and dies not bring up camera

Nest outdoor cameras stopped working

Spoiler (Highlight to read)2 nest outdoor cameras stopped working2 nest outdoor cameras stopped workingI charge them and that didn’t work. I reset them according to directions and that did not work. Now what?

Nest cam not capturing footage

I am very disappointed in the cameras not capturing important video. My neighbor across the street had someone vandalize one of their cars. I have my zone set to capture that same area and on high sensitivity but nothing was captured. this is not the...

Resolved! Link Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) to Google Home

My Nest Doorbell, 2nd gen. has been working fine for the last year. I have bought a new router and changed my WiFi. The wired model does not have a pin reset as the wireless, so I am supposed to scan the QR Code. However, I think that the code image ...

2nd Gen wired Nest Doorbell phone notification cuts off video preview content too early

Most phone notifications I receive from my Nest 2nd gen wired doorbell to Google Pixel 7 show almost nothing within the preview except towards the end where I might begin to see someone coming into frame as they walk towards my porch. In order to fin...

Nest Doorbell Constant Ringing When Camera is On

I installed the Nest Doorbell wired about a week ago and it was working fine. Recently my doorbell chime has had a constant slight ringing. I found that this ringing stopped when I turned off the camera for the doorbell. Any thoughts on what this iss...

Nest cam, will not connect to network

I got a Nest cam as a Christmas present and connected the camera to my mother-in-law's nettwork. When I got home, I wanted to set up the camera at home. I deleted the camera in the Home app (stupid) and wanted to add the device again. The problem is ...

View old video

I have a question. How come I cannnot watch old video on nest. Is just pop up the pictures only. No video.

google nest cam indoor wired won‘t connect to the home app

My google indoor cam was connected to my home network for a few month. One day went offline for no reason and won’t reconnect. I tried everything including a factory reset but still it won’t connect. It shows a pulsating blue light and makes a ring t...

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

Resolved! Nest floodlight camera will not reconnect after removal/reinstall (Android Home)

Google Nest 2nd gen doorbell - home app does not bring up camera to create zones

Nest outdoor cameras stopped working

Nest cam not capturing footage

Resolved! Link Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) to Google Home

2nd Gen wired Nest Doorbell phone notification cuts off video preview content too early

Nest Doorbell Constant Ringing When Camera is On

Nest cam, will not connect to network

View old video

google nest cam indoor wired won‘t connect to the home app

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Cameras keeps going offline randomly

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