Cameras and Doorbells

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 outdoor camera retroactive camera history

Hi! I just signed up for Nest Aware subscription and am curious if it's possible to see the recent camera history (past 7 days) before I signed up for the Aware subscription. Thanks!

Camera isn’t charging

My outdoor camera isn’t charging. There are no extreme temperature issues, it is off the magnetic mount, and I have plugged it in to multiple outlets. At this point, it’s been sitting inside plugged in for over a week and still has not started chargi...

Does Flood with camera need to be "on" in Home app for motion detection to work?

My camera with flood was working flawlessly for well over a year. Lately, the light has not been coming on with motion. The camera still works; I get push notifications for motion and recording starts. I can access the camera and flood via the app. I...

Resolved! Solar Panels / Cameras / Battery drained by solar panels

Not sure if this helps anyone - it's more of an observation.I have tried a couple of solar panels - not the Wasserstein, but when I connect the panel to the camera, the app shows it as "plugged in". When the panel doesn't have enough power / sunlight...

Just migrated from Nest to Google, can't view 24/7 in Home app

I tried to comment on some older threads, but after just migrating from Nest to Google, is it still correct that I need to use two apps to view 24/7 video history? I need to use the older Nest app to view 24/7 on older cameras, and the new app for an...

Nest camera battery

How to replace the battery for nest camera?

Familiar Face notifications

Can I get a notification for one specific familiar face? Meaning, I want to be notified when this specific person, whom Nest already recognizes, comes onto the property.Thanks!

Nest Outdoor cam (wired) no status light

I have a total of 4 hardwired cameras on my system. Just so happens the 2 cameras that just happen to die were purchased as a 2-pack. Both sets of cameras were purchased exactly one month apart in November 2021 & December 2021The other 2 cameras are ...

Nest wired doorbell 2nd generation terminal screw

Can I order a replacement terminal screw for my doorbell? I can't exactly use it without it and it's currently lost in the abyss.

No video on nest hub when doorbell is rung

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Nest outdoor camera retroactive camera history

Camera isn’t charging

Does Flood with camera need to be "on" in Home app for motion detection to work?

Resolved! Solar Panels / Cameras / Battery drained by solar panels

Just migrated from Nest to Google, can't view 24/7 in Home app

Nest camera battery

Familiar Face notifications

Nest Outdoor cam (wired) no status light

Nest wired doorbell 2nd generation terminal screw

No video on nest hub when doorbell is rung

Talk through nest cameras no longer works on iOS 2...

Full Frame Wide-Angle View for Nest Camera Videos ...

Google Nest Camera Orange Light

C101 error, outdoor cam, need to add back

Lens shattered

Nest camera not showing in nest app, how ridiculou...

Can’t connect my door bell with my second device

Unable to reset second Gen. Nest Cam indoor wired.

Nest doesn't recognize QR code or manual code

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