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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

If you change your Wi-Fi password, network name or security settings, or install a new router from a new Internet Service Provider, you'll need to update the Wi-Fi settings for your camera or doorbell.RecommendedIf you're comfortable changing your ro...

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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 ...

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Nest doorbell battery will not ring inside

My Nest Doorbell BATTERY will not ring inside my home. When I go to settings that is greyed out. It also will NOT announce when someone rings the doorbell. EXTREMELY USELESS is it won’t even let me know on my nest speaker that someone is ringing the ...

No camera history on google home web application

When I use the nest web application for the 2nd generation nest cameras, I can see the history very easily at https://home.nest.com/homeI also have a google nest camera current generation, and I can see the live feed at https://home.google.com/homeHo...

Battery not charging

My doorbell battery died while I was out of town. I removed the Google Nest doorbell and plugged in the charger last night. No indicator lights and no charge. Doorbell has been charged one time besides the initial charge.

Lf53 by • Community Member
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Resolved! Linking doorbell (Battery) to Nest Hub

I Just purchased a Google Doorbell (Battery) and a Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen). I have attempted to connect the two so the hub will chime when the doorbell is pressed however the app says it can not ring through indoor chime while on battery power. Is ...

Heath2447 by • Community Member
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Nest cam outdoor battery not working

I have had my cameras for a year. They were working perfectly. Last night I received a notification my cameras were offline. I turned my wifi router off and on again. It reconnected but wouldn’t show the live video footage anymore and is saying live ...

Ghjnbv by • Community Member
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Turn Off Notification for Familiar Faces

Hi there, Copying this again as it doesn’t appear to be implemented. Could somebody please explain how I can turn off notifications for familiar faces or at least for myself? I don't really need to get notifications every time my family is in the gar...

Batwam by • Community Member
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Nest floodlight not showing light in App

Hi,I have two nest cameras with floodlights. One works fine and shows up in the Google Home app as a camera with a light. However the second one does not show the light ability in the settings. Light works fine and turns on with motion and everything...

Nest doorbell (battery) no longer detecting motion

Nest doorbell (battery) no longer detecting motion. After charging the battery I can't get the doorbell to detect any motion. Camera only turns on if the doorbell is pressed or if I open the doorbell in the home app. I have no issues with notificatio...

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showing activity zones while reinstalling a nest camera

Does anyone know whether it is possible to enable a camera to show the activity zones while the live camera is enabled? When I remove camera to recharge them and then reinstall them, this would be a huge help in achieving the same (or very similar) a...

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