Cameras and Doorbells

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...

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 ...

Unreliability of Nest camera and Home app

I’ve had the mains powered Nest camera for 2 years now with a subscription and why I stick with it I really don’t know some days.Yesterday it recorded just 3 moments where it detected vehicle or person movements. Today, none. There were loads it miss...

Why does my Nest camera turn off during weird hours

I’ve noticed that sometimes my camera stops recording events at weird times in the early hours. Doesn’t happen the same hours each day. It’s random. Does it shut off automatically for some reason and if so, how can I turn that off?

"This video isn't available yet. Check back later...." Google Nest Cameras

I've seen this issue reported as far back as January 2022, with threads often locked or replies disabled within days—suggesting Google struggles to resolve it permanently. As a network engineer specializing in radio and Wi-Fi technology, I've spent o...

Outdoor camera return/exchange under warranty

I need to exchange my camera. Tried the warranty checker. Camera still under warranty, but website won’t load page to return/exchange. Just keeps saying page doesn’t exist.

Nest Cam with floodlight won't register it properly so when I go to live feed at night no camera

HiI had installed the Nest Cam with floodlight (hard wired) and was all working great. But then there was a power outage in the area and I had to hard re-set it. All fine. Set up all worked and streams fine. But it won't register the camera as hard w...

Resolved! Error trying to re-connect Nest Cam (indoor/outdoor/battery)

Switched to a new internet provider. Removed Nest Hub and Nest Cam from Google Home Devices.I was able to get Nest Hub connected to the new Wi-Fi successfully.Nest Cam, however is giving me problems. I restarted and have done a Factory reset.Waited f...

Camera with floodlight does not stay charged

I purchased two google floodlight cameras and have had to replace both because they will not stay charged even though they are hard wired and have plenty of power. The return process for replacing them has been awful and support is not helpful. They ...

Nest thermostat

I opened Nest app and I no longer can access my Neat Thermostat

Nest Hello DoorBell Not Connecting to app

I have a Google Nest Hello Doorbell, and all of a sudden, it showed the camera was offline. I deleted the camera and tried to reconnect it to the app. Now it won't let me connect it through the app. I used the Nest app and encountered various errors ...

Yearly subscription

I have not received an invoice from google to extend my yearly subscription and I cannot figure out were to go on google to pay. Need help.

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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Unreliability of Nest camera and Home app

Why does my Nest camera turn off during weird hours

"This video isn't available yet. Check back later...." Google Nest Cameras

Outdoor camera return/exchange under warranty

Nest Cam with floodlight won't register it properly so when I go to live feed at night no camera

Resolved! Error trying to re-connect Nest Cam (indoor/outdoor/battery)

Camera with floodlight does not stay charged

Nest thermostat

Nest Hello DoorBell Not Connecting to app

Yearly subscription

Can’t use serial number to readd existing camera a...

Google Nest 2nd Gen outdoor camera audio

Buzzing chime

Nest outdoor camera not being discovered

Nest Wireless Doorbell (battery)

Nest outdoor cam (battery) wont config

Continuous recording for indoor wired nest cameras

Trouble shoot without QR code

Nest Wireless Doorbell

Automatic on/off issue with Nest cam indoor (wired...