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 ...

Recurring gaps in video and audio in nest cam footage

I do have the subscription where I should have 24/7 video and audio recording. The camera is plugged in and has power. We use this specific camera as a baby monitor and there has been more than three instances where we hear a large thud from the othe...

Nest floodlight camera not downloading update

Hi all,Looking to get some assistance. I purchased and installed a wired Nest outdoor floodlight camera for my backdoor. I followed the directions to ensure it was installed properly and can confirm it turns on/gets power. During installation (after ...

Nest Camera Notifications

I have nest cameras and despite setting notifications off when home, I constantly get notifications. Looked at a previous report on this and don’t see a resolution but can’t respond to it. It used to work but has got worse over the last year…..drivin...

Manual recording from Nest Cam or Doorbell Cam

Hi,I could not find a solution in similar posts and I hope this long standing issue has been resolved: How can I manually record a movie or take a high resolution snapshot from my Nest outdoor camera or my doorbell and save it on my phone?Thanks.

Cold weather warning being pushed as critical notification.

Like many I rely on Google Nest products to deliver critical notifications, things like glass breaking, people being spotted, etc. I was surprised to find that in the last few weeks I've been getting multiple critical alerts pushed (some waking me up...

Wired Nest Floodlight Saying It Needs To Be Charged?

I have a wired flood light and it says that I have to charge it and the battery has turned off and I can not see the the image but there is no way to charge it cause its wired.

Can't Set the Time on Google Nest Cameras

I'm new to the community...having a problem setting the time on my Google Nest cameras. I searched the forum and found this answer, but it didn't work for me because there was no "Time section" listed in the Device settings. Can someone give me furth...

What are you supposed to select for "Event Feedback" if the face identified is the wrong person?

After selecting, "Was this information correct?" > NoIt asks, "What was incorrect?" and the options are: Content or OtherSurely, "Person/face" would be an option if that's what they meant.

How to update outdoor Google Nest camera after a WiFi change?

Hi! I am trying to figure out how to update the wifi on my outdoor Google Nest camera without getting up on a ladder. We ran into internet issues and ended up renaming the network so everything needs to be reconnected.I updated my Google Nest doorbel...

nest iq needs removing, how? its also the only one in my nest.com account

Kia ora,I purchased 2x nest cam's. added them both indoors with stands, they show up in my google home and seem to work great.the nest iq camera i had previously is poked. so it needs to go.- how do i remove the nest iq camera? where from? i dont see...

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

Recurring gaps in video and audio in nest cam footage

Nest floodlight camera not downloading update

Nest Camera Notifications

Manual recording from Nest Cam or Doorbell Cam

Cold weather warning being pushed as critical notification.

Wired Nest Floodlight Saying It Needs To Be Charged?

Can't Set the Time on Google Nest Cameras

What are you supposed to select for "Event Feedback" if the face identified is the wrong person?

How to update outdoor Google Nest camera after a WiFi change?

nest iq needs removing, how? its also the only one in my nest.com account

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