Cameras and Doorbells

New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

We recently shared new updates to the Google Home app. You can read more in our community blog: New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more! Have any questions not covered in the FAQ? Let us know ...

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 ...

Newly installed Nest Gen 2 keep circling and saying Camera could not be reached

I recently upgraded three old Nestcams with Gen 2 models. They are sitting at the same exact place the old cameras were. However as soon as I turn them in they keep spinning nad connecting and disconnecting with a retry message and something that say...

Nest doorbell wired 2nd Gen mounting plate replacement

I have a nest wired 2nd gen doorbell, but do not have the mounting bracket for it. Sometime between opening the box several weeks ago and today the bracket went missing and I need to get a replacement. Where or how can I get a replacement mounting br...

Nest cameras not playing recordings

Hello. I have 4 nest cameras in total. 2 indoors and 2 outdoors. I am subscribed to nest aware as well. However, all of a sudden the cameras when recording, I cannot view the playback. I can view live no problem, I also see that they are storing vide...

Spooky Sounds not working

My Spooky Sounds is not working after several hours of changing it. What do I do?

Separating Doorbell from Speakers, and only playing to the Hub Screen

I need to separate my Nest Doorbell from my 3 x Nest Speakers. I only want it to play to 1 x Hub Screen. I have 2 x HubScreens in total. Is it better to set up a completely separate Google account for the Nest Doorbell and 1 x Hub Screen?

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Google Nest Gen 2 Indoor - Event Recording

How do you get the camera to correctly record an event from start to finish? The camera does not record events consistently. For example, a Vehicle event will be recorded, and the event recording starts with the vehicle in the center of the Activity ...

Battery nest cam wont power on even when plugged in

My roommate bought the Nest Cam battery indoor/outdoor nestcam.It worked good. He since has passed .The camera sat in a drawer for approx a year. I just came across it and decided to try to get it running. I put the camera on the electric cordBut, th...

Resolved! Can’t add doorbell 2nd generation wired to nest app

The doorbell has added to google home. When i try to add the doorbell to the nest app, i scan qr code, it accepts it then directs me to do the setup on google home. I click the button to get to google home and that’s where I am stuck. It doesn’t pass...

iOS will not notify google nest doorbell notifications

Cant get notifications on iOS phoneSetup Google Home App with doorbell on iPhone.Was working fine for about 1 year then recently noticed that I stopped getting any doorbell notificationsI went and checked iPhone Settings -> Apps -> Notifications - Ho...

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New updates to Google Home for camera users: new AI image detection, requested features, and more!

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

Newly installed Nest Gen 2 keep circling and saying Camera could not be reached

Nest doorbell wired 2nd Gen mounting plate replacement

Nest cameras not playing recordings

Spooky Sounds not working

Separating Doorbell from Speakers, and only playing to the Hub Screen

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Google Nest Gen 2 Indoor - Event Recording

Battery nest cam wont power on even when plugged in

Resolved! Can’t add doorbell 2nd generation wired to nest app

iOS will not notify google nest doorbell notifications

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