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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 ...

Google Nest Doorbell battery completely died on me while setting it up

I followed the instructions on hooking up my Google nest doorbell battery and everything went fine until I went to mount it outside on the wall. It completely stopped working. I put on charger and no light. Did a reset and a factory reset and still n...

Nest Battery cams so fussy to charge, any foolproof suggestions?

The Nest battery security cameras for outdoors give me so many headaches when it comes time to charge. I use the cable provided every time, but i always have to push the button on the back to get the unit to play the charging sound or even indicate i...

Nest Camera impossible to use with MacBook or iPhone

I've gone through 2 hours to attempting to setup 1 of 3 cameras on my Nest/Google account. It does not work through the most current iOS app for Google Home or Nest. I've tried to do it connecting to my MacBook that is also up to date. The mac OS ins...

ANY smart way to change status (on/off) of nest cameras

I'm trying to figure out ANY possible way to turn a nest camera on or off.-Google routine trigger options, no combination of device status change(virtual or physical button, light, for sensor or any device through smartthings, nothing) can be used as...

Nest 2nd Gen Camera - Stuck in "Finishing Up"

Stuck in "Finishing Up" stage. Tried everything. What gives? This sucks.Reset the camera.Reset the router.Forgot and re-added.Restarted device.Seems to be an iOS issue and is incredibly frustrating.

Resolved! Nest Doorbell (battery) UK Transformer

I recently purchased the Nest Doorbell (battery) and have had new wiring installed for power and the indoor chime. I have run into the common issue of doorbell not charging from the power. I waiting to hear back from the electrician for the transform...

UK release of wired gen 2 doorbell?

Hi, is there a target date to launch the gen 2 Nest wired doorbell in the UK? I'm holding off buying a smart doorbell but won't hold off forever; will this launch in the UK at all and or in 2023?

Solar panels enables 24x7 live view on outdoor battery camera (but not recording)

Nest Camera Battery,exact same issue as this post:https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Cameras-and-Doorbells/Solar-panels-wont-disable-live-feed-on-cameras/m-p/307814 it's Not about recording, thus it's nothing to do with my Nest Aware subscription...

Sound for Nest

How do I hear when someone rings my Nest Doorbell? If you ring it outside it can be heard outside, but not inside. It is battery powered not wired. Is there a chime I need to add indoors.

CAMERAS OFFLINE AFTER CHANGING MY WI-FI USERNAME AND PASSWORD

I recently changed BOTH my Wi-Fi username and Wi-Fi password. My cameras became off-line. I tried resetting each camera by pressing in the button between the speaker and the code. And then adding them as a new device on the Google Home app. (This is ...

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

Google Nest Doorbell battery completely died on me while setting it up

Nest Battery cams so fussy to charge, any foolproof suggestions?

Nest Camera impossible to use with MacBook or iPhone

ANY smart way to change status (on/off) of nest cameras

Nest 2nd Gen Camera - Stuck in "Finishing Up"

Resolved! Nest Doorbell (battery) UK Transformer

UK release of wired gen 2 doorbell?

Solar panels enables 24x7 live view on outdoor battery camera (but not recording)

Sound for Nest

CAMERAS OFFLINE AFTER CHANGING MY WI-FI USERNAME AND PASSWORD

No nest doorbell notifications

Google Nest Camera has died

unable to share not recognizing password

Help with setup

Nest Doorbell Battery- Stopped powering on

Unable to reconnect Nest Cam Indoor 1st Gen

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