Cameras and Doorbells

Resolved! 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 ...

Nest doorbell 2nd gen does not work

For two years I had first gen Nest Doorbell and a Yale Nest Lock (using Nest Connect plugged in nearby) on my front door. They worked beautifully together (especially in the Nest app). Occasionally the doorbell would go offline. But it was only brief...

Resolved! Nest Doorbell - ring on next mini

Hello - We recently got a nest doorbell and it plays the softest chime ever. We are trying to get the doorbell to play a chime/ring on a nest mini speaker that we purchased. I understand this is possible but can't figure it out. Can somebody please h...

Nest Doorbell Aware subscription lockin: 'There was a problem connecting to the camera stream'

If you take out a Nest Aware subscription it then removes your ability to later cancel your subscription whilst retaining video history from your Nest Doorbells. This seems contrary to feature of the product at sale.More information: Nest Doorbell Wi...

Nest cameras--one suddenly in color, the other suddenly more grainy

I have two Nest cameras that are about 4 months old. I believe they are the "Nest Cam (Battery)" product. They are installed with long cables connected to USB power. They are outdoors in Portland OR. When I first got these they displayed black and wh...

Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) POE in 2024

HiAre the cameras still limited to power only via POE? Has there been a secret update to enable both power and data?Looking to possibly buy quite a few if they do data.I've read some older posts but figured there may have been a change in the past ye...

Changed my dropcam for nest cam now video record doesn’t work

My video history is just still pics. I just changed out my drop cam for the nest cam

Nest cam battery powering off

I recently installed Nest Cam with Floodlight. My other Nest cameras stays on but not sure why this camera keeps on turning off. I am able to turn the camera on with no issues but after a few hours it turns back off. The floodlight is always powered ...

Doorbell(battery) unable to reconnect to WiFi after changed WiFi password

The worst mistake of my life was changing the WiFi password. Every smart device in my home reconnected BUT the doorbell didn't. It has been FULL 3 WEEKS of TROUBLESHOOTING so far. I've tried everything stated in the resource articles:1. Go back to th...

Install Nest Doorbell battery wiring with chime (Spain)

I can't find an electrical diagram to install Nest Doorbell battery wiring with my existing chime.Google does not provide me with any help with this specific model, it only has electrical diagrams for the Nest Hello version that has a specific connec...

Live view unavailable

Hi there, I have a problem with my Nest doorbell in that whenever a person is in view of the camera, the camera switches off with the message “live view unavailable”. I am able to open the app to view the camera at any other time, so it’s not a wifi ...

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Resolved! 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

Nest doorbell 2nd gen does not work

Resolved! Nest Doorbell - ring on next mini

Nest Doorbell Aware subscription lockin: 'There was a problem connecting to the camera stream'

Nest cameras--one suddenly in color, the other suddenly more grainy

Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) POE in 2024

Changed my dropcam for nest cam now video record doesn’t work

Nest cam battery powering off

Doorbell(battery) unable to reconnect to WiFi after changed WiFi password

Install Nest Doorbell battery wiring with chime (Spain)

Live view unavailable

How can I record more longer when set to “people” ...

new camera won't charge

Can't log in to existing Nest App

Doorbell camera (wired, 2nd gen) will not record e...

New updates to Google Home for camera users: new A...

Automatically Enable/Disable Indoor Wired Gen2 Cam...

Nest Doorbell (battery) latch stuck, not able to m...

Nest Doorbell Button doesn't work

Renew 30-day video history subscription not allowe...

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