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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 ...

Resolved! Doorbell don’t show live feed when someone rings

Everytime somebody rings at my door the live feed of the doorbell’s camera freezes and I’m not able to conversate or see who it is. When I check history all recorded clips play normal but those where they ring the door I can’t watch. When there’s nob...

Nest doorbell gen 2, no chime in house if connector puck installed

If I install the connector “puck” the internal chime doesn’t sound. With it removed everything works correctly. Is. It really necessary to use the connector? What kind of damage can result without it?

Resolved! Extending Event History Beyond 3 Hrs

All of my cameras started limiting event history to 3 hours. I did some research and subscribed to Nest Aware but camera settings still do not provide a longer option. Help center isn’t answering my question and could not find an answer in community ...

Resolved! Video encryption and security on Nest Doorbell 2nd Generation (wired)

How secure are the videos recorded by the Nest Doorbell 2nd Generation (wired)? Does Google have the encryption keys or some sort of built-in algorithm to decrypt videos that are stored in the Cloud, enabling Google employees or 3rd parties to view t...

Can you use various cameras with nest hub

Can u use existing cameras with this home system . I was wondering if I had to purchase a whole new security camera system of if they could also be used. I have 2 different systems. Night owl and roku are they compatible?

Doorbell (battery) won't do factory reset.

I'm experiencing the same issue as described in the thread linked below. While I can perform a restart (white light turns on), the device won't initiate a factory reset (no yellow light, even after holding the pin for over a minute).This is quite fru...

Resolved! Wired Doorbell reboots when pressed

Hii have a Nest Doorbell Wired and when i press the button it sometimes reboots. I read it’s the battery failing. What are my options to repair this either unofficially or via google?Thanks

Nest Doorbell (wired gen 2) movement notifications to Alexa

I have several Google Nest Cams that announce, through Alexa, when they see motion. Should my Nest Doorbell (wired gen 2) also be able to announce when it sees motion even when the actual doorbell does not get pressed. I do get notifications on my ph...

Nest cam floodlight night light and motion

So back in 2022 there was an exact request for this right here but nobody was able to help or there was no way to do that.I believe now there is but somehow it's not working correctly or I'm not setting it up correctly.Goal: turn floodlight at sunset...

Nest Cam 1st Generation (Wired) Unable to setup and no longer detected by google home

I have two nest cams, first gen, wired. I cannot add either of them to my google home. Neither are detected. I tried the nest app and other options on google home. I've looked here and seen others have had similar issues unable to be resolved. Are th...

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

Resolved! Doorbell don’t show live feed when someone rings

Nest doorbell gen 2, no chime in house if connector puck installed

Resolved! Extending Event History Beyond 3 Hrs

Resolved! Video encryption and security on Nest Doorbell 2nd Generation (wired)

Can you use various cameras with nest hub

Doorbell (battery) won't do factory reset.

Resolved! Wired Doorbell reboots when pressed

Nest Doorbell (wired gen 2) movement notifications to Alexa

Nest cam floodlight night light and motion

Nest Cam 1st Generation (Wired) Unable to setup and no longer detected by google home

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

Replacement magnetic mount for outdoor wired nest ...

nest Outdoor Cam

How to disable enhance zoom

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