Cameras and Doorbells

How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

If you change your Wi-Fi password, network name or security settings, or install a new router from a new Internet Service Provider, you'll need to update the Wi-Fi settings for your camera or doorbell.RecommendedIf you're comfortable changing your ro...

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

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! Nest Camera still offline after Comcast work in area all day.

Comcast worked in area all day; no internet until 5PM. TV, landline, devices all connected now. Nest camera still says offline. How do I (75 year old woman) get it back online?

Nest battery doorbell hardwired

I have a nest battery doorbell which I hardwired. After a few days the doorbell shows that the battery level has gone down considerably to where it goes to zero and stops working. I thought that with the door bell hardwired I didn't have to worry abo...

Resolved! Adding Nest Camera but unable to use it on Nest Aware

I have a Nest Doorbell, two outdoor, and one indoor camera. I have Nest Aware for the 24/7 recording and video saves. I just added a Google Nest Cam (gen 2 wired). I know this is not integrated with Nest. I have added all my cameras to Google Home.Wh...

Outside camera notifications state cameras offline or not connected to wifi

Hi,2 out of 3 outside nest camera notifications state either offline or not connected to wifi. We've checked the wires outside, unplugged and plugged nest cord from socket and restarted router, but the 2 cameras still show offline or not connected. H...

Wireless Doorbell

My doorbell (wireless) hooked up fine and gets all the video and photos. The problem is, unless I’m sitting staring at my phone, which is rare, I don’t see the information until the person is gone. There is no audible ring or other distinct notificat...

Nest Cam + Home app leave a lot to be desired

Just switched from Wyze cam 2 to Nest gen 2 indoor cams. Using them in my kid's rooms. While I did get the Nest cams on sale over the holidays, what you get for the huge price difference I drastic. Some annoyances listed below. 1) one of the cameras ...

Nest products pre-installed in home refuse to register or connect

Just bought a house with a nest doorbell 2nd gen and three nest thermostats. I have scanned the QR codes in each, none registers in the Google Home app (upon scan, app just returns to the main screen). Did factory resets, still won’t register. I’m at...

Batterry operated nest cam

My door bell only alerts me of people not cars.. I have it all set on from what I can see it doesn't tell me cars are entering pleaseee help me

So many problems with the Google Home app and Nest camera app

We just installed a new outdoor Nest camera that is battery-powered (all others we have are hardwired) and had to download the new Google Home app to link all of our cameras together. Seemed simple enough, however, ever since then I have had numerous...

Doorbell and nest cams, incessant spinning blue circle

Hello, I am having major issues with all my nest cam devices, specifically my doorbell. Every time someone rings my doorbell and I want to check to see who it is I just get a black screen with a spinning blue circle. Sometimes the video ends up loadi...

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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Resolved! Nest Camera still offline after Comcast work in area all day.

Nest battery doorbell hardwired

Resolved! Adding Nest Camera but unable to use it on Nest Aware

Outside camera notifications state cameras offline or not connected to wifi

Wireless Doorbell

Nest Cam + Home app leave a lot to be desired

Nest products pre-installed in home refuse to register or connect

Batterry operated nest cam

So many problems with the Google Home app and Nest camera app

Doorbell and nest cams, incessant spinning blue circle

Buzzing chime

Nest outdoor camera not being discovered

Nest Wireless Doorbell (battery)

Nest outdoor cam (battery) wont config

Continuous recording for indoor wired nest cameras

Trouble shoot without QR code

Nest Wireless Doorbell

Automatic on/off issue with Nest cam indoor (wired...

Wired Nest Doorbell Constant Power Loss In Cold Wi...

Talk through nest cameras no longer works on iOS 2...