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 ...

Nest Doorbell notifications in the Google Home App?

We bought a wired Nest doorbell last year that is working well on the Nest app. We just bought a new outdoor battery camera that we connected to the Google Home app. It automatically found our doorbell and connected it to the Google home app. The pro...

Rain and the floodlight and the camera

My camera keeps thinking the rain is a vehicle and it triggers the floodlights. I saw a thread from earlier this year but does anyone know if Google is working on this? Seems to be a major flaw in their AI.

Nest Camera App not work - Spinning Blue Circle OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER

This is getting ridiculous. I'm DONE. Every time I check the camera on my phone Nest app or using Google Chrome (web browser) I get nothing but a spinning blue circle. I restart it, no luck. I have to completely delete the device from HOME app and se...

Resolved! Using manual dimmer switch to dim floodlight

I am planning to install Google Nest Floodlight cam in my backyard. I would like to use the manual dimmer switch like Lutron or Levitron for floodlight dimming. This will be useful as there won't be any need to use the home app to dim the lights.

Doorbell doesn’t stay on mount

I'm So irritated. My nest doorbell camera won't stay on the mount and it keeps falling off. Now, It won't turn on or charge. I pressed the reset button and still nothing. Any suggestions are welcome

No qr code no code

I have a nest camera which I believe is a 1st generation wired model. There is no qr code, no set up number just blank

Device offline because of extreme temperature

Unfortunately I live in cold climate and it my Nest Cam with floodlight (wired) is showing offline because of extreme temperature.My question is will the device come back online by itself once the temperature improves or will I need to reset in manua...

Nest App on OS has changed?

Has the app,changed The layout on iPad is different todayit has reverted to the web app version not easy to use AND asks me to sign in

Nest doorbell 2nd Gen will only announce on one Google home

I picked up a nest doorbell Gen 2, and I can only get it to notify me when the doorbell is pushed on one Google Home. How do I tie it to the rest of my Google minis throughout the house? All are in the same network. I do not have a Google Hub display...

Can a WebRTC Nest Camera be used as a local stream?

Hi, I am starting on the path of integrating with a Nest camera system that is on the new "Home app" platform. When I query the device traits for the camera I see that only WebRTC is supported for the live stream. Finding documentation on the offerSD...

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How to: Change camera or doorbell Wi-Fi network

Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Nest Doorbell notifications in the Google Home App?

Rain and the floodlight and the camera

Nest Camera App not work - Spinning Blue Circle OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER & OVER

Resolved! Using manual dimmer switch to dim floodlight

Doorbell doesn’t stay on mount

No qr code no code

Device offline because of extreme temperature

Nest App on OS has changed?

Nest doorbell 2nd Gen will only announce on one Google home

Can a WebRTC Nest Camera be used as a local stream?

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Unable to start device pairing configuration

can't find doorbell and cameras

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Can someone please help me?

Migrated Nest to Google Home and Can't View Any Hi...

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