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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 ...

David_K by • Diamond Product Expert
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Familiar face notification preferences

I have had a Nest Hello doorbell camera for several years, and it does a good enough job detecting familiar faces. But there's one missing feature that would be a HUGE improvement to the overall experience. Let me turn off notifications for people in...

Nest cam with floodlight is draining the battery

I bought a nest cam floodlight from the Google Store in July. Installed by an electrician. Floodlight worked perfectly. Camera showed the infinity symbol when plugged into the floodlight but the battery would totally drain after a few days. Nest supp...

Gator12 by • Community Member
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Nest Camera trying to connect to assisting Nest device

I keep receiving the “trying to connect to an existing device” when trying to set up a 3 pack of Nest battery cameras. I’ve tried adding the cameras in different orders and all the other tricks mentioned previously. After speaking with support they s...

Resolved! Wiring Doorbell (battery) vs wired gen 2

I read that the battery version of the doorbell can be hardwired to automatically recharge that battery. If I plan to hardwire, is there any advantage to the doorbell (wired) over wiring the doorbell (battery)? The reason I ask is because only the ba...

Avil by • Community Member
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Cannot add Nest Outdoor Camera to Google Home

I have 2 outdoor Nest camera's both happily working on the Nest App. I also have a Google Nest doorbell that is happily working on Google Home. I want to consolidate the Nest camera's onto the Google Home account / app.When I go through the process o...

wilsg by • Community Member
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Using a Nest Camera System after about 5 months

Sharing my opinion on using Nest Cameras after about 5 months for my apartment. To start, I have mixed feelings about Nest cameras as they are feature-rich yet quality-poor. I have a a Nest Wired Doorbell and three wired indoor Nest Cams, and paid $6...

Jamie-NYC by • Community Member
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