Cameras and Doorbells

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 ...

Can I use Wi-Fi for my nest camera or does it have to br my home Wi-Fi?

An u use hot spot or does it have to be home wifi

Cannot setup new nest camera - Orbi mesh network

Just bought new Nest cameras and trying to setup using Google Home on an Orbi mesh network. Already have 2 thermostats on the network and accessible via the Google Home app. When I try to add one of the new cameras, it gets to "Preparing your device"...

How do I download a recording

So I was migrated away from nest to Google Home.I can not figure out how to save a recording since the migration. So frustrating, hey Google! You suck. My neighbors bike was stolen and I can't download the video of the theft.

Resolved! Nest Doorbell Announcements not showing on home display

I've had my nest doorbell for a while and I used to get announcements on my Google Home displays. Now when the doorbell rings I hear an announcement on my speakers but the streaming video is no longer on the displays. There's no indication on a displ...

Motion detector

Can’t access Security option to change motion spec

Nest Doorbell (Battery) Locking mechanism stuck, won't mount anymore.

So the locking mechanism on the back that's suppose to pop out to attach to the mount got stuck, I contacted support and got a replacement on Jan 15th 2022.I just recently found out the exact issue happened again to my replacement but they said the w...

Nest Doorbell (wired) 2nd Gen SDM API Support

I received and installed the new Nest Doorbell (wired) 2nd Gen last weekend and wanted to play around with it via the SDM API but I discovered it was not listed in my Device List and while "Nest Doorbell (wired)" is listed in the supported devices, i...

Length of video event recordings with Nest Aware subscription

If I subscribe to Nest Aware, how long will my Nest Hello event-based video clips be? For example, say someone is trying to break into my house. The Nest doorbell catches the activity, alerts me, and I open my app to see what’s going on. Will the Nes...

NestAware with ADT - How do I view recordings on Nest website?

I have a Nest Doorbell with a subscription through ADT for NestAware. The doorbell works great and records video of people approaching my front door and ringing doorbell. I can view the history of videos in my Google Home app fine.Is there a way to v...

No notifications from google home app from old nest cams

I have a couple of older nest cams that work well with the neat app in sending notifications. I recently purchased a new google nest cam. And I no it won’t show in the neat app so I’m trying to get all the push notifications to go through google home...

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Troubleshoot setup: Google Nest camera or doorbell

Can I use Wi-Fi for my nest camera or does it have to br my home Wi-Fi?

Cannot setup new nest camera - Orbi mesh network

How do I download a recording

Resolved! Nest Doorbell Announcements not showing on home display

Motion detector

Nest Doorbell (Battery) Locking mechanism stuck, won't mount anymore.

Nest Doorbell (wired) 2nd Gen SDM API Support

Length of video event recordings with Nest Aware subscription

NestAware with ADT - How do I view recordings on Nest website?

No notifications from google home app from old nest cams

24/7 how to get it

I moved a d need to set up my nest camera and door...

Poor Performance of Unit Battery

Nest Doorbell Offline

Wired gen 2 doorbell offline

New Nest/Google camera keeps going offline! Consta...

not able to login to home.nest.com

Recording camera

Suddenly 8 out of 10 Cameras offline at two differ...

Why Does My Nest 2.0 Wired Chime Unexpectedly