Cameras and Doorbells

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 ...

Google cameras

Google cameras will no longer complete setup via google home. Cameras were previously connected. Changed wi-fi and need to reconfigure cameras to connect to new wi-fi but they now won’t complete setup process. Cameras have been reset, phone rebooted,...

Cannot view clips on Nest Cam App

I have a subscription but cannot view clips on app, have to save to Nest Cloud and view on laptop.

Nest Hello/Google Nest Support

I rarely post to forums, but my experience with my Nest Hello and Google Nest Support is worth sharing.Purchased new Nest Hello on July 6, 2023 to replace one with cosmetic damage (purchased before the Google takeover). The Hello worked fine for 5 mo...

Google doorbell fell off mount and broke lens

The doorbell was installed several days ago (it was a Xmas present). Came home last night and my wife pressed the doorbell and it fell off the mount and the lens broke. Doorbell still works but no camera. Doorbell was fitted as per the instructions. ...

Nest Cam won’t charge past 3%

My Nest Cam battery died so I brought it in to plug in and charge. After hours of being plugged in it has only charged to 3%. I saw that temperature could affect battery charging however the cam has had ample time to warm up. Are there any ways to tr...

Resolved! Nest Doorbell (Battery) Ring In House?

I received a Nest Doorbell (Battery) for Christmas. Installed it and connected to my iPhone with the Google Home app. Everything appears to be working correctly.The last thing for me to do is have the doorbell ring audibly inside the house. I'm not s...

Google Nest Cam

We have installed the floodlight and camera but can't connect to Nest app on my phone (flood light works fine, camera light on on). I already tried all the suggestions listed on the feedback (turning unit off and on, turning airplane mode on and off,...

Ignore Horses

Hello, we use two of the cameras to monitor the horse stalls. How do I get the camera to ignore the horses as a event. Keep getting Person Detected when it is the horse, not a person. Thank you!

Camera doesn’t show on monitor

I have 3 cameras that work fine. I added a 4th and it installed fine. The Camera does not show on the monitor..

Google Nest Doorbell Camera (wired) 2nd generation not recording video overnight

Just installed Google Nest Doorbell Camera (wired) 2nd generation. Works fine during the day (color), switches to B/W (Night Vision - set to Auto) at @ dusk, but nothing is being recorded from approx. 2100 to 0700. For example, I walk the dog out the...

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

Google cameras

Cannot view clips on Nest Cam App

Nest Hello/Google Nest Support

Google doorbell fell off mount and broke lens

Nest Cam won’t charge past 3%

Resolved! Nest Doorbell (Battery) Ring In House?

Google Nest Cam

Ignore Horses

Camera doesn’t show on monitor

Google Nest Doorbell Camera (wired) 2nd generation not recording video overnight

Nest Naming Conventions?

When do I get my new nest camera sense drop cam do...

Nest Cam Wide Angle

Floodlight DISAPPEARED from Home app and will not ...

Help migrating 1st Gen Nest Aware to wired doorbel...

Add new nest camera and doorbell to the Next App

Nest camera battery going offline for no reason

No alert when someone rings the nest door bell, no...

Can't remove Nest wired doorbell 2nd generation fr...

Cameras keeps going offline randomly