data usage with the google cameras

[B-Save]

Has anyone figured out how to reduce the data usage for the camera and only record (us data to send info to the cloud) when motion is detected?

[Cathal_S]

Hi B-Save,

Depending on which generation of Nest camera you own you can adjust the camera for event recording only within the Google Home app.

• Open the Google Home app and tap on the 'Cameras' icon.
• Tap on the camera feed that you want to adjust.
• Tap on the settings cog ⚙️ icon top right.

1st Gen Nest camera:

• Select the 'video' option.
• Tap on the 'Video history' section.

2nd Gen Nest camera:

 

[B-Save]

Thank you that is good info.  I want the history but I don’t need it recording and sending data to the cloud unless there is motion, which should be almost never.  Currently it’s using 1.6 gb a day for three cameras.  That’s a lot.

[Cathal_S]

Yes they can eat through internet bandwidth if recording 24/7. Thankfully I have unlimited bandwidth because I just checked and one of my cameras has used 258GB in the last 30 days.

 

[Brad]

Hi there,

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue. Please let me know if you need further assistance. 

Best Regards,

Brad.

Thank you for your help, Cathal_S!

[B-Save]

Exactly the problem I am up against.  I have unlimited however the speed jumps down significantly at a certain point.  Fortunately slow speed still works.  Has anyone tried to get Google to only record when motion is detected and not faces that have been "approved" as known and ok?

[Brad]

Hi there,

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue.  We'll leave this topic open for another 24 hrs in case there are any follow up questions or comments. Please let me know if you need further assistance. 

Best regards,

Brad

[Brad]

Hey Folks.

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Best Regards,

Brad.