Microphone icon

[rayvnuno]

I am using the wired Google Nest Doorbell Cam along with (2) Google Nest Hubs in different rooms.

I always wondered what that microphone icon on the screen was for.

So I tested it.

When the microphone is displayed on the screen (see below), that means that it is in the OFF position and NOT  transmitting nor receiving sound thru the HUB.

When you press the icon, it displays a bar across the icon and a wave gif image is displayed (see below) indicating that its ON position transmitting and receiving sound.

I tested it by turning on my music player on my cell phone and placed it front of my Nest Hub.

I went to the door to check to see if I can hear the music.  To my surprise I could hear it and it was very loud.

My neighbor was just returning and about to open his apt door and kind of freaked him out. LOL

Anyways, just a suggestions but don't you think it should have been setup the other way around.

It just makes more sense.

[Princesss]

Hi rayvnuno,

Thanks for posting. 

I believe you are referring to the "Talk and Listen" feature on Nest Camera and Doorbell. Talk and Listen lets you talk to people through your camera even when you're away from home.

• For example, if the Nest camera on your front porch sends you a motion alert, you can open the app to see who’s there. If it’s a delivery person with a package, you can tap the Talk button to tell them to leave the package on the porch.
• On newer cameras, Talk and Listen works like a video call. You can converse without needing to pause for the audio to switch over.
  On some older cameras that use the Nest app, Talk and Listen works one way at a time. So you'll need to take turns talking and listening.

We appreciate your honest feedback about this that's why we’d like to encourage you to send a feedback for any features that you’re looking forward to using with our Google Nest devices.

Best,

Princess

[Princesss]

Hi rayvnuno,

We just want to check if you have seen our response on the previous post? Let us know if you have additional questions, otherwise we'll be locking the thread.

Best,

Princess

[Princesss]

Hi rayvnuno,

Due to inactivity, I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread if you need assistance with your Google speakers and we'd be glad to assist you further.
 

Best,

Princess