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 ...

Resolved! Nest HELLO Doorbell (wired): Cannot get rid of movement notifications

A few weeks ago, my Nest doorbell started to give me movement notifications for anything remotely close to my house. It is very annoying. I did not change my configuration and movement notification is not on. I did a reset with the button in the back...

Resolved! Camera keeps going offline

Hi! We’ve had our cameras for about 4 years or so. Randomly they will just go offline. Our Wi-Fi isn’t the problem, we’ve had wifi people out and they have confirmed it’s not the Wi-Fi. Do the power supplies go bad? I live in Wisconsin and they are o...

Nest Doorbell (wired) - Video doesn't show when someone rings doorbell

It worked fine however for many months now when someone rings the bell, I get notification but when I click on to see who is at the door, the video doesn't load. it is driving me crazy. I would switch to ring in a heartbeat if I hadn’t invested in pl...

Will an old Dropcam work in Home?

I have an old Dropcam that was migrated into the nest app. I recently purchased two new Nest Cam Outdoor or Indoor Battery cameras. I am in the process of moving to the Home app (from Nest) since the new cameras must use the home app.Will I be able t...

Connect a ring doorbell to Google home?

I cannot find a way to connect my new Ring doorbell to google home. All online help directs me to options that do not show up in my Google home, google assistant and ring apps.

Doorbell Connected to another account

My doorbell is no longer connected to my app. I’ve tried to reset and factory reset it but it keeps saying that it is connected to another app and needs to be removed. Any ideas?

No notifications when Nest Camera unmounts from base

I have Nest Camera (battery) mounted to the included magnetic mount. I would like to get notifications when the camera gets knocked off the mount. Is that available for Google Home? Other posts seem to indicate that people are getting these types of ...

How do I add my nest doorbell battery to my new wi fi router. I’ve followed all the instructions

How do I connect my nest doorbell to my google home app

New Network / Unable to scan QR code on cameras

So my modem went out and I now have a new network and password. Trying to get my cameras back online and it says I have to scan the QR code on them. They are mounted on the roof. I have no way to get up there. There has to be another way to do this o...

Camera video not loading in android ophone

The camera video will not load in my phone but it does on the web application so the cameras are connected. It appears this started after the last update.

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

Resolved! Nest HELLO Doorbell (wired): Cannot get rid of movement notifications

Resolved! Camera keeps going offline

Nest Doorbell (wired) - Video doesn't show when someone rings doorbell

Will an old Dropcam work in Home?

Connect a ring doorbell to Google home?

Doorbell Connected to another account

No notifications when Nest Camera unmounts from base

How do I add my nest doorbell battery to my new wi fi router. I’ve followed all the instructions

New Network / Unable to scan QR code on cameras

Camera video not loading in android ophone

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