You can watch your Nest camera’s video history on your phone or tablet or with a computer. To watch the video history on a computer, sign in to your account at home.nest.com and select a camera that has a Nest Aware subscription.
How do I open Nest aware?
Nest app
- If you haven’t already done so, download the Nest app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app and create an account.
- On the app home screen, tap Add .
- Scan the QR code on the back of your camera.
- The app walks you through setup and installation.
How do I access my Nest account?
Video instructions
- If you’re asked to sign in, select Sign in with Nest enter the email and password associated with your Nest Account.
- If you’re unable to sign in with your Nest Account, tap Sign in with Google.
- If you’re already signed in, at the top right, tap Settings .
How do I see all of my Nest cameras at once?
To manually switch to either Home or Away modes, just tap the icon. Next, you’ll see rooms with cameras listed first in alphabetical order (bedroom, kitchen, living room, etc.). If you have more than one camera or Google Nest Detect in a room, you’ll see the cameras and Detects grouped together in that location.
Why is my Nest camera not showing history?
You’ll see gaps in your video history if your camera was turned off or was offline. If you have an Event-based recording (EBR) subscription, you’ll also see dark gray areas in your timeline with No activity detected when your camera didn’t detect motion or sound events.
How do I get Nest Aware for free?
How the free trial works
- When you set up an eligible camera that includes a Nest Aware free trial, you can try out Nest Aware for 30 days.
- You can start using Nest Aware features by turning on camera recording and setting up familiar face detection.
Why can’t I access my Nest app?
If you can’t login to your Nest account, this could be a result of a permissions access issue with your Google account. You will need to revoke access for the Nest on your account. To revoke access to the Nest on your account, follow these steps: Go to https://myaccount.google.com/
Give someone Full Access
- Open the Nest app.
- If you have more than one home in the Nest app, make sure that the one you want to grant access to is active on the app home screen.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Family & Guests .
- Tap Add a person.
- Enter the person’s name as you’d like it to appear in the app and tap Continue.
How do I upgrade to Nest aware?
If you already have an existing Nest Aware subscription, you can upgrade to the new version through the Google Store. Keep in mind that upgrading to the new Nest Aware requires that you migrate to a Google account if you haven’t already. You also have the option to keep your current subscription if you choose.
Can you view Nest Cam on TV?
The Nest app for Android TV lets you view video from your Google Nest cameras and Dropcams.You already know you can use a phone or tablet to view your Nest Cam video. But you can also keep an eye on things with your television and the Nest app for Android TV.
How do I turn my Nest camera back on?
Home app
- Open the Home app .
- On the home screen, select your camera to view its live video stream. Note: If your camera is battery powered, the battery status screen will appear first. Tap Live video to go live.
- On the live view screen, tap More options .
- Select Turn on camera or Turn off camera.
How do I reconnect my Nest camera to Wi-Fi?
Make sure your Nest Cam is plugged in and hit Continue again. Wait for your Nest Cam to boot up and then select your new Wi-Fi network from the list. Enter in the password for your new Wi-Fi network and hit Join. Give it a few moments to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
How do I reconnect my Nest doorbell to Wi-Fi?
Nest app
- On the app home screen, tap Settings .
- Select Home info then Home Wi-Fi help. ?Note: If you don’t find Home Wi-Fi help, you’ll need to remove your camera from the app and add it back with new Wi-Fi information.
- Select the camera you want to update.
- Tap Start. Update settings.
How do I get Nest aware 2nd gen?
Visit the Google Store to learn more about Nest Aware prices and to buy a subscription. If you have an Android phone, you can also buy a subscription in the Google Home app.
Do I have to buy Nest Aware for each camera?
Do You Need a Nest Aware Subscription for Each Camera? You do not need a subscription for each device you own. Either subscription plan will cover all your Nest devices, including video doorbells, smart displays, and speakers.
Is there a monthly charge for Nest doorbell?
Subscriptions start at just $6/month (or $60/year, with a $12 annual savings) across all the Nest cameras, doorbells, speakers, and displays in one home. Nest Aware Plus unlocks more days of event video history and 10 days of 24/7 video history for just $12/month (or $120/year, with a $24 annual savings).
How long does Nest record for free?
If you want to go back and review past activity your camera or doorbell has detected, you can do so in the app. Some cameras offer up to 3 hours of event video history for free, while others offer up to 3 hours of still image snapshots instead.
How do I connect my Nest to my phone?
To pair your mobile device (Android or iPhone) with Nest, download the Nest app. Then, connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your Nest thermostat (presumably your only home network). Then open the app and tap Sign Up for a Nest Account. Enter your e-mail address, create a username and password, then click “Sign up.”
What happened to the Nest app?
At this time, the Nest app will continue to be available. Over the next few months, users with Nest Accounts will be invited to migrate to Google Accounts, benefiting from industry-leading security protections and a single account across the Nest and Google Home apps, as well as all of Google’s other products.
What happened to my Nest account?
If you started using the Nest app before August 19, 2019, you created a Nest Account to manage your Nest products. You now have the option to migrate your Nest Account to a Google Account, creating one unified Google Account that you can use to manage products and homes in both the Nest and Google Home apps.
How do I get Google home to announce nest Hello?
To turn visitor announcements on:
- Open the Nest app .
- Tap on your Nest doorbell.
- Tap Settings Visitor announcements. This will take you to the Google Home app.
- When asked, follow the onscreen prompts in the Google Home app to complete setup.
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