Google Nest Camera Not Connecting or Recording

Google Nest cameras provide intelligent video monitoring with Google Home integration. This guide covers connectivity issues.

Camera Not Setting Up

1. Use Google Home app (not Nest app)
2. Camera requires 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi
3. QR code on camera base for pairing
4. Keep phone near camera during setup
5. Factory reset: Hold button 10 seconds

Battery Camera Not Charging

1. Check magnetic charging cable connection
2. Indoor: Plug into USB power adapter
3. Outdoor: Solar panel optional
4. Battery life varies by activity (1-7 months)
5. High activity drains battery faster

Floodlight Cam Installation

1. Requires electrical box (wired power)
2. Turn off breaker before installation
3. Wire connections: Line, neutral, ground
4. Camera needs WiFi after power connected
5. Setup via Google Home app

Not Recording Events

1. Nest Aware subscription for video history
2. Free tier provides 3-hour event history
3. Check activity zones are configured
4. Motion sensitivity adjustable in app
5. Verify camera is online and streaming

Person/Pet Detection

1. AI detection requires Nest Aware
2. Differentiates people, animals, vehicles
3. Face detection for familiar faces
4. Configure alerts per detection type
5. Processing happens in cloud

Home Assistant Integration

1. Use Nest integration (Google account)
2. Requires Device Access project setup
3. Camera stream available as entity
4. Events may have delay vs native app
5. SDM API has limitations vs Nest app