Start here if you have a new Google Nest camera, or if you removed your camera from the app and want to add it back. To set up, the app takes you through the steps. You need the app to connect y

Bring your camera and your computer to the spot in your home where you want to set up your camera: Nest Cam Indoor: Place your camera on a table or on another convenient surface near where you want to mount it. Nest Cam Outdoor: Start inside your home, near your Wi-Fi router and an indoor power outlet.

Nest Cam (wired) Nest Cam with Floodlight Nest Cam (battery) Use the Nest app to set up the following Nest cameras: Nest Cam IQ Indoor Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Nest Cam Indoor Nest Cam Outdoor Nest Dropcam (all models) 2. Add your camera to the app with the QR code Choose the instructions that match the app you use to set up your camera.

With Google Nest cameras, you can watch 24/7 live video of your home, get activity alerts sent to your phone when something happens, save video clips, and more. This article will help you get started with some of your Nest Cam’s most popular features. For Nest doorbells, follow how to get started using your video doorbell.

Activity Zones is a free feature that comes with cameras and doorbells set up in the Home app. For all other cameras, Activity Zones is available if you have a trial or paid Nest Aware subscription.

At the bottom, tap Set up Nest Cam. Note: If you have a Nest account or Nest devices set up in your home, you should be given the option during this setup process of migrating your Nest Account to your Google Account so that your Nest Hub Max can work with other Nest devices.

If you get a message that has a numeric code such as C-221 or C-327, go to the Nest camera troubleshooter. If there's no message with a numeric code but you can’t finish setup, try the steps below to help get your camera connected to the app.

Event video history and 24/7 video history with Nest Aware subscriptions If you have a newer camera like Nest Cam (battery) or Nest Doorbell (battery), you can get up to 3 hours of event video history without a subscription.

To get started, set up Google devices in the Google Home or Nest app. Once your product has been linked in the Home app, you can use voice commands to control it. In order to set up Google Assistant on Nest Cam, your Nest account must be migrated to a Google Account.

Install with the stand The optional Nest Cam stand is ideal for simply placing your camera indoors on a shelf, desk or counter. Just connect the camera to the stand and plug in the power cord. The stand provides continuous power for your camera, which is required to get 24/7 video history if you have a Nest Aware Plus subscription.