Excellent pro tips! Sounds like the google guys are not listening to the field guys and making key improvements. Missed opportunity on their part to do it right and shine. Glad you’re here sharing your knowledge and insights on your channel! Appreciate your good work!
Thanks! Yeah, a missed opportunity indeed. I love their new cameras, but they should have either discontinued the old models or had them ready to go in the Google Home App, so the mix of old/new could be integrated flawlessly. I’m glad you’re enjoying our content. Thank for watching!
I installed everything as you recommended, and everything has been running fine, but our doorbell had a bad halo I could not correct, so I purchased a replacement NEST wired doorbell. I removed the defective doorbell from our devices and proceeded to install the new doorbell, but it will not connect to the existing NEST network. It won't let me select the network and reaches out to the other devices to complete the setup but cannot do so. I followed your suggestions and set up the doorbell first and the cameras in proximity to the doorbell, and everything worked. The thermostats were installed fine and didn't need to be near the doorbell. Is there a trick to installing the replacement doorbell now that I removed the old doorbell? Everything is working fine except for the replacement doorbell. I am sure you have run into this before, and any insight would be appreciated. Thanks
I just received a couple of nest hello doorbells a few days ago. I caught them on sale at $150 each and now learning about the Nest App is going away I believe will send them back since I will not be able to review past recordings. Too bad!
They won’t let the Nest App go away without you being able to see past footage in The Google Home App. So if that’s why you’re returning them, I wouldn’t.
Hi There You sound like an expert and I greatly appreciate any suggestions you can give. I installed 2 of the new second generation doorbells and I’m having constant issues with videos loading real time and videos constantly stopping and getting stuck. Thanks so much for your help!
@@GeorgeLangabeer the internet speed was very bad so I just installed the Google wifi mesh system and now it’s working perfectly so it seems that did the trick. Thanks so much for getting back to me :).
You mentioned these cameras record 24 x 7 but several sources including CNET say this feature is not available with this line of cameras. Your videos are Fantastic, but I wanted to point this out.
I’m not sure what you saw on CNET, but the only camera in this line that doesn’t do 24/7 is the battery doorbell. The wired doorbell & the indoor/outdoor cameras are completely capable of the 24/7 recording. The only caveat is the indoor/outdoor battery cameras need constant power for the 24/7 (using the optional power cables). The new Nest Floodlight Camera & the new Indoor Wired camera also are capable of the 24/7 recording with Nest Aware. So I’m not sure if you’re just talking about the doorbell or what, but if CNET said otherwise, they are wrong. I install these cameras everyday, trust me, it works.
Biggest gripe I have experienced is that I utilize the battery power instead of constant power. When I plug the camera in to charge the app does not show me charging status just that it is plugged into power. Additionally the fact that the nest app was visually appealing and user friendly compared to the google home app needs work.
I have noticed (at least with mine) that it says it’s not charging in the Google Home App, but it actually is. If I completely close the app it fixes it. I should say that happened to me when I first started testing them, but it seems Google fixed it. How long have you had yours? It might be fixed in an update.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I have had them for a few months now. I noticed what you are saying also. What I noticed is if I plug the cameras in at 35% the app does not show progress such as after a hour being at 85% or total time to 100%
New google nest cam, but wifi can't reach 35 feet to my front door - going through a window: Network Eero 4,000 sq Feet--on my phone my home network reaches past my driveway, which is about 100 feet away from my router. (Do you have any suggestions)
Quick question, my mom wants me to install her some cameras. Is there anything you recommend over the gen 1 nest camera? She wants a camera system that she can watch 24/7 like the nest 1st gen. Thanks
@@GeorgeLangabeer I tried one a few months back and when I tried to watch 24/7 recording it was difficult to scroll. Do you know if they fixed it so it scrolls as smooth as the gen 1's in the nest app? Thanks again and I speak for a lot of your followers we greatly appreciate your videos and help
Maybe not quite as smooth, but It’s MUCH BETTER than it was when they were initially released. Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate your continued support!
I installed the nest hello doorbell (gen 1) recently and my doorbell chime is not working (mechanical chime) I've changed the settings around and it doesn't sound (what does sound is my Google Nest hub...is that the reason why?)
They should both work (the hub & the chime). You put the chime connector (that came with the doorbell) in your chime? I know you said you changed the settings around, but you went to the settings of the doorbell & turned on “indoor chime”?
The camera is about 35 feet from my router going through a large window and a wall-but I can use my phone using my home network which can reach the end of my driveway -which is almost 100 feet from my router?? I am getting another eero 6+ pro-tri-band-hopefully this increase the signal strenght
So you set the camera up at the camera location? Because it’s best to set it up near your router. Like in the same room. THEN go mount the camera AFTER it’s setup.
If one installs two of the battery cameras, one within range of a mesh router and one out of range of said router (but in range of the other camera), will the camera that's in range of the router act as a range extender (via either wifi or Bluetooth) between the router and the battery camera that's out of range of the router ?
Why isn't anyone talking about the huge issue of having the power cable exposed on what is supposed to be a "security" camera? Let alone having the camera being attached by a magnet. What's the point of even having cameras when someone can just cut the power or remove the camera altogether?
We will install two floods and a few battery cams and use the Google Nest Camera Cable to power the floods while they are near the router. I believe that is what you are asking about.
Hi George new to the channel,enjoyed all the info in the videos, question is the Wasserstien solar panel for the nest battery camera charge it enough that you don't have to remove the camera to recharge it?,thanks for your input
I’ve never tried it personally & I don’t advise it for our customers, mostly because it voids the warranty. What are you trying to accomplish with it? Low amperage on an outlet?
My Google outdoor battery camera won’t let me choose my Wi-Fi network. It’s just says it’s connecting to a Wi-Fi from an already connected device. NO!!!! I have lynkis mesh extenders and I want to connect to THOSE!!! This is garbage.
If you have other Google Nest Cameras, they form their own mesh network. It’s actually to your advantage. You just need to set up your camera closer to your other Nest Devices.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Well the only issue with that is my garage camera is wired so I can’t take it down. I guess I could set all the other cameras up in the garage close to that one. So I’m assuming I need to reset every camera and then start the process over with from the beginning correct?
I know it’s a pain and frustrating, but it’s worth it in the long run. You shouldn’t need to reset them, but it will help to have them all near each other. So your garage idea is a good one.
How do you compare the video quality of the new indoor/outdoor battery camera to the older nest IQ cameras? Personally I have 1 doorbell hello, 2 nest max hubs, 2 outdoor cameras (non IQ) and 6 indoor cameras (non IQ) I bought an indoor/outdoor battery camera yesterday. I tried everything and couldn't get it to connect. I even turned all my other cameras off and plugged it up about 5 feet from my router and it still wouldn't connect. A major, major, major complaint I have is the power cable. On the gen 1 cameras it was 15 - 20 feet long and has a USB type connector. With the new cameras the cord is 2 - 3 feet and has a propriety connection. They're forcing you to buy another cable from Google if you want 24/7 recording
Video quality of the two is about the same, minus that 4K zoom the IQ had. Sorry to hear you’re having such a rough time with it. They can be a real pain in the butt to set up if you only have the older cameras for it to connect to. Having to buy another power cable is a pain, but I understand they had to do it that way to make the $179.99 price point. I do find most of our customers want to plug them in, so they definitely are making some money on those cables.
Nest’s new cameras are apparently so bad that people line up to buy older models at inflated prices. With the latest Nest Cams only working with the Google Home app, most people are turning to eBay to get older, discontinued models that still support the good old Nest app. PS: my local Lowe's had the older Nest Outdoor cam on clearance for $70.
I don’t know about “most people”, but there definitely a few doing that. Unfortunately, they are going to be sorry when they pay those inflated prices just to have The Nest app go away completely. Because it will. I 100% agree the old IQs were better cameras (even though they were way more expensive), but these new cameras are much better than the original regular indoor & outdoor “Nest Cam” models. People just need to give the Google Home App a chance. It’s not as bad as they think. They are improving it constantly. The older Nest Outdoor Cam is crap & horribly designed. It’s not worth $70.
All I know is, we’ve been installing these new Nest cameras on a daily basis & our customers have been very happy with them. I wouldn’t install them everyday if people didn’t like them. I wouldn’t be in business anymore. So I guess, just don’t believe everything you read on the internet. My only complaint is having to use the two apps if you’re mixing the old cameras with the new.
@@GeorgeLangabeer The Google Home app is so cumbersome and featureless as with the Nest app you can keep your home security products in one place and not mixed up with non-security products. The only issue I have with the older Nest cameras is the power cords and the size of the connections. Unlike the new Nest cameras the old nest cameras don't have a cool down period.
1. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the Nest app too, but the old Nest App is going away, so that will unfortunately be a non-issue soon enough (whether we like it or not). 2. That one issue you have, is a pretty big issue in my book. Those cameras are very difficult to install (& make look good) if you don’t know what you’re doing. That power cable is horrible. As far as the “cool down” situation, I’ve had zero issues with that on these new cameras and we install them everyday.
Excellent pro tips! Sounds like the google guys are not listening to the field guys and making key improvements. Missed opportunity on their part to do it right and shine. Glad you’re here sharing your knowledge and insights on your channel! Appreciate your good work!
Thanks! Yeah, a missed opportunity indeed. I love their new cameras, but they should have either discontinued the old models or had them ready to go in the Google Home App, so the mix of old/new could be integrated flawlessly.
I’m glad you’re enjoying our content. Thank for watching!
I installed everything as you recommended, and everything has been running fine, but our doorbell had a bad halo I could not correct, so I purchased a replacement NEST wired doorbell. I removed the defective doorbell from our devices and proceeded to install the new doorbell, but it will not connect to the existing NEST network. It won't let me select the network and reaches out to the other devices to complete the setup but cannot do so. I followed your suggestions and set up the doorbell first and the cameras in proximity to the doorbell, and everything worked. The thermostats were installed fine and didn't need to be near the doorbell. Is there a trick to installing the replacement doorbell now that I removed the old doorbell? Everything is working fine except for the replacement doorbell. I am sure you have run into this before, and any insight would be appreciated. Thanks
I like that you address the pros and cons and it’s not just about the sale.
I just received a couple of nest hello doorbells a few days ago. I caught them on sale at $150 each and now learning about the Nest App is going away I believe will send them back since I will not be able to review past recordings. Too bad!
They won’t let the Nest App go away without you being able to see past footage in The Google Home App. So if that’s why you’re returning them, I wouldn’t.
Hi There
You sound like an expert and I greatly appreciate any suggestions you can give. I installed 2 of the new second generation doorbells and I’m having constant issues with videos loading real time and videos constantly stopping and getting stuck. Thanks so much for your help!
How are your internet speeds? Did you have a video doorbell prior to this?
@@GeorgeLangabeer the internet speed was very bad so I just installed the Google wifi mesh system and now it’s working perfectly so it seems that did the trick. Thanks so much for getting back to me :).
Glad to hear it!
You mentioned these cameras record 24 x 7 but several sources including CNET say this feature is not available with this line of cameras. Your videos are Fantastic, but I wanted to point this out.
I’m not sure what you saw on CNET, but the only camera in this line that doesn’t do 24/7 is the battery doorbell. The wired doorbell & the indoor/outdoor cameras are completely capable of the 24/7 recording. The only caveat is the indoor/outdoor battery cameras need constant power for the 24/7 (using the optional power cables). The new Nest Floodlight Camera & the new Indoor Wired camera also are capable of the 24/7 recording with Nest Aware. So I’m not sure if you’re just talking about the doorbell or what, but if CNET said otherwise, they are wrong. I install these cameras everyday, trust me, it works.
Biggest gripe I have experienced is that I utilize the battery power instead of constant power. When I plug the camera in to charge the app does not show me charging status just that it is plugged into power. Additionally the fact that the nest app was visually appealing and user friendly compared to the google home app needs work.
I have noticed (at least with mine) that it says it’s not charging in the Google Home App, but it actually is. If I completely close the app it fixes it. I should say that happened to me when I first started testing them, but it seems Google fixed it. How long have you had yours? It might be fixed in an update.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I have had them for a few months now. I noticed what you are saying also. What I noticed is if I plug the cameras in at 35% the app does not show progress such as after a hour being at 85% or total time to 100%
Yeah, exactly. Same here.
New google nest cam, but wifi can't reach 35 feet to my front door - going through a window: Network Eero 4,000 sq Feet--on my phone my home network reaches past my driveway, which is about 100 feet away from my router. (Do you have any suggestions)
Did you set the camera up inside near your router?
Quick question, my mom wants me to install her some cameras. Is there anything you recommend over the gen 1 nest camera? She wants a camera system that she can watch 24/7 like the nest 1st gen.
Thanks
The new generation of Nest Cameras are better than the 1st gen & do 24/7 (as long as they are powered).
@@GeorgeLangabeer I tried one a few months back and when I tried to watch 24/7 recording it was difficult to scroll. Do you know if they fixed it so it scrolls as smooth as the gen 1's in the nest app? Thanks again and I speak for a lot of your followers we greatly appreciate your videos and help
Maybe not quite as smooth, but It’s MUCH BETTER than it was when they were initially released.
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate your continued support!
I installed the nest hello doorbell (gen 1) recently and my doorbell chime is not working (mechanical chime)
I've changed the settings around and it doesn't sound (what does sound is my Google Nest hub...is that the reason why?)
They should both work (the hub & the chime). You put the chime connector (that came with the doorbell) in your chime? I know you said you changed the settings around, but you went to the settings of the doorbell & turned on “indoor chime”?
Definitely agree 2 apps are a pain in the butt.
It’s a first world problem, but annoying nonetheless.
The camera is about 35 feet from my router going through a large window and a wall-but I can use my phone using my home network which can reach the end of my driveway -which is almost 100 feet from my router?? I am getting another eero 6+ pro-tri-band-hopefully this increase the signal strenght
So you set the camera up at the camera location? Because it’s best to set it up near your router. Like in the same room. THEN go mount the camera AFTER it’s setup.
Thank you for the helpful info
You’re welcome!
If one installs two of the battery cameras, one within range of a mesh router and one out of range of said router (but in range of the other camera), will the camera that's in range of the router act as a range extender (via either wifi or Bluetooth) between the router and the battery camera that's out of range of the router ?
No, it will not. They all need to be in range of the router to function properly.
Why isn't anyone talking about the huge issue of having the power cable exposed on what is supposed to be a "security" camera? Let alone having the camera being attached by a magnet. What's the point of even having cameras when someone can just cut the power or remove the camera altogether?
There are plenty of ways to get around these issues. You just need to know how to install them properly.
Hello how would you do it if you're installing three Google flood lights?
How would I do what?
We will install two floods and a few battery cams and use the Google Nest Camera Cable to power the floods while they are near the router. I believe that is what you are asking about.
Yes, you can do it that way.
Hi George new to the channel,enjoyed all the info in the videos, question is the Wasserstien solar panel for the nest battery camera charge it enough that you don't have to remove the camera to recharge it?,thanks for your input
Awesome! Thank you! Yes, as long as you position the solar panel to get enough sunlight, you should never have to charge the battery.
@@GeorgeLangabeer if the solar panel is used… can the camera be set for 24/7 surveillance??
Yes it can. With the premium Nest Aware.
Has anyone tried cutting the power cable and splicing in some 14-2 wire? I am going to have to buy one and try it.
I’ve never tried it personally & I don’t advise it for our customers, mostly because it voids the warranty. What are you trying to accomplish with it? Low amperage on an outlet?
Did the replacement for that doorbell come out yet?
Unfortunately not.
There is some information on it but no release updates. It looks just like the newer battery one.
You forgot to mention the yale lock the smoke alarms and the thermostat. if like myself have them.
Forgot to mention them? I wasn’t talking about them? I was specifically talking about the cameras.
My nest doorbell battery won’t connect to Wi-Fi through my metal front door
How far is your router from the doorbell?
My Google outdoor battery camera won’t let me choose my Wi-Fi network.
It’s just says it’s connecting to a Wi-Fi from an already connected device. NO!!!!
I have lynkis mesh extenders and I want to connect to THOSE!!!
This is garbage.
If you have other Google Nest Cameras, they form their own mesh network. It’s actually to your advantage. You just need to set up your camera closer to your other Nest Devices.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Well the only issue with that is my garage camera is wired so I can’t take it down. I guess I could set all the other cameras up in the garage close to that one. So I’m assuming I need to reset every camera and then start the process over with from the beginning correct?
I know it’s a pain and frustrating, but it’s worth it in the long run. You shouldn’t need to reset them, but it will help to have them all near each other. So your garage idea is a good one.
How do you compare the video quality of the new indoor/outdoor battery camera to the older nest IQ cameras? Personally I have 1 doorbell hello, 2 nest max hubs, 2 outdoor cameras (non IQ) and 6 indoor cameras (non IQ)
I bought an indoor/outdoor battery camera yesterday. I tried everything and couldn't get it to connect. I even turned all my other cameras off and plugged it up about 5 feet from my router and it still wouldn't connect. A major, major, major complaint I have is the power cable. On the gen 1 cameras it was 15 - 20 feet long and has a USB type connector. With the new cameras the cord is 2 - 3 feet and has a propriety connection. They're forcing you to buy another cable from Google if you want 24/7 recording
Video quality of the two is about the same, minus that 4K zoom the IQ had. Sorry to hear you’re having such a rough time with it. They can be a real pain in the butt to set up if you only have the older cameras for it to connect to. Having to buy another power cable is a pain, but I understand they had to do it that way to make the $179.99 price point. I do find most of our customers want to plug them in, so they definitely are making some money on those cables.
@@GeorgeLangabeer thanks for the information
You’re welcome.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for watching & thanks for subscribing. Welcome!
I think the Nest app is better.
I agree that the Nest App is better, but I don’t think the Google Home App is as bad as most do.
These cameras SUCK 🤯
Sorry you feel that way. I disagree.
No doubt they’d be great… if they would connect and Nest actually had customer service. Frustrating network process
They have actually improved this process quite a bit since this video.
Nest’s new cameras are apparently so bad that people line up to buy older models at inflated prices. With the latest Nest Cams only working with the Google Home app, most people are turning to eBay to get older, discontinued models that still support the good old Nest app.
PS: my local Lowe's had the older Nest Outdoor cam on clearance for $70.
I don’t know about “most people”, but there definitely a few doing that. Unfortunately, they are going to be sorry when they pay those inflated prices just to have The Nest app go away completely. Because it will. I 100% agree the old IQs were better cameras (even though they were way more expensive), but these new cameras are much better than the original regular indoor & outdoor “Nest Cam” models. People just need to give the Google Home App a chance. It’s not as bad as they think. They are improving it constantly.
The older Nest Outdoor Cam is crap & horribly designed. It’s not worth $70.
All I know is, we’ve been installing these new Nest cameras on a daily basis & our customers have been very happy with them. I wouldn’t install them everyday if people didn’t like them. I wouldn’t be in business anymore. So I guess, just don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
My only complaint is having to use the two apps if you’re mixing the old cameras with the new.
@@GeorgeLangabeer The Google Home app is so cumbersome and featureless as with the Nest app you can keep your home security products in one place and not mixed up with non-security products. The only issue I have with the older Nest cameras is the power cords and the size of the connections. Unlike the new Nest cameras the old nest cameras don't have a cool down period.
1. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the Nest app too, but the old Nest App is going away, so that will unfortunately be a non-issue soon enough (whether we like it or not). 2. That one issue you have, is a pretty big issue in my book. Those cameras are very difficult to install (& make look good) if you don’t know what you’re doing. That power cable is horrible. As far as the “cool down” situation, I’ve had zero issues with that on these new cameras and we install them everyday.
@@GeorgeLangabeer We see as enough people has been raising hell about the Nest app to stay.