Nest cameras Archives

AppWizard

November 22, 2024

The Google Home app is still so bad, Nest cam users are jumping ship

Google's integration of Nest cameras into the Google Home app has led to user dissatisfaction due to the loss of several features, including the ability to change Wi-Fi networks without a factory reset, adjustable microphone sensitivity, zoom and enhance capabilities, timelapse recordings, safety clips, livestream sharing options, email notifications, Assistant on device, and social sharing of saved clips. Users have expressed frustration, particularly about the Wi-Fi setting issue, prompting some to consider alternatives like UniFi cameras. A poll indicates that a majority of Nest camera users prefer the original Nest app over the Google Home app.

AppWizard

November 19, 2024

Older Nest cameras are getting the Google Home app treatment

Google has launched a public preview of the Home app that supports Nest Cam IQ models from 2017, consolidating all Nest cameras released since 2015 into a single platform. The transition from the Nest app to the Home app allows users to manage Nest cameras in one location, providing features like video history and camera settings. Advanced functionalities include quick access to live streams, automation with smart lights, and viewing camera feeds on devices like the Pixel Watch 3 or Google TV Streamer. The rollout began in late 2023, with users able to join the Public Preview program through the Home app or home.google.com. Users can revert their Nest Cam IQ cameras back to the Nest app, but the Nest Hub Max cannot be returned once moved to the Home app. The Supersight feature from the Nest Cam IQ is not yet available in the Home app, and Google plans to integrate more features from the Nest app in the future.