Get started with your Nest camera
With Google Nest cameras, you can watch 24/7 live video of your home, get activity alerts on your phone, save video clips, and more. This article will help you get started with some of your Nest camera's most popular features.
For Nest doorbells, follow how to get started using your video doorbell.
Select your camera below to download your product’s user manual or set up your Nest Cam.
- Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)
- Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)
- Nest Cam (wired)
- Nest Cam (battery) with floodlight
- Nest Cam (battery)
- Nest Cam IQ Outdoor
- Nest Cam IQ Indoor
- Nest Cam Outdoor
- Nest Cam Indoor
Tip: To open the instructions above, you may need to download and install a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Nest cameras have several ways for you to view, edit, and share your camera’s video. You can watch live video and recorded history in the app, and share your video stream or clips from your history with others.
Your Nest camera will send notifications to your phone when it detects activity. If you're getting too many or too few alerts, you can change the settings to match your preferences. To filter what kinds of alerts you want to receive, you can add a Google Home Premium subscription.
With a Home Premium subscription, your Nest camera can alert you when it sees a stranger or a familiar face. It can also notify you when something happens in an area within its view.
These articles explain what to do when you encounter any errors with your Nest camera or app.