Stream your security camera using your Google Nest display & Google streaming devices

Check on what matters by streaming your compatible security or doorbell camera on your Google Nest display and Google streaming devices.

What you need

• A compatible security camera set up with the manufacturer's app
• A Nest display, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, or device that works with Google Cast
• Google Home app

Learn about Compatible security cameras

To find out if a third-party camera is compatible, check the product packaging for a "Works with Google" logo or through the Google Home app:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2.  From the Home tab, tap Add   Device Link apps or services . This Home control menu shows all the compatible smart home devices that should work with Google and Nest.

Learn about Compatible displays

Important: Nest Hub 1st and 2nd gen don’t have cameras. Nest Hub (1st gen) has a bezel around the screen, while Nest Hub (2nd gen) doesn’t have a bezel.

Device	Chromecast with Google TV or Google TV Streamer	Devices that work with Google Cast	Speakers or displays
Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 2nd gen)	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen)	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen)	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam (battery)	Compatible	Incompatible	Compatible
Nest Cam (Indoor, wired)	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Doorbell (battery)	Compatible	Incompatible	Compatible
Nest Doorbell (wired)	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam with Floodlight	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam Outdoor	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam Indoor	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible
Nest Cam IQ Indoor	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible

Learn about cameras that work with "Hey Google"

Important: Certain Arlo camera models may no longer be supported and may not stream on Nest displays. Refer to End of Life for Arlo Legacy Cameras and Arlo Services.

You can stream video from security cameras to your Nest display. For a list of devices compatible with Google Home, refer to Google Store.

View live streams in the Google Home app

Step 1: Set up your security camera or doorbell

Follow the linked instructions:

• Get started with your Nest doorbell
• Get started with your Nest camera

If you have another compatible camera, follow the steps provided by the device maker.

Step 2: Set up your Nest display or Google streaming device

Make sure you connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as your camera. If your devices are already set up, you can skip this step. If not, you can learn how to set up your streaming device, speaker, or display.

• Set up your Chromecast (3rd gen or older)
• Set up your Google Nest or Home speaker or display
• Set up Chromecast with Google TV and Voice Remote
• Set up Google TV Streamer (4K) and Voice Remote

Step 3: Add your camera or doorbell to the Google Home app

Important: If you set up a Nest camera or doorbell, it should already be added to the Google Home app. If you can't find the Nest camera or doorbell in the app, force close the app and open it again.

If you have another compatible camera, or still can't find your Nest camera in the app:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
3. Verify the Google Account shown is the one linked to your speaker or display. If correct, tap Close to exit the account window.
   • To switch accounts, tap the drop down another account or Add another account.
4.  From the Home tab, tap Add   Device Link apps or services .
5. Choose your camera manufacturer from the list to finish the setup.

To manually connect a Nest camera or doorbell:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Verify that the Google Account on-screen is the one linked to the speaker or display.
3. Tap Close to close the account window.
4. Make sure the security camera is on the same Wi-Fi network as the Google Nest or Home speaker or display.
5. Verify the current home nickname on the screen is the home you want to add the security camera to. To switch between homes, tap the home nickname and select the preferred home.
6. From the Home tab, tap Add   Device Search for device .
7. Follow the prompts to connect the Nest camera or doorbell to a Google Nest or Home display.

If you have a Nest Thermostat, you might need to unlink, then relink your Nest account to stream your Nest cam(s).

Add an additional camera

After you've added a camera manufacturer to your Google Home app, use the following voice commands with your Nest display to add an additional camera:

To do this:	Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," then:
Sync all devices	"Sync my devices"
Sync a device type	"Sync my cameras"

Step 4: Use voice commands to stream your security camera

To do this:	Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," then:
Start stream	"Show [camera name]" "What's on [camera name]?" "[Camera name] on [Nest display name]" "Play [camera name] on [Nest display name]" "Show [camera name] on [Nest display name]"
Stop stream	"Stop"

To save power, the live video stream stops automatically:

• Live video from battery-powered Nest cameras and doorbells stops after 5 minutes.
• Live video from wired Nest cameras and doorbells stops after 12 hours.

To start the live stream again, repeat your voice command or proceed to the next step.

Step 5: Use live view

To start the live stream again, tap Watch live.

Tip: You can learn how to view your cameras and doorbells on a computer with Google Home for web.

Learn about its features

Available in Nest Camera and Nest Doorbell:

• Camera on: Turn on the camera.
• Camera off: Turn off the camera.
• Emergency Calling: Allows you to contact an emergency contact center near your home. This feature must be set up. This is only available in the US with paid Nest Aware 2nd gen subscription and Emergency Calling set up.

Available in Nest Doorbell only:

• Talk and Listen: Lets you talk to people with your Nest Doorbell through your Google Nest displays
• Quiet Time: Temporarily mutes the doorbell chime
• Quick Responses: Gives you an option to answer with pre-recorded responses

In Live View, you can select these options:

• Live: Allows you to stream real-time video feeds from your camera
• More: Gives you other actions you can perform with your camera
• Settings: Allows you to check the information about your device

Use the camera immersive view

You can check all of your compatible cameras in a dashboard view if you have 2 or more set up. With the camera immersive view, you can:

• Check all of your cameras in one view
• Control all of your Nest cameras, without the need to select each individual camera

To use the camera immersive view, you’ll need:

• Google Home app 2.27 or later
• 2 or more compatible cameras paired to the same Home structure

To use the camera immersive view:

1. Open the Google Home app .
2. Tap Home  Cameras .
   • You’ll be taken to the camera immersive view, which shows a live stream of all available cameras.
   • If you have only one camera and select the quick action icon, you'll be redirected to the live view instead.
3. Choose from the available live streams to access the camera's live view.
4. Click the 3 dots to access the Overflow menu. On this menu, you can turn on or off all Nest cameras (not compatible with third-party cameras), get help, and send app feedback.

Troubleshooting

Nest cameras

Important: Only the Nest Hub Max (Nest display with camera) has a privacy switch.

If you can't stream your camera, let's try these steps:

• First, check if you received a notification that your camera is offline or unavailable. This could mean it's currently being used for a video call or message.
• If your camera is offline, refer to Fix Nest camera or doorbell Wi-Fi connection issues.
• If the device you want to use to stream the camera is in use by a home member, you'll need to wait until it's available.
• If you have a Nest Hub Max, make sure your display is in privacy mode. If so, turn off the physical privacy switch from the back of the Nest display.

Third-party cameras

If you can't stream your camera and get a notification that the camera is offline or unavailable, contact your third-party camera supplier for support. Also, some Arlo camera models may have ended support and no longer stream on Nest displays.

Tip: Make sure the camera has power, but we don't recommend troubleshooting third-party products further.