Hey Google Nest Community,
We’re excited to announce that starting this week we’re expanding support for Nest Cam IQ Indoor, Nest Cam IQ Outdoor, and Nest Hub Max in Public Preview in the Google Home app. With this latest update, you can now transfer all Nest Cams launched as early as 2015 from the Nest app to the Google Home app in Public Preview. Now, for the first time you can manage all your Nest Cams in a single app - no more switching between the Nest and Home apps.
When you transfer in Public Preview you can:
- Access your camera features and video history in one app: Review video history in event and timeline views, access camera settings, and more without switching between the Nest and Google Home apps.
In addition to familiar Nest app camera features, you can do more with your Nest Cams in the Google Home app than you could do before in the Nest app, including:
- Quickly view live streams from all of your Nest cameras in your Favorites tab: Favorites now include the built-in Nest Cam on Nest Hub Max, so you can quickly see your live video alongside your smart home devices.
- Control thousands of devices from your favorite brands from one app: Manage everything from compatible lights and thermostats to locks and blinds alongside your Nest Cams, all within the Google Home app.
- Create powerful automations with your cameras: Set up automations that integrate your Nest cameras with other devices, like automatically turning on lights when your Nest doorbell rings.
- View your Nest cameras on phones, tablets, TVs, and the web: Check in on your home from your phone and tablet with the Google Home app for iOS and Android, see important events right on your wrist with the Pixel Watch 3, check on your pets with the Google Home panel on your Google TV Streamer before settling in for a show or on your computer by visiting home.google.com.
Nest Cam IQ Indoor + Outdoor users: If you’re already enrolled in Public Preview, you’ll see prompts in both the Nest app and in the Google Home app under the Favorites Tab with instructions when you’re able to transfer your Nest Cam from the Nest app to the Google Home app. Additionally, you can transfer your device by clicking on the camera you wish to transfer under the device settings. We’ll start to roll out access for users this week, so be on the lookout for the prompt. If you change your mind and want to continue using the Nest app, you will have the ability to reverse transfer your Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor devices.
Nest Hub Max users: If you’re already enrolled in Public Preview, you can now control and manage the camera on your Nest Hub Max in the Home app alongside all your other Nest Cams. You can also add your Nest Hub Max to the Favorites tab, so you can quickly see your camera livestream as soon as you open the app.
Learn how to transfer your device by referring to the Help Center for more information. Once you transfer your Nest Hub Max, you won’t be able to reverse transfer your device back to the Nest app.
We will continue to invest in our Public Preview program and we value your feedback. Your input helps improve the Google Home app experience. If you have questions about Public Preview eligibility or need help with transferring your device, please check out the FAQ below or leave a comment in the discussion.
Thanks,
The Google Home & Nest Team
Before you join Public Preview and transfer your device, you must have the latest version of the Google Home app installed (version 3.26 or higher). For step by step instructions on how to transfer your device, please visit our Help Center.
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FAQ
Q: Which Nest devices are available to transfer to the Google Home app in Public Preview?
A: Expanded Public Preview support in the Google Home app will be available for all of your Nest Cams:
- Nest Cam IQ Indoor - NEW!
- Nest Cam IQ Outdoor - NEW!
- Nest Hub Max - NEW!
Other devices eligible to transfer:
- Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 1st gen)
- Nest Cam Outdoor (wired, 1st gen)
- Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen) - formerly known as Nest Hello
A small number of camera and doorbell features that are currently in the Nest app, such as Supersight close-up tracking view on Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Outdoor, are not available in the Google Home app Public Preview. We’ll continue to prioritize ways to bring the best of the Nest app camera experience to the Home app. For details on what Nest app features are not available in the Home app, visit the Help Center.
Need help finding out which Nest camera you have? You can see which Nest Cam you have by going here.
Q: Why should I transfer my device to the Home app?
A:The Home app offers an easier, more personalized, and more organized way to manage all your compatible third-party and Google Nest devices in one place. This means you no longer need to switch between apps to get things done or tweak minor settings for your devices. With seamless compatibility, easy setup, and control from a single app, the possibilities are endless.
Q: Can I still use the Nest app after the transfer?
A: Yes, but the Nest app will no longer show live video or save event history from the Nest camera that you transferred to the Google Home app Public Preview. Your video history before the transfer stays in the Nest app until it expires. Google will still continue to support the Nest app and there is no change to the Nest app experience today.
Q: What if I change my mind and want to transfer my device back to the Nest app?
A: The ability to reverse transfer back to the Nest app will depend on the device. Visit our Help Center for detailed instructions on how to reverse transfer back to the Nest app.
- Nest Cam IQ Indoor + Outdoor users: You’ll be able to reverse transfer your camera back to the Nest app.
- Nest Hub Max users: Reverse transfer to the Nest app is not available.
To stay up to date with the latest news about the Google Home app and your devices, make sure you are subscribed to our Nest community blog. You can subscribe in three easy steps:
- Visit the Google Nest Community blog
- Click the ‘options’ menu with the three buttons on the top right corner
- Click ‘subscribe’ on the dropdown menu
Note: Public Preview features are released early and you may encounter issues while using this experience. It may not perform as well as the standard app, but you can provide feedback for improvements. You can opt-out of Public Preview at any time, but we do not provide the ability to turn off individual features.
