Nest Camera Not Showing in Nest App (Try These 7 Fixes)

I recently purchased a Nest Camera, however when I opened the Nest app, I found out that the Nest camera not showing in the Nest app.

This confused me for a long and I decided to do research.

I learned via some research that many others are facing a similar problem, so decided to help via this article.

Check your internet connection, reset your Nest Camera, and reload the Nest app if your Nest Camera isn’t showing up in the Nest app. 

This isn’t it, I’ll explain in detail about the common causes and their solutions, further in this article.

Let’s start! 

Why Is My Nest Camera Not Showing in the Nest App?

If I talk about the main causes of the problem of the Nest camera not showing there can be many possible reasons.

But, here I’ll tell you the most frequent ones for your better understanding.

• You have an unstable internet connection
• You have a power issue
• There is an issue with the camera settings
• The app is not installed properly
• The Nest app needs an update
• The Nest camera needs a reset

How to Fix the Nest Camera Not Showing in Nest App?

As I tell you about the most common reasons for the Nest camera not showing in the Nest app, I am going to explain some easy solutions for them as well, so fasten your seat belts.

You have an unstable internet connection

You have an unstable internet connection and such problems may have a reliable root cause of the Nest camera not showing in the Nest app.

Solution:

• Use a device that has the Nest app or Google Home installed to do a fast web search to see whether your internet is operational!
• Perform a fast inspection of your internet router if you are experiencing connectivity problems!
• Look for any signs of a faulty connection on the internet router. If so, it’s recommended to restart the router first!
• After rebooting, if the problem still exists, speak with your internet connection provider to get it resolved!

You have a power issue

You have to make sure that the power is turned on, and that your Nest camera is securely connected with the power.

Solution:

• Make sure your Nest camera is turned on first!
• Additionally, you must make sure that your Nest camera is online, the Nest app will not show the Nest camera if it is offline!
• Restart your Nest camera and Wi-Fi network to fix this!

There is an issue with the camera settings

Correct camera settings are essential; otherwise, you may occasionally experience small issues.

Therefore make sure that the camera settings are free of any issues.

Solution:

•  Select your camera by tapping the Settings icon in the top right corner of the Nest app. Make sure the following settings are turned on:
• Turn on the “Cloud Recording” setting. By doing so, the camera may communicate with Nest’s servers and appear on the app.
• Make sure that each camera’s “Show in Nest app” setting is enabled if there are numerous cameras in use.
• Make sure the “Nest Aware” setting is active if you have a Nest Aware membership. 

The app is not installed properly

There can be possibilities that the Nest app is not installed properly the first time, so you may need to uninstall the app and install it again.

Solution:

• Uninstall the Nest app on your device!
• Visit the App Store or the Play Store after that!
• Re-install the Nest camera app on your smartphone by looking for it!
• As soon as you start the Nest app, check to see that you grant all the requested permissions! 

The Nest app needs an update

Google’s Nest continually transmits fresh updates at regular intervals. 

Additionally, the app’s creators may be already aware of the issue you’re having and have addressed it in the most recent version.

Solution:

• Download the Nest App’s most recent version now!
• Check to see whether the issue has been resolved after downloading!
• To see the most recent changes to the Nest app, visit the App Store or the Play Store!

The Nest camera needs a reset

The final thing you may attempt if none of the remedies given above helped you fix the issue is to reset Nest. 

After completing the reset procedure, you will see that the Nest cam is now visible and working properly with the Nest app.

Solution:

• Open the Nest app, then select Settings!
• Go to the menu of your Nest camera after selecting it!
• To confirm, touch Yes after selecting Remove!
• The Nest app will no longer contain the Nest camera!
• Your device has now been reset to its factory settings!

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Conclusion

I hope that your all confusion is not there any more now and that you will follow the above-mentioned solutions to fix your issue of the Nest camera not showing in the Nest app.

All you have to do is try one by one, start checking by power and an internet connection, update, and at the end try re-installing the app or resetting the camera.

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