Install Nest Doorbell (wired)

Start here if you have a new Google Nest Doorbell (wired), or if you've removed your doorbell from the app and want to add it back.

You demand the app to connect your doorbell to Wi-Fi and get recorded video, and so yous should always utilize the app as your primary guide to set up and install your doorbell.

Hither'south a brief overview of steps to get started, along with some important troubleshooting.

This commodity just applies to the following device:

Picture of a Nest Doorbell wired

Nest Doorbell (wired)

More installation help

For help with battery-powered or wired installation for the Nest Doorbell (battery), become to our Install Nest Doorbell (battery) commodity.

You lot tin likewise detect instructions to install the Nest doorbell with the indoor power adapter in our Help Center.

Watch the installation video

For a quick overview of how to prepare upwardly and install your Nest Doorbell (wired), lookout our video tutorial.

How to set up and install the Google Nest Hello video doorbell

one. Cheque compatibility and voltage requirements

While the Nest doorbell can supervene upon about wired doorbells, there are some cases where the doorbell system either doesn't give enough ability or gives too much power. You lot should check that your current doorbell can be replaced past the Nest doorbell.

Check doorbell arrangement compatibility with Nest doorbell

2. Cheque that y'all have everything for installation

Check that y'all have all the parts included in the box. We've as well included wall anchors and a masonry drill bit (for brick, stone and stucco) if you demand them.

What's in the box

  • Nest Doorbell (wired)
  • Wallplate
  • Wedge
  • Chime connector
  • Wire extenders
  • Drill flake
  • Screws
  • Unlock tool

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Power drill with Phillips bit
  • Ladder (to reach your doorbell chime)
  • Bubble level (to check doorbell alignment)

App and internet requirements

  • The latest version of the app
  • A compatible phone (check the requirements here)
  • Your Wi-Fi network password
  • A broadband internet connection, with a minimum of 2 Mbps upload speed for each Nest photographic camera or doorbell in your home

3. Turn the power off to your doorbell system

Breaker box
  1. Switch the power off for your doorbell and chime at
    your home'southward breaker or fuse box. This will protect you
    and your equipment during installation.
  2. Try to ring your doorbell to ostend that y'all've flipped
    the correct switch to plow the power off. If needed, y'all
    can switch off the main power at the breaker box instead.

4. Remove your former doorbell

Remove your old doorbell and disconnect the wires. Yous'll probably need a screwdriver for this step.

Tip: Equally yous remove your old doorbell, curve the doorbell wires or record them so they don't slip dorsum into the wall.

v. Connect your doorbell to the app

If you're new to Nest

  1. Download the Nest app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
  2. Open up the app and create an account.
  3. On the app home screen, tap Add togetherPlus icon.
  4. Browse the QR code on the dorsum of your doorbell. You can as well tap Continue without scanning and type the numbers at the elevation of the QR code.
  5. The app volition assistance walk you through setup and installation.

If you already accept an account

  1. Open the Nest app Nest app.
    • Note: If you have more than one domicile in your account, make sure that you've first selected the Nest home where you want to install your doorbell. Tap Menu in the peak left of the abode screen to alter homes.
  2. In the tiptop correct corner of the app abode screen, tap Settings Nest settings icon.
  3. Select Add production .
  4. Scan the QR code on the back of your doorbell. You can besides tap Go on without scanning and type the numbers at the top of the QR code.
  5. The app will help walk you through setup and installation.

Nest backplate with QR code highlighted

Add together your camera to the Dwelling app after setup

After setup in the Nest app, yous can add your Nest camera to your domicile in the Dwelling app. This lets you lot command your photographic camera and other connected devices (like a smart bulb or Google speaker) in the aforementioned place.

Set upwardly smart habitation devices in the Home app

Notation: If you already sign into the Nest app with a Google Account, your Nest doorbell and another products in your Nest home should also appear in your dwelling house in the Home app. You might demand to close and reopen both apps for it to show up.

half-dozen. Troubleshoot if needed

During setup, the app lets you lot connect your doorbell to Wi-Fi, personalize settings, bank check the video quality, and more than.

If you lot take any issues, here are some quick tips.

Help messages and codes

Connexion issues

If you lot can't find your Wi-Fi network, or if your doorbell has trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, here are a few things you can practise to try to ready the result:

  • Look a few minutes, then endeavour to connect your doorbell again.
  • If possible, motion your doorbell and router closer to each other to improve the signal.
  • Reduce wireless interference.
  • Try restarting your router.
  • If you have a subconscious Wi-Fi network, you'll demand to type in the network proper noun (SSID) manually.

For more tips, go to our Troubleshoot adding Nest cameras to the app commodity.

Power issues

Signs that your doorbell isn't getting enough ability include the following:

  • Your doorbell won't turn on.
  • You get a message or status in the app telling you in that location isn't enough power.
  • Things like the Wi-Fi connection and the video quality can also exist reduced when there isn't enough power.

To try to fix the issue, check that the power is on and that the wires are connected properly to your doorbell.

Video quality issues

If your doorbell is having video delays or lag, information technology'due south ordinarily a sign that the Wi-Fi connection is weak. It could too be a sign that your doorbell isn't getting plenty power. Try the following to try to fix the issue:

  • If possible, motility your doorbell and router closer to each other to better the signal.
  • Reduce wireless interference.
  • Cheque that the wires are connected properly to your doorbell.

If your doorbell'southward video is distorted, here are a few things you tin practice to troubleshoot:

  • Grit off the photographic camera lens.
  • Ensure your doorbell is shaded and protected from farthermost conditions conditions. While Nest doorbells are congenital to work exterior of your home, extreme hot or cold temperatures can affect things like the video quality.

For more tips, go to our Troubleshoot Nest camera video distortion commodity.

Chime bug

If you have a mechanical chime with moving parts and it didn't ring or didn't sound right, try the following:

  1. Remove the chime cover and bank check that the wires aren't touching any moving parts.
  2. Next brand sure that whatever exposed wire ends (with blank copper showing) aren't touching each other.
  3. So test your chime again.
  4. If your chime nevertheless doesn't sound right, attempt to install the connector on the outside of your chime cover if you haven't done and then already.

You can get more than help to troubleshoot chime problems in our help heart.

seven. Learn how to use your doorbell

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