The Google Nest app is a nice addition. But unfortunately it doesn’t work properly. Adding devices via the computer works well. Only when one has two Nest cameras I have so far only managed to add one. The dual camera just doesn’t show up in the list. It also goes wrong with the flows. Although ther…

How did you manage this? I simply cant get Homey to send a snapshot. [image]

I could be wrong, but think you need a Nest Protect subscription to use snapshots? I refuse to use it, but still wish I could watch images for 24h afterwards instead 3; that’s really short imo.

I don’t think that’s it, since i do subscribe. I’ve also attempted deleting and reinstalling the app entirely, which didn’t work either.

Isn’t this card needed, “update motion snapshot”, before you send it somewhere?

Damn, thought for a minute that was it. It doesn’t seem like google nest has any Then- and And-cards. There only seems to be When-cards.

Do you use the app store app, or the community version? Google nest flows don’t trigger with new doorbell Consider using the community google nest app.

Both, but the one from the community store doesn’t support snapshots from newer cameras, only legacy.

Bumping this thread again in hope for a solution. Does anyone know how to get snapshots to work with nest cams? I’ve tried both the official nest app and the community store nest app, though it seems only the official app supports snapshots on newer cams. The tag is available and it seems like ho…

I think only the app creator, Athom, knows an answer, support links can be found at the bottom of the app page.

I’m afraid you’re right. I did have the impression some people got it to work, and was hoping it was me who was overlooking something. I’ll try contacting support :slightly_smiling_face:

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Peter_Kawa September 14, 2022, 11:18pm 10

Do you use the app store app, or the community version?

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