# Google Nest error: The camera is not available for streaming \[FAILED\_PRECONDITION\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** nest, homey-pro, googlehome\ **Created:** [January 25, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038 "2026-01-25T16:10:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Andrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/andrian/32/123720_2.png) [@Andrian](https://community.homey.app/u/Andrian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/1 "2026-01-25T16:10:44Z")
I have a Google Nest Cam Outdoor (battery). When the camera is turned off in the Google Home app, Homey cannot connect to it or turn it back on. The error I get is: “The camera is not available for streaming [FAILED\_PRECONDITION].” Is there any way to control the camera from the Homey app even when the camera is turned off in Google Home? Basically, I want to be able to turn the cameras on and off directly from Homey. Thanks! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/c/9/c980015439dfc9a27359688838fb3f2b352fb074.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Borssie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/borssie/32/120230_2.png) [@Borssie](https://community.homey.app/u/Borssie)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/2 "2026-01-25T18:15:21Z")
Have you tried to restart the Google Nest app and also restarted your Homey? Also check the device settings once you click on the cog icon upper right corner. Maybe you can repair your connection? In my case I also have the Nest Doorbell Battery and mine is working as expected, so maybe a simple repair can solve your issue ---
**Author:** ![Andrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/andrian/32/123720_2.png) [@Andrian](https://community.homey.app/u/Andrian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/3 "2026-01-25T21:10:05Z")
No luck, maybe the issue is that these cameras run on batteries? ---
**Author:** ![Borssie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/borssie/32/120230_2.png) [@Borssie](https://community.homey.app/u/Borssie)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/4 "2026-01-25T21:55:11Z")
Are you talking about the error? I don’t think so, like I said, I have the exact same doorbell and for me it’s working. I would suggest to remove the device from Homey, remove the app, and re-install the app and the doorbell in Homey. See if that works? ---
**Author:** ![Andrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/andrian/32/123720_2.png) [@Andrian](https://community.homey.app/u/Andrian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/5 "2026-01-25T22:16:16Z")
> [@Borssie](#): > > doorbell But, I don’t have the doorbell 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Borssie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/borssie/32/120230_2.png) [@Borssie](https://community.homey.app/u/Borssie)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/6 "2026-01-25T23:02:35Z")
Hmm my bad, didn’t read carefully haha 😆 Though I think it functions the same. Have you tried above steps? Otherwise maybe someone else has the golden answer 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/google-nest-error-the-camera-is-not-available-for-streaming-failed-precondition/150038/7 "2026-01-26T00:07:36Z")
> [@Andrian](#): > > to control the camera from the Homey app even when the camera is turned off in Google Home Probably not: ![Screenshot_20260126_011046_Ecosia](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/5/7/578c30ff4531a48aafc4a9bc826571d8639b170a.jpeg) ## 🤓 However there’s a way you can start a Ghome automation by means of a [virtual device with device class “Kettle”](https://community.homey.app/search?context=topic&context_id=150038&q=kettle%20order%3Alatest&skip_context=true). Meaning, if it’s possible turn the cam on per action part of an automation, you can turn it on with Homey.