Google rolling out software updates for these Nest Cam and Doorbell models

Alongside updates to several of its other smart home devices, Google is rolling out software updates to several Nest Cam and Doorbell models. As it continues support, Google is rolling out software updates to six of its older Nest Cam and Doorbell models. The list includes: Nest Cam Indoor (1st gen) Nest Cam Outdoor (1st gen) Nest Hello / Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen) Nest Cam IQ Indoor Nest Cam IQ Outdoor Google does note that these updates are only available if you have migrated older Nest devices to the Google Home app, a process that’s been widely available to all users and Nest devices for months, if not years. Also noteworthy here is that Google is referring to Nest Hello, its original doorbell camera, as “Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen).” What do these updates actually bring? Google details a changelog including improvements to Wi-Fi reconnections, faster Night Vision switching, and a fix for the status light on Nest Cam IQ. Improved Wi-Fi reconnection stability: Fixed issues that could cause cameras to crash or stall when reconnecting after brief Wi-Fi interruptions. Faster night vision switching when turning on the camera: Fixed an issue on Nest Cam Indoor (1st gen) and Nest Cam Outdoor (1st gen) where turning the camera on in low light or switching to night vision in the Google Home app could take 15 to 20 seconds. Synchronized audio and video on Nest Doorbell (wired, 1st gen): Fixed an issue that could cause audio and video to fall out of sync and trigger unexpected device restarts. Accurate status light behavior on Nest Cam IQ: Fixed an issue on Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Nest Cam IQ Outdoor where the status light ring could pulse blue (indicating it was waiting for setup) when Wi-Fi was disconnected on an already set up camera. These updates are rolling out now and will install automatically in the background. More on Google Home: Amazon’s latest Echo smart displays and speakers reinforce Google Home’s lost lead Nest’s Halloween doorbell chimes are live now through November 1 Old Google Home and Nest speakers getting big firmware update Follow Ben: Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.