How to Fix Nest Camera Not Connecting to Wifi?

If you are experiencing wireless connectivity issues while using your Google Nest Camera, then you won't be able to do live monitoring. Also, you won't be able to save videos on the cloud because of no internet. Wireless connection problems may pause a running video or skip it. Various causes lead to the problem of Google Nest camera not connecting to Wi-Fi problem.

In this post, you are going to read all possible causes that are responsible for this problem and different solutions that can help you get rid of this issue.

Causes of the Google Nest Camera Not Connecting to Wi-Fi Problem

Below we have listed some of the causes that lead to the problem of Google Nest camera not connecting to Wi-Fi problem.

• You may face this problem if your camera is disconnected or offline.
• A user may also experience this problem because of a weak internet connection.
• The status light of your camera is off.
• Gaps in video history of camera when it was turned off.

How to Resolve Nest Camera Not Connecting to Wi-Fi Problem?

1) Relocate Your Camera, Router and Other Objects

If your internet is out of range, then you may face the problem of Nest camera not connecting to Wi-Fi. If obstructions like furniture, electronic items, floors, walls, and appliances cause interruptions in the signal, then also you may encounter this issue.

• If it is possible, then you must try relocating your camera a few feet away from its old position.
• Place your router and doorbell close to one another.
• Also, try to move objects that cause wireless interference away from your router and camera.

2) Power off All the Devices That are Connected to Wi-Fi

There is a chance that your Nest camera is having internet connectivity issues because other devices connected to the internet are using all the bandwidth. Sometimes, it is difficult for your network to manage multiple bandwidth-intensive tasks. To resolve this bandwidth issue, you need to follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Disconnect every other device connected to your wireless network.

Step 2: Wait for some time and then check if there is a stable internet connection.

Step 3: In case you are still experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues while using your camera, you must disconnect devices at home. Whenever you disconnect a device, take a look at your camera and see if your connectivity problem is resolved or not.

3) Restart Your Router and Modem

Restart your modem, router or any other networking device you are using. To restart the device, you must carry out the instructions mentioned in the user manual that came along with the device. You can also check out the steps on the website of the manufacturer. Once you perform the restart, you must wait for the lights on your router and modem to become stable. After that, you are going to see a blinking data light. Now, check whether the issue is resolved or not.

4) Relocate or Disable Extender Devices

A lot of times, you must have seen that your main router device has better connectivity in comparison to the wireless extenders or repeaters. Moreover, if you connect your camera to an incompatible wireless extender, then that might be the reason for your connectivity issues. To fix this problem, you can do the following things.

• Place your network extender close to the doorbell or camera.
• In case your doorbell or camera is still facing connectivity problems, then disable or disconnect the extender.

5) Factory Reset Your Nest Camera

Another way to resolve your issue is to factory reset your Nest camera. When you do this, the video history and snapshots of your camera get permanently deleted. Prior to initiating the reset procedure, you must save all the video recordings that you need.

6) Check Wi-Fi Connection at Your Home

If you are experiencing internet connectivity problems while using your Nest doorbell camera, then maybe you have an unstable internet. Check whether your internet is working or not by opening an internet browser on your phone or laptop. If you can't connect to the internet on any of the devices, then get in touch with your internet service provider.

Conclusion

So, these are the multiple solutions that you can apply in order to fix Google Nest camera not connecting to W-Fi problem. If these above-mentioned solutions don't help you resolve your problem, then check the version of your Google Nest app to fix your problem. Also, check the temperature of your camera.