How To Move Nest Camera To New Home? (Ultimate Guide)

If you want to move Nest camera to new home, you need to know that the process involves two things–physical relocation and application reconfiguration.

The application involves accessing and configuring multiple options, based on the adaptation that you use (Nest or Google Home app). 

So, this ultimate guide covers everything you need to know!

How to Move Nest Camera to New Home? [Physical Relocation]

The physical installation is the first step before configuring your Nest camera’s virtual home and room occupation within the app. 

This involves physically uninstalling your camera from its current position, transferring all of the equipment to the new spot, and putting it all back together.

The uninstallation can be defined based on your camera model!

How to Uninstall Nest Camera? (All Models)
Camera Model:	Uninstallation Steps:
Nest Cam (2nd gen, indoor, wired)	Grab the camera’s front base (not the cam head) and turn it counterclockwise until it detaches from the wall mount.
Nest Cam Indoor	Pull the camera’s base away from the wall mount or the magnetic stand’s surface until it detaches safely. Unscrew the wall mount.
Nest Cam IQ Indoor	Grip and spin the camera’s base towards the left to unscrew the camera along with the wall mount.
Nest Cam (Battery)	If you have one, remove the secure loop from the camera’s wall mount and grip the base to pull the camera away from the magnet.
Nest Cam Outdoor	Uninstall the metal plate holding the camera’s base via magnet and proceed to safely pull away the camera’s body from the magnet.
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor	Use a 2.5mm hex key to insert into the base’s hole and proceed to turn it counterclockwise until the mount is undone.

With the instructions above, the camera should now be uninstalled and ready to be transferred to a new home.

So, reverse the steps from above to pick a position for the camera in your new home and install it securely with a wall or another flat surface. 

Recommended: Factory Reset Nest!

While a factory reset is not mandatory for relocating any of the Google Nest products, it erases all personalized settings and details, especially if you’re passing it on to another resident. 

To reset the Nest camera, ensure the camera is powered on and press the small “RESET” button on the back.

Then, hold it for at least 10–15 seconds until the camera appears as “Offline” within the app. 

After a minute or two, the device will be usable again, with all options restored to default values.

How to Move Google Nest to New Home? [Nest Application]

Your camera’s migration procedure consists of two main steps:

• Removing the product
• Re-adding the product

Removing the product means transferring it from its current home configuration and re-adding it means either creating a new home or switching between two configurations.

Note: Your camera’s Wi-Fi, personalized settings, and user options will all be re-configured during the setup. 

Step #1 Remove the Nest Camera

Unfortunately, removal of your camera’s profile is required in order to assign it to a new home.

This is one of the Nest app’s disadvantages, but still, it can happen much quicker if you know what you’re doing.

Here are the steps to remove your Nest camera:

1. Access your Nest application on your mobile smartphone.
2. Tap on “Menu” (tick) next to the home that has the camera.
3. Navigate to “Settings” and tap on the Nest cam’s thumbnail.
4. Scroll down to “[Remove (Product Name)]” within the page.
5. Confirm the removal of your camera through the message.

The Nest camera will no longer be a part of the virtual home environment, and during setup, you will be prompted whether or not you want to create a new home for the camera.

Note: You don’t have to sign out from your account or make any adjustments to your data unless the camera is being given or sold to another resident. 

Step #2 Re-add Nest to a New Home

With the removal complete, it’s now time to re-add the camera and assign it to a new room.

To make the setup easier, it’s recommended to create your home configuration, prior to the setup.

2.1 How to Create a New Home in the Nest App?

1. Open the Nest app and ensure you’re already signed in.
2. Tap the “Menu” button at the top left part of the section.
3. Press on the “Add” (plus) symbol from the options below.
4. Give your home a new name and proceed with the steps.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to create the new home.

2.2 How to Add the Nest Camera to a New Home?

1. Open the Nest app and tap the plus icon to add a new device.
2. Tap on “Continue without scanning” if you’re already logged in.
3. When prompted, add Nest to the new home you have created.

Note: If the setup is unsuccessful, “relog” from your Nest account and scan the camera’s QR code during the setup. 

How to Move Nest Camera to New Home? [Google Home App]

Unlike in the Nest app, you don’t have to remove your camera to re-add it into a new “Home” configuration.

Instead, all you have to do is create the new home configuration, assign it with the new residence’s details, and click “Change Home”.

Here are the simple instructions to transfer Nest products to Google Home:

Step #1 Create a New Home

The first step is to create a brand-new virtual environment within the Nest app for assigning your camera.

Creating a new home means new settings, a new name, and a new sub-category for your camera.

• To create a new home, open the Home app and go to “Settings” → “Add (+)” → “Home” and follow the on-screen instructions.

You will then be prompted to configure the settings of your new home, such as name, description, and personal data. 

Step #2 Transfer the Camera

Unlike Nest, the Google Home app supports the “transfer” feature that allows you to move your devices between available home configurations. 

Here’s exactly what you need to do:

1. Enter the Google Home app on your mobile device.
2. Optional: Tap “Favorites” to view all of your homes.
3. Navigate to the home where Nest is currently added.
4. Tap “Settings Device Information Home” on the page.
5. Now, scroll down to “Move device” within the section.
6. Then, pick the new home you wish to move Nest to.

Once the procedure is confirmed, you can view the new home configuration and your camera will be there!

Step #3 Uninstall the Old Home (Optional)

If you wish to preserve the older home configuration for any reason, remember that removing it is not necessary.

However, once no other devices exist in the configuration, you will not receive any alerts, notifications, or whatsoever. 

• To remove a Home from the Google Home app, go to “Favorites” → “Down arrow” → “Home (the one to be removed)” → “Settings” → “Delete this home” → “Delete home”.

Alert: After the transfer, all user permissions of the Google Home account will be temporarily restricted for approximately 5–10 minutes. 

How to Migrate Nest Camera to Google Home (App)?

Google has been encouraging users to transfer all of their Nest products from Nest mobile to the Google Home app. 

While you will have access to a new variety of features within Google Home, some functions are specific to the Nest app, and you will no longer be able to use them.

However, it is advised to transfer your camera for better functionality and performance.

Here are the simple steps!

1. Configure Google Home

The first step is to ensure you have a working Google Home account along with the latest version of the Home app. 

This includes signing in to your account, checking your smartphone’s connection status, and ensuring you’re at the most current OS via the Google Play or App Store.

2. Initiate the Camera Transfer

The Nest camera’s transfer can be either initiated through a notification received by the Nest app or manually through the settings.

If you receive the notification, press it, and you will be automatically sent to the instructions screen.

Alternatively, go to “Settings” → “Transfer to Home app” to initiate the process manually.

3. Follow the Instructions

Finally, all you have to do is follow the instructions to finalize the transfer.

• If you’ve set up the Google Home app as instructed, the procedure should not take longer than several minutes. 

However, be patient as larger home configurations in the Nest app may take longer to transfer. 

To wrap things up, we can say that this is how to move the Nest camera to a new home, and if something is not working for you, seek further help and assistance from Google Nest Support.