Google Nest
Google Nest Cameras
Cameras · Security
Partly worksVerified plugin
1 report: 1 says it partly works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Google Nest SDM.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Google Nest SDM Verifiedhomebridge-google-nest-sdm | Partly works | Live stream works; no on-demand snapshots so tile shows logoSaved copyThe SDM API has no way to fetch a snapshot on demand, so the Home app tiles always show the Nest/Google logo (see the FAQ). This adds an opt-in option that captures a real frame from the live stream every few minutes and serves it as the snapshot. The option `snapshotRefreshInterval` (minutes). `0`, the default, keeps the current behaviour, so nobody gets extra streams without asking for them. Values below 5 are raised to 5. It is in `config.schema.json` and the README. How it works New `SnapshotRefresher`, created per camera by `StreamingDelegate` only when the option is set. Each refresh … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Cloud | PR #244 · 2026-09 |
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Identifiers
| Brand | Google Nest |
|---|---|
| Category | Cameras |
Also reported as
- Nest cameras (SDM)