View live video feeds from your Nest cameras, doorbells, or other compatible security cameras using just your voice. For example, say "Hey Google, show me my backyard camera" using a Google smart speaker, display, Chromecast voice remote or Google TV Streamer Voice Remote.
What you need
- Compatible security camera
- Google smart speaker or display
- Chromecast, Google TV Streamer (4K), or devices that works with Google Cast
Step 1. Set up your security camera
- If you have a Nest camera or doorbell, follow the instructions provided in the box and app.
- If you have another compatible camera, follow the steps provided by the device maker.
Nest Cameras and Doorbells can stream to Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer or a smart display screen. Learn how to stream your security camera using your display.
Step 2. Set up your device
If you haven't set up your Chromecast and speaker or display, follow the steps below. Make sure you connect these devices to the same Wi-Fi network as your camera, and add them to the same home in the Google Home app:
- Chromecast with Google TV (must be set up in the Google Home app)
- Chromecast (3rd gen or older)
- TV that works with Cast
- Speaker or display
- Google TV Streamer (4K) and Voice Remote
Step 3. Add your camera or doorbell to the Google Home app
If you set up a Nest camera or doorbell, it should already be added to the Google Home app. If you can't find the Nest camera or doorbell in the app, force close the app and open it again.
If you have another compatible camera, or still can't find your Nest camera in the app, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home app
.
- At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
- Verify that the Google Account shown is the one linked to your Google device. If correct, tap Close
to exit the account window.
- To switch accounts, tap the drop down
another account or Add another account.
- To switch accounts, tap the drop down
- Tap Home
.
- Choose your camera manufacturer from the list to finish the setup.
Step 4. Use voice commands to stream your security camera to your TV
To use a voice command on your Google TV Streamer (4K), press and hold the microphone button on the remote control and then say the command.
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To do this: |
Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," then: |
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Start stream |
"Show [camera name]." "What's on [camera name]?" "[Camera name] on [Chromecast device name]." "Play [camera name] on [Chromecast device name]." "Show [camera name] on [Chromecast device name]." |
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Stop stream |
"Stop [TV or Chromecast device name]." |
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View your cameras on your smart display. |
“Ok Google, show me the backyard camera.” |
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Search your camera history to solve garden mysteries. Tip: A Google Home Premium subscription is needed to search camera history. |
“Hey Google, did something eat my plants in the backyard?” |
| To do this: | Say "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," then: |
| Start stream |
"Show [camera name]." "What's on [camera name]?" "[Camera name] on [Chromecast device name]." "Play [camera name] on [Chromecast device name]." "Show [camera name] on [Chromecast device name]." |
| Stop stream | "Stop [TV or Chromecast device name]." |
To save power, the live video stream stops automatically:
- Live video from battery-powered Nest cameras and doorbells stops after 5 minutes.
- Live video from wired Nest cameras and doorbells stops after 12 hours.
To start the live stream again, repeat your voice command.
Use the home panel on the Google TV Streamer home screen to control smart home devices
On your Google TV Streamer, you can open your home panel through the quick settings dashboard. This is accessible through Settings 
Learn how to set up and control smart home devices on your Google TV.
Tip: If your home control panel isn’t visible on your device, try setting it up again.