Update for Google Home may resolve persistent Nest camera problem
Google Home App Update Addresses Nest Camera Issues
In an attempt to alleviate ongoing frustration among smart home users, Google has released an update for the Google Home app, version 3.36, around July 8, 2025. The update focuses on improving the performance of Nest cameras within the Google Home app, particularly addressing the long-standing issue of 'no video available' errors.
With this update, users may experience less frequent 'no video available' errors in the Home app when trying to view recent videos or recordings from their Nest cameras. Furthermore, the update fixes an issue that caused the 'Camera Unavailable' error when toggling a camera off and on during live streaming, enhancing stream reliability.
The key fixes in Google Home app v3.36 related to Nest Cameras include:
- Reduced frequency of "no video available" errors: This should make it less frequent for users to see the "This video isn't available yet. Check back later" message when trying to view Nest Camera history or recordings.
- Improved camera stream reliability: The update fixes errors when toggling cameras during live streams, making the streams more stable and accessible.
While these fixes represent a significant step in addressing an issue that has persisted for several years, users may still sometimes encounter issues. The improvements may not fully eliminate all errors immediately, but the update should lead to fewer such problems.
Users and reviewers note that the update should lead to a more stable and error-free experience with Nest cameras, though complete resolution is yet to be confirmed through widespread user reports.
Despite the improvements, no significant updates regarding fixes for other Google Home devices and Google Assistant have been announced yet. Google has not faced a potential lawsuit in relation to the recent Google Home update, as reported by 9to5Google.
[1] 9to5Google: Google Home App Update Addresses Nest Camera Issues [2] The Verge: Google Home App Update Improves Nest Camera Performance [3] CNET: Google Home App Update Addresses Nest Camera Issues [4] TechCrunch: Google Home App Update Improves Nest Camera Performance
In the revised Google Home app version 3.36, the integration of technology has been enhanced to minimize 'no video available' errors for users viewing Nest camera videos. With the implementation of this smart-home technology update, stream reliability has subsequently increased, providing a more seamless user experience.
