Having a Nest camera doorbell installed for your home can be beneficial in terms of security and practicality. Nest cameras are wireless, and battery-operated and features include HD video streaming, motion detection, facial recognition, and others. However, you may need to uninstall your Nest doorbell if, for instance, you change to a different company doorbell, move the doorbell to a different location, or if you no longer need a smart doorbell camera. It is quite easy to take down a Nest doorbell and you are likely to take not more than 5 minutes to do it.

What do You Need to safely detach your Nest doorbell camera?

  • Specifically, a Phillips screwdriver that suits the Nest doorbell screws
  • A miniature flathead screwdriver or a plastic opening tool
  • A stepladder or stepstool if your doorbell is located significantly above the height of the area where most people are expected to ring it.

Before disconnecting the doorbell, ensure that you cut off the breaker supplying power to the doorbell circuit. This is a measure that needs to be taken at all times particularly when dealing with electrical wiring.

Removing the Backplate First, unscrew the two long screws that hold the Nest doorbell camera to the backplate using the Phillips screwdriver. Gently pull the camera segment that is attached to the backplate to the door frame or Wall where you mounted it. You can then set the camera off to the side as you continue with the movie.

Remove the third screw situated in the lower part of the backplate. This frees the backplate from the wall and allows it to hang loosely. If you are having difficulties in removing this last screw or in removing the backplate, then you can carefully use a flathead screwdriver to pry it off. Take care not to press hard on the backplate as this may cause cracking.

Disconnecting the Doorbell Wires After that, you will observe that the two low-voltage wires that connect to the doorbell are now visible. These usually comprise one transformer wire and one analog chime wire. Carefully pull the wires away by either untwisting or unscrewing the connected portion. In some cases, you may need to use a pair of pliers to get to any screws that are in the device.

Replace the wires through the hole in the wall and orderly. You can then insert more insulation or a wire nut back into the hole to ensure that the wires are well-protected. The hole can be covered up with spackle.

Removing Any Final Components Look at your door frame or wall where the old back plate was situated for any other parts that may still be fixed there. For instance, some Nest doorbell installations require wall anchors, wedge kits, or angled mounting plates. Strip any remaining hardware so that you have a bare surface.

At this point, the wired doorbell camera, wiring, as well as backplate have been completely disconnected from the installation area. Sometimes only some slight round holes are left from the screws, which can be easily filled, cleaned, or painted as desired. The removal process is done.

What To Do With Your Removed Nest Doorbell Once your Nest doorbell camera is taken down, you have a few options: Once your Nest doorbell camera is taken down, you have a few options:

Reinstall it elsewhere: If it is still working well, then try to relocate the device to another part of your home that requires smart security or entry notification. This will require rerouting wires and installing a new back plate. However, all other components can be reused.

Sell it or gift it: Even your fully functional used Nest camera, as useless as it is now, still has some residual monetary and practical value. Sell it in the auction sites or if you no longer require the doorbell, you can pass it over to a relative or a friend who needs one for their house.

Trade it in Nest offers a trade-in program for the older generation or damaged Nest products for discounts on the same product from their online store. If possible for your model, this can help to mitigate the expense of upgrades.

Responsibly recycle it: If any of the Nest devices are nonworking and contain batteries and/or electronic parts, search the internet for e-waste recycling locations and days in your area to safely dispose of the doorbell.

Alternative Smart Doorbell Options After your Nest camera doorbell is stolen, you may consider getting another smart security doorbell from Nest or other leading manufacturers such as Arlo or Ring. Key features to compare include: Key features to compare include:

Video quality and streaming Motion detection zone controls Smart alerts and notifications 2-way audio communication Night vision capability It also means that consumers will have the freedom to decide whether they want to use wireless or wired power options.

Therefore, when deciding on the right addition, consider your needs, installation needs, and costs. Finally, always ensure that you adhere strictly to the instructions given by the manufacturer when installing the new doorbell.

Disarming an old or unwanted Nest camera doorbell is as easy as one, two, or three. In less than an hour, you can disconnect the smart device, organize the wires, and have your entry ready for the new smart security system or go back to the traditional metal chime. Just ensure that you cover any exposed wires and also document all the hardware pieces' locations before disassembling the Nest video doorbell system.