How To Tell If Someone Is Watching Your Nest Cam

You can tell if someone is watching your Nest Cam simply by observing the LED lights on your device. Google uses a system of colored status lights to show if the camera is working or not. If your status light is solid green, it means that your camera is turned on, and actively recording images it sees. However, if the green status light is blinking, it indicates that someone — possibly a cyber criminal might be watching your live feed or using the Nest’s communication features to eavesdrop on conversations within your home (via Google).

After a series of hacking incidents, Google upgraded the Nest’s privacy features in 2019 by barring users from manually turning off the green status light. In the past, Google users had the option to disable the green light, but since Google made the changes, Nest owners can now only dim them, according to Tech Hive. Another way you can tell if your Nest is hacked is if you hear weird sounds, noises, or strangers talking through its communication features. Many homeowners discovered that their devices were compromised when they heard hackers speak directly to them or their children (via YouTube/GMA).