Setting up Activity Zones on your Google (Nest) doorbell allows you to define specific areas within its view that you want to monitor more closely for events and notifications. This helps reduce unnecessary alerts from areas you don't care about, like busy streets or sidewalks outside your property.
Here's how you typically set and customize these zones:
Steps to Set Up Activity Zones
While the exact steps may vary slightly depending on your specific Google Doorbell model and the Google Home or Nest app version, the general process involves navigating to your doorbell's settings and drawing the zones.
Once you have created a zone, you can refine it:
- Tap the zone again to change the shape. This lets you adjust the boundaries precisely to cover the exact area you intend.
Customizing Your Zones
Setting the zone shape is just the first step. For each zone you create, you have powerful customization options:
- You can customize the events you'd like to record specifically within that zone.
- You can customize the notifications you'd like to receive for activity detected within that zone. This means you can get alerts for people detected in your walkway but ignore motion from cars driving by.
- You can also name each zone you create. Giving zones descriptive names (e.g., "Front Path", "Porch", "Driveway") makes it easier to understand where an event occurred when you receive a notification or review history.
Zone Customization Options
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Shape Adjustment | Modify the boundaries of the drawn zone. | Precise monitoring of the desired area. |
| Event Recording | Choose which types of events (e.g., person, motion) to record. | Only capture relevant activity within the zone. |
| Notifications | Select which alerts you receive for events in the zone. | Reduce unwanted notifications. |
| Naming | Assign a custom name to each zone. | Easy identification of the alert location. |
By leveraging activity zones, you can significantly enhance the effectiveness and usability of your Google doorbell, ensuring you're alerted to what matters most while filtering out irrelevant activity.
