How to Fix Sricam Camera Not Working with Google Home

Sricam Not Working with Google Home? A Troubleshooting Guide

Connecting your Sricam camera to Google Home allows you to use voice commands to stream its live feed to a Google Nest Hub or any TV with a Chromecast. It's a fantastic feature for hands-free monitoring, but when the connection fails, it can be a real headache.

This guide will walk you through the most common reasons why your Sricam camera might not be working with Google Home and provide clear, easy-to-follow solutions to get them communicating correctly.

Step 1: Use the Correct Service in the Google Home App

Sricam has used different apps and services over time. Linking the wrong one is a frequent cause of failure.

1. Open the Google Home App: Tap the + icon in the top-left, select Set up device, then choose Works with Google.
2. Search for the Service: In the search bar, type "SriHome". For most modern Sricam cameras, this is the correct service to use. If you have a much older camera, you might try searching for "Sricam," but "SriHome" is the most common.
3. Enter Your Credentials: When prompted, log in using the username and password for your SriHome or Sricam app, not your Google account details.

If you are unsure which app your camera uses, check its user manual or the branding within the app itself.

Step 2: Perform a Full Power Cycle

Restarting your devices can often clear temporary network or software glitches that are preventing communication.

1. Unplug your Sricam camera from its power source.
2. Unplug your Google Home device (e.g., Nest Hub, speaker).
3. Unplug your Wi-Fi router.
4. Wait for at least 60 seconds.
5. Plug your router back in first and wait for it to fully restart.
6. Plug your Google Home device and Sricam camera back in.
7. Allow a few minutes for them to reconnect to the network before trying a voice command.

Step 3: Check Your Wi-Fi Network

A stable and correctly configured network is vital for smart home devices.

• Single Network: Your Sricam camera and your Google Home device must be connected to the exact same Wi-Fi network.
• 2.4 GHz Band: Sricam cameras almost exclusively use the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band. This band offers better range and wall penetration than 5 GHz. Ensure your camera is connected to this band. If your router has a "band steering" feature that automatically assigns devices, it can sometimes cause issues. Consider creating a separate SSID for your 2.4 GHz network if problems persist.
• Signal Strength: A weak Wi-Fi signal at the camera's location can cause the stream to fail. Check the signal strength in the SriHome app. If it's low, you may need to move your router closer or use a Wi-Fi extender.

Step 4: Unlink and Relink the Service

If the connection is still failing, refreshing the authorisation between Sricam and Google can solve the problem.

1. Open the Google Home App: Navigate to the Works with Google section where your linked services are shown.
2. Find and Unlink: Tap on the "SriHome" or "Sricam" service.
3. Select Unlink account and confirm.
4. Relink: Go through the process in Step 1 again to add the service and log back in.
5. Sync Devices: After relinking, ask your assistant, "Hey Google, sync my devices." This ensures Google Home has the latest information about your camera.

By following these steps, you can resolve the vast majority of issues preventing your Sricam camera from working with Google Home.