Google Nest notifications have stopped working for many Google Pixel owners, particularly those on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. However, older Pixel models have also...
GDT Staff
Last updated on August 5, 2025
Google Nest notifications have stopped working for many Google Pixel owners, particularly those on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. However, older Pixel models have also been affected by this issue.
If your Pixel is also not receiving Google Next notifications, worry not. I’ve curated a list of effective solutions for you to resolve this issue.
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The Google Nest app is gradually phasing out. Although not officially confirmed, Google’s smart home efforts toward the Google Home app suggest it. The tech giant is working towards easy switching from the Nest app to the Google Home app.
No need to panic right now, as Google Nest is not being discontinued anytime soon, but we might see it happening in the future. For now, let’s shift our focus to fixing the Nest app notifications issues on your Google Pixel.
Many users got into trouble after upgrading to Pixel 8 or 8 Pro. But the older models, too, are not entirely bug-free. According to the complaints, the Nest app won’t send doorbell notifications or when the smoke detector goes off.
Clearly, it’s challenging to live with Google Nest notification problems. Unless there’s a serious bug, one of the below solutions should resolve it.
The Nest app isn’t sending notifications on your Pixel, probably because you haven’t allowed the app to do so. You need to allow the app to send notifications.
To ensure the Next app has essential permissions on your Pixel, follow these steps:
If the Nest app already has the notifications permission, go through the notification categories to make sure you aren’t blocking the essential ones.
The Nest app also lets you manage notifications for connected devices. So, if you’re not getting Nest notifications on your Google Pixel, ensure the notifications are not disabled within the app.
If you are not receiving notifications from a specific device, follow these steps:
Although Google hasn’t acknowledged the issue (as I write this post), we have a few troubleshooting steps from a Nest community specialist.
The first troubleshooting approach he mentioned requires disabling and re-enabling notification permissions from the Settings app.
The second workaround shared by the community specialist includes turning off the Nest app notification (via the Settings app) and re-enabling it after waiting for 60 seconds.
Try these easy workarounds, and let me know if they help you resolve the notification issues on your Google Pixel.
Notifications from your Nest devices are sent to your Google Pixel via the Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) service. For this service to function correctly, your Nest device and the Google Pixel should have a stable internet connection.
To check if your Nest device has a good internet connection, connect your Google Pixel to the same router and run multiple internet speed tests. Analyze the results to check if your connection has speed or stability problems.
If you use a different network on your Pixel, check the network for any issues.
Reboot your router once, as it can improve your connection speed and stability.
Corrupted Nest app data and cache can result in notification problems on your Google Pixel. To rule out this possibility, clear the Nest app data.
Before I tell you the steps, let me remind you that clearing the app data removes all the app data. You’ll need to set up the Nest app again.
During the Nest app setup, you’ll be asked to give the notifications permission. Click Allow. You should now receive all Nest notifications on your Google Pixel.
If Data Saver is activated on your Google Pixel, the device can reduce data usage for apps in the background. The Nest app requires constant access to the internet to send you real-time notifications, but the Data Saver option can limit its background data usage. Hence, you should disable this option.
To disable Data Saver on your Google Pixel, go to Settings -> Network & internet -> Data Saver and disable the toggle for Use Data Saver.
If battery optimizations are enabled for the Nest app, your smartphone can reduce its background activity to save the battery. If the app isn’t running in the background, it won’t send you notifications (at least timely).
You must ensure that the Nest app is allowed to run in the background. In other words, you should disable battery optimizations for the app.
If you have tried the above solutions but to no avail, your device could be affected by a software bug. The bug could be present in the Nest app or your Google Pixel’s software.
Updating the Nest app and your Pixel could resolve the issue, as the developers regularly push new updates to resolve bugs and improve the experience.
To update the Nest app, go to the Google Play Store, search for the Nest app, and hit the Update button. If an update is unavailable, check back again in a few days.
To update your Google Pixel, navigate to Settings -> System -> Software update and click Check for update. Make sure your device is connected to a stable network before downloading the update.
If your Google Pixel is not sending notifications for the Google Nest, there are several ways to troubleshoot the problem. Begin by checking the notification permission for the Google Nest app and the notification settings within the Nest app. Try other solutions if the problem persists. If the solutions do not help, reach out to Google Nest support for further assistance.
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