Google fixes bug that allowed Nest Hub user to see someone else’s doorbell camera

It appears that Google has fixed a bug that caused at least one Nest Hub user to see someone else’s doorbell camera. The internet giant had already announced that it is working on the problem.

Earlier this month, a Nest Hub user shared on Reddit that he saw footage from a doorbell camera that doesn’t belong to him. He stated that he does not own a Nest doorbell, so the images must come from someone else’s account. A Google spokesperson then responded that the issue is being worked on, and contacted the Reddit user to have the Nest Hub sent in for investigation.

According to the Reddit user, he has since done so, and Google has also told him that the bug has since been fixed via a software update. However, the internet giant has not disclosed anything publicly; a request for comment has so far gone unanswered. Therefore, it is also not clear whether the problem has been seen in more people.

It’s not the first time other people’s images have popped up with the wrong person. Previously, Xiaomi cameras linked to the Google Assistant suffered from this problem.