Google Nest™ cameras

Rapid Vision™ supports Google Nest™ alongside Ring™: agency-owned cameras via Google SDM OAuth, and nearby citizen Nest™ devices with the same consent-first request pattern used for Ring™ doorbells.

How it works for agencies

Link the agency Nest™ account. An agency admin completes Google SDM OAuth from Rapid Cortex Admin → Integrations (or Campus / Venue Cameras). The OAuth client secret is encrypted with KMS before storage — never in the browser.
Agency cameras on Media. Dispatchers and campus/venue operators can view linked Nest™ streams next to Ring™ and facility video during an active incident.
Nearby citizen Nest™ devices. When incident GPS is known, Rapid Cortex can list eligible nearby Nest™ cameras and send a time-limited sharing request. The owner approves or declines — nothing is automatic.
Campus dorms & venues. The same Connect flow is available on campus and venue Cameras pages when students or facilities use Nest™ at the door.

Google Nest™ Connect

Consent-based emergency camera sharing

Rapid Cortex never accesses your Nest™ camera without your permission. Every request requires an explicit approval — by you, for each incident.

1
Register your address
We use your location to match cameras to nearby incidents.
2
Connect via Google
One-tap OAuth — no API keys or passwords required.
3
Approve each request
You receive a text message for every emergency request. Tap to allow or decline.

What we access: camera list and live stream — only when you approve a specific request. We do not access motion history, recordings, thermostat data, or any other Nest™ device.

Privacy & consent

Citizen Nest™ access is request-based and time-bounded. Rapid Cortex is designed for live operational viewing with owner approval — not silent always-on surveillance of residential devices.

Owners can decline or stop sharing on each request.
Agency admins can disconnect Google Nest™ OAuth from Integrations at any time.
Full policy: Privacy policy · Terms

Talk to us about Nest™Ring™ Connect for device owners →All integrations →

Agency staff: sign in at app.rapidcortex.us to connect Nest™ under Admin → Integrations or your Campus / Venue Cameras workspace.