Light and camera no longer work

hughcsmith
Neither my camera or light works any more. The last time it worked was on July 12. Is this connected to the new firmware? Other people seem to have a similar problem. Switching the power off and then on 2 minutes later has no effect.
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  • Comment author
    Giada Community manager
    • Official comment

    Hi jerry.pritchard,

    I am sorry you are experiencing some issues with your device. 

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  • Comment author
    jotata

    The firmware was rolled out in June. So I don't think it is the root cause... Try restarting the router and ensure the cam is connected to a 2.4GHz network

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  • Comment author
    hughcsmith

    I have tried all the things recommended. Switching router off and on.  Also switching power to camera off, leave for 2 minutes and switch back on.  Nothing is working.  You have previously indicated it was a PROGRESSIVE roll out. When exactly was my roll out carried out?

    Please explain why other people on this forum are having the same problems as I am.

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  • Comment author
    jotata

    I don’t know if it was a progressive rollout… The last option is a cam reset (use the reset QR code).

    IMHO the biggest issue is that Netatmo is not actively communicating any issues (at least I don’t see where). The support is trying it is best with the scarce resources it has!

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  • Comment author
    jerry.pritchard

    I have the same issue. Last recording was on July 15th after changing to a brand new SD card a week before. Now it just doesn’t work. It won’t even read a QR code so can’t go through setup or do a factory reset. It seem likely that the issues are due to the firmware update.
    Can we get a roll back?
    Is there a Netatmo contact?

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  • Comment author
    vpatel27

    Same issue my camera disconnected on july 17th and now will not reconnect

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  • Comment author
    dablackone1987

    Hi how do I contact them directly
    I can't find a customer service number or contact

    My camera cost 289 7 years ago and has never worked as Internet wasn't strong enough. Then last year waa sent new qr code still wouldn't connect.

    I'm hoping to get another code and try once more 🫠

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  • Comment author
    jerry.pritchard

    Is anyone actually looking at these messages? Its an absolute joke that people's cameras have just stopped working.

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  • Comment author
    hughcsmith

    I have given up and bought a new camera from a different supplier. I won’t touch Netatmo again, nor will any of my companies!!

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  • Comment author
    jables102

    Has anyone had any answers? My camera has the same issues.

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  • Comment author
    john.hewett

    On 7th December my Netatmo Presence stopped working after 6 years. Coincidentally it was during Storm Darragh. It lights up when switching it on but there is no recognition of the QR code and no image. It seems as though the optical component of the camera has failed. This is contrary to the advertising blurb stating that it is a robust security camera built to last.
    Technical support has told me that the problem is hardware failure which cannot be repaired. I have been offered a 25% discount code off my next purchase even though there is a 25% discount code already available (and even a 30% Christmas discount code available).
    Poor response and an obvious lack of technical knowledge.
    I might give them a second chance (but maybe not).
    What is Netatmo going to do to help resolve this common problem?
    I need the confidence in the company to encourage me to buy another Presence.

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  • Comment author
    john.hewett

    On 7th December my Netatmo Presence stopped working after 6 years. Coincidentally it was during Storm Darragh. It lights up when switching it on but there is no recognition of the QR code and no image. It seems as though the optical component of the camera has failed. This is contrary to the advertising blurb stating that it is a robust security camera built to last.
    Technical support has told me that the problem is hardware failure which cannot be repaired. I have been offered a 25% discount code off my next purchase even though there is a 25% discount code already available (and even a 30% Christmas discount code available).
    Poor response and an obvious lack of technical knowledge.
    I might give them a second chance (but maybe not).
    What is Netatmo going to do to help resolve this common problem?
    I need the confidence in the company to encourage me to buy another Presence.

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  • Comment author
    jerry.pritchard

    Mine went the same way John and I got a similar response that it wasn’t repairable. I got offered a 10% discount first of all then got it upgraded to 25%. I haven’t purchased another Netatmo Presence.

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  • Comment author
    hessellundstig

    I think they have made a bad rollout of software, that breaks the connection after reboot , and now they/ we cant get back online to get a new software update , so unless we can connect directly to the camera by cable, then i sadly think we are screwed :-( and Netatmo can sadly not help with software update.

    I guess they have fixed this with the new cameras they are shipping, but that will not help all of us which chose their product in an early stage.

    The question is if all us with problems should make a request for a new camera, or we would have to make a joint lawsuit.

    Im awaiting answer from Netatmo on this problem we are all having, and if no good answer, then i will surely go ahead with a claim.

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  • Comment author
    hessellundstig

    In my case it solved itself, and i can see im now on the newest software version, so i guess my update went for ok firmware, and maybe earlier a bad software update was distributed ?

    My camera is now alive again, after it was making software update by itself .. Thank you :-)

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