2024 the best doorbell camera review
Price: $199.00
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The 2nd-gen wired Nest Doorbell is always on, so you can know what’s happening at your front door around the clock.[2] Get intelligent alerts about people, packages, and animals, plus 3 hours of event video history – no subscription required.[1] Add up to 10 days of continuous recording with Nest Aware Plus. And set up and manage your video doorbell easily using the Google Home app. The Nest Doorbell requires a free Google Account and is not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site. LEGAL [1]Some features, including mobile notifications, remote control, video streaming, and video recording, require working internet and Wi-Fi. [2]Continuous video recording requires a Nest Aware Plus subscription. Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions sold separately. [3]Familiar face alerts are not available on cameras used in Illinois. [4]Requires a 16-24VAC, 10-40VA rated doorbell transformer and chime (both sold separately). [5]Based on product weight. Excludes accessories in the box (wire connector and installation tools). [6]Requires a compatible smart device. [7]To learn more, visit g.co/nest/cam-mem. [8]Not compatible with the Nest app.
The wired Nest Doorbell can tell the difference between a person, package, animal, and vehicle; get alerts about the things that matter most to you, no subscription required[1].Field of viewe : 145° diagonal with 3:4 ratio
Get peace of mind knowing you can check your video doorbell 24/7 without having to recharge batteries[1]
See what you missed with 3 hours of free event video history included in the Google Home app; watch 2-second previews and 5-minute clips of important activity
The Nest Doorbell requires the Google Home app and a free Google account; it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the Nest site
Get up to 30 days of event video history and familiar face detection with a Nest Aware subscription, or choose a Nest Aware Plus subscription for even more benefits, like up to 10 days of continuous video recording[2,3]
The wired Nest Doorbell is designed to replace a wired doorbell and requires a compatible chime and transformer (both sold separately)[4]; you may need to replace existing hardware
Use compatible smart devices that work with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to stream your live video feed or see and talk to people at your door; plus, use compatible Nest and Amazon Alexa speakers as a doorbell chime
Chat through the doorbell to let friends know you’ll be right there or tell a delivery person where to leave a package[1]; or quickly respond to visitors with pre-recorded messages[1]
It’s beautifully designed to complement any home and made with 43% post-consumer recycled materials, so it’s a great choice for you and the planet[5]
Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
Reviewer: Anthony Carton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great doorbell and easy install!
Review: I love this video doorbell! It is reliable and great quality picture! And best thing was that it only took me 30 minutes to install. I wasnât expecting it to have wiring compatibility and had full intents of just disconnecting my old wired doorbell and put this battery one over it - BUT - I was able to wire it in and now I never need to charge it and it even works with our existing chime. Well done Google. Well done! Highly recommend versus Ring. Got one and it looks complicated as heck to install.
Reviewer: Steve L
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great upgrade from the Nest Hello
Review: I have had a Nest Hello doorbell for a few years, but recently it developed the symptom that my indoor electronic chime would only sound two notes, no matter what I set the duration to in the Nest app. The camera itself was working well, though the field of view didn't extend as far down as I would like. I also noticed that the plastic on the faceplate was blistering, so I decided to replace it with the Gen 2 Wired.The Gen 2 is a bit taller than the Hello (the battery version is even taller), which meant that the spacer I had 3D printed to bring it past the door molding needed to be redone. Luckily, the screw holes are the same distance apart. Installing was straightforward, and I used the included 20-degree wedge plus the printed spacer. Due to the way the Gen 2 mounts, I had to swap out the #10 long screws I had used for some thinner ones, as the screw heads blocked the camera from mounting properly. The Google Home app leads you through the install, but the URL shown for a web video leads to the old Nest Hello instructions!The chime adapter, while it looks like that of the Hello, is different and connects in parallel to the chime wires rather than in series.Once installed, I was delighted that the indoor chime worked properly again. I was also happy to see that the vertical field of view was considerably taller than that of the Hello, so that I could see almost all of my front steps without a wedge angling down. Image quality is better than the Hello, and at night the picture is still in color!Another advantage I had not anticipated is that I get notifications of people at the door almost instantaneously, whereas with the Nest Hello it was typically 20-30 seconds later. I attribute this to the local processing of images, rather than sending them to the cloud for recognition.Right now, my major gripe is that there is not a fully functional web interface, unlike the older camera. There is a beta interface, but it shows a live view only and tends to crash a lot. I hope this gets improved. The Google Home app isn't bad, but I like to use a web browser on my PC. A minor gripe is that email notification is no longer available, just push notifications from the app.
Reviewer: Newbie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Google Nest Doorbell is Exceptional
Review: I recently purchased and installed the Google Nest 2nd Generation Wired Doorbell and I am quite pleased with the ease of installation and the quality of the doorbell/security camera. The Google Nest notifies me in realtime and allows me to clearly see a video over my cell phone any time someone comes to or leaves my home. It operates seamlessly and is accessible whether or not I am actually at home. The videos are quite clear, the colors are vibrant and they are easy to view. This device is very helpful to keep an eye on kids, pets, family members who may be prone to wander, and, even packages delivered to your home. The Google Nest provides an added measure of security, comfort and peace of mind. I highly recommend the Google Nest Wired 2nd Generation Doorbell.
Reviewer: ChrisWNY
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nest Doorbell Gen 2 (Wired) vs Nest Hello (Wired) Review
Review: I purchased the Gen 2 Nest Doorbell (wired) to replace the original Nest Hello Doorbell (also wired) for a few key reasons. The Nest Hello developed some serious lag over the years...when someone was at the door and rang the doorbell, the video would fail to load through the Nest app. This was really annoying. Secondly, you needed the Nest Aware subscription ($6 per month) for most the features...video recording, face recognition, package recognition, etc. Without the Nest Aware subscription, the Nest Hello was severely limited. Despite that, the Nest App was decent, no complaints. I had the Nest Hello for over 5 years just outside my front door, and it never failed on any given day, even in subzero temps during mid-Winter.The Gen 2 doorbell installation was nearly identical to the Nest Hello installation. The only difference was the chime module was slightly easier to install (somewhat less wiring on the Gen 2 model), otherwise it was an easy swap. If you're replacing the Nest Hello, as I did, you WILL need to swap out your doorbell chime module for the new one. The rest of the wiring is the same. Video quality on the Gen 2 is slightly better than the Hello, but not substantially better. The most significant benefit of the Gen 2 is you get many of the Nest Aware features without the need for the subscription...face/package recognition and the ability to record and review "events." Video history is fairly short however...events such as package deliveries and people only remain available to view for a few hours before being removed. Also note that the wired model does not have a battery, so it will not function during a power outage. Unlike the Nest Hello, however, the Nest Gen 2 will function and record video during an Internet outage.What you lose with the Gen 2 Nest doorbell is the Nest app is gone, and so is email notification. The only way to access/configure the doorbell is through the Google Home app. The Google Home app seems more limited than the Nest app, and the video frame is quite small within the Google Home app. If you have Google Home displays (including Google Home compatible smart clocks) within your household, video from the Nest doorbell will pop up on those screens whenever someone rings the doorbell. The Nest Hello did the same...however, as I mentioned previously, the Nest Hello was so laggy that video would fail to load when the doorbell was rung. The Gen 2 is much more responsive and snappier than the Hello, as it should be considering it's the latest and greatest. It would've been nice if the Gen 2 had a wider viewing angle, and a 16:9 frame vs a 4:3. Some may be disappointed with the video quality, considering there are $25 plug-in cameras that provide higher res video in addition to many more features for motion detection, etc. compared to the Nest doorbell which costs over $150.Overall Nest Doorbell Gen 2 (wired) is a good product...great for knowing who's at your door before you answer it, and a fairly effective theft-deterrent. Installation is not difficult and clearly explained on the website provided within the product documentation. Loses a star because the Google Home app lacks features and seems immature but it does provide great person/package recognition and the basic functions you'd expect from a fairly pricey doorbell camera.
Reviewer: alejandro trinidad
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lo tengo instalado en el exterior, sin cables, su funcionalidad es bastante buena, detecta muy bien los eventos en el exterior y se integra muy fácilmente a todo el ecosistema Google, la única pega que le encuentro es que al activar la detección de zona, la baterÃa dura poquÃsimo, alrededor de una semana, si se desactiva eso, la baterÃa se extiende a más de un mes
Reviewer: Francisco Arellano Moreno
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Video de buena calidad compatible con todos los dispositivos Google y avisos en tiempo real asà que un 10
Reviewer: Giselaine
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good and night camera vision and wide angle. No need for subscription pymts unless I want extra features. Battery mode works great so no need to have it wired in. Get notifications no matter where I am. Keeps an eye on my car
Reviewer: Brenda Steen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Easy to install and works great.
Reviewer: Ani
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Apenas llevo unos dÃas usándolo pero me ha gustado mucho, es muy preciso y la cámara funciona super bien!
Customers say
Customers like the ease of installation and video quality of the product. They mention the instructions are good, the integration with the Google Home ecosystem is seamless, and the video is clear and wide. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life, value for money, and functionality. Opinions differ on the WiFi connectivity.
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