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GOOGLE Nest Doorbell

Video Doorbell
GOOGLE Nest Doorbell
GOOGLE Nest Doorbell
1 / 5
RankNo. 4 of 9Best Video Doorbells
Ranking Net Score+6+6 from reviews0 from votes
Sources179 positive · 11 negative
Priced at$199.99

Released Oct 2025

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No. 4 of 9 in Best Video Doorbells
Priced at$199.99

Released Oct 2025

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+6Ranking net score+6 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore17 sources

The Google Nest Doorbell is a wired 2K video doorbell with a 166-degree view and night vision, recording at 30 FPS. On-device AI alerts you to people and packages, and it works seamlessly with the Google Home app.

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Total +6 pts

Net positive 2

Net zero 2

Net negative 3

Sentiment
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17 sources
YouTube
  • Video Quality+5 pts

    You get crisp HD video even at night

You get crisp HD video even at night
Redditdiscussion

Nest Wired Doorbell Not Showing Events Since 5725

  • Motion Detection & Alerts-1 pts

    has not been recording or noting events since 5/7/25 at 6:18am.

  • Connection, Reliability & Support-1 pts

    Opened a ticket with Google chat and wow is that an hour I'd love to get back of zero actual tech support.

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has not been recording or noting events since 5/7/25 at 6:18am. Opened a ticket with Google chat and wow is that an hour I'd love to get back of zero actual tech support.
YouTube
  • Power & Installation-5 pts

    my current nest doorbell that i had for a while the battery didn't last long

  • Two-way Talk & Chime+5 pts

    so it's got two-way system so if someone press the doorbell you can actually speak to them for example

so it's got two-way system so if someone press the doorbell you can actually speak to them for example my current nest doorbell that i had for a while the battery didn't last long
YouTube
  • Subscription & Storage-5 pts

    as it turns out it's not useful at all if you don't keep paying that ongoing fee to nest and google

  • Power & Installation-5 pts

    the charge time unfortunately is rather long

the charge time unfortunately is rather long as it turns out it's not useful at all if you don't keep paying that ongoing fee to nest and google
YouTube
  • Power & Installation+5 pts

    The battery feature is perfect for people like me who rent an apartment

The battery feature is perfect for people like me who rent an apartment
YouTube
  • Power & Installation+5 pts

    a huge component in why i decided to pick up the battery-powered nest doorbell though was the ease of which it could be fitted to the wall beside my front door

a huge component in why i decided to pick up the battery-powered nest doorbell though was the ease of which it could be fitted to the wall beside my front door
YouTube
  • Subscription & Storage+5 pts

    a lot of the features come straight out of the box for free you don't need any kind of subscription to nest aware to take advantage of them

a lot of the features come straight out of the box for free you don't need any kind of subscription to nest aware to take advantage of them
Redditdiscussion

Nest Wired Doorbell Not Showing Events Since 5725

  • Connection, Reliability & Support-1 pts

    when it wouldn't reconnect to WiFi, they told me it was because there was a special character in my WiFi password. I removed the special character and, surprise surprise, the issue still persisted.

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when it wouldn't reconnect to WiFi, they told me it was because there was a special character in my WiFi password. I removed the special character and, surprise surprise, the issue still persisted.
YouTube
  • Video Quality-5 pts

    the newer doorbell has a lower resolution at 960 versus 1200 for the Gen 1 model

the newer doorbell has a lower resolution at 960 versus 1200 for the Gen 1 model
Redditdiscussion

Newbie Need Some Handholding Google Nest Doorbell

  • Two-way Talk & Chime0 pts

    I don't need 24/7 recording. I just want basic motion detection and the talk feature to work.

  • Subscription & Storage-1 pts

    I want to set up a Google Nest doorbell to my HomeKit and be out of the Google ecosystem to avoid the subscription model.

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I don't need 24/7 recording. I just want basic motion detection and the talk feature to work. I want to set up a Google Nest doorbell to my HomeKit and be out of the Google ecosystem to avoid the subscription model.
YouTube
  • Two-way Talk & Chime0 pts

    they both have motion alerts live streaming two-way talk the stuff you'd expect from a modern video doorbell

they both have motion alerts live streaming two-way talk the stuff you'd expect from a modern video doorbell
YouTube
  • Power & Installation-5 pts

    you have to take the bracket apart but it is only four screws to get at it so it's a little annoying

you have to take the bracket apart but it is only four screws to get at it so it's a little annoying
YouTube
  • Power & Installation+5 pts

    setting this video doorbell up is quick and easy

  • App & Smart Home0 pts

    inside the app you can view events like those rings or motion alerts and adjust your settings and check battery life

setting this video doorbell up is quick and easy inside the app you can view events like those rings or motion alerts and adjust your settings and check battery life
YouTube
  • Power & Installation+5 pts

    those who want a simple and straightforward installation process

  • App & Smart Home+5 pts

    in contrast to many of the home security apps out there where things can get real complicated real quick

those who want a simple and straightforward installation process in contrast to many of the home security apps out there where things can get real complicated real quick
YouTube
  • Power & Installation-5 pts

    I hate having to charge things and I chose the battery one since you can do both

I hate having to charge things and I chose the battery one since you can do both
Redditdiscussion

Google Nest Doorbell Cam 2025 Review I'm So Tired

  • Subscription & Storage-1 pts

    A review of the 2025 Google Nest Doorbell Cam expresses frustration over the required subscription model, calling it tiresome and a major drawback.

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A review of the 2025 Google Nest Doorbell Cam expresses frustration over the required subscription model, calling it tiresome and a major drawback.
Redditdiscussion

Newbie Need Some Handholding Google Nest Doorbell

  • Connection, Reliability & Support+1 pts

    It will just work.

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It will just work.

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