Google Nest Doorbell (Wired) - Formerly Nest Hello - Video Doorbell with 24/7 Streaming - Smart Doorbell Camera for Home with HDR Video, HD Talk and Listen, Night Vision, and Person Alerts

As a tech-savvy homeowner, I expect more from a smart doorbell than just motion alerts—and the Google Nest Doorbell (battery or wired, depending on your setup) delivers across the board with thoughtful design, seamless integration, and dependable performance.🛠️ Installation & SetupWhether you go for the battery-powered or wired option, setup is straightforward and well-documented. The Google Home app walks you through every step with clarity. I appreciate the included mounting hardware and angle wedge, allowing for a customizable and secure fit.📸 Video Quality & PerformanceThe HD video with HDR and night vision is excellent, offering clear, crisp footage day or night. The 3:4 aspect ratio is smart—it lets you see visitors from head to toe, or packages left at your doorstep, which is something traditional 16:9 doorbells often miss. The latency is minimal, and the two-way audio is surprisingly clear with virtually no lag.🔔 Smart Alerts & AI FeaturesThis is where Google shines. The Nest Doorbell uses intelligent alerts to distinguish between people, packages, animals, and vehicles. This dramatically reduces false notifications and makes it easier to respond appropriately. If you subscribe to Nest Aware, you unlock familiar face detection and extended video history—features that genuinely enhance peace of mind.

I dont opt for the plan aleep the free versionOnly 24 hour recordings which is ok

The video quality is crisp, even at night, and the motion detection is incredibly accurate. I love the app integration, which allows me to view live footage and get notifications instantly. Easy to install and packed with useful features like package detection and two-way audio.

One of the best doorbell camers available. You just need to make sure your existing doorbell system is compatible before hand. I had to buy a new 16vac transformer that could produce enough amps because the old one we had was obsolete since it's an older house.If you have a regular doorbell system with a ding dong, it will most likely work. If you however have a fancy 3 or 4 chime doorbell with the mechanical gongs, it will not work as the fancy chime is an over complicated mess in regards to how it's wired.The camera angle and quality is satisfactory. The nest app is very good, though sometimes minor glitches, I really like the nest app. I however hate the google home app for viewing the camera. It's pathetic actually. Google is a degradation type of company and regresses instead of progresses. So proceed with caution.I am really only giving it 4 stars because nest is now run by google. When I first started buying nest products years ago, it was not owned by google. Bad move nest.The product itself should have 5 stars, but just make sure it is compatible with absolutely everything and if they ever drop the nest app, I would change this review to 0 stars in thst specific case if it happens, which is a fair chance.Recommended with reservations.

Update to Review, set to one star, May 2, 2023.I bought this in late DEC 2022, and it was delivered Jan 6, 2023. In late April, the device image went grainy. I've uploaded a picture. This can't be fixed with any sort of reset. I've contacted Google via phone and email, and logged a support case, and the response I get is:"We have already filed a request for the process of the replacement on your device and it shows here that Google does not provide a commercial warranty with your purchase. Please contact your original point of purchase to determine if a commercial warranty was provided with your purchase."On the Amazon product page for this Nest Doorbell, it indicates this:"Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here" .. and click through goes to a bare page on which it reads: "Please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product. You may also be able to find warranty information on the manufacturer’s website."Great -- I'm in an infinite loop and neither side will help. So, two take-aways:• you're on your own after the Amazon return period (~1 month)• this is a low quality productAVOID!*********************************************Original Review, FEB 2023.I bought this to replace my SkyBell, which died after a network configuration change.I did the install for this myself, and it was troublesome. First, the doorbell indicated that the power voltage was insufficient. However it still worked to activate the existing mechanical chime doorbell inside. However it stuck the bell knockers (like tapping and holding, it muted the sound). I had to adjust the Chime Duration settings.Once I was through that, after some online research (I wasn't going to pay several hundred dollars for a "Nest Home Pro"), I researched more about the voltage problem. The voltage from my doorbell was insufficient - I think it was ~10V, and, for the Nest Doorbell (Wired), it MUST be 16-24 V AC, 10-40 VA. These specifications are really important. At that point I got up in the attic and followed my doorbell wire back to the garage where I found the hard-wired transformer near my garage door. I reviewed its type, then went to Home Depot and bought a 20V Hampton Bay Wired Doorbell Transformer, for about $25, returned home, popped the breaker for the doorbell, checked there was no current, and upgraded my transformer.After that, the unit started up and I was able to complete the app-based installation process.This unit has an included SD card in it, and it's not necessary to get a subscription to use it, which was one of the main features I was looking for. I already have home cameras that record, so it saving the last few hours of photos is good enough.Video and audio quality is very good, and so is the night vision. It's possible to do two-way audio communication.The only other problem I have is that when I connect to it from my phone from within the house, sometimes it doesn't connect, but when I disable wifi on my phone and connect via cell, it works fine. (I had the same problem with my old doorbell).

Nest before Google never disappointed! This camera was made by Nest, NOT Google. This camera is GREAT! The picture quality and build quality is excellent! Unfortunately, Google took ADT's money and nuked their good products for worse versions that are tied into ADT. Googleis now known for suddenly ddisabling the product that YOU bought and paid for monthly att amoment's notice. They are doing this to the Nest Secure Security System! Do NOT buy this new as google may be getting ready to kill the Nest app that this camera REQUIRES to operate! NOTE: This camera does not natively work with the Google Home app. Therefore you have to use the Nest app to set it up or make any changes!

Nest doorbell works well and promotes safety and peace of mind.