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JDBdad Posted
Product was easy to link to my systems. Picture quality good. Sound was helpful and clear close to the doorway. The ability to identify people by face or to show when a package has been delivered.
will Posted
Really like the simple and clean design of this. IMO it looks a lot better then Ring. Can be put anywhere with Wi-Fi in battery mode, also has the option to be hardwired to your old doorbell wiring in most cases. Has good field of view and allows you to see faces but also packages on the ground. With nest aware you can name people, and when they come to your hose it will say “John is at the door” instead of “someone”. Pretty neat. Only thing I don’t like is there is no option for 27-7 recording like my old indoor nest cams. Sometimes this will start recording an event late, or not at all. Also the resolution isn’t 1080, so picture quality is good, but could be better.
Fred Posted
The camera itself is pretty nice. And installation was fairly easy. But sadly this device is no longer compatible with Nest as Google rebranded their products Google Home. The name change I can live with. The problem is, there is no longer a way to view the video feed of Google Home devices on your PC or Mac with a standard web browser. I routinely use the Nest portal to view my existing Nest cameras on my home PC. So now I am limited to the Google Home mobile app or I guess Google expects me to purchase a separate Google Home Hub display. I am very disappointed.
Jwreed4130 Posted
I only wanted it for the video doorbell and to see when people and deliveries happen. Both things it does well. After having it for a few months I can say the cold weather kills the battery fast. I usually ha e to charge it every 2-3 weeks. But I kind of expected it so it doesn't really bother me too much. The biggest hurdle I had was getting a good mount for it. I got tired of trying what was available and what came with it and 3d printed my own. It came out so much better. I don't subscribe to the additional plans so I can't speak to how they work. It does what I wanted it to.
This review is from Google - Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Battery Operated - Ivy
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Hi Jwreed4130, thank you for sharing your review here. We're sorry to learn that your experience with your Nest Doorbell (battery) has been less than ideal when it comes to battery life when using in cold weather. We'd recommend that you reach out to our support team so we can better assist you in finding a resolution. Please contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Exman63 Posted
Google wireless doorbell Pros Video quality is pretty clear even in low light conditions. Sound quality is is really clear you can hear pretty much across the street. Can be mounted almost anywhere. Good for very low traffic areas Best just for a doorbell that can activate camera when pressed. Cons Really large Battery life is horrible even when hard wired it just drains Battery life only last a few days sometimes a few hours depending on traffic. Hard wiring does not help extend Battery life. Google was absolutely no help to fix battery life or replace device. Amazon definitely would. Motion events are delayed even in high sensitivity mode. Motion events are missed 75% of the time. One minute i have nothing on my steps the next minute i have a package with no idea or evidence how it got there. The wired version is 11x better
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Hello there, Exman63. Thank you for sharing your review on Nest Doorbell (battery). We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing some battery issues with the device. The battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and selected camera settings. If your device averages about 13 - 16 recorded events per day, then the battery life should last about 2.5 months. We appreciate your feedback on motion events and have taken note of it. In the meantime, we recommend reaching out to our team of specialists, so we can help find a better resolution for you. You can contact us on our Google Help page for immediate support here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
ScottJ Posted
We really like the ease of installation. It took about 5 minutes to install. Also the product is working well, and the battery life is great.
Allure Posted
This is my first smart/video doorbell. Installation was super easy! I must say I’m super impressed with this little device. The only downside/flaw with this doorbell is the Google Home app, when adding someone to the home app to have access to the doorbell it automatically makes them a manager with full access and with access to every other Google Home connected device. Google needs to change that ASAP So you can limit what people have access to and what they can change.
Maurice Posted
I was having a hard tome deciding on going with the google cam or the ring doorbell and i know a friend that has the ring and i feel they charge their camera more often than i do and the set up and app are super user friendly and the quality of the camera is amazing honestly glad with my purchase
Dudsrj Posted
It works great! The image is very good! The size I ready the idea that it was smaller and the need to use the google home app stead nest it is another con but in general it is an awesome product
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Hello there, Dudsrj. We’re glad that you like the Nest Doorbell (Battery) including its video quality. We hear your concern about its size, and the need to use the Home app.
Nest Doorbell (battery) is designed with a built-in rechargeable battery that drives the size of the product, so that it's flexible to use with or without a wired power connection. Also, we understand that longtime Nest users enjoy viewing their camera feeds from the Nest app. However, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app. And while the new Nest cameras and doorbells are exclusive to the Google Home app, users with previous versions of Nest cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams. We suggest having the latest version of the Google Home app that may improve camera playback controls to make it easier to play, pause, and navigate between events from the camera history view.
We’ll share your feedback with the right team for future improvements. If you need help with using the doorbell in the Home app effectively, contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Tyresa Posted
I had the nest door bell wired version and it would not connect to the hub. I returned it for a wireless and it works perfecto. I appears that I have to charge it in 2 months but I’m not complaining. It does the job. Night vision is clear and I have no complaints.
Eagle7478 Posted
Picture perfect. The app did all of the install work, except screwing in 2 screws. Twenty-three minutes start to finish. Amazing. I’m a 66-year old woman, admittedly handy, but still. . . this was super simple. Perfectly clear video. Was picking up the neighbor’s voice across the street so i turned the audio to lower response. So cool. I had debated for a year whether to get a video doorbell. Tried to install a different brand that would not work with my 35-year old transformer (it’s pulling 10.8). So glad I found this Google product that can accommodate older/lower output transformer.
James Posted
A lot easier to install than I thought it would be! Quality of the Camera is incredible and the audio/mic feature have been great for when I'm not home and a delivery driver needs instructions, I can communicate with them on the fly. The battery also lasts forever since is runs only when it detects movement on my property.
Caleb Posted
[Employee of bestbuy] I bought this camera and was a bit intimidated by the thought of inatalling it on my house but the instructions made it super clear and easy. All the necessary hardware was included and the only tools I used was a screwdriver and a pair of needle nose pliers.
This review is from Google - Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Battery Operated - Ivy
Adams2 Posted
This is my first video doorbell. I have mixed feelings about this doorbell and will probably return it. After 4 days of usage, here is my honest feedback. Pros: Battery operated Easy to install using the hardware provided. Able to view the clip in the notification pull down on my Samsung phone. Detects people who approach consistently but not the packages that is left on the porch. It integrates well with Google Home. Video can be seen on my older Google hub. I don't know for sure what voice commands there are. Two way communication works great. Able to connect to doorbell camera and view it as long as I have good cellular connection. Cons: Has to be set up using Google Home with your Google account. Nest app or account will not work. Setup was NOT a breeze in Google Home app. On the first try, set up did not finish. On the second try, Google home could not find the device, but on the third try, I asked my Google mini device to sync my accounts and it finally showed up. Camera does a poor job of detecting animals (cats, dogs, raccoons, opossums, and other animals that come up on my front porch). This is still true when I have all motions turn on for notifications and wake-up sensitivity set to high. In order to see live feed for a longer period of time, you must install it using the old doorbell power wires. There is no fast charging. It takes about 1 hour per 10% charge so it takes about 10 hours to charge it from 0% to 100%. Notifications are sometimes late and sometimes several minutes late. Sometimes the doorbell will not send a notification of a person until the person has already walked away. Video quality at 1080p is still below average. When I zoom in during a live viewing, the quality suffers greatly. Night vision...my old Altec Lansing ALT-117 IP camera does a better job. Constantly get the message from Nest "Updating your phone's location for Home/Away Assist". You have to turn it off in Notifications settings on Android. You have a 3 hr window to save any video clip. Any video clips outside the 3 hr will no longer be available to view or save. Look at the circle times and events on both pics to see it. You must subscribe to their storage service in order to have clips outside the 3 hr window. Also, if you have any Nest devices before Google bought Nest, then you are required to move them from Nest app to Google Home. You must use your Google account to add them. I had to delete the devices from my Nest app/account and add them via Google home. I had to set up a new "home" location in the Nest app using my Google account (linking the accounts maybe?). I also had to re-add my Kasa Smart Plug mini and wall switches to the Kasa app and then reconnect the Kasa account to Google Home. I have the Blink Doorbell with sync 2 module and outdoor camera ordered through Target.com b/c I get 5% off via Red Card. I hope it will be better than Google - Nest Doorbell.
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Hi Adams2, thanks for sharing your honest feedback about the Nest Doorbell (battery). It’s unfortunate to learn that it didn’t work well for you, and that you’re thinking of returning it after a few days of usage. We can imagine how difficult this experience can be having all the issues you mentioned in your review, and this is not the type of user experience we intended to share with you. If you’re willing to give us an opportunity to investigate your feedback, or to give Nest doorbell another try in the future, we’d be happy to work with you and help improve your experience. You’ll find our support team always available to help you here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
LilMaryyyy Posted
Pretty good camera for my first door bell camera. I got a mount from Amazon and was installed easily for the battery operated one. The videos are a bit choppy but I’m unsure if it due to my WiFi. I’ll test it more when I have to charge the battery.
This review is from Google - Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Battery Operated - Ivy
Nick Posted
So far so good. It can be a little tricky to install but there are helpful videos all over the internet. The image is clear, audio is good and this is a simple but effective upgrade over a standard doorbell.
This review is from Google - Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Battery Operated - Ivy
SeanB Posted
Awesome doorbell with sleek design, has never had any issues. Clear pictures, lights up when someone walks up to the door... can even tilt it to angle differently. We've loved it!
Tony Posted
The doorbell is good compared to others. I had the doorbell from Vivint and I like this doorbell more because of the extra features. Compared to Ring doorbell I’d say they are about even. That’s my opinion… the battery life lasts about 2 weeks sometimes a few extra days past the 2 week mark, but ours gets plenty of use. BIGGEST ISSUE!! there is a black button on the back of the doorbell that locks the doorbell into place, well it gets stuck and you have try and clean it or wiggle it out…. If you don’t it won’t click to lock into place correctly. I had this issue on the first Google doorbell after about 9 months. Family friend went to ring the doorbell and it fell off the mount and broke when it hit the floor. I turned it over and the darn button was stuck inside. Wasn’t able to warranty it because now it was broken… there are two screws on the back that I use as a safety now just incase that happens again it won’t fall on the floor and I can warranty it out.
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Hi there, Tony. Thanks for your detailed Google Nest Doorbell review. It's great to hear that you're generally happy with it and find it superior compared to other brands. Your feedback on the battery life being better is highly appreciated. It's unfortunate to know that you experienced this with your first doorbell and it was clever to use 2 screws as a safety measure but we suggest checking it with our dedicated team of support in the Google Help Center so they can provide you a better resolution. Please don't hesitate to reach out here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Candice Posted
I regret buying this. I wish I would have just gone with the Blink system we already knew or tried out the Ring doorbell. I got a Google hub for my grandparents and so they got this to replace their Ring doorbell and regretted it too. Issue number one.. only wired-in doorbells can have a separate chime that you can add to the system. If you do not have a Nest hub, Google Home assistant ($100), or other Nest branded speakers (also additional $100 purchase) you will not have a doorbell chime. You will only know someone is at your door if you have your phone on you. Our issue was we had a Hub but it was downstairs. So if someone rang the bell and we were upstairs we never knew. Because we had the battery and not wired doorbell we could not even purchase these additional speakers to go with our system. This seems like it could be as simple as a smart plug with a speaker on it that connects to the same wifi. It should not need the purchase of additional expensive speakers or hubs. Issue two, sound on the video. I can never hear any sound at all on my recorded videos from my doorbell. The video is turned all the way up and nothing. Issue three, how long videos are saved. My Blink devices save videos for me for up to 60 days! Google non-paid subscription I get a measly 3 hours and it is ONLY savable on their cloud. There is no option for an SD or USB storage like there is on the Blink cameras. Overall I don't think I would recommend this doorbell. I wish I had done more research and gone with a Blink or Ring instead as they both also cost much less and could have used an Echo Show as my home screen which also has a lot more options than the Google Hub.
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Hello Candice. We're sorry to hear that the Nest devices don't fit your expectations and needs. On the other hand, you can check all the benefits of using the Google Home app here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7071794
Nola Posted
This works fine and the video quality is great. The only issue is I get notifications late most of the time but that may be caused by my wifi so I don't know for sure. it works well with my Alexa devices and I love it. I was good that I ordered from Best Buy as I have total tech and they installed it for free. win win
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Hi Nola, thanks for your insights. It's great to hear that Nest Doorbell (Battery) works well for you and that you're loving it. However, we're sorry you encountered notification delays with it. If you're still having some issue with the notification delays, we suggest contacting our support team for further help with your concern here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp