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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 799 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Mobile App

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) for its easy installation, impressive video quality, and reliable motion detection. They appreciate the clear and crisp images captured by the doorbell, even at night. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding compatibility issues, particularly with the Google Home app, as well as the requirement for a subscription service.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Google home app

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s beautiful but…

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my google products and this one is right there to but I do have just a couple of things that I feel are downgrades from it’s predecessor. I feel the wide camera view was much better before and the biggest issue I have is having to move from the nest app to google home. Home is fine but nowhere near the functionality of the nest app. I hope this decision is reversed or the google home camera functionality is modified to be more similar to nest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Hey Kris, We appreciate you sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns about the changes in the camera view and the transition from the Nest app to Google Home. Your input is valuable to us as we continue to improve our products. Let us know a little more about your experience at this link : https://google.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aStd8wsbcLGvwG Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality Doorbell; Easily Connects to Wifi

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I replaced a Skybell video doorbell with the Nest doorbell and couldn't be happier. It was easy to install and program with our Nest display and speakers. Unlike the Skybell, this doorbell easily connects to Wifi and easily reconnects after Wifi is restored. The video quality and sound are good. I used the included wedge to angle the doorbell toward the street, which provides a better viewing area. You will need a Nest Aware account for $80 a year to save doorbell video. It's not a deal breaker for me, but I can see why it might be for some.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy installation even with electric involved instructions are detailed. Camera quality is great and the cloud of saved movement is great for keeping tabs on what’s going on

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best door bell camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Video is super clear. Voice chart amazing. Love the desing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation, Motion detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks good, works great, easy set up.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to set up with the Google home app. I chose the 'wired' plug in version because our old doorbell wire was no good. Nice Camara view and notifications - Right now it is set to notify me of 'people' and 'packages' - works great although I need to narrow the scan, so it doesn't notify me when people walk by out in the he street. Looks good and works great l!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Doorbell Camera experience

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yes yes yes. This door bell is soooooo nice. The app set up is with google so make sure that you create an account. But let me tell you, I see everything!!! I have a piece of mind now and don’t have to go look and see who is at my door. Definitely a homeowners must have. Eventually you will need a subscription to view activity that your camera catches but it is worth it. The sound quality, night vision, and video quality are all really good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation, Motion detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Knock knock who's there? I already know who is

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Nest doorbell wired camera is awesome. The installation with the step by step instructions are very detailed and is easy to follow. The camera is very sensitive it was picking up vehicle movement at a great distance. It also picked up an firework going off at 12/31/2022 see the attached picture. I am very pleased with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy, quick, quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fantastic addition to any smart home. Its sleek design and high-quality build make it an attractive and durable choice for enhancing home security. The doorbell offers crystal-clear video with HDR, ensuring you can see visitors clearly, day or night. The advanced AI features, such as Familiar Face detection and package alerts, provide peace of mind by keeping you informed about who is at your door and when packages arrive. Installation is straightforward, and the doorbell integrates seamlessly with the Google Home ecosystem, making it easy to manage alongside other smart devices. The 24/7 recording capability is a standout feature, offering continuous monitoring and ensuring you never miss a moment. Overall, the Google Nest Doorbell (2nd Gen, Wired) is a reliable and efficient solution for anyone looking to upgrade their home security system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality video/camera resolution

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Reviewed all smart doorbell options and this 2nd edition provided the most free features. However, we upgraded to the yearly subscription with more features. Looking forward to the ai face recognition. There has been neglible false alerts for the settings we applied. Additionally, there was a great price for the wired version which was needed due to having cold winters. Install was easy. Needed to upgrade to a stronger doorbell transformer but not too difficult either.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Google Nest Wired Doorbell

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall good quality. Big improvement on aesthetics. Had the old one and while it looked nice and shiny new it quickly started cracking on what looks like plexiglass. Bought this newer one because the older one stopped working. My only problem with it is that they flipped the design on the base plate for the screw hole slots. I had to make new holes in the wall because they were different as far as the mounting holes go. The screw hole that has a horizontal slot for fine tuning vertical alignment has been switched around to the top i think it was. Other than that, i would recommend it either way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Hey There,
      Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience.
      If you'd like to share more details about your specific experiences or suggestions, please feel free to fill out our feedback form: https://google.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aStd8wsbcLGvwG Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Facial recognition, person seen, package drop-off

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the facial recognition feature, package delivered and taken notification.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Though instructions confusing-I’m happy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After much rereading and redoing the installation guide and finally ignoring the final picture, I was able to get it installed. (The final picture seemed to indicate the tiny center light and the outer ring should be lit to begin pairing. That was untrue.) The doorbell and camera work great! The camera could be better, but it works well. I’m impressed that I get alerts no matter where I am.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Hello MarieW, we're sorry to hear that you encountered issues setting up your Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Gen). We appreciate your determination in completing the process. At the same time, we're glad you're enjoying the quality of the Nest Doorbell and Camera. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this camera. I have several external doors and am considering purchasing more doorbells for all of them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great doorbell

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to setup, great feature set especially if you already have other Nest smart home devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replaced old Nest Doorbell with a New one

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good we replaced a 3 year old Nest doorbell camera with this one with the hopes it lasts longer or we will go with another brand next time. So far the video and sound quality seems a lot better and it picks up a lot of activity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome doorbell

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Install was pretty easy since I was updating from the Nest Hello doorbell. Also, the Nest doorbell has a better view of packages that get placed right underneath it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clean look and colorful video.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works Great! Very Crisp and clean pictures of video. Alerts are fast along with setting parameters of detections.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera door bell

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Large camera view. Easy to install. Notify's you of people and packages. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10 recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The google nest doorbell is exactly what our home needed! We had a video doorbell that came with our security system but it wasn’t meeting all of our needs unfortunately. We turned to Google since we have our house integrated with Google compatible devices. The set up was very straightforward and the google app walks you through install with picture, videos, and written instructions. You can also call a pro if you need. This Camera was perfect for what we needed. Facial recognition, fast operating system, accessible through my app, push notifications, alerts and more. This may sound sponsored but I just believe in good products and honest reviews before I make important purchases. Hope this helps

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Motion detection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good camera. Catches everything that passes by and recognizes animals, people, vehicles, and packages. If your packages is gone you get a notification.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about usability, design and price. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 82/100 = Very good quality.
  • CNETRating, 4.1 out of 5David Anders on March 3, 2023

    Nest Doorbell 2nd Gen (Wired) Review: Useful Features, Simple DesignGoogle built on the design and features of its Nest Doorbell with Battery to create a second generation doorbell. Unlike the first generation, where the wired and wireless versions were significantly different, the second-gen devices, both wired

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  • The VergeRating, 3.5 out of 5Jennifer Pattison Tuohy on October 18, 2022

    Nest Doorbell wired review: Hello againThe Nest Doorbell wired (second-gen) is the successor to the excellent Nest Hello, which has long been one of my favorite video doorbells. Like its predecessor, the $179.99 Nest Doorbell wired is one of the smartest buzzers you can buy. With

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  • CNNJason Cipriani on November 18, 2022

    Google's Nest Doorbell (wired) is the doorbell to get for Google Home usersGoogle's newest $179 Nest Doorbell (wired) takes what we liked about last year's battery-powered Nest Doorbell and gets rid of nearly everything we didn't like. For starters, it's much smaller, and it has continuous recording with a Nest Aware

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