Customers are pleased with the Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation)'s video quality, ease of use, and night vision capabilities. Many also appreciate the improved motion detection and quicker notifications. However, some users experienced issues with connectivity and app compatibility, while others found the size to be larger than expected. A few also reported that the battery life was not as advertised.
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Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great security camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Such an easy item to install. Scan the QR code and you are on your way. Great product. Only issue is the Google interface. Nest’s app was far superior overall and much better with adjusting settings.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Like my Doorbell
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Google's reputation for producing reliable and user-friendly products is evident in this well-crafted doorbell. Its high sensitivity to movement, while sometimes leading to frequent notifications, ultimately offers a sense of security. The video camera provides clear and detailed footage of any activity, including package deliveries.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Premium doorbell
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This doorbell looks awesome once its installed. Install was pretty simple and set up to the Google home at was even easier. The video quality and night vision make this door bell a must.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
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Field of view
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to install
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Wish the angle was a bit deaper. It would have helped my view if the angle was better.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works Well under certain conditions
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my inlaws and to start off they have poor internet less then 5mbps their area doesn't have fiberoptics yet. So install was easy, design and construction is great. However picture quality and connectivity needs to improve. Doorbells with 1080p shouldn't be made anymore with 4k technology in existence. When trying to view the video feed it would keep disconnecting and not load. Also the picture isnt very clear for 1080p. Now we got the eufy 4k dual doorbell and that loads instantly and has amazing picture quality. For around the same price i'd go for the eufy since it has a second camera facing down at your porch.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Linen
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Nest Support
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Hi Nfvsa1, thanks for leaving feedback about the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen). We’re glad that you find it with ease of installation, and that you like its design. And we’re sorry to hear that the experience with its picture quality and connectivity has been less than ideal.
You can adjust the doorbell's video quality that may improve the resolution. The higher the video quality setting you choose, the sharper and more detailed your footage can be, but it also uses more of your internet bandwidth. This setting lets you pick the maximum video quality for your doorbell. But whichever level you choose, your doorbell will automatically adjust its resolution and compression according to how much bandwidth is available. Check this link to learn more: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9218596
Also, A range issue or wireless interference can cause your doorbell to disconnect from your Wi-Fi. Sometimes it may pass the connection test during setup, but will struggle to stay connected if it’s just a bit too far away. You may also check for objects such as mirrors and refrigerators between the doorbell and your router as these items could block the connection. For more help, read Troubleshooting wireless interference here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9276282
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Had the originally nest door bell and when it came time to replace i did my research and felt this would be a nice upgrade the picture is a lot more clear than the gen 1 and it was just as easy to install.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Camera but no upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great camera, easy install and quality is pretty good. However there is no real change between this one and the last gen wired camera. Quality looks the same so you might be fine getting the last gen camera to save money if you need.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Nest Support
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Hello Metallicafrk87, thanks for sharing your experience with Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen). We're glad to hear that the device is working great for you. We appreciate your feedback with the quality when compared with the previous version and rest assured that we'll relay this to the right team. If you need further assistance or have additional feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great doorbell and it works nicely.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was a replacement for the earlier version of the Google wired doorbell. Installation was very easy via the use of an online video which clearly laid out for each step what had to be done. Be advised that if you have an older and perhaps weaker transformer powering your current system and you want to use this with an electronic door bell that you may have a problem. If all you have is a electrical mechanical bell you'll probably be ok. Finally, be careful when inserting the security screw on the top of the doorbell. It's very small and easily droped and lost. Replacements are available on ebay.
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We love our nest doorbell camera!!! the color matches perfectly with the house. Easy to install and very user friendly!
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sleek, smooth, reliable!
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I love the look and minimalist feel of this. At the same time, very powerful, and reliable. You can set up zones, and teach it to remember familiar faces, and it will announce them via chat, text or email. Mine has lasted 8 years, camera is still working fine, doorbell is actually wearing out. So I went with what I know works well.
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Easy to setup and has a great picture.The doorbell also lets you know when someone by the door even if they don’t ring the bell.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I’m sold! Bye bye Ring.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this camera/doorbell. The fact it can recognize a person and package being delivered, amazing. We’ve always had Ring equipment but the lag between 1 min recordings cut out so if something happened we couldn’t see it. The Nest camera doesn’t do that. LOVE NEST! We will be replacing all our Ring equipment with Nest/Google equipment.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Linen
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy installation and setup
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After reviewing the instructions and verifying a few items the install and setup went well. It easily setup in the Google home with the rest of our devices. The angle mounting block was a nice piece too since it was mounted in a corner area. Highly recommended.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Linen
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy with google nest doorbell
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I went with the google nest since it stores 3 hours of videos for free — no ongoing subscription needed. It gives me plenty of time to watch any activity I need and helps me keep an eye out for package deliveries. Setup was simple. Very happy with my choice.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home owner
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve purchased this camera before for another house, so easy decision and People here are actually very knowledgeable
and quite happy to help.
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Clear picture with smart image processing, but the older landscape orientation of the Nest Hello was better for my purpose. I needed to rig more of an angle on the bracket so I could see everything I needed to see on my porch. Sound is better and more sensitive than Nest Hello, but the Google Home app is much worse. Not as intuitive and responsive. Better and smarter at generating alerts, but the notifications don't arrive as quickly. Also more annoying to scrub back and forth in the timeline.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Nest Support
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Hi there, BestBuyer! Thanks for sharing a review about the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen). We appreciate you highlighting the features you like and things we can work on for users like you. Rest assured, this feedback will reach the right team for future improvements with our products' usability, reliability, and use of various features. Meanwhile, 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.
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Slick design, easy to install camera pixels are amazing very impressive
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Getting better every time
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Nest hello was great, then came Google Nest battery doorbell which I thought was a little better except it didn't work so well in the cold weather months even when wire. Now comes Google Nest doorbell wired 2nd Gen which I really think is the best of all. Easy installation and the AI inside helps it climb to the top of my list and the video is very clear and crisp.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Compared with Ring, this device has a smaller view and only three to 3 hours of recording, which is more complicated if you want to review the activity's history.
This review is from Google - Nest Doorbell Wired (2nd Generation) - Ash