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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 947 reviews

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  • Video Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Mobile App

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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

    Great doorbell w/a awesome camera. Easy to setup and install.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    doorbell

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

    I am very pleased with the quality of not only the doorbell but also the sound and video that the doorbell produces. This is the 2nd one I'm purchasing to add to another door on our home

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

    Buying open box was a great deal!

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

    The phenomenal camera on the Gen 2 Nest wired doorbell not only provides a greater field of view from top to bottom but has also been very accurate with facial, motion, and package detection. I can now see more of the ground outside of my front door. Any deliveries placed right against the door are quickly detected by the package detection feature, sending me an alert and viewable on multiple platforms, from the Google Home app on my phone to any web browser after logging in at home.google.com, where I can see all of my Nest cameras on the same page. It was a great deal for me because I bought it as an open-box item and a fantastic upgrade to the original wired Nest doorbell despite the camera's lower resolution.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Much better option than the battery powered

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

    This unit is a far better option than the battery unit. It's smaller and it relies on wired power meaning if you live in a cool climate, you don't need to worry about battery drain. Wish I had gotten this one first!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10

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

    Loved this purchase. Easy to install, great video quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Works amazing and super easy to install. Better than older generations

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This product is great, and I highly recommend it to anyone. It’s also a pleasure to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as described

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

    Install was easy since I was replacing an Nest Hello. Quality is not as clear as the Nest Hello but not by much. The aspect ratio is better in my opinion is better as you get more vertical viewing than horizontal so you see more of the visitor at your door.

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

    Better than monthly pay security service

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

    I searched in the internet and for home security because most of my neighbors has some sort of video cam door devices. And decided to go with gug nest. Of installation was reliable and quick. Of course you need a drill bit. But now days most of your friends has some kinds of drills to be borrowed. So after 20 minutes of installation. It only took another 15 minutes to link your nest doorbell to home wifi then link to your cellphone. And you can hear and gets notifications when someone is near the camera. Oh yeah you can speak and talk by using you cellphone Google link to nest. Now me and my wife are able to see what's happening @ home when both of us is @ work or not home.

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

    Great!

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

    Very easy to install and it works great. Great camera quality.

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

    Great view

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

    The camera on this doorbell is great. the pictures it sends to my phone and tv are suberb

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

    Google doorbell

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

    I like the new portrait vs. the old horizontal. It is better to see closer to the ground for packages.

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

    Good camera doorbell

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

    Works well, has good video quality, good audio. Integrates perfectly well into the Google home app, easy to set up as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent camera, good upgrade of older version

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

    Great upgrade to the previous Nest doorbell camera. Only downside to this is if you upgrade to this (and I believe this is true of other new Nest cameras), you can no longer view it via the Nest app on your smart device. Now Google is forcing everyone to the “Google Home” app. It does work ok but I think I liked the older Nest app better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, JimO! Thanks for giving us feedback about the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen). We’re glad that you like it and we hear your concerns about its app integration.

      We’re aware that longtime Nest users like you enjoy viewing the camera videos using the Nest app or web app. However, our long term plan is to use the Google Home app as the one place you can control all of your favorite Nest and other smart home devices along with Google Assistant. In the near future, we’ll allow users to set up previous Nest devices and have full control in the Home app.

      Feedback like this helps us identify areas we can work on, and we’ll definitely share this with the right team for future improvements. And if there’s anything we can help you with, please don’t hesitate to let us know by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the upgrade - better everything than Gen 1

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

    I had Gen 1. It was old and not working well so I upgraded. It’s a larger video in the app, better quality video, doesn’t cut out much if at all, looks are better than Gen 1 and also just used same wires. Very simple and well worth it upgrade if you’re thinking about it.

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

    Google Nest Doorbell v. 2

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best doorbell. Much sharper, clearer, and easier to setup than version 1. I’m glad I purchased it!

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

    Great camera doorbell!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a nice door bell/ camera combo. It is aesthetically sleek and modern looking. The picture on the camera is a great quality. The app is easy to use, I have notifications on so I can see when anyone is In front or on the front sides of my home. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great with the google nest subscription!

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

    It was easy to install with the adapter I ordered directly from the google store. It plugged straight into the wall with it! It has been recording anything that moves in view. I just wish the web view had better filtering. Aside from that, it does its job well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hey there, CubeDomination. Thanks for the feedback on the Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen). We’re glad that the installation went easy, and that it performs well. We hear your concerns about having better filtering options in the web view. We’ll share this information with the right team for future improvements.

      We trust that you're getting the most benefits out of the doorbell features. If you come across any concerns or questions about the Nest doorbell, feel free to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I wish I had Gen 1 back.

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

    I replaced a Gen 1 Nest doorbell with a Gen 2 Nest. Google Home is now the only way to look at Gen 2 (Nest software only works on Gen 1) and it is disappointing. I think the Nest software was much better. Google can do better than this. First, I cannot capture the clouds moving by against a blue background (unless it is already captured as an event) or any other event I would like to capture (like tearing up a driveway and pouring a new one) other events that could make great videos for grand kids! Frequently, there is a huge delay where I don't see how the talking would be effective. The photo is not in landscape like it used to be. Google put your A team on this! I wish I had at least reviewed Ring this time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hello there, DavidP. Thank you for sharing your review on your Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen). We're sorry to hear that your overall experience with the device has been less than ideal. We appreciate all of your feedback here and we've taken note of it. We aim to deliver a great user-experience for the Google Home app, and your feedback inspires us to do more. If you need any help in the future, please let us know and reach us on our Google Nest Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

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

    It was easy to install. Does not work with smartthings. Like it says.

    I would recommend this to a friend