Customer Ratings & Reviews

For the last week, I've been testing the Nest Doorbell Gen 3 (wired). Overall, this is a great security doorbell that is easy to install, has a wide field of view, and does a fantastic job of capturing events. Installation was simple; the only tool necessary was a screwdriver. Everything else for mounting the doorbell and connecting to my built-in door chime was included in the box. From start-to-finish, I was able to complete the install in about 10 minutes. The Gen 3 Nest Doorbell now works directly with the Google Home app, which has replaced the legacy Nest app. Out of the box, the Nest Doorbell records up to 60 days of events. However, since I am a Google Home Premium Advanced subscriber, I am able to see the 60 days of events and up to 10 days of 24/7 recording. In the app settings, I was able to change doorbell themes, set up which events I wanted to receive, and manage my familiar faces and notifications. I also turned on Gemini, which added context to my events, such as identifying whether a package was delivered or retrieved and by whom (if it is a familiar face), whether it is someone walking a pet, as well as identifying the type of vehicle and color of vehicles that pass. At the end of the day, it gave me a text summary of all the activities captured for the day. The video quality is good. The camera records in 2K and features a wide 160-degree field of view, which is excellent because it allows the camera to see my entire porch, making it easier to confirm package deliveries. Furthermore, due to the wide field of view, I am able to receive vehicle and person events quicker because the camera can see more of the street in front of my house. However, a trade-off of the wide field of view is that I sometimes get alerts from activities happening at my neighbor's house. With that said, I would highly recommend the Nest Doorbell, especially if you are already a Google Home subscriber.

Google - Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) is the latest version of the Nest Doorbell, that ups the game from the 1st and 2nd generations. I was coming from a gen 1 Nest Doorbell that suited my needs well but wanted to upgrade because I wanted more integration with my other Google devices. Being a wired device that works off of the power from the doorbell transformer, it never needs to be recharged. Installation is very straight forward using the Nest Doorbell app from Google. The app walks you step by step all the way to viewing the camera on your smart device. I can’t emphasize how easy the app makes the installation. Once you have the Nest installed, you can view the live feed on your smart phone or tablet with the Google home app on them. Like the older versions of the Nest Doorbell, you can listen and talk to people who ring the doorbell. However, the Gen 3 takes it a step further by providing a larger field of view giving you more area to see. The Gen 3 also lets you identify friends and family by learning them and letting you know they are there before they ring the bell. The app also captures the history of the activity around your front door through the Google home app with thumbnail shots by time of occurrence on the Nest Doorbell camera. This is without a doubt one of the best video doorbells on the market and deserves a look if you are wanting front door peace of mind!

I didn’t know what to expect with the 3rd generation Google Nest Doorbell, coming from the 2nd generation, I didn’t really think much could be upgraded. I’m impressed. Installation was easy coming from the previous generation, too. If you’re new to nest, everything you need is included in the box. Wiring accessories, mounting hardware, and the doorbell chime connector. The video quality has significantly improved now that everything is in 2K HDR. The clarity and quality are substantial. Everything looks sharp, even at night. I also love how much more I can see with the wider 166 degree field of view. Now I get a clear look at most of my door, entry way, and even out down into the driveway with the included mounting wedge. Something to keep in mind, if you have the first generation doorbell, you might need to update your transformer, so it’s worth checking that before buying. Overall, I’m really happy with this upgrade. It feels like a serious step up in both quality and convenience, and it makes keeping an eye on the front door a whole lot easier.

As a gadget addict, I was an early adopter of the smart home concept. For the past few years, I’ve been invested into the Google Nest universe with cameras, smart speakers and smart displays. The wired Google Nest Doorbell (3rd gen.) is the latest addition to my smart home, replacing an original Nest Hello doorbell. The installation is straightforward if you follow the directions. It can however get more complex as you might have to do some drilling and definitely deal with electrical connections. In my case, I had to change the existing doorbell transformer due to the higher specifications of this new doorbell. A 16 to 24VAC, and 10 to 40VA transformer operating at 50/60Hz is required. I’m not a professional electrician or installer and I was able to swap the transformer and the doorbell in a little less than an hour. Once installed, the set-up in the Google Home was quick and easy. I already had a Google Home premium subscription and it took full advantage of the Gemini integration by identifying by name the people of the house and everything else that it’s seeing like people, animals (cats, dogs, lizards, peacocks) and vehicles (color, type). It also produces a zoomed in picture of people, animals, packages and vehicles in the notification screen, making it easier to identify. It has a slick, simple and modern design that feels built from quality material. The 1:1 aspect ratio combined with a 166-degree field of view is a net improvement from the Nest Doorbell Hello. There is more peripheral vision left and right, and it is much easier to locate packages and to view a person from head to toe. The 2K HDR image quality gives off more details which is noticeable when it zooms in the picture in the notification screen, up to 6 times larger. As expected, the 166-degree field of view distorts the image a bit, making some straight lines appear curvy but it’s no different than a typical surveillance camera. Overall, the wired Google Nest Doorbell (3rd gen.) is a premium quality doorbell that takes advantage of all the smart benefits provided by Gemini. If you’re thoroughly invested in the Google Nest ecosystem, you can’t pass up on this doorbell. Its refined 2K HDR video resolution combined with a wide field of view plus A.I. capabilities makes it a top contender in the field of premium smart doorbells.

I upgraded from 2nd gen Nest Doorbell so the install process was extra easy. Just removed security screw and disconnected wires from old one then reconnected wires and added security screw to new one and it was installed! Now I get the better 2k quality and wider FOV with the 3rd gen which IMO is definitely worth the upgrade. Highly recommend, especially if you are already have Nest Doorbell 2nd gen installed.

I've owned every Google doorbell—from the original Nest to the 2nd gen, and now this 3rd-gen with Gemini. The doorbell itself looks and feels identical to the 2nd gen, right down to the packaging and wall mount, but it has a higher 2k resolution camera and Gemini integration. Setup was a breeze since I already had the connector from my old one—I just swapped out the 2nd gen, hooked up the wires, and popped it back on the wedge mount. Super easy upgrade if you're coming from a 2nd-gen (and maybe 1st, I don't recall it's mount style). I was on the old Nest/Home plan, but activating this one automatically switched me to a newer plan. I haven't really used the Gemini features yet, but I figure that's the big selling point here since the hardware hasn't changed much aside from the 2k camera. I do use a TON of Google devices and subscribe to their Gemini Pro plan, which I believe you have to do to take full advantage of its features, but basic doorbell functionality is fine if you don't want to pay. A couple issues still exist, though. When live streaming to a Google Home Max display, the 1st-gen filled the whole screen so you could see the full porch easily. The 2nd-gen switched to a tall, cropped "phone-style" view with the sides cut off, and sadly the 3rd-gen is the largely the same, with more fisheye effect so it captures all of the porch view. I was hoping they'd go back to full-screen, but no luck. The night view w/IR lights is not very visible since the IR floods the wall on the right. I have a Lorex system too, so maybe it's IR light is messing with the Google's image, but as you can see from the picture I attached the white wall washes out the whole image. Bottom line on the image, I am happy it shows the entire porch, I just wish it was in a wider resolution on screens and there was a way to block the night IR from flooding out the wall. I suspect the portrait is best for phone viewing, which was likely Google’s goal. Bottom line: if you're already in the Google ecosystem, this is a solid choice. Even if you're starting fresh, I'd recommend it—just know every brand has its own "ecosystem" now, and there is a fairly high level of commitment or “loyalty” when buying different home automation items. It comes down to what matters to you but I will say Google is a SOLID ecosystem to buy into. This one's staying on our door—it's a perfectly good video doorbell, cropped view and all, but I still miss the original 1st gen Google doorbell. I'm just happy it now shows the entire front porch!

I’ve been using this smart doorbell at my front door for a few weeks now. The video quality is sharp and clear, even at night, so I actually recognize people and packages without squinting at my phone. The wide field of view captures pretty much everything that matters right up to my porch steps. Setting it up was smooth (especially with the Google Home app guiding me step-by-step), and once it was up, the notifications and two-way talk worked reliably — which helped when I had to tell a delivery driver to leave packages out of sight. Reasons why I removed one star: (1) Some advanced features — like longer video history or face recognition — require a subscription if you want more than the basics. That’s something to keep in mind if you’re picky about stored recordings. (2) You need to have a 24V transformer to power this doorbell. I decided to connect externally to an outlet I have close my door.

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) 2K is a nice upgrade over my Google Nest Doorbell battery original. The difference in image quality is outstanding, and it has a smaller footprint, I never need to worry about the battery running out. Setup is very easy and the app guides you through it step by step even for the electrical hookup for the chime. the package has everything you need. the doorbell, chime, base, wedge, bracket, screws, connectors. Just download the app and the it will guide you step by step from start to finish. you will need to shut off electricity so knowing where you breaker is a must. the image quality is wonderful and I am very pleased with it. you can choose low light option with or without color (infrared) and the field of view is very good. you will need a screw driver to screw in the bracket and wedge. this is my 3rd Google Nest Doorbell and it is by far the best in the market. with the Gemini pro plans or Google one plans you get 30 days and longer recording events. I also recommend enabling face detection for familiar faces. its elegant, efficient and shows the person at the door on all Google connected screens. you can't go wrong with it.

Well built and very easy to install with the code and the google home app. The camera quality is improved from the 1st gen nest that we owned. Keep in mind that angle is wider too and that may change yr location consideration. For example, the old nest location was close to a gutter that now blocks some of the vision if installed w/o the tilted base or update to location. My only gripe is cam’s granularity and night-vision, which are less than what I had expected even though is a step up compared to the 1st gen nest bell.

I went from the gen 1 doorbell that was a battery powered and it worked great. But then I saw google announce the new gen(this one) and I was looking at the spec sheets of it and it was everything that I had but made it 2x better for my house! The camera lenses is now fisheye but that doesn’t bother me since my porch is really wide and open. The smart HDR is actually really great especially on the super sunny days where the sun is beaming and you can differentiate on what you’re seeing thru the doorbell video feed clearly! The software for the doorbell has been working actually flawless surprisingly without any issues, but I kinda hate how the google home subscription has gone up substantially… to get the best possible results out of your doorbell, you’re gonna need to go for the highest tier software to have the new AI Gemini detection and integration on the doorbell. The doorbell value is 9/10 worth it. The software value is 7.1/10 because of how pricey it is and how they lure you into getting the higher tier. Also PSA the doorbell installation was kind of wonky since it required me to do an update 2 times in a row to start using the product rather than just one update itself.

I’ve never used a Google Nest doorbell before, but I’ve used countless other smart doorbells. Some of them I loved, and some of them I didn't like so much. I’m a little on the fence about the Google Nest Doorbell. Let's get into it. Google does a great job marketing and presenting their product. Even the packaging is great. The Nest doorbell did not disappoint. But it's not all about the presentation or marketing, especially if you have many other similar products to compare to. Setup was simple, scan a QR code and the app will walk you through everything you need to get the doorbell mounted, your mechanical chime converted (if you have one), connected to WiFi, and in your Google Home app. It's pretty simple if you are a somewhat handy person and can drill a couple holes and connect a couple of wires. I'm a big fan of the “smart” portion of this doorbell. I think it integrates great with the Google Home app and I think it does a great job of detecting packages and pets and people. What I am not a huge fan of, is the actual video quality. It's not a connectivity issue either. I have top notch WiFi and the doorbell gets a fantastic signal but I am not a fan of the fisheye view this camera records. I don't see an option to change it either. It looks bad in the corners and I know we aren't striving for the perfect image but I feel like this doorbell falls short in comparison to some of the other smart doorbells I’ve had. I was so excited to experience the “smart” features of this doorbell and integrate it into an already excellent ecosystem. But if the video quality isn't up to par, it's a big deal. It's not horrible, but my expectations were higher. All in all, I think the smart features, the app, and the aesthetics of this doorbell are great. I just wasn't very impressed with the quality of the video. I would recommend it, but if you don't like a “fisheye” type camera view, you may want to check something else out.

Nice sleek design. Easy to install and great video quality. Huge upgrade from the 1st gen doorbell.

Bought these to replace the first gen Nest Doorbell Cameras. They have made drastic improvements since the first generation. Installation was so much easier. Especially connecting the wireless dongles to your chime. Step by step installation instructions were given through the Google Home App. Picture Quality is also much improved. There is wider field of vision provided as well. Overall this was a great purchase and I am very pleased.

I can see, hear, greet and talk to anyone coming up to my bell even if they don't ring it. Easy set up and the bell I bought is hard wired so I never have to worry about batteries. The camera is 2k, Gemini is built in and it can learn faces. I love it!

Big improvement over the last version in resolution. Images are significantly clearer, and the AI identification is impressive. I had a delivery, and it not only recognized that, but also mentioned "Package delivered by FedEx"—it literally identified the shipper. As for the cosmetics, they look exactly the same in size and install just like the previous version. One more thing: if you have an aftermarket tilt mount, like a Wasserstein, this is the same setup as the earlier one, so it will be compatible.

Great for the home! Video quality is great, field of view is great and sound quality is good. Make sure your current doorbell has adequate supply voltage before purchasing the wired version! If it doesn’t have the adequate supply voltage required to power the nest doorbell, you’ll most likely need an electrician. Highly recommend this doorbell!

Third purchase this is a newer version My Daughter rents a townhome my husband installed it. It was quick and easy and worked as usual. We are very pleased with all three Google nest doorbell cameras.

Works great. The camera is so clear and the technology is great that comes with it. After 30 Days, you need to pay to keep the options ($100 for 12 months).

I originally had the first generation of this doorbell which was quite nice, but didn't have the full range and sound quality I was looking for. The Generation 3 doorbell is far superior to what I had and has made monitoring my porch and front yard much easier.

I just switched to the Google Nest wired doorbell, and it’s a big upgrade from the old battery version I had. The image quality is way clearer—day and night—and the smaller design looks a lot cleaner by the door. It just feels like a solid improvement all around. Really glad I made the switch!