Customers often highlight the excellent video quality and ease of use of the Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell. Positive feedback also frequently mentions the straightforward installation process and reliable motion detection. However, some users express concerns regarding battery life and the doorbell's size. A few also cite challenges with notifications and app compatibility.
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Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Google Home Doorbell
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Easy to install. Connects easily with Google Home products. Charges easily.
awesome but freezing temps affect the battery life
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Overall this is a great video doorbell with amazing night video. It sends a msg to your phone app but it would be great if you had the choice to have a video popup notification also? My doorbell just went through its 2nd winter and the battery is holding a charge for about a week now which is disappointing. recommend buying 2+ year extended warranty from BB to fix this issue. sadly I did not so I am stuck charging it weekly and it most likely will not hold any charge soon at this rate. Other than that, this product is amazingly good for the price.
Hello there, kathy. Thanks for sharing your feedback, and we appreciate that you like the Nest Doorbell (battery). We hear your concerns about having video popup notifications, and about its battery life during extreme cold weather.
If you’ve connected your Nest Doorbell (battery) to your existing doorbell wiring, the wires don’t directly power the doorbell. Instead, the battery is trickle charged by the power that comes through the wires, and the doorbell runs off the battery charge. At temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) and 32°F (0°C), the doorbell can continue to work, but the battery will drain because it can’t be charged. If the battery drains completely, the doorbell will shut down, and you’ll need to bring it inside to be charged. The battery can start to charge slowly once its temperature rises past 32°F (0°C). It will charge faster when it warms up.
We understand that having video popup notifications can be ideal for your needs, and we’d be happy to share this with the right team for future improvements. For any other questions or concerns, simply visit us here and we’ll gladly help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Video Doorbell
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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We already had the Google Mesh Wifi set up at home and this was very easy to add to the ecosystem. The video is very clear and we were able to have it use our existing old-school doorbell which was a nice feature. It has already aided in finding lost packages and deterring crime within 3 weeks of purchase.
Pairing smart devices requires downloading the manufacturer's app in addition to the Google Home app but the devices are working seamlessly through the Google Home app and through voice commands. I also appreciate that it provides better data security over Ring.
The only thing that is a downside is that your MUST have the Google Home app and cannot access the features/setup through a regular computer interface.
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Very slim, sleek, and easy to install. Picture quality is terrific. The only downside is that it doesn't link to a doorbell chime. I had to buy a google mini for the doorbell notifications (in addition to the notifications received on my phone via the google home app). Very happy overall with the purchase.
Hi Kevinm, we greatly appreciate your feedback on Nest Doorbell (Battery). We’re glad that you’re happy overall with the purchase, but are sorry to hear that it doesn’t link to a doorbell chime. To use an indoor chime, you need to have the Nest Doorbell (battery) connected to wire terminals. The Nest Doorbell (battery) can run on battery power alone or it can be connected to your doorbell system wires for continuous charging. While the Nest doorbell can replace most wired doorbells, there are some cases where the doorbell system either doesn’t give enough power or gives too much power. You should check that your current doorbell can be replaced by the Nest doorbell. Here’s a link with a guide for wired installation: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10732535
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Love my doorbell! It’s so wonderful. Love the color it came in as well as how it captures picture quality and voice.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you’re on the fence, get it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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I love my Google nest!!! Makes me feel safe and secure. It works super well and upholds the weather extremes from Texas heat to Colorado cold. Would buy again and recommend!!
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Good, but some small annoying things... It was easy to install and track activity at your door and getting alerts on your phone when someone rings the bell or delivers a package. We assumed that this would work with the Nest application, but the battery powered doorbell does not. You must use the Google Home app instead. Adding a remote chime (so you can hear when someone rings the bell) is also not straightforward. Options are more limited for the batter powered doorbell here as well. We have a lot of activity, but the battery still lasts about 8 weeks between charges
Hi GadgetGuy, thanks for posting a review. We regret to hear about your disappointment with the new Nest Doorbell (battery).
Our priority is giving our customers choice and making devices for every home, and we’re continuing to support the Nest App. New Nest cameras and doorbells are exclusive to the Home app because we wanted to create an integrated experience. Users with older cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams. Our team is working on bringing full functionality to the Google Home app, so all of your cameras can be set up and controlled in one place. Also, using the Google Home app provides you with a lot of benefits including access to Google's trusted security platform and access to other Google tools and with seamless integration with other Google devices.
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The battery life is less than 2 weeks and it’s a 5 hr charge time. I feel like I’m constantly charging the doorbell. The picture quality is good and the google home app is easy to use. I would get the wired one instead of the battery one if I could return it!
Hello there, Golfmommy. Thank you for sharing your concern about your Nest Doorbell (battery). We're sorry to hear that your experience with the device didn't meet your expectations.
The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) is designed to run on batteries without the need for frequent recharging. You can also choose to connect it to your doorbell system's wires, which will use low voltage to gradually charge the battery (with certain limitations). Check this link for more details: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10899820
If you think that the battery life is significantly lower than expected, we can help you check for other reasons why it’s behaving differently. Please contact us anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great doorbell camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Good field of view, good video quality, and is great at picking up movement and was easy to set up. I prefer the Nest to Ring door bells after using them.
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AMAZINGLY Awesome product is great with pictures saving videos and also great with sound and you can see literally everything it detects motion, animals vehicles it has many options I would totally recommend to anyone.
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Love the long battery life and perfect for an apartment. Plenty of features and easy to use/set up. Can be streamed on multiple devices and the pic/audio quality is great. Ao far not complaints.
Hello there, Vicmez. Thanks for sharing your feedback on Nest Doorbell (battery). We’re glad that it works well, and we hear your concerns about its battery life. The battery life depends on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. We suggest adjusting the video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, or to use activity zones to monitor specific areas that can extend the battery life of your camera. Check this link for more details: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611