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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Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Does it’s basic job, not reliable for pet owners.
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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I bought this because I could add it to my Google Hub. It does its job- acceptable battery life, good video and sound quality- but I’m still disappointed. The camera doesn’t always capture motions from animals at night. I’ve tried fixing the settings to increase sensitivity and followed the troubleshooting advice from Google. Searched Reddit for any nerd advice too (I appreciate you, people of Reddit), and nothing I’ve done has fixed that issue. I’m convinced the issue stems from the hardware. So if you’re wanting to keep an eye on your pets at night or see the wildlife that visits your property, this isn’t the product for you.
I was expecting more from a Google product.
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Pros mentioned:
Installation
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great doorbell
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The device is great. Stylish and robust, it's a good design. A couple of things I didn't like:
The viewing angle is limited, with the vertical view being greater than the horizontal view. Here, the Ring doorbell wins, it’s has a longer range.
I would have preferred the device to be operated from the Nest app, as the Google home app is very cluttered.
The battery lasted me about a month. Recharging it took over 3 hours.
The other problem is that the notifications on the Apple Watch does not work as it should. It tries to show a picture, but you don't see anything, in contrast with the Nest or Ring notifications.
In conclusion, I liked the doorbell because it is easy to install, does not need wires and does its job. I don't like the app, but I'm hopeful that Google will fix those issues in the future.
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Doorbell Cam was easy to install. It works with the google home app, which is easy to install as well if you don't have it already. The camera is good quality and clear images. Sight area is pretty wide & does have some adjustment capability. Overall, great product for the price.
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This camera has fantastic quality, as to all of the Google cameras that we have experienced. This has massively easy installation, what I consider to be quite a good battery life, a wide range of view, excellent video quality, and great features. Everyone that I have shown this camera too compliments the quality of the footage and how clear it is and the wide range of view. Plus it integrates seamlessly with all of our other Google home devices which we love.
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I really like the wireless feature. I dont like that it has to be recharged so frequently and we dont have a lot of foot traffic in front of it. It doesnt even last a month. I wish it was possible to easily make it wired.
It does have great quality pictures and sound. I would recommend only if wired.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Great doorbell for the price! installed it on my 83 year old house that is not wired for an actual doorbell haha.
Installation was easy, and the google home app walked you through the entire process. images are bright and detailed, and audio is crisp and clear.
Highly recommend for anyone that is already using google home products. Battery life so far is great!
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It was basically the doorbell I was looking for. I tried another brand but it was so slow notifying me they were gone before I got connected. I also don’t want a monthly fee so I have 3 hours from when an event occurs to save the video. Not ideal but but better than a monthly fee. Would have been 5 stars except for that. It works with my existing chime indoors and notifies me on my google speakers in the house when the doorbell is activated. Video is good too
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Works get, I travel for work a lot and just like to see what’s going on while I’m away. I enjoy the simplicity of use and how well it sync’s up with my other google devices. The battery life on this thing is solid, since I live in an apartment complex I don’t get a doorbell but this paired with the no drill mount has taken care of that issue. The night vision camera is great and when people ring the doorbell my nest hub and Google mini let me know if a friend or someone I don’t know is at the door. I say all this to say , if you are looking for an inexpensive way to monitor your home you really can’t got wrong with this doorbell very great bang for your buck purchase.
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This camera is great. As temperatures drop not sure how it will perform / battery life. I love the notifcations and many features. I do wish there was a plastic cover to make it more weather proof because this doesn't sit under an over hang to stay dry.
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This is a great addition to the Google Nest products. I had broken the wiring on my backdoor doorbell so I couldn't use a wired doorbell. I have a wired Google Nest front doorbell which I love so I got this one when they came out with the battery powered doorbell. I love it too. It just sends me a notification if it sees someone out there, you can even set it for pets. I have neighbor dogs that like to come and play so that is cool too. It lets you know if the person has a package as well. It is super easy to install and has great instructions. It connected to my existing Home app so easily. It looks nice, has a great picture and the battery stays charged for months.
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Easy videos to set up. Sleek design that matches the aesthetic of our home. Feels like a quality product vs a cheap plastic. Camera quality is noticeably better than previous model.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Was extremely disappointed. I swear by Nest products but this is wireless doorbell overlooked three major functions that are so basic NOONE would have thought google world developed a product that without them. First, the wireless version is not compatible with ANY chime. So you can't hear anyone ringing your doorbell inside the house?! Second, the battery can't withstand temps below freezing. Sooooo the doorbell can't go outside in the winter. Third, it's funny that Nest was forced to put their name on this product because Google owns them. However, you can't control or view this product on the Nest app like the rest Nest products. Nest app is FAR better than Google Home because it much more user friendly and doesn't have the delays in connecting to the cameras like like Google does. Hopefully the wired version doesn't have these problems. WHICH,IF YOU THINK ABOUT IT, SHOULDN'T MAKE SENSE!!! Don't get tricked in installing this product. Now i have to go through the hassle of thanking this "doorbell" camera down and returning it. The one good thing is the camera is far better than Ring.
Hi there, aegarden101 Thanks for sharing your feedback about the Nest Doorbell (battery). We understand your disappointment and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention.
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. We're continuously working to improve compatibility and are exploring solutions for future iterations. Meanwhile, we suggest checking that your current doorbell can be replaced by the Nest doorbell here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9247132
As for the battery performance in cold weather, the Nest Doorbell (battery) has an outside operating temperature range of -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F). Using the device above or below the temperature range can cause performance issues. At temperatures below freezing, the lithium-ion battery in your Google Nest doorbell won’t be able to charge. Many devices, including popular models of doorbell cameras and cell phones, use lithium-ion batteries for their high power and long life, but these batteries are also affected by temperatures below freezing. You need to bring it inside to a warm place, preferably at room temperature so the battery can start to charge slowly once its temperature rises past 32°F (0°C). It will charge faster when it warms up.
Lastly, we understand that having the ability to manage and control the doorbell through the Nest app can be ideal for you. However, we're focusing on making the Google Home app the central hub for all your Nest and smart home devices with Google Assistant. Other benefits of using the Home app includes the following: - Automatic security protections such as Suspicious activity detection, 2-Step Verification and Security Checkup. - Your Google Nest devices and services will work together. - One account to sign into both the Nest and Google Home apps. - Your homes and home members will be aligned across the Nest and Google Home apps.
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My favorite doorbell doorcam. High quality video with high quality video and sleek design. The design alone sold me! I love that it recognizes faces and alerts me when they are seen. The package feature is another great one that alerts when packages are seen and when the taken from frame. All in all a great competitor
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I bought this doorbell to replace another that died on me after 3 years. It works well, its easy to set up, and having the option to wire it as well as use the battery is nice. It seems like it should last longer than 3 years though.
Hi there, RAULR. While we’re glad you’re happy with the Nest Doorbell (Battery), we hear your concerns regarding longevity — we’re here 24/7 to answer your questions or concerns that may arise: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp?
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy setup!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great camera, easy to use! 24/7 footage up to 30 days history. Only issues I have is currently I cannot add to nest app only through google home, I understand that is due to Google buying nest. Just cant eait for google to finish updating app to allow more features.
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I bought this Nest to replace my ring doorbell and i have not been disappointed. It works extremely well and the video is high quality. It is easy to control and connect to your Nest with the home app and works great. Only bad thing i have to say is the angle mount that comes with it does not sit the unit correctly at the angle i want. Other then that i would highly recommend this one over the Ring any day.
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I didn't know what to expect with this. All I knew, was that I wanted to feel safe. This product exceeded my expectations and more! The clarity of recorded video, the responsiveness of notifications, and the ease of set up are my favorites parts of the product. If you are on the fence, don't be! This is a great product and I recommend this product to anyone who is searching for a niche product such as this.