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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1801 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell's impressive video quality and ease of use. Many find the installation process straightforward and appreciate the overall performance, design, motion detection, field of view, and night vision capabilities. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the device's battery life and size. A few users have also reported issues with connectivity, delayed notifications, and compatibility.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Can't even set up. Instructions are useless.

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

    Can't even connect this to anything. Google home says you have to set this up in the Nest app and the nest app says you have to set it up in Google home. Instructions are garbage. Otherwise, this item is massive. I don't know why anyone needs a doorbell this big. Really disappointed and returning this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. It's unfortunate to hear about the difficult experience you´re having in setting up your Nest Doorbell (Battery), and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

      The battery accounted for the bigger size of Nest Doorbell (Battery). While the smaller Nest Hello Doorbell didn't require a battery component since it was connected to a power wire.

      We understand that setting up new gadgets can be confusing at times. However, Nest Doorbell is designed to work exclusively with the Google Home app. And, if you need further, our dedicated team of support specialists would be happy to walk you through the set up. You may contact us by visiting this help page: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install and elegant hardware. Curtailed by

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

    This is a nice looking doorbell. It was easy to install and the video capture seems okay with lots of options to customize to your preferences. However the google app for iOS feels convoluted. No Apple TV support. Feels like a beta release. Hopefully there will be broader support and the app gets streamlined. Otherwise will probably get rid of.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there Trevlyn, thanks for letting us know of your experience with Nest Doorbell (Battery) and with the Home app for iOS devices. It’s unfortunate that you ran across these issues. We care about your experience and are taking your feedback to work on improving our products and services.

      If you have any questions and concerns about the doorbell features and performance, feel free to visit us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Way to many short comings, Get NEST HELLO instead.

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

    I see a lot of positive reviews here but I'm guessing this might be the first doorbell cam people have purchased. If they knew what using the competition was like they would not be so positive on this. The original NEST HELLO door bell is still available and I would suggesting getting that one WAY over this one. Here are the main reasons: * Does not work with far better NEST APP. Instead you have to use the far inferior GOOGLE HOME APP. * Does not record 24/7 (with subscription) like the NEST HELLO product * Clips the start of almost every recording causing the user to miss important information. Most competitor Doorbell cams have about a 3 second pre-record. * Google says the NEST App features will be coming to the GOOGLE HOME app sometime in 2022. Well, went in 2022? Do you want to wait what could be a year for these features? I know I don't.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi MartyGadget, we appreciate your feedback. We´re sorry to hear about your disappointment with some of the features for your Nest Cam (Battery) and the Google Home app.

      We understand that you have enjoyed using the Nest app with your Nest cameras. However, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app. We wanted to make the Google Home app as the one place you can control all your favorite Nest and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant. Here are some benefits you can get by using the Google Home app with your Nest Doorbell (Battery):
      - Automatic security protections, such as Suspicious activity detection, 2-Step Verification and Security Checkup.
      - Your Google Nest devices and services will work together. For example, if you have a Nest Cam and a Nest Hub, just say, ""Hey Google, show me the backyard camera” to cast your camera stream to your display without any additional setup.
      - One account to sign in to both the Nest and Google Home apps.
      - Your homes, and home members will be aligned across the Nest and Google Home apps.

      You may have the option to set up your Nest cameras to the Google Home app. Check out this link for more information: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9893532

      If you are interested in 24/7 continuous video history, consider one of our wired Nest cameras or Nest Doorbell (Wired).

      We can help answer some questions you have about Nest Doorbell (Battery) by reaching out to our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Does this Ring on sonos speakers

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

    I’m ready to purchase this but first i just want to know if it can ring/chim in my Sonos speakers?

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dont buy if you use the Nest App!

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

    The Nest Doorbell does not work with the Nest App. Google decided to put new Nest products only on the Google Home app. Don't buy if you don't use the Google Home app

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi MrGrimm, thanks for posting a review about the Nest Doorbell (Battery). It’s unfortunate to learn that it didn’t meet your preference.

      We understand that longtime Nest users enjoy viewing their Nest camera feeds from the Nest app, however, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app, and to create an integrated experience with other Nest and smart home devices. In the near future, we’ll allow users to set up previous Nest devices and have full control in the Home app. Users with previous versions of Nest cameras can view their camera feeds in the Google Home app alongside the new Nest Doorbell and Nest Cams.

      If you have any concerns about the Nest Doorbell, and with using it effectively in the Google Home app, let us know at the following link and we’d be happy to help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lousy product DO NOT BUY!

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

    Terrible product!!! Can’t wait to return it. GOOGLE LAUNCHED TO SOON. Filled with issues and bugs, battery life versus what they say, software issues, Nest integration issues…big disappointment.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there, thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. We're sorry to hear about the frustrating experience with software bugs and battery issues you are having with your Nest Doorbell (Battery).

      Nest Doorbell (Battery) life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. Users can extend the battery life of their camera by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. Here are some typical scenarios:
      Busy: About 1 month battery life (About 25 - 30 recorded events per day)
      Typical: About 2.5 months battery life (About 13 - 16 recorded events per day)
      Quiet: About 6 months battery life (about 2 - 5 recorded events per day)

      We recommend checking the frequency of events (per day) that you get with your Nest Doorbell (Battery). If the short battery life isn´t related to the frequency of events, then we may need to have a closer look at your device and understand what may be causing it.
      We'd also like to check on the glitchy issues you are experiencing with Nest Doorbell (Battery). We recommend contacting our support team for further assistance by visiting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible product, poor integration

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

    Only stores "events" in video history, and the video history isn't accessible in a browser. It also doesn't work with any of our nest devices in the nest app.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi Samm, thanks for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the changes we made for accessing the video history for Nest Doorbell (Battery), and with the Google Home app.

      We understand that you have enjoyed using both the browser on your computer and the Nest app, to view your video feed on Nest cameras. However, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app. We wanted to make the Google Home app as the one place you can control all your favorite Nest and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant. If you're willing to try, you may set up your Nest cameras to the Google Home app by following the guide on this help article: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9893532

      For any other questions or support concerns you may have in mind, feel free to contact our support team and we'd be happy to help you here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Died one month after warranty

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

    So one month after warranty the battery just dies after a couple of days, google support was useless so I lost $180

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hello there, thanks for posting your review here. We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing battery issues with your Nest Doorbell (battery). We recommend watching this instructional video on how to optimize your battery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPm5Kmyz54s

      If you've done these steps before or if the issue still persists, we advise that you contact us on our Google Help page here for further assistance: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Definitely dont buy

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

    If you're considering a doorbell purchase, I'd recommend steering clear of the Google doorbell. Mine malfunctioned just after the warranty expired, displaying a persistent error claiming the camera was dismounted, despite being functional and connected. Google support confirmed a need for replacement. Google #DoorbellNews #NotRecommended

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there, Sahil. We're sorry to learn that your Nest Doorbell (battery) is persistently displaying an error about the camera being dismounted. We appreciate that you reached out to our support team in finding a resolution for your concern. If you're willing, we'd like another crack in finding other troubleshooting steps that may improve the performance of the device. Please contact us on our Google Help page for immediate support here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Can't view on computer.

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

    Can't view live or recorded clips on computer like the previous one. For me this is a deal breaker. Also doesn't record 24/7 (even if wired) like the previous version.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi MartyGadget, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with the Nest Doorbell (Battery) and we’re sorry to learn that it didn’t meet your expectations.

      We’re working on adding the experience of viewing the Nest camera feed, with a computer, from the web app as we’re aware that Nest users enjoy this feature. However, our priority with this launch was building a complete experience for our new cameras and doorbell in the Google Home app, as the one place you can control all your favorite Nest and other smart home devices and create an integrated experience with the Google Assistant.

      Also, Nest Doorbell (battery)’s built-in rechargeable battery provides a convenient, wire-free installation. To optimize battery life, it offers event video history and will detect and capture important activity at your door, so you can focus on the details that need your attention. If you are interested in 24/7 continuous video history, you might want to consider one of our wired Nest cameras or Nest Doorbell (wired).

      We’re taking your feedback seriously to work on improving our products and services. And if there’s anything we can help you with, please feel free to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No audio in

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

    Not able to hear what the person is saying. Worked for a about a year.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there, thanks for letting us know about the issue. We're sorry to hear about the microphone issue and that your Nest Doorbell only worked for about a year. If you haven't tried yet, we recommend contacting our support team for further help with the issue. We'd be happy to help troubleshoot the issue and see how we can better assist you here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Beware Does Not Work in Minnesota Winters!

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

    Functionally works fine under "normal" circumstances (works more fine if you pay for the Nest subscription) but will go offline when the temp drops below zero and not bother to notify you that it did. Hard to justify the cost when you have packages that are worth as much as this being dropped on your doorstep and you're not able to watch for them only to find out its offline when you go to check why nothing was delivered.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi Rahpwr, thanks sharing your insights with us. We're sorry to hear that Nest Doorbell (Battery) went offline, and that it wasn't able to watch out for your packages.

      Here are some recommended steps to help you with the issue:
      - Check for possible congestion in your Wi-Fi network. Removing some of your connected devices can help free up some bandwidth space. You may then check to see if you will still experience the same connectivity issue.
      - You may also check for possible sources of interference such as the thick walls and appliances in your home.

      If you encounter any further issue, please consider contacting our support team for further troubleshooting and isolation here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Pass

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

    Google acquired Nest and now they are copying Ring. The Google Home app is terrible and the device is overpriced and underwhelming.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi Josh, thanks for your review about the Nest Doorbell (Battery) and we’re sorry to learn that it didn’t meet your expectations. We value your feedback as it helps us work on improving our products and services. We may also need to know more about your challenges with the Home app so we can help you the best way we could. You can contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Wait for a later generation... if it lasts.

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

    Turns itself off and won't come back on unless touched as a doorbell. Then it may stay on, maybe it'll turn off again. I check the camera remotely to be informed "video unavailable." I'm on my network, the same network, trying to turn it on and it won't turn on. I had high hopes for this, but it's a lemon. I've restarted it. Reset it. Sang to it. It simply doesn't do what it's supposed to do.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there ThatJoshuaGuy, thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. We´re sorry to hear about the difficult experience trying to keep the Nest Doorbell (Battery) turned on.

      We appreciate your effort in trying to troubleshoot the issue by restarting and resetting Nest Doorbell (Battery). However, we may need to take the opportunity to take a closer look at what may be causing the issue with it. If you will allow us to help you, please contact our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Pure garabge

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

    I cannot find the words to describe how purely garbage this doorbell is.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hey there, Luke. We’re sorry to hear your experience with the Nest Doorbell (Battery) hasn’t been great. We’d be happy to provide you with support and make sure you’re getting the most out of your device. Here’s a link to reach out to us: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp? Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Best buy is going downhill

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

    Bought from Best buy, had boot and connecting issues. Managers at Montgomery AL store were terrible to deal with and didn't want to honor a straight swap for the exact product. Bought from bed bath and beyond after for even cheaper with no issues.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    AVOID - DOES NOT RING ON PHONE

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

    Does not RING ON YOUR phone, the sole purpose of a doorbell like this (to receive doorbell calls when not home). It only rings INSIDE the house with a smart device or old school chime. And their support is HORRENDOUS! I knew more about the product than the 3 agents I was connected to!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi JoshuaG, thanks for sharing your concerns about the Nest Doorbell (battery). We’re sorry to learn it has not met your preferences, and that we’ve fallen short on your support needs.

      Although Nest doorbells have sounds that help you know what’s happening (for example, when it restarts), a chime is not included, But when a visitor presses your Nest Doorbell (battery), you can hear an audible alert if you have compatible smart speakers or displays, like Nest Audio or Nest Hub. You can connect a Google speaker or display and set up visitor announcements if you want to get notified when someone rings your doorbell when you’re home. Also, alerts for Google Nest cameras are a bit more complex than for other Nest products since you can choose motion and sound alert settings, and change how and when you’ll get them. However, the sound that you’ll hear from your phone depends on the phone’s notification settings. For more details, visit: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9210305

      We’ll definitely share your feedback with the right team to work on improving how we handle cases with accuracy and efficiency. For questions or concerns, besides having help available through phone or chat, we also have lots of support articles available at the Google Nest Help Center. Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Quality / Short Warranty

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

    Poor product that stopped functioning completely 5 months after warranty expiration. Short warranty and low quality are a nasty combination. Stay away

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hello there, BradA. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Nest Doorbell (battery). We’re sorry to hear you came across this issue after its warranty period. We’d be happy to share this with the right team, as we’re looking constantly to improve the products and the services we offer. Meanwhile, we’d like to learn more about concerns so we can help. Feel free to contact us anytime for troubleshooting guidance here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Useless without subscription

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

    Waste of money. Useless without subscription. I do not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi HonestReviewer, thanks for sharing your insight. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with Nest Doorbell (Battery).

      An active subscription of Nest Aware offers a lot of value since it covers your speakers, displays and cameras for a flat monthly rate. It also has new features like sound detection and emergency calling (US only). You can upgrade from a 3-hour event video history to 30 days of event video history with an active Nest Aware subscription, or 60 days of event video history with Nest Aware Plus.

      Additional features that you may like, include getting notifications and video streams on compatible smart displays like the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. To learn more, check out this help article: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9137164

      We’d be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not good for IOS

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

    Doesn't work well with iPhone 12 pro. Always shows camera off in translation

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi there Andrew, thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. We´re sorry to hear that your iPhone 12 Pro doesn't work well with the Nest Doorbell (Battery).

      Here are some steps you can try and see if it might be helpful with the issue:
      - Check for possible congestion of your Wi-Fi network. Removing some of your devices may help free up some bandwidth space and improve connectivity.
      - Uninstall and reinstall the Google Home app.
      - Try another android or iOS mobile phone or tablet device.

      If none of steps we provided prove to be helpful, we highly recommend contacting our support team for further help in troubleshooting the issue, by simply contacting us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest