Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Legend, thanks for posting your review. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the wireless capabilities of your Nest Doorbell. Your experience with connectivity is something we'd like to take a better look at so we can identify the cause and help troubleshoot the issue for you. Please reach out to our support team and let us help improve your experience. You can contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback with the Nest Doorbell (battery), and we’re sorry to hear that it wasn’t ideal for you.

Your Nest doorbell could be detecting a lot of activities, as the battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. The battery life can be extended by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas.

If you have to charge the battery more often than you should, you may consider connecting your camera or doorbell to a power outlet with the included or optional power adapter. The power adapter included with the Nest Doorbell (battery) is not weatherproof and not intended for outdoor use. You can also connect your Nest doorbell to the doorbell system wires if you have one. Connecting to continuous power will keep the battery charged.

If you’re willing, we can have a closer look into it and see why the doorbell has to be charged every two weeks. Feel free t find us anytime here and we’d be happy to help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hello there, CharlesS. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Nest Doorbell (battery). We’re sorry to hear of your issue with its connectivity.

Even if your home’s internet connection is good enough to stream Nest doorbell video, you may have difficulty watching the stream if your phone has a poor cellular or Wi-Fi connection. In addition, a range issue or wireless interference can affect the performance of your doorbell. Sometimes it may pass the connection test during setup, but will struggle to stay connected. Also, your doorbell may be out of range and can become disconnected due to a weak signal. Wireless interference can give you trouble connecting Nest products or other wireless devices. It can also cause slow network communications or intermittent disconnections. So your Nest products might continuously disconnect and reconnect, or they may be slow to respond to app control. For more details, read “Troubleshooting wireless interference” here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9276282

For further assistance, visit us anytime at the following link and we’ll do our best to help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi Chas, thanks for reaching out. We're sorry to hear about your frustrating experience, looking for a compatible chime for Nest Doorbell (Battery).

Since Nest Doorbell (Battery) works wirelessly, you can set up a Google Assistant-enabled device, such as a Google speaker and display, to announce when a visitor rings your Nest Doorbell (Battery). If it’s a smart display, you’ll also get live video from your doorbell. You can learn more by visiting this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10479296

We'd like to help you with your support needs with Nest Doorbell (Battery). You may visit us at the Google Nest help page and speak to any of our support agents here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hey there, we really appreciate your feedback and we’re glad that you find the Nest Doorbell (battery) nice and affordable. We hear your concerns about the event recording feature.

Nest has long been focused on delivering quality products to our customers. We’re also focused on giving our customers value for the price, including three hours of event history right out of the box for the first time ever. On-device processing also gives our customers smart alerts and Activity Zones, which historically have required a subscription. Please note that Nest Doorbell (battery), even when wired for continuous charging, does not offer 10 days of 24/7 video history with Nest Aware Plus, but your doorbell should still have event video history which will be deleted on a rolling basis after a certain number of days depending on which Nest Aware subscription that you have. Check what you can get with the Nest Aware subscription, here’s the link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9233159

If help is needed, our dedicated team is always available to provide you with services and assistance here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi there, Neztor. Thanks for giving us feedback on the Nest Doorbell (battery). We’re sorry to hear that the motion detection and the recording features are below your preference and needs.

The wake-up sensitivity of the camera/doorbell can be adjusted, so it can decide when to wake up and start recording. If the wake-up sensitivity is low. If the wake-up sensitivity is low:
- It decreases the range at which the camera can sense activity.
- It increases the amount of time it takes for the camera to wake up once it senses activity.

Here's how to adjust the wake-up sensitivity in your camera settings:
- Open the Home app.
- Touch and hold your device's tile.
- Tap Settings > Video > Wake-up sensitivity.
- Choose the High setting.

Also, Nest has long been focused on delivering quality products to our customers. We’re also focused on giving our customers value for the price, including three hours of event history right out of the box for the first time ever. On-device processing also gives you smart alerts and Activity Zones, which historically have required a subscription. There's no fee to stream full resolution live video and receive basic notifications, as long as your camera is connected to the internet. However, you’ll need a Nest Aware subscription to receive full and extra features. Check what you can get with the Nest Aware subscription here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9233159

We’d be happy to help and guide you with using the doorbell effectively. If additional support is needed, simply let us know anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi Nice, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to learn about your disappointment with your Nest Doorbell’s battery.

Nest Doorbell (battery) is designed for the outdoors with the temperature range of –4°F to 104°F. Battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and camera settings that you select. You can extend the battery life of your 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 1.5 months battery life (about 20 - 25 recorded events per day)
- Typical - About 3 months battery life (about 9 - 12 recorded events per day)
- Quiet - About 7 months battery life (about 2 - 4 recorded events per day)

If you’re willing to try, we recommend checking the frequency of events (per day) that you get with your Nest Cam (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 Nest Cam (Battery) and understand what may be causing it. You may contact our support team for further assistance here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hello BestBuyer, thanks for sending in your review. We're sorry to hear that your experience with your Nest Doorbell (battery) didn't meet your expectations when compared to your other device. We'd like to know more details about the missed events so we can help troubleshoot the issue for you and improve the overall performance of your Nest Doorbell. Please reach out to our support specialists and contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi Brady, thanks for sharing your insights with us. We're sorry to hear that Nest Doorbell (Battery) didn't work well for you, and that you had to return it. If you're willing to give us another chance, we'd like to learn more about any issue you may have experienced with Nest Doobell (Battery), and see how we can help you best. We have a dedicated support team, that's always ready to help you with your support needs here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi Joshn26, thanks for sharing what you think about the Nest Doorbell (Battery). We’re sorry to hear that it didn’t meet your expectations.

To help you get started, we’ve included some articles about how to set up and use your Nest doorbell, such as how to watch and share video, how to talk to visitors, what the lights and sounds mean on your doorbell, and how to change settings: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9249772

We’d like to know more about the challenges that you have and we’ll do our best to help improve your overall experience. Feel free to visit us anytime here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hello there, ShermanP. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the Nest Doorbell (battery) and our support team. We'll pass this information along to the right team to work on improving our products and service, including how we handle customer concerns with accuracy and efficiency. Meanwhile, we'd like to investigate your concern so we can figure out how we can help you best. You may reach us again through our contact channels here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi Murphy, thanks for sharing your feedback on Nest Doorbell (battery), and we’re sorry to hear that your experience with its battery life is less than ideal.

The battery life will depend on factors including activity, temperature, and doorbell settings that you select, and you can extend the battery life of your doorbell by adjusting video quality, length of video clips, time between recorded events, and using activity zones to monitor specific areas. This link might be helpful: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10901611

Here are some typical scenarios for the Nest Doorbell (battery):
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 can also check for other reasons why the battery only lasts for 18 hours, and if you haven’t yet, please contact us anytime here for further isolation and troubleshooting: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hi BallerStatus, thanks for posting your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you’re having connectivity issues with Nest Doorbell (Battery).

Your camera or doorbell might disconnect when it’s slightly out of range of your Wi-Fi. It can also disconnect due to wireless interference from large furniture and appliances, walls and floors, and other electronics. If possible, move your Wi-Fi router closer to your doorbell, and move objects near your doorbell or router that might cause wireless interference.

If the issue persists, we’d like the opportunity to talk and investigate what’s causing the issue. Feel free to contact our support team here:  https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hey there, MJohnson. We're sorry for the challenges you've faced with your Nest Doorbell Battery and the difficulties you've encountered. We understand the frustration this has caused, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to bring this to our attention. About the issues with your MESH network and the challenges in connecting additional devices, our aim is to provide a seamless experience, and it's disheartening to learn that this hasn't been the case for you. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive support, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the issues you've encountered. We would like to encourage you to reach out to our dedicated team of specialists to provide you a better resolution on the Google Help Center here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp

Hello there, thanks for taking the time to let us know of your issues with the Nest Doorbell (battery), and we're sorry to learn of your poor experience with its performance.

Nest doorbell issues can be related to several factors. We’d be able to identify the underlying issues better if we can get more details about this. Meanwhile, if you're experiencing a spotty connection or weak signal, we recommend checking your Wi-Fi network to see if your bandwidth is congested. This may happen if you have too many devices connected on the same bandwidth or if your network package is not enough to handle the data traffic on the network. Removing other connected devices to your Wi-Fi may relieve network congestion. If your doorbell is mounted too far from your Wi-Fi router, you may need to extend your Wi-Fi network’s range using an extender, boosters or additional Wi-Fi access points. Try restarting your router to reset your internet connection. You should also restart any Wi-Fi range extenders or repeaters that you have. If these didn’t help, you may need to restart or reset your Nest doorbell following the steps here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9252162

If the issues persist, it would be best to get in touch with our specialists for further assistance here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp