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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1807 reviews

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  • Video Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Mobile App

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Helpful tool

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was reluctant to have a door camera but it has proven itself useful every day since it was installed. Camera and sound quality are mush better than I expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great battery video doorbell

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first video doorbell and my only nest product currently. So far the device has been working great for me and consistently giving me alerts, usually within 3-5 seconds of the event. Being able to setup the device without wires was great for my use case. The initial set up was overall easy tho I did have some issues with the first try where it disconnected during an update and prevented me from completing setup, so I had to factory reset and start from scratch. The device itself was larger than I had expected, likely due to the battery in it, but the quality is great and video is clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall good, would recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, I like the doorbell. It does have a few issues recognizing my face and my husband's. Part of that could be the angle that it sits at. It comes with a door wedge, but it's not enough for this location. I don't fault the doorbell for that. I'll probably end up 3D printing a larger wedge. I can check in anytime, anywhere, even if my husband is viewing it live too. That's a major reason I went with Nest over Blink. I have 2 Nest Hubs and when the doorbell rings, the video shows up on both of my TVs and both hubs... or at least it's supposed to. It works well for the hubs, but it's not working on the TVs. It disturbs my video, but then shows a broken camera symbol. Otherwise, I really like the doorbell. It gives me peace of mind when I'm away from home. I like being able to check in from anywhere, even if it's already being live viewed. The chime that comes through my nest devices is nice and soft and can be changed as easily. Also, my dogs haven't caught on yet. They absolutely will not shut up if a normal doorbell is rung (even on TV) or when someone knocks. It's so nice to have the doorbell announcement, check that my delivery driver is gone, and then calmly walk to the door without chaos. The 2 way talk is great, especially compared to other cameras I've used. The good definitely outweighs the bad for me. My issues may not be issues at all for other people. I highly recommend this doorbell.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Recording history is disappointing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decent option but leaves us wanting more. We replaced an old Nest doorbell that had stopped working. I wanted the wired version but the store only had the battery option in stock. Biggest frustration is the historical recordings. We already pay Google for 5 days of history but that doesn’t apply to this product. Why?! We only get past 3 hours of history with this, pretty disappointing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi there, Greg. Sorry to see the Nest Doorbell (Battery) wasn’t quite what you were expecting. If you’re subscribed to Google Home Premium you should be getting those benefits. We’d be happy to look into this matter for you and make sure everything is running smoothly. When you get a second, talk to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product, meh lifespan.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great option for our house since the walls are brick inside and out. Video is good, connection is good over fiber. Bettery life is pretty decent. We get about 4 weeks out of ours depending on how many visitors we get. Only issue is the first one we purchased only lasted 2 years. Yes it's outside but it is under a covered porch. I would expect a bit mroe life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid Doorbell for Google Ecosystem

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. The video quality is good, the notification speed is good, but the battery life is questionable. There are settings to help w/ battery longevity but so far Ive only managed to get 3 weeks before I have to recharge. That is a far cry from what is promoted. Now I do live on a street w/ a lot of foot traffic so that certainly contributed to the hit on the battery. I’ve adjusted my zones and will see how that improves the battery. This is a new product from Google so I’m sure software updates will be sent out possibly to help w/ the batter. TBD.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Yep. Everything I expected! Bought on sale (whoot) and recording is free for a set expiration time without a subscription. Works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far, So Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the Nest Doorbell for security reasons. My wife and I love in the country and it's nice to be able to see who, if anyone, walks by our cars, our shed, or comes to the door. I went with the Nest above others after doing some research and finding that it actually has a rolling 3 hour record time for free. Others, you have to pay for a subscription to be able to save any footage. It's very sensitive on it's pick up and will tell you if a person has been at your door and even if that person is carrying a package. It sends a notification directly to your phone, with a short video clip of the person. One of the best parts, it's easy to setup and install. I recommend the Nest over others like it, for it's price and features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to Google Smarthome

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I wanted, however the battery life is shorter than expected. Interfaces very well with Google Home. I can see the door area remotely using smartphone App. Automatically saves the past three hours of events. You can also externally save the events. Installation is easy, but you need extra hardware to really secure it on the door frame.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love until cost went up for data

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

    Great doorbell and we love all the google stuff however Nest\google is now wanting over $20 a month to keep your data for longer than 24 hrs. Will be changing to Roku for cheaper and with night vision

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This has been a game changer for my parents

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this for my parents, and it has been fantastic for them. The camera is wonderful, and they get to see the full image of the person at the doorbell and not the fisheye looking image.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Google Nest Doorbell

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

    It is a very nice "gadget" to have at home. It shows who's coming to the door in a very clear and timely fashion. Notifications are clear. So far hasn't given us any problem. Easy to install (we hired a company who did it for us), compatible with our existing chime bell. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up and installation.

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

    It was very easy to install. We love the notifications. Currently is battery operated only wanted to attach the chime originally installed in the house but haven’t successful. I was able to set up notifications through our phones and the Amazon echo show. In general we are satisfied with this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to Install and Operate

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

    The Nest device is easy to install. The battery lasts a very long time before we need to recharge it. The App UI is nice and easy to understand. You get notifications for activity near your door. It's definitely worth setting up specific activity zones so that you don't get notifications for busy travel areas that don't require your attention. The only negative is that to get the most out of it, it requires a subscription.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality video footage!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product app not so much get on sale

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, the Google Nest Wi-Fi Video Doorbell is a solid product with great video quality and reliable alerts. However, when charging, be careful—the lens is prone to scratches and smudges, which can reduce visibility. A gentle touch is definitely needed! The main downside is that the Google Home app feels sluggish at times, causing delays in notifications or video playback. Once everything is up and running, it works well, but the app experience could definitely use some optimization. Still, it's a good choice if you’re looking for a sleek, battery-operated doorbell.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Hi Jerry, thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding the things you've liked regarding your Nest Doorbell (Battery). We appreciate your feedback about the Google Home app, it helps us to improve our services in the future. Take a look at this article to find more details on how to clean your doorbell and prevent scratches and smudges: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9254377?hl=en#zippy=%2Cvideo-doorbells Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good.

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

    Compared to our last doorcam this was much higher in quality. My only biggest complaint is that it requires itself to be wired in to make use of door chimes. You can circumvent this by using a nest hub and having the assistant chime for you, but it'd still be nice to just have a general chime option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great device and cost for the features.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sleek , Simple , And Satisfying

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend