Google Nest Doorbell Battery

Clear footage during the day and at night Easy installation Facial recognition

Free storage might be limiting for some No Alexa or Siri support Battery isn’t swappable

The Nest Doorbell is a beautifully designed bit of kit. Resembling a futuristic device sent to guard your home, it records clear footage when the doorbell is pressed or motion is detected, and even identifies when packages are left or taken, as well as...

Gorgeous minimalist design Intelligent alerts Doesn't require subscription for video history Useful quick responses

Fine video details are on the soft side Inconsistent capture rates

With a sticker price of $180, the Google Nest Doorbell (battery) is competing in a crowded space. No, it’s not the most feature-rich or specs-heavy video doorbell around, but it works flawlessly at being an intelligent doorbell. Google has designed a...

Modern, attractive design Smart people and package detection Longer-than-average battery life

Lower resolution camera than prior Nest doorbells Missing features like 24/7 recording Charging battery requires removing doorbell from mount Google Home app is still lacking features

At over six inches tall, the Nest Doorbell is the largest video doorbell I’ve tested, and it’s considerably taller (though slightly narrower) than Ring’s battery doorbells. The doorbell button is also large and hard to miss (the circular LED that...

Battery powered, so it can be installed anywhere (can also be wired) Accurate and fast detection On-device video processing

Priced at the top of the market Subscription required for all but the most basic use Poor integration with Amazon’s smart home infrastructure

The Nest Video Doorbell (battery) is one of the best video doorbells we’ve tested. It’s a solid product that’s easy to set up and accurate in use.

Dead simple installation Really good battery life Lives in the Home app (finally) Most alerts don’t require Nest Aware

No always-on option Narrower field of view compared to Nest Doorbell (wired) It’s huge More lag compared to the wired model

I’d like to say this is an easy decision, but as with most similar-but-different-enough tech products, it’s not. The Nest Doorbell (wired) is superior because it has an always-on feed, but it’s equally inferior in other ways. The biggest benefits of...

Fully wireless and simple to install Three hours of free cloud backups Terrific Google Assistant integration Core features not locked behind subscription AI-based notifications work very well

Low resolution (960p) camera Non-removable, slow-charging battery Expensive

The Google Nest Doorbell is now the best Google Assistant smart entry camera you can get. It's a bit expensive and the camera resolution could be higher, but Google fans who haven't already committed to a doorbell will love it. Unfortunately, that...

The Nest Doorbell’s performance surpassed our expectations, and by Google giving customers smart alerts for free, it makes the Nest Doorbell very attractive. If you’re looking for a wireless video doorbell or one that you can replace your current...

Free intelligent alerts Multiple installation options Reliable and accurate

No support for Siri or Alexa Doesn’t work with Nest app No 24/7 recording

Despite a few minor flaws, there’s not much the latest Nest Doorbell can’t do. If you want stellar smarts, supreme accuracy, and a crystal clear view of your front door from anywhere—not to mention versatile connection options—the Nest Doorbell...

Great design Very sharp video quality Free person, animal, package, vehicle detection 3 hours of video storage free Works as both battery or hardwired

Only works with Google Home at launch No optional chime Limited accessories

The Nest Doorbell is the best video doorbell you can get.