Testseek.co.uk have collected 64 expert reviews of the Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell .
May 2018
(80%)
64 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
4695 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent video and image quality
Facial recognition works well
Google Assistant speaker feature is useful
Integration with Google Smart Displays is great
Strong feature set including two-way communication and quiet time
Crisp video and clear audio
Mains powered
Face
Motion and sound event triggers
Nest's $229 Hello video doorbell looks great and works consistently well. Its optional facial recognition feature and advanced integrations with the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Google Home speakers set this smart buzzer above the rest
Design is stylish and understated
Facial recognition offers added benefits
Nest products work in tandem
Easy-to-use app
Great motion tracking & HD video
Useful face recognition
HDR video
Good night vision
Good and fast app
Great as basic doorbell
Attractive
Smart addon features
With Nest Aware it is excellent as homesecurity camera
Recognises guests via facial recognition
Compact
Well-built hardware
Straightforward installation guidance
Beautifully clear day/night video with minimal lag
Smart facial recognition and Google Assistant integration
Instant caller notifications
Two-way talk and canned responses
The editors didn't like
Expensive purchase with installation
Wired install will be hassle for some
Nest Aware subscription required for best features adds yet more expense
Expensive compared with rivals
Complicated to install
Subscriptions are pricey
A seemingly unnecessary "chime connector" accessory comes with your purchase and is a required part of the installation for "power management" purposes whether you have a manual or a digital doorbell chime. There's no free video clip storage
Hardwiring is a disruptive nuisance
Professional installation is a costly addition
Works with Google Assistant only
Has to be wired in at extra cost
Subscription required for full features
Good Wi-Fi needed for best quality
Stringent wiring/power requirements
Additional subscription almost a necessity
Mount sits proud of the wall
Privacy concerns of having a camera on your door particularly with facial recognition
Some features locked without Nest Aware subscription
Compact, well-built hardware, Straightforward installation guidance, Beautifully clear day/night video with minimal lag, Smart facial recognition and Google Assistant integration, Instant caller notifications, two-way talk and canned responses
Some features locked without Nest Aware subscription, Doorbell wiring terminals cause frustration
If you have $200 to drop on a doorbell, Nest Hello should be your choice.Updated October 19, 2018 to note that the Nest Hello doorbell can be answered on a Google Assistant smart display like the Home Hub...
Published: 2018-09-20, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
HDR video, good night vision, good and fast app, great as basic doorbell, attractive, smart addon features, with Nest Aware it is excellent as homesecurity camera, recognises guests via facial recognition
stringent wiring/power requirements, additional subscription almost a necessity, mount sits proud of the wall, privacy concerns of having a camera on your door particularly with facial recognition
The Nest Hello is an excellent smart doorbell that's still good at being a regular doorbell. If you rarely use the smart bits, it'll work OK without an add-on subscription.When you do want to use the smart functionality, a Nest Aware subscription is almos...
The Hello does its job well, notifying you when someone is at the door and allowing you to talk to them or play a preset phrase.It isn't perfect: it's expensive and – for UK homeowners – not easy or convenient to install. And after the big initial outlay...
Published: 2018-08-12, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Easy-to-use app, Great motion tracking & HD video, Useful face recognition
Has to be wired in at extra cost, Subscription required for full features, Good Wi-Fi needed for best quality
The Nest Hello isn't the cheapest smart doorbell on the market, but if you're looking for a good-looking, easy to use, featured-packed device that also doubles as an excellent security camera it offers decent value for money. For most, the five-day video...
Excellent video and image quality, Facial recognition works well, Google Assistant speaker feature is useful, Strong feature set including two-way communication and quiet time
Expensive purchase with installation, Wired install will be hassle for some, Nest Aware subscription required for best features adds yet more expense
Nest Hello is the most advanced video doorbell you can buy right now. Not only is its smaller-scale and more premium design more appealing than its competitors, it also brings a wider and more powerful feature set with it: great facial recognition and vid...
Nest's $229 Hello video doorbell looks great and works consistently well. Its optional facial recognition feature and advanced integrations with the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Google Home speakers set this smart buzzer above the rest
A seemingly unnecessary "chime connector" accessory comes with your purchase and is a required part of the installation for "power management" purposes whether you have a manual or a digital doorbell chime. There's no free video clip storage
The Nest Hello is the smartest video doorbell available today, and a really solid choice for anyone -- but it's especially appealing if you're sold on a broader Google/Nest smart home...
Design is stylish and understated, Facial recognition offers added benefits, Nest products work in tandem
Hardwiring is a disruptive nuisance, Professional installation is a costly addition, Works with Google Assistant only
Calling the Nest Hello a doorbell is underselling it a bit – it's effectively a security camera in disguise. Of course, it's difficult to say whether or not the Hello will be a worthy addition to your smart home setup until we've lived it for a while. Bu...
