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
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
Expensive purchase with installation,Wired install will be hassle for some,Nest Aware subscription required for best features adds yet more expense
The Nest Hello video doorbell is a lovely looking device as far as doorbells go. It is slim, sleek, sophisticated and it offers a premium finish that most people would be happy enough to have welcoming visitors to their front door.Offering facial recognit...
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
Expensive purchase with installation,Wired install will be hassle for some,Nest Aware subscription required for best features adds yet more expense
The Nest Hello video doorbell is a lovely looking device as far as doorbells go. It is slim, sleek, sophisticated and it offers a premium finish that most people would be happy enough to have welcoming visitors to their front door.Offering facial recognit...
A user-friendly video doorbell that faithfully guards your front porch.The Nest Hello provides accurate smart alerts, vivid day and night video, and clear two-way audio, but the doorbell simply isn't worth it unless you purchase the Nest Aware subscriptio...
Nest Hello helps you quickly address visitors with pre-recorded responses
Nest's cloud video storage subscriptions are the most expensive among smart doorbells
Nest Hello is the most advanced smart doorbell we tested, but some of its best features require an expensive video storage subscription before you can use them...
Easy to install (assuming a level of comfort with a screwdriver and basic electrical), Easy to use, Integrates well with existing Nest products, Improved video, wide angled view and management features not found on competitive products
Only integrates with other Nest products and Google Assistant, Hardware Cost + Subscription, High bandwidth usage
I held back initially on a smart doorbell due to cost and lack of integration options with my existing Home Automation Controller (HAC). The Nest Hello hardware costs are a bit of a barrier, as is the subscription service – although not out-of-line with c...
The Nest Hello captures excellent video day and night. The HDR capability means you get useful video even when the sun is shining directly into the camera. At night, you can make out objects just as well as during the day. Audio is clear and loud on both
There's only a wedge to tilt the Hello left or right. Nest really ought to include one that can tilt up and down as well, The camera is a little spendy at $230, but you also need to pay for Nest Aware every month. Without that, the camera doesn't even sav
The Nest Hello costs $229, which is less than I would have expected. A camera like the Cam IQ Outdoor is priced more than $100 higher, and it's not as compelling. The Hello ably replaces a traditional "dumb" device, adding truly useful features. It's fast...
Great video quality, Google Assistant integration, Flexible scheduling, Facial recognition
Uses a lot of bandwidth to upload video, Requires hardwired connection
The facial-recognition feature in the Nest Hello gives this video doorbell a more personal experience than the competition. In addition, its quality HDR video, strong speaker and microphone, and well-made and frequently updated Nest app were tops among th...
