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
Battery-powered (standard, easy to find batteries, too!), Easy to use, Integrates with other Nest products
Limited functionality with third-party services, Tricky to install so that it's straight on either side, You'll need a Nest Connect (or Nest Guard) to use it, No manual key fallback
Bright and sharp HDR video, Video view has 4:3 aspect ratio so you can see visitors from head to toe, Optional continuous 24/7 live recording and facial recognition, Integrates well with other Google and Nest products
Nest Aware subscription needed for the best features, Installation requires working on your home wiring
Nest's first video doorbell doubles as a security camera. The HDR video looks great, and the 4:3 aspect ratio combined with a 160-degree field-of-view means you can get a full look at your guest before opening the door. We recommend getting the Nest Aware...
Great video quality, Seamless integration with Google Home and Google Assistant, Video is always streaming, so you never miss a thing
Limited function without a subscription, Heavy data usage, Requires doorbell wiring for power
Nest Hello is a welcome addition to the Nest family of products and exhibits the same manufacturing, design, and technical quality as the rest of the range.At $229, it's one of the more expensive video doorbells on the market, and the monthly subscription...
Abstract: In retrospect, I should have seen this coming long ago. The idea of a video doorbell isn't all that novel. It's just a basic button, camera, speaker and mic, with some flashing lights tossed in. That's not all that technologically advanced, right?No...
Published: 2018-03-30, Author: Phil , review by: imore.com
There are quite a few video doorbells out there at this point. I've used everything from Ring. Nest Hello is better. It's better because the picture itself is better. It's better because the notifications are smarter.Nest has made a better smarter doorbel...
There are quite a few video doorbells out there at this point. I've used everything from Ring. Nest Hello is better. It's better because the picture itself is better. It's better because the notifications are smarter.Nest has made a better smarter doorbel...
Easy installation with detailed directions in the app, Crisp, clear video quality, Announces names of regular visitors through a Google Home, Ability to turn off the doorbell chime, Light ring highlights doorbell for evening visitors
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...
Abstract: Your front door is the gateway to your home, an entry point for friends, family and a whole lot of other folks, some welcome, some. not so much. Of course, you can always try to master the stealth-mode front-door tip-toe method to see who's there, but t...
Compact design, Comes with preprogrammed quick responses, HDR imaging and night vision, 24/7 livestreaming, Vertical 4:3 aspect ratio, Two-way audio, Light ring doubles as a nightlight
Facial recognition requires an extra subscription
The Nest Hello is a sleek, smart video doorbell that's designed to help safeguard your home...
