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September 2021
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The editors liked
3 hours' free storage
Battery or wired operation
Activity zones don't require subscription
Solid and sustainable design
Great feature set
Good battery life
Picture and video quality
Familiar Face detection (but only with Nest Aware subscription)
Clear footage during the day and at night
Easy installation
Facial recognition
Easy to set up and use
Smart
Modern design
Efficient and accurate activity tracking
Battery or wired installation
Some free video clip history
Most features are unlocked and free to use
Easy to set up with app
Responsive remote interaction
Great looking hardware
The editors didn't like
Narrow aspect ratio
Google Home app not as good as Nest
No continuous recording
No spare battery option
Google Home app not as fluid as Nest app
No Chime possible (battery-powered setup only)
Free storage might be limiting for some
No Alexa or Siri support
Battery isn't swappable
Not compatible with the Nest app
There's no chime included
Narrow field of view
Doesn't come with a chime
Facial recognition only available via subscription
Reasonable Battery Life, Can be placed anywhere, Connects to your smart home via Google Home app, Installation couldn't be easier, Quick Setup, Two-Way audio, Customizable tones -- including seasonal tones, Picture quality is good, even with night vision
No Nest App Integration, Lower resolution than the original, Bright porch lights can create blooms, Nest Aware required for longer history
Nest Doorbell (Battery) is a worthy contender in the space and well worth the money, and then someNow, one final worthwhile note about Google's Nest Doorbell (Battery), as mentioned at the beginning of this review, is just how many accessories are availab...
Just easy to install as the Nest Doorbell, Looks great with any decor, Easily adjusted to see more area/catch more sunlight, Great build quality, Clips and other hardware included to keep installation clean
Solar Panel won't keep doorbell charged well below freezing
Trivially simple to install — especially if you go the battery route, Google's moving Nest cams over to the Home app, and this is the first beneficiary of that change. Finally, All of Google's smart home stuff will be in one place, Bright video at night,
In my use, it looks like the Nest Doorbell will last around a month and a half on a charge, which seems short to me, Even if you wire it in, this can't record video continuously, If you're too fast to tap alerts, you can't even view the related recordings
Nest Doorbell (battery)7/10I may have ended our assessment with essentially a list of issues, but I still fundamentally like the Nest Doorbell (battery), dumb name and all. However, I don't think it's for everyone, and given the issues I ran into and the...
Trivially simple to install — especially if you go the battery route, Google's moving Nest cams over to the Home app, and this is the first beneficiary of that change. Finally, All of Google's smart home stuff will be in one place, Bright video at night,
In my use, it looks like the Nest Doorbell will last around a month and a half on a charge, which seems short to me, Even if you wire it in, this can't record video continuously, If you're too fast to tap alerts, you can't even view the related recordings
Nest Doorbell (battery)7/10I may have ended our assessment with essentially a list of issues, but I still fundamentally like the Nest Doorbell (battery), dumb name and all. However, I don't think it's for everyone, and given the issues I ran into and the...
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Published: 2021-09-09, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Google's $179.99 Nest Doorbell (Battery) is a wireless video doorbell that lets you see who (or what) is at your door using your phone or a Nest Hub device. It couldn't be easier to install and delivers sharp HD video and accurate motion alerts, with the...
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 Doorbell (battery) is one of the best video doorbells I've tested, and it should be on your shortlist when considering which smart doorbell to buy. It worked flawlessly in my test and hasn't given me any problems.If you have other Google smart ho...
