I have had a Nest Hello doorbell for a few years, but recently it developed the symptom that my indoor electronic chime would only sound two notes, no matter what I set the duration to in the Nest app. The camera itself was working well, though the field of view didn't extend as far down as I would like. I also noticed that the plastic on the faceplate was blistering, so I decided to replace it with the Gen 2 Wired.
The Gen 2 is a bit taller than the Hello (the battery version is even taller), which meant that the spacer I had 3D printed to bring it past the door molding needed to be redone. Luckily, the screw holes are the same distance apart. Installing was straightforward, and I used the included 20-degree wedge plus the printed spacer. Due to the way the Gen 2 mounts, I had to swap out the #10 long screws I had used for some thinner ones, as the screw heads blocked the camera from mounting properly. The Google Home app leads you through the install, but the URL shown for a web video leads to the old Nest Hello instructions!
The chime adapter, while it looks like that of the Hello, is different and connects in parallel to the chime wires rather than in series.
Once installed, I was delighted that the indoor chime worked properly again. I was also happy to see that the vertical field of view was considerably taller than that of the Hello, so that I could see almost all of my front steps without a wedge angling down. Image quality is better than the Hello, and at night the picture is still in color!
Another advantage I had not anticipated is that I get notifications of people at the door almost instantaneously, whereas with the Nest Hello it was typically 20-30 seconds later. I attribute this to the local processing of images, rather than sending them to the cloud for recognition.
Right now, my major gripe is that there is not a fully functional web interface, unlike the older camera. There is a beta interface, but it shows a live view only and tends to crash a lot. I hope this gets improved. The Google Home app isn't bad, but I like to use a web browser on my PC. A minor gripe is that email notification is no longer available, just push notifications from the app.
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) - Ash
4.4 | 5,304 ratings
Price: 119.98
Last update: 07-19-2024
About this item
The Nest Doorbell has built-in intelligence and can tell the difference between a person, package, animal, and vehicles and send you an alert in the Google Home app[1], no subscription required.Controller Type:Google Assistant;Amazon Alexa.Connectivity protocol:Bluetooth;Wi-Fi.Power source type:Battery Powered
Easily check in from anywhere 24/7 with live HD video with HDR and night vision[1]; see what you missed with 3 hours of free event video history[2]; or add a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately) for up to 60 days of event video history[3]
If your Wi-Fi goes down or there’s a power outage, the Nest Doorbell will store up to 1 hour of recorded events so you can see what you missed[4]
The Nest Doorbell is easy to install wired or wire-free; the built-in battery means it works with any door, or connect it to your existing doorbell wires with the included wire connector
Whether you choose battery or wired installation, the battery-powered Nest Doorbell cannot continuously record 24/7 video history, even with a Nest Aware subscription
Talk and listen to visitors at your door, even if you’re away[1]; use the Google Home app to say you’ll be right there, ask a delivery person to leave your package, or respond to visitors with pre-recorded messages[1]
Stream live video hands-free and see and speak with visitors at your door on compatible Google Nest and Amazon smart displays. You can also use compatible Google Nest and Amazon smart speakers and displays as a chime.
The Nest Doorbell requires the Google Home app and a free Google account; it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the Nest site
The Nest Doorbell camera has a tall vertical field of view, so it’s easier to see people head to toe or packages left on the ground; you can also keep a close eye on high-traffic areas with Activity Zones
Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
Easily check in from anywhere 24/7 with live HD video with HDR and night vision[1]; see what you missed with 3 hours of free event video history[2]; or add a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately) for up to 60 days of event video history[3]
If your Wi-Fi goes down or there’s a power outage, the Nest Doorbell will store up to 1 hour of recorded events so you can see what you missed[4]
The Nest Doorbell is easy to install wired or wire-free; the built-in battery means it works with any door, or connect it to your existing doorbell wires with the included wire connector
Whether you choose battery or wired installation, the battery-powered Nest Doorbell cannot continuously record 24/7 video history, even with a Nest Aware subscription
Talk and listen to visitors at your door, even if you’re away[1]; use the Google Home app to say you’ll be right there, ask a delivery person to leave your package, or respond to visitors with pre-recorded messages[1]
Stream live video hands-free and see and speak with visitors at your door on compatible Google Nest and Amazon smart displays. You can also use compatible Google Nest and Amazon smart speakers and displays as a chime.
The Nest Doorbell requires the Google Home app and a free Google account; it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the Nest site
The Nest Doorbell camera has a tall vertical field of view, so it’s easier to see people head to toe or packages left on the ground; you can also keep a close eye on high-traffic areas with Activity Zones
Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
Product information
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Compatible Devices | Alexa |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Controller Type | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Video Capture Resolution | 960x1280 |
| Color | Ash |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Included Components | Base Plate, Charge Cable, Nest Doorbell, Wall Anchors and Screws, Wire Connector |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Material | Information Not Available |
| Wattage | 1 watts |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 0.95 x 1.8 x 6.3 inches |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Item Weight | 7.3 Ounces |
| Field Of View | 145 Degrees |
| Low light technology | Yes |
| Room Type | Bedroom |
| Video Capture Format | H.264 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal, Business |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| International Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Control Method | Voice |
| UPC | 193575007953 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.95 x 1.8 x 6.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.3 ounces |
| ASIN | B09FCLPLWX |
| Item model number | GA02076-US |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
5,304 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #96 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #2 in Door Bell Kits |
| Date First Available | April 19, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
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