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Nest Doorbell (battery) review: Google outsmarts the competition — mostly
Google’s newest video doorbell boasts great value and serious smarts. Plus, it dodges most of the criticisms that take down other doorbell cams on the market. But a $6 monthly fee for Nest Aware subscribers and a few missing features put a damper on its success. See it here: Read CNET’s written review: 0:00 Intro…
Lorenzo L.
August 24, 2021 at 2:49 pm
The title brought me here! 😆
Alex
August 24, 2021 at 3:02 pm
3 hours is way too short 🤦😔
tomdotcom4
August 24, 2021 at 9:57 pm
It’s 3 hours of storage, not 3 hours since the time it was recorded. He was wrong in the video. Still short, but better that what this guy said
Ladybugg Luv
August 24, 2021 at 3:12 pm
No comment on how big, long and ugly it is? It’s huge! Is there more colors available beside the grey shown?
Will Kivinski
August 24, 2021 at 5:29 pm
There are 4 color options.
Dagnis Ābols
August 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
@Will Kivinski only in USA, in Europe… Only white!
disciprine
August 24, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Forgot to mention that one benefit of the ring doorbell 4 is that it has a hot swappable battery. I hated having to bring in my doorbell in to charge on my original OG ring doorbell. Does this one have that?
Seltinus Julio
August 24, 2021 at 3:37 pm
Who dis? Secret Number
Mossien Awadh
August 24, 2021 at 3:57 pm
Do they have a bigger nest doorbell?
Rodrigo Valentim
August 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm
From what I understood so far, the 3h event is for memory usage, not for the last 3h of the day, as you said in the video… Which one is correct?
Rocky Smith
August 24, 2021 at 5:47 pm
You are correct, this guy is not. It’s 3 hours of “event based” storage. If you get one alert at 2am while you’re sleeping, you’ll still be able to go back and see what happened during that time. (unless there is an additional 3h of other activity that occurred while you were sleeping…which probably means you have bigger issues to deal with)
feedbacker
August 24, 2021 at 10:45 pm
@Rocky Smith yeah thanks for clearing that up. what the video said didn’t make sense at all.
James Schmidt
August 24, 2021 at 11:08 pm
Thank you! I just came on here to say the same thing. Would be worthless if it was the last 3 continuous hours and not 3 hours of individual events.
Jeremy Havlin
August 25, 2021 at 12:42 am
Yea, I spoke with Google and had them clarify before I purchased… The guy in the video is wrong and Google Support cleared that up for me…
Dedu Tedy
August 24, 2021 at 4:11 pm
180 for a dorbell that you can “fix” with a 10buc spray can 🤕😅
Vic Singh
August 24, 2021 at 4:14 pm
No comparison to Eufy?
Bobby Crissman
August 24, 2021 at 4:15 pm
Some actual video quality samples in the review would have been nice instead of reading off features announced weeks ago.
Gc Vi
August 24, 2021 at 7:46 pm
they are isheep, what u expect?
Will
August 24, 2021 at 4:45 pm
The whole reason I use Nest is for the 24/7 recording. This defeats the purpose for me. This is a step backwards for Nest, in my opinion.
MsCrystal
August 24, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Who DIS??
Ng Roy
August 24, 2021 at 5:42 pm
Does it support local net storage?
dudlydoright11
August 24, 2021 at 6:04 pm
You really should add the Eufy Doorbell to your comparison. Similar or features, no monthly fees, etc.
Christian Öhrn
August 24, 2021 at 6:13 pm
How big is the back part? On some site it looks like there is a bulge?
Bill George
August 24, 2021 at 7:44 pm
It seems no reviewers of door security cams discuss the obvious weakness that doorbell security cams can be easily and rapidly removed from wherever they are “mounted”. A person comes to your door in a hoody and face mask and tears your security cam from its flimsy mount. HOW DO YOU PREVENT THEFT? Couldn’t a security door cam be designed so the lens could be attached to the body through the door peep hole and the electronics is attached to the lens and hangs inside the door? Also, blue tooth motion activation and could reduce the need for long storage, if the device only recorded when there was motion in the area.
Shane Roach
August 24, 2021 at 11:05 pm
There is such a door cam called the ring peephole
John P
August 24, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Yeah just look at Arlo’s fish eye lens. Sick dude. Great point
meredith monday
August 24, 2021 at 8:22 pm
Can you use the doorbell with the google home app? Or do we have to have a separate display?
Who Nahhdahh
August 25, 2021 at 12:38 am
yes
sean hynes
August 24, 2021 at 8:37 pm
That has to be the ugliest doorbell I’ve ever seen in my life
David DeLuna Jr
August 24, 2021 at 10:19 pm
that head joke………do u think 5 year olds are watching doorbell review videos?
Fahad Al Subeaei
August 24, 2021 at 10:39 pm
Some people just never grow up
Bike Dawg
August 24, 2021 at 11:05 pm
WHY IS THERE NO COMMENT ON BATTERY LIFE?!??!?
Mr Taylor
August 24, 2021 at 11:09 pm
google nest is garbage “slow as f*** picking up people at the door”
ruukusanla
August 24, 2021 at 11:24 pm
I thought it was 3 hour “event” storage. So if no one activates it over night but someone approaches your door at 4am for 5 Minutes that is saved based on motion.
Not 3 hours continuous recording and rewriting.
Correct me anyone?
Jeremy Havlin
August 25, 2021 at 12:43 am
You’re correct, the guy in the video is wrong
David Priest
August 25, 2021 at 2:42 pm
Per Google, “[It is] three hours of event video history, not three hours of events (that would be a very long time—about three week’s worth of history). I’ll chat with our support team to make sure this is coming across clearly.” So, you’re right that the device is not continuously recording, but you do lose access to events
Ajay Xavier
August 26, 2021 at 1:03 am
I believe you are right.
Simon
August 25, 2021 at 12:27 am
$180 USD is $248 Australian dollars however google are selling this device for $329 in Australia! That’s just gouging so I won’t be buying this currently.
hyperdelta
August 25, 2021 at 2:21 am
Things are more expensive here, I still got it though cause you get a nest hub for free.
Who Nahhdahh
August 25, 2021 at 12:40 am
If they swipe if off the door wouldn’t the camera catch the whole thing???? just seems silly to me but i guess… IDK
SunnyD
August 25, 2021 at 1:57 am
Looks like a doorbell Apple would create
Ike Gold
August 25, 2021 at 5:09 pm
Apple has a doorbell well made by Logitech for HomeKit use only
dylpkl7573
August 25, 2021 at 2:30 am
Awkward…
sooo0kie
August 25, 2021 at 2:33 am
It’s too expensive for what it does.
Paxis
August 25, 2021 at 3:15 am
Does the doorbell make a sound when it’s triggered? Like not when clicked, but when it detects someone walking by.
David Priest
August 25, 2021 at 2:44 pm
No, it doesn’t. I didn’t notice a feature allowing for that, either — but I’ll have to dig into the settings more to see if there is one I missed.
Chris Schneider
August 25, 2021 at 3:28 am
The 24/7 recording is available in nest aware.
Madblaster6
August 25, 2021 at 4:54 am
Can you confirm with a link or an article?
Craig G
August 25, 2021 at 5:07 am
This wireless doorbell cannot record 24/7.
Madblaster6
August 25, 2021 at 5:22 am
@Craig G Thanks. I just watched a few vids and read some articles. Not only does it not have 24/7 recording but it doesn’t use the Nest app. Deal breakers. Kinda sucks because I already pay for nest aware but live in an apartment until I buy a house. So no options for wiring.
Chris Schneider
August 25, 2021 at 9:33 pm
@Craig G LoL, it’s didn’t say that when I bought it… Darn it. O well events are the important think really.
Madblaster6
August 25, 2021 at 4:53 am
I already pay for Nest but not having 24/7 recording is a deal breaker.
Sandy Antipas
August 25, 2021 at 5:15 am
As long as it’s good definition event based storage I’m good with 3 hours free. Will be keen to see how accurate the event recording is on events. May need to experiment with sensitivity.
Noel Jenkins
August 25, 2021 at 5:29 am
not in os $320 to costly
Mr. X
August 25, 2021 at 6:51 am
Can I talk through it
David Priest
August 25, 2021 at 2:47 pm
Yes
Mr. X
August 25, 2021 at 10:06 pm
@David Priest blessed
Mr. X
August 25, 2021 at 6:53 am
Is this motion sensor
James Bromley
August 25, 2021 at 12:10 pm
It does not look like a doorbell! Your visitors won’t know they should press that thing.
Naiv
August 25, 2021 at 1:20 pm
couldnt a thief just rip this off the door and then take the batteries out and format it for resale?
Julianne Roe
August 25, 2021 at 5:06 pm
You said it doesn’t have 24/7 recording even with a subscription, but you didn’t say what it DOES. If not 24/7, what is it???
TechToyTV
August 25, 2021 at 6:24 pm
Motion based event recording. It will only record a snippet of video for a set length of time when motion is detected.
Luigi Bonacci
August 25, 2021 at 5:43 pm
how long is the battery life? how good is it in the winter cold temperatures?
Yusef Lopez
August 26, 2021 at 11:10 pm
I was waiting for battery life
Dave Morris
August 25, 2021 at 7:41 pm
I think I missed the point of this video because all I want to know is where can I get that shirt
Matt
August 25, 2021 at 8:33 pm
Been waiting for this review Thanks!
Campbell
August 26, 2021 at 1:45 am
I would almost guarantee that google spies on who is coming to the door
J.Hollo
August 26, 2021 at 3:30 am
Fair review. Thx!!
Trixie Speed
August 26, 2021 at 7:27 am
I like it! Got it on my door today!
Felix Five
August 26, 2021 at 7:52 am
Anti theft device not included.
Chris Laidlaw
August 26, 2021 at 12:47 pm
Wish they’d had reviewed the portion that rings the chime indoors? Unless there isn’t and you need a nest mini or phone to hear the bell.
Ragshnak
August 26, 2021 at 1:25 pm
Unfortunately in Sweden we’re not allowed to have a wide field of view so the vertical is better for us. Also continious filming is mostly not allowed either unless it doesn’t film any public space or your neighbours house. So this seems fairly good for us here. Wish it was easier here with this type of tech here. =/
Kevin
August 26, 2021 at 1:54 pm
Nah, Google is tweakin’.
egc128
August 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm
People place this too low on the wall beside the door. Wouldn’t it make more sense to place on door at eye level above door handle. If someone rings, you can open phone to see them before opening door. Video recording not that important.
egc128
August 26, 2021 at 3:10 pm
If you really want video recording, then just get a camera and mount it high on wall. A simple door bell with peep hole in door is adequate for security, no app required.
Shel Thomas
August 26, 2021 at 3:10 pm
Why not just get a camera? They all have two way talk, a better field of view? What is the advantage of a “doorbell” vs a camera ( for less $ )
beige fox
August 27, 2021 at 12:00 am
I’m pretty sure your visitors will prefer pressing a traditional button, than just knocking or staring at a camera up the ceiling.😂 Besides home owner after a few days of installation will likely not be responding to camera events as opposed to hearing an actual chime from the door bell.
ShaySlay
August 26, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Please dont say “slap” anymore, that was so cringy and felt forced lol.
Pavlin Petkov
August 26, 2021 at 4:38 pm
This is called Spy hole!
CFL-Tech
August 26, 2021 at 5:28 pm
Doesn’t look very secure and also easily smashable. Looks like the team that designed this is living in an artificial world. Still a cool device, but they may need to tweak the security end of things.
G K
August 26, 2021 at 6:42 pm
This or the Eufy 2k? The Eufy battery life is better by far and better resolution but you don’t need the homebase with this. I’m guessing the nest is quicker to respond to two way conversations.
Brandon F
August 26, 2021 at 8:46 pm
never say “which features slap” ever again.
Yusef Lopez
August 26, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Yeah no 24/7 is a deal breaker. I would buy right now if it had it
cbj324jkl234jk234
August 27, 2021 at 1:13 am
“I’ll talk about which features slap” was a little cringe