Google Nest Doorbell
Smart Doorbells

Nest Doorbell

Google

Released Aug 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 11, 2026

Google Nest Doorbell in the Smart Doorbells category. The Google Nest Doorbell scores 82/100 based on 27 expert reviews in the smart doorbells category. Coverage includes reviews from Security, Tomsguide, Androidcentral, and Safehome.

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82

based on 27 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Two-way audio(14)
  • Works well(8)
  • Facial recognition(6)
  • Battery or wired installation(5)
  • Easy installation(5)

Cons

  • Narrow field of view(7)
  • No nest app integration(6)
  • Expensive(5)
  • No local storage(4)
  • Facial recognition is subscription-only(3)

27 Expert Reviews

90
Independent publication01/2026

Google Nest's take on the video doorbell is nothing short of top-notch. It's well-designed, it's easy to use, and it's feature-rich.

90
Major publication

The Nest Doorbell is the best video doorbell you can get.

90
Major publication10/2021

Nest Doorbell (wired) is among the very best video doorbells you can buy, offering intelligent notifications and the unique Familiar Faces feature.

89
Independent publication12/2025

The follow-up to the Nest Hello Doorbell gets almost everything right.

88
Established publication08/2021

Google's first battery-powered smart doorbell is fantastic with skillful smarts, beautiful design, and multiple installation options.

88
Independent publication08/2021

The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) makes your smart home even smarter with smart alerts and object detection, though notification controls could be improved.

85
Major publication11/2025

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) is an excellent home security device with impressive Gemini AI, but requires a subscription for full features.

85
Independent publication02/2026

This is easily one of the best, if not the best video doorbell you can buy for the money.

85
Independent publication

The Nest Doorbell (Battery) is one of the pricier options on the market, but it makes up for the higher price with subscription-free storage and dynamic smart detection.

85
Major publication10/2021

The Nest Doorbell is a beautifully designed bit of kit that records clear footage when the doorbell is pressed or motion is detected, and even identifies when packages are left or taken, as well as an...

85
Established publication11/2021

The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) is a good-looking, easy to use video doorbell that works efficiently and accurately, using AI to tell the difference between people, packages and animals.

85
Independent publication04/2023

An aesthetically-pleasing, feature-packed smart doorbell that works well as a standalone gadget or as part of the Google ecosystem.

85
Major publication

Google has designed a gorgeous doorbell with the intelligence to keep me informed at what's going on at the front door.

84
Major publication

With free cloud storage, smart alerts and easy installation, the Nest Doorbell may be the smart doorbell you're looking for.

82
Independent publication

The 3rd-gen Nest Doorbell offers a worthwhile upgrade with 2K resolution and AI features, though the subscription cost for full functionality is a significant drawback.

82
Independent publication11/2021

Both the Nest Doorbell and Nest Cam complement the Google range of smart home devices, and they both do excellent jobs of capturing goings-on inside (or outside) your home.

82
Independent publication09/2021

The Google Nest Doorbell offers good video quality, useful features, and seamless integration with Google products, though it comes at a premium price.

80
Major publication10/2021

The Nest Doorbell (Battery) offers simple installation and good battery life, making it a solid choice for Google users, though it lacks some features of the wired model.

80
Independent publication12/2021

The Nest Doorbell (Battery) is a great albeit pricey smart doorbell solution that's best for those already in the Google Nest ecosystem.

80
Major publication12/2025

The third-generation wired Nest Doorbell delivers crisp 2K video and leverages Gemini AI to generate detailed event descriptions, making it easy to search for videos triggered by specific events.

78
Independent publication

Google's first battery-powered home security camera and smart video doorbell offer good image quality and integration with the Google ecosystem, though some features require a subscription and there a...

73
Established publication06/2025

The Google Nest Doorbell Battery delivers solid monitoring capabilities that recognize facial features, package deliveries, and more, but its lackluster video quality and higher price prevent it from ...

72
Major publication11/2025

The latest Nest Doorbell is great hardware plagued by a bad subscription approach.

72
Established publication08/2021

With its onboard object detection and three hours of offline recording, the Nest Doorbell (battery) adds some clever features that rival products don't have.

72
Established publication07/2023

The Nest Doorbell is a solid video doorbell, but it's not quite the best.

70
Major publication10/2022

The Nest Doorbell wired is an almost worthy successor to the excellent Nest Hello, with better video quality and smart features, but spotty behavior on 2.4GHz networks lets it down.

70
Major publication10/2021

The Nest Doorbell (battery) is a good buy only for those deeply invested in the Google Assistant ecosystem who can't run a wired doorbell, but it has significant limitations including mediocre battery...