The wired Nest Doorbell is Google’s latest video doorbell - The Verge
Google’s Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) brings continuous video recording and a smaller form factor to the Nest camera lineup.
The Verge homepageThe Verge homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo./Tech/Reviews/Science/Entertainment/MoreMenuExpandThe VergeThe Verge logo.MenuExpandGadgets/Tech/Smart HomeGoogle’s new wired Nest Doorbell is nothing newGoogle’s new wired Nest Doorbell is nothing new / The replacement for the excellent Hello doorbell is almost an exact replica of the battery-powered Nest Doorbell, only with wires and 24/7 recording. But those two features could make a big difference.By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / @jp2e
Share this storyThe Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) comes in four colors. Image: GoogleGoogle has finally released its long-awaited successor to the Nest Hello video doorbell. The new Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen), which was first teased last year, costs $179.99 and is available now at retailers such as Best Buy and at the Google Store.
A wired version of Google’s Nest Doorbell (battery), the new Nest Doorbell is meant for homes with existing doorbell wires. A wired doorbell doesn’t need to be recharged frequently, although if the power goes out, it won’t record video, unlike its battery-powered counterpart.
The design of the new doorbell is almost identical to the existing battery version; it’s just slimmer and, at 5.2 inches tall, about an inch shorter. It comes in the same four colors as the Nest Doorbell (battery): white, beige, gray, or green. It also costs the same and has the same camera specs and the same software features.
The big difference is the Nest Doorbell (wired) can record 24/7 video with a Nest Aware Plus subscription ($12 a month / $120 a year).
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