Google Nest Doorbell - (Wired, 2nd Gen) - Wired Video Doorbell Camera - Doorbell Security Camera - Linen

Overall: expensive but worth it for what you get. Exactly what I wanted, I had previously tried a blink doorbell but there was such a bad delay in triggering it would only ever capture people walking away. This is fantastic, It's responsive, great quality, the mounting wedge is great as it puts it at the perfect angle and means you can mount on the doorframe instead of the door, and it seems very well built. I went for the 2nd generation wired doorbell because i didn't want to bother with batteries. I live in the UK, so had to order it from America, and for setup I had to also purchase a siemens 4AC3214-0 to be able to meet the power requirements but was a very straightforward process to set up especially if you already have a doorbell that you can use the existing wires. Picture quality is great, zoom is great, price is on the expensive side especially when you factor in the transformer as well but as a result you get in my opinion the best there is at the moment. Especially with the features of nest aware like being able to differentiate between animals, people and saved people (IE "Sam is at the door" is pretty cool). So if you're willing to spend the money, I highly recommend.

This is my first foray into a video doorbell, and a couple of things come to mind. First it's nearly dead-simple to install and wire up. I will say that the instruction video provided by Google is a bit wonky and a little confusing, so I recommend finding other step by step videos out there to assist you. Secondly, Google's presentation and packaging is a breath of fresh air. The packaging and attention to detail is great. Yeah, it's packaging, no big deal, but it translates to the product itself. When I say attention to detail I'm talking about the inclusion of a spare clamp screw in case you lose one and the little attachment wires to aid in connecting to your existing doorbell wires; things like that. I've seen some review complaining about the video quality. The video quality is fine. It's a doorbell camera, it's meant to address people walking up to your door. It's more than adequate for identifying faces and packages. If you want something that you can surveil your yard or the street in front of your house, get a surveillance camera for that. At the end of the day if you're looking for a good smart doorbell you aren't going to go wrong with this.

Replaced a 1st generation Nest Doorbell because the bell did not ring in the house. Zero problems with this one. Works with the bells in the house. Easy to set up. Better video too.

Bottom line: I love this doorbell. I replaced my 1st generation Nest doorbell with the wired 2nd generation one. Pros: I definitely noticed the improved picture clarity- pretty amazing. I like the expanded vertical view too. I was also finally able to get rid of the Nest app and only use the Home app (I have two Nest cameras on Home). I did not have to update the transformer (I did that for the earlier version). Cons: The horizonal view is shortened by 15 degrees and that is very noticeable. I miss the more expanded view. Installation was a NIGHTMARE. There is no room for the wires and the 2nd generation adds about a 3" connector that just added to the problem. My house is older & brick so the existing doorbell wire is older and the space is limited. Plus, unless it is installed on a perfectly flat base, the screw sticks up just a tiny bit which will stop the doorbell from sliding on the metal attachments (also confusing). The screws stripped. Hot mess to get them out. Bought new screws...you get the picture. So while it says you can use the old holes (the ones for the 1st generation), I couldn't. I finally got it on, then had a hard time tightening the tiny screw into the top of the doorbell. Think limited space. Bottom line: other than the installation & the slightly narrower view, I really do like this doorbell. Also, some reviews complain about the camera cutting out. I've not had that issue at all (I did recently upgrade my internet router to a newer Netgear set which works great).

Google doing what they're best known for with this "gen 2," destroying a perfectly acceptable product they bought like Thomas Edison. This doorbell ONLY works with Google Home app. There is a "beta" web component, where you can only view live video. The Google Home/Asst app is absolute garbage for a doorbell. Unlike the actual nest app (which you CANNOT use with this!) you cannot create video clips yourself to export. So if the camera doesn't recognize something as an event (i'll get to this in a moment) you're stuck with a using screen capture tech on whatever device you can view the doorbell via. Disturbingly - someone literally shot my daughters room of my house. This SOMEHOW did not trigger ANY event detection (THANKS FOR REMOVING SOUND EVENTS GOOGLE). Oh and I haven't even GOT to the the terrible field of view compared to the first gen Nest doorbell. It's another awful step backwards too. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SEE WHAT SHOES PEOPLE ARE WEARING... instead of, you know, being able to see what's hiding behind the stupid wedge you forced me to use to be able to see the front door. . You will have to use a wedge to see whoever is on your porch because the field of view is incredibly narrow.

I got this for my parents as they are getting older and in need of some security. I have the original nest doorbell. This is the new upgraded version. My doorbell has worked flawlessly for years I installed this new one for my parents. It was very easy to set up and for them to use. Much better quality than the first generation. I highly recommend this doorbell andbrand.