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If you’re ever worried about porch pirates stealing packages while you’re away, a video doorbell can give you some peace of mind, allowing you to monitor deliveries no matter where you are. Google offers some of the best features currently available Battery powered, 2nd generation Nest Doorbell Available for $129.99 ($50 off) from Amazon and Best buysurpassing recent lows in the Amazon region. If you prefer to use wires, Third generation Nest Doorbell Also on sale for $139.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best buyand Google Storematching the lowest price we’ve seen.
If you want something renter-friendly, it may make sense to choose a battery model since it can be installed without wires. But if you already have wires, we consider the wired version to be a better long-term investment. It needs to be connected to your home’s doorbell system but doesn’t require charging, and provides sharper 2K video with a slightly wider 166-degree field of view, compared to the battery model’s lower-resolution 960p footage. It also offers up to six hours of built-in video previews, while the battery version only includes up to three hours of event-based history by default.
Aside from that, both Nest models are great video doorbells that support alerts for people, packages, and animals without a subscription. You also get essentials like night vision, two-way audio, and head-to-toe visibility, making it easy to see visitors and deliveries. Both integrate well with other Google devices, too, so you can view feeds on compatible Google TVs and Nest displays.
In addition, with A Google Home Premium subscription (which starts at $10 per month), you get access to 30 days of event-based history and a host of Gemini-powered features, plus alerts for familiar faces. If you subscribe to Google Home Premium Advanced ($20 per month), you’ll also get 24/7 recording, the ability to quickly search your video history, and more descriptive notifications, among other useful features.