Google Nest Doorbell, angled view
Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
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The Nest Doorbell has been a long time favorite for many users, and there's no need to even question why. Googles reliability among doorbell cameras is what keeps bringing us back to the tried and true, all powerful Nest Doorbell. While the wireless version of the Nest Doorbell offers portability in the form of a rechargeable battery, it comes at a much higher cost, and actually falls short of some of the wired 2nd gen features.   

It's officially 2023 now, and it's time for you and your doorbell to start acting like it. Smart doorbells not only protect your home's entryway with 24/7 video surveillance, but they can also alert you when a person, pet, or package is at your door via motion-triggered alerts. Google's latest entry into the segment is the second generation, wired Nest Doorbell. It has a solid set of smart features, works with your existing chime, and it can be yours right now for just $150.

Why you should buy the Google Nest Doorbell

If you're already all-in, or even partially in, on the Google Nest ecosystem, you shouldn't need any convincing. These products were meant to connect and work together seamlessly, and the less cross-pollinating you do across multiple brands, the smoother your smart home experience is likely to be. So if this is the case, the Nest Doorbell is the one for you, and we prefer this wired version because it does not require batteries, and it's about 30% smaller than its wireless counterpart.

As for how it compares to other smart doorbells, the Nest can certainly hold its own. First, there's the camera, which has a taller view that allows you to see people from head to toe, and smaller packages left close to your door. Google promises the new Nest offers the "clearest image yet," noting that it spent a lot of time fine-tuning the camera to get rid of the annoying fisheye-lens distortion, and to enhance details in especially bright and dark conditions.

Other notable features include intelligent alerts about people, packages, and animals, and up to 3 hours of event video history. It records important activity with clips up to 5 minutes long, and you can add up to 10 days of continuous recording via the Nest Aware program. It also has two-way audio, one-tap audio messages you can leave for visitors, and 1-hour of video backup in case your Wi-Fi goes out. And of course, everything can be accessed and controlled via the Google Home app.

Other Google Nest deals

In addition to the Nest Doorbell, both the Nest Cam and Nest Cam with Floodlight are also on sale right now. The Nest Cam is an indoor security camera that can provide you with a 24/7 live view of, well, anywhere you set it up—living room, office, storage facility, etc., and it offers a lot of the same features as the Doorbell. That goes double for the Nest Cam with Floodlight, which adds two bright, motion-activated floodlights for use outdoors. And again, these products can be controlled via the Google Home app, and work seamlessly with other Google Nest devices.

Whether you just want to grab one Google Nest product to dip your toe in the smart home waters, or you're ready to build out an entire security system, there's something for everyone in this Best Buy sale. Just don't wait too long to make a move. The deals have been live for several days now, so it's very possible these prices poof back into the ether soon.