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Google Nest Doorbell (Battery): price, specs & release date

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery), released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Is the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) a good buy?

At $130, the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) is #5 cheapest of the 12 video doorbells we track, where the median is $130. On the spec sheet, its field of view of 145 ° is the lowest of the 9, and its release of 2021 is the lowest of the 12.

Evidence of Record

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Outlets on record2 tested · 1 mention-only
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Two independent labs measured this product across 2 physical metrics — front-door coverage cut and battery. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)

Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, SafeWise, TechRadar) hands-on-tested this exact battery model and rate it a top video doorbell: sharp daytime video (HDR-assisted), a package-friendly tall 3:4 view, and free person/package/vehicle detection without a subscription. Common gripes across the reviews include the narrow 145-degree field of view, the lack of a wireless chime (needing a Google speaker to hear it), weak 960p night vision, and Google-only ecosystem support.

Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2021-10-14–2024-11-25

Tested by Tom's Guide, SafeWise, TechRadar

Consistently praised

  • Clear, detailed daytime video (HDR-assisted) · 3 sources
  • Free person/package/vehicle smart detection without a subscription · 3 sources
  • Tall 3:4 aspect ratio captures full body and packages at the door · 3 sources
  • Sleek, minimal, compact design · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • Narrow 145-degree field of view, narrower than most rivals · 2 sources
  • No wireless/optional chime, so you need a Google speaker to hear it · 2 sources
  • Weak night vision / lowest resolution (960p) among doorbells tested · 2 sources
  • Google Home ecosystem only, no Alexa or Siri support · 2 sources

Where reviewers disagree Real cross-source split on battery life driven by usage: SafeWise measured around 50% charge left after eight months in mostly-standby use, while TechRadar's heavy-use test drained it in just under one and a half months.

The sources (3)

Tom's Guide lab-tested ·

front-door coverage cut off at base (hands-on): about 18 inches

Day and night video from the Nest Doorbell was detailed and colorful.
While its 145-degree field of view still cut off about 18 inches from the base of my door, it was on a par with the aforementioned Ring and Logitech video doorbells.
unlike Ring, Nest does not sell a separate wireless chime, so if you don't hardwire the doorbell to an existing chime, you'll need a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker like the Nest Mini if you want to hear when someone's at the door.

SafeWise lab-tested ·

battery charge remaining after 8 months (mostly standby): around 50%

It produced excellent daytime video quality in our tests, thanks to its HDR feature.
The 145º field of view is a downgrade compared to most competitors, which come in at 160º or higher.
Nighttime video quality doesn't look nearly as good due to the doorbell's tiny infrared LEDs and their meager light output

TechRadar lab-tested ·

The Google Nest Doorbell (battery) recorded clear footage both during the day and at night, despite the fact it's the lowest resolution doorbell we've tested to date.
One area where the Nest Doorbell (battery) falls short though, is the fact that you can't buy wireless plug-in chimes for it, which is something offered by rivals like Ring.
In our case, it took just under one and a half months before we had to recharge the Nest Doorbell (battery).

Specifications

Price (US)$129.99 Current retail $129.99 per Target listing. Original MSRP $179.99; Target and Newegg show $129.99-$139.95 as prevailing retail.
BrandGoogle
Released2021
Resolution960x1280
Field of view (°)145
Powerbattery
Local storage—
Cloud subscriptionoptional; Google Home Premium $10/mo (includes 60-day event history); free tier limited to 3-hour snapshot history
Night visionIR
Head to toeYes

Source: support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by target.com. Google support spec article (support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9259110) confirms: resolution 960×1280 pixels at up to 30 FPS, 145° diagonal wide-angle FOV, built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery (6 Ah, 3.65V), four 850 nm infrared LEDs for night vision, no local storage. Target search listing confirms battery power, Google Home compatibility, $129.99 retail. Google Home Premium at $10/mo provides 60-day event history; free tier provides 3-hour snapshot history per Google Nest help pages. Head-to-toe view characteristic of the taller 3:4 portrait aspect ratio (960w×1280h). Release 2021 per widespread August 2021 launch coverage.

Is the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) worth it vs cheaper video doorbells?

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) against its closest cheaper and pricier video doorbells on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceResolutionField of view (°)PowerCloud subscriptionNight vision
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) this$129.99960x1280145batteryoptional; Google Home Premium $10/mo (includes 60-day event history); free tier limited to 3-hour snapshot historyIR
Aqara Video Doorbell G4$119.991920x1080162battery-or-wiredHomeKit Secure Video via iCloud+ (50 GB $0.99/mo, 200 GB $2.99/mo, 2 TB $9.99/mo); Aqara hub required for non-Apple ecosystemIR
Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)$149.991536x1536150batteryrequired; Ring Home Basic from $4.99/mo (1 cam, 180-day history)color

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)?

Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, SafeWise, TechRadar) hands-on-tested this exact battery model and rate it a top video doorbell: sharp daytime video (HDR-assisted), a package-friendly tall 3:4 view, and free person/package/vehicle detection without a subscription. Common gripes across the reviews include the narrow 145-degree field of view, the lack of a wireless chime (needing a Google speaker to hear it), weak 960p night vision, and Google-only ecosystem support. Praised: Clear, detailed daytime video (HDR-assisted); Free person/package/vehicle smart detection without a subscription; Tall 3:4 aspect ratio captures full body and packages at the door; Sleek, minimal, compact design. Flagged: Narrow 145-degree field of view, narrower than most rivals; No wireless/optional chime, so you need a Google speaker to hear it; Weak night vision / lowest resolution (960p) among doorbells tested; Google Home ecosystem only, no Alexa or Siri support. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)

How much does the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) cost?

The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) has a US price of $129.99 (Current retail $129.99 per Target listing. Original MSRP $179.99; Target and Newegg show $129.99-$139.95 as prevailing retail.), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) compare on price?

At $130, the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) is #5 cheapest of the 12 video doorbells we track, where the median is $130.

When was the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) released?

The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) was released 2021.

What are the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)'s key specs?

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) (Google): resolution 960x1280, field of view deg 145, power battery, cloud subscription optional; Google Home Premium $10/mo (includes 60-day event history); free tier limited to 3-hour snapshot history, night vision IR. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $129.99 at support.google.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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