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Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen): price, specs & release date

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen), 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 (Wired, 2nd Gen) a good buy?

At $100, the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) is #3 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. By release date, it is the oldest of the 12 we date.

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)

Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (PCWorld/TechHive, Security.org) praise the Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) for crisp HDR video, the tall portrait aspect ratio, easy Google Home setup, and free on-device people/package detection. Both flag the paid Google Home Premium / Nest Aware subscription needed for facial recognition and extended event history, and only three hours of free storage. Neither published lab measurements.

Based on 2 reviews · 2022-10-26–2026-05-01

Tested by PCWorld, Security.org

Consistently praised

  • Excellent daytime video quality thanks to HDR and the tall portrait aspect ratio · 2 sources
  • Easy installation and seamless Google Home integration · 2 sources
  • Free on-device smart detection (people, packages, vehicles, animals) without a subscription · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • Full features (facial recognition, extended event history) require a paid Google Home Premium / Nest Aware subscription · 2 sources
  • Only three hours of free event storage without a subscription · 2 sources
  • Weak cross-platform support; not compatible with Apple HomeKit · 2 sources
  • Requires low-voltage doorbell wiring to install · 2 sources

Where reviewers disagree Sources diverge on night video: PCWorld calls quality 'excellent, day or night,' while Security.org found it worked better in night-vision mode than under porch lighting. Neither ran lab benchmarks, so there is no measured night-vision comparison.

The sources (2)

PCWorld hands-on ·

The new Nest Doorbell (Wired) provides excellent video quality, day or night.
The all-new Nest Video Doorbell (Wired) is a well-designed, polished product that performed great in our review.
Without a Nest Aware subscription, you can only capture and store video of events from the past three hours.

Security.org hands-on ·

picture quality on the Nest Doorbell is exceptionally crisp and the 3:4 (portrait) aspect ratio gives a head-to-toe view of visitors
A Google Home Premium plan is required to access all features
The one other red flag we ran into is the way the Nest doorbell has a hard time working with other platforms.

Specifications

Price (US)$99.99 Newegg retail $89.99–$109.99. $99.99 used as mid-range current retail price.
BrandGoogle
Released2021
Resolution960x1280
Field of view (°)145
Powerwired
Local storage—
Cloud subscriptionrequired for event recording; Google Home Premium $10/mo (60-day history); free tier: 3-hour snapshot history
Night visionIR
Head to toeYes

Source: support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. Google support spec page confirms Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen): 960×1280 pixels at up to 30 FPS, 145° diagonal FOV, ten 850 nm infrared LEDs, wired (16–24VAC, 10-40VA). Head-to-toe confirmed via portrait 3:4 sensor (960w×1280h = taller-than-wide frame). No local storage. Cloud subscription required for event video; Google Home Premium $10/mo. Newegg corroborates HD video, wired, $89.99–$109.99 retail. Release 2021 per Google's Nest lineup refresh (the wired successor to Nest Hello).

Is the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) worth it vs cheaper video doorbells?

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) 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 (Wired, 2nd Gen) this$99.99960x1280145wiredrequired for event recording; Google Home Premium $10/mo (60-day history); free tier: 3-hour snapshot historyIR
Wyze Video Doorbell Pro$99.981440x1440150battery-or-wiredoptional; Cam Plus from $1.99/mo per cam (person/package/vehicle/pet detection)IR+color
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

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What do reviewers say about the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)?

Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (PCWorld/TechHive, Security.org) praise the Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) for crisp HDR video, the tall portrait aspect ratio, easy Google Home setup, and free on-device people/package detection. Both flag the paid Google Home Premium / Nest Aware subscription needed for facial recognition and extended event history, and only three hours of free storage. Neither published lab measurements. Praised: Excellent daytime video quality thanks to HDR and the tall portrait aspect ratio; Easy installation and seamless Google Home integration; Free on-device smart detection (people, packages, vehicles, animals) without a subscription. Flagged: Full features (facial recognition, extended event history) require a paid Google Home Premium / Nest Aware subscription; Only three hours of free event storage without a subscription; Weak cross-platform support; not compatible with Apple HomeKit; No SD-card slot or expandable local storage option; Requires low-voltage doorbell wiring to install. (From 2 tester reviews.)

How much does the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) cost?

The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) has a US price of $99.99 (Newegg retail $89.99–$109.99. $99.99 used as mid-range current retail price.), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) compare on price?

At $100, the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) is #3 cheapest of the 12 video doorbells we track, where the median is $130.

When was the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) released?

The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) was released 2021.

What are the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)'s key specs?

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) (Google): resolution 960x1280, field of view deg 145, power wired, cloud subscription required for event recording; Google Home Premium $10/mo (60-day history); free tier: 3-hour snapshot history, night vision IR. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $99.99 at support.google.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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