Nest Doorbell Installation and Tech Specs - Google Store
Nest Doorbell
Tech specs
App
Requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
Voice assistant
Voice control works with Alexa or Google Assistant.
Dimensions and weight
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Width: 1.7 in (42 mm)
Depth: 1.1 in (28 mm)
Height: 5.2 in (131 mm)
Weight: 4.9 oz (140 g)
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Width: 1.8 in (46 mm)
Depth: 0.95 in (24.1 mm)
Height: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Weight: 7.3 oz (206 g)
Colors
Snow • Linen • Ivy • Ash
Camera
⅓ inch, 1.3-megapixel color sensor
6x digital zoom
3:4 aspect ratio
Field of view
145° diagonal
Video
HD, 960 x 1280 pixels, up to 30 FPS
24/7 live view
Night vision
HDR
H.264 encoding
24/7 live view
Night vision
HDR
H.264 encoding
Video history
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Includes up to 3 hours of event video history. Captures and stores video clips of activity within the past 3 hours.
Captures and stores up to 30 days of event video history with a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately), or up to 60 days with Nest Aware Plus.
Continuous video recording (up to 10 days of 24/7 video history) requires a Nest Aware Plus subscription (sold separately).
Captures and stores up to 30 days of event video history with a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately), or up to 60 days with Nest Aware Plus.
Continuous video recording (up to 10 days of 24/7 video history) requires a Nest Aware Plus subscription (sold separately).
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Includes up to 3 hours of event video history. Captures and stores video clips of activity within the past 3 hours.
Captures and stores up to 30 days of event video history with a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately), or up to 60 days with Nest Aware Plus.
Whether you choose battery or wired installation, the Nest Doorbell (battery) cannot continuously record 24/7 video history.
Captures and stores up to 30 days of event video history with a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately), or up to 60 days with Nest Aware Plus.
Whether you choose battery or wired installation, the Nest Doorbell (battery) cannot continuously record 24/7 video history.
Audio
High-quality speaker and microphone
Two-way audio with noise cancellation
Two-way audio with noise cancellation
Lights
White LED status light ring
RGB LED status light
RGB LED status light
Sensors
Nest Doorbell (wired)
N/A
Nest Doorbell (battery)
PIR (motion and proximity sensor)
Magnetometer
Magnetometer
Night vision
Nest Doorbell (wired)
See up to 10 feet away
Ten 850 nm infrared LEDs with IR cut filter
Ten 850 nm infrared LEDs with IR cut filter
Nest Doorbell (battery)
See up to 10 feet away
Four 850 nm infrared LEDs with IR cut filter
Four 850 nm infrared LEDs with IR cut filter
Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Wi-Fi. WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 encryption supported. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Security
On-device machine learning
Secure boot
Legally required software and security updates will be provided. See here for more.
TLS/SSL with 128-bit AES
Secure boot
Legally required software and security updates will be provided. See here for more.
TLS/SSL with 128-bit AES
Power
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Must be connected to a 16–24VAC, 10VA, 50/60Hz doorbell transformer.
For houses that don’t have existing doorbell wires or the right transformer, install the Indoor Power Adapter or purchase the Nest Doorbell (battery). Learn more.
For houses that don’t have existing doorbell wires or the right transformer, install the Indoor Power Adapter or purchase the Nest Doorbell (battery). Learn more.
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 6 Ah, 3.65V. Learn more at g.co/nest/camlife.
Or use existing wiring for chime and recharging. Requires a 8–24VAC, 10VA, 50-60Hz transformer
Or use existing wiring for chime and recharging. Requires a 8–24VAC, 10VA, 50-60Hz transformer
Chime and compatibility
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Compatible with chimes rated to work with a 16–24VAC, 10VA doorbell transformer. When connected to a wired doorbell chime, the Nest Doorbell (wired) must be used with the chime connector included in the box.
Wired doorbell chimes are not supported when the Nest Doorbell (wired) is powered by the optional Indoor Power Adapter.
You can also get a notification on your phone and on your Google Assistant–enabled speakers and displays.
The Nest Doorbell (wired) is not compatible with battery-powered wireless doorbell chimes.
Wired doorbell chimes are not supported when the Nest Doorbell (wired) is powered by the optional Indoor Power Adapter.
You can also get a notification on your phone and on your Google Assistant–enabled speakers and displays.
The Nest Doorbell (wired) is not compatible with battery-powered wireless doorbell chimes.
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Nest Doorbell (battery) can send notifications to your phone and Google Assistant-enabled speakers and displays when someone presses the button. Your existing wired doorbell chime will not ring.
If you want to hear your existing wired doorbell chime when someone presses your battery-powered doorbell, you have the option to connect your existing doorbell wires (8 to 24VAC, 10VA, 50/60Hz transformer).
If you want to hear your existing wired doorbell chime when someone presses your battery-powered doorbell, you have the option to connect your existing doorbell wires (8 to 24VAC, 10VA, 50/60Hz transformer).
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Operating and charging temperatures
Nest Doorbell (wired) −20°C to 40°C (no charging temp required)
(Nest Doorbell (battery) −20°C to 40°C; charging temp to above 0°C
Weather resistance
IP54 weather resistant
Relative humidity range: 20% to 85%
Relative humidity range: 20% to 85%
Sustainability
Nest Doorbell (wired)
The Nest Doorbell (wired) and chime connector are made with approximately 43% recycled materials.
Nest Doorbell (battery)
The Nest Doorbell (battery) is sustainably designed with 45% recycled content across its plastic parts.
Languages
English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norweigen, Spanish, Swedish
Warranty
1-year limited warranty
Nest Pro: 3-year limited warranty
Nest Pro: 3-year limited warranty
What's in the box
Nest Doorbell (wired)
1 Nest Doorbell
1 base plate
20° wedge
Chime connector
Wire connector
Hex key
2 wall screws
2 wall anchors
2 spacers
Extra security screw
Window decal
Quick start guide
Safety and warranty document
1 base plate
20° wedge
Chime connector
Wire connector
Hex key
2 wall screws
2 wall anchors
2 spacers
Extra security screw
Window decal
Quick start guide
Safety and warranty document
Nest Doorbell (battery)
1 Nest Doorbell
1 base plate
Release tool
2 wall anchors
2 wall screws
Wire connector
20° wedge
Spacers
Wedge screws
Charging cable (3 feet)
Quick start guide
Safety and warranty document
1 base plate
Release tool
2 wall anchors
2 wall screws
Wire connector
20° wedge
Spacers
Wedge screws
Charging cable (3 feet)
Quick start guide
Safety and warranty document
Requirements
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Doorbell power: Doorbell wiring (16-24VAC 10VA min, 50/60Hz NEC/CEC Class 2 transformer).
Doorbell chime: Compatible wired chime, or new compatible chime/Google Nest speaker or display (sold separately).
Nest Doorbell requires a Wi-Fi network, a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed per camera (DSL may not qualify), a compatible mobile device, the free Google Home app, and a Google Account.
Works with Hey Google features require additional hardware (sold separately) which could include a Google Nest device.
Minimum requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements.
Availability and performance of certain features and services are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
Subscription(s) may be required, and terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
You may need a new doorbell transformer and chime (both sold separately) to replace the ones in your home. Check compatibility at g.co/nest/works. Or get professional help for a worry-free installation.
© Google LLC. Google Nest Doorbell, G logo, Google, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
Doorbell chime: Compatible wired chime, or new compatible chime/Google Nest speaker or display (sold separately).
Nest Doorbell requires a Wi-Fi network, a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed per camera (DSL may not qualify), a compatible mobile device, the free Google Home app, and a Google Account.
Works with Hey Google features require additional hardware (sold separately) which could include a Google Nest device.
Minimum requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements.
Availability and performance of certain features and services are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
Subscription(s) may be required, and terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
You may need a new doorbell transformer and chime (both sold separately) to replace the ones in your home. Check compatibility at g.co/nest/works. Or get professional help for a worry-free installation.
© Google LLC. Google Nest Doorbell, G logo, Google, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Doorbell power: Rechargeable battery (included), or existing doorbell wires (8–24 VAC, 10 VA, 50/60Hz transformer). Wired installation will still require charging the battery indoors with charge cable when temperatures fall below 0°C/32°F.
Doorbell chime: Existing compatible wired mechanical or digital chime, or new compatible chime/Google Nest products (sold separately).
The Nest Doorbell requires a Wi-Fi network, a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed (DSL may not qualify), a compatible mobile device, the free Google Home app, and a Google Account.
Works with Hey Google features require additional hardware sold separately, which could include a Google Nest device.
Minimum requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements.
Video streaming, phone alerts, and history may be subject to interruptions or failures for reasons beyond Google’s control, like intermittent Wi-Fi or service provider outages.
The Nest Doorbell does not provide third-party monitored emergency notification or response.
Availability and performance of certain features and services are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
Subscription(s) may be required, and terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply.
All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
© Google LLC. Google Nest Doorbell, G logo, Google, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
Doorbell chime: Existing compatible wired mechanical or digital chime, or new compatible chime/Google Nest products (sold separately).
The Nest Doorbell requires a Wi-Fi network, a working broadband internet connection with at least 2 Mbps upload speed (DSL may not qualify), a compatible mobile device, the free Google Home app, and a Google Account.
Works with Hey Google features require additional hardware sold separately, which could include a Google Nest device.
Minimum requirements are available at g.co/nest/requirements.
Video streaming, phone alerts, and history may be subject to interruptions or failures for reasons beyond Google’s control, like intermittent Wi-Fi or service provider outages.
The Nest Doorbell does not provide third-party monitored emergency notification or response.
Availability and performance of certain features and services are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas.
Subscription(s) may be required, and terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply.
All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
© Google LLC. Google Nest Doorbell, G logo, Google, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
- 1Based on product weight. Excludes accessories in the box.
- 2This does not include plastics in printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components and modules, optical components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) components, electromagnetic interference (EMI) components, films, coatings and adhesives.