Get to know the Nest Doorbells.
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Nest Doorbell (wired)
5.2 in (131 mm)
1.7 in (42 mm)
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Nest Doorbell (wired)
1.1 in (28 mm)
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Nest Doorbell (battery)
6.3 in (160 mm)
1.8 in (46 mm)
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Nest Doorbell (battery)
0.95 in (24.1 mm)
Tech specsApp
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
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).
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.
Audio
High-quality speaker and microphone

Two-way audio with noise cancellation
Lights
White LED status light ring

RGB LED status light
Sensors
Nest Doorbell (wired)N/A
Nest Doorbell (battery)PIR (motion and proximity sensor)

Magnetometer
Night vision
Nest Doorbell (wired)See up to 10 feet away

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
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
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.
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
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.
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).
Book a Pro for installation
Google now makes it simple to purchase your device with professional installation at check out. Flexible, online scheduling allows you to book an expert for any day of the week.

Already purchased a Nest Doorbell? Book installation with OnTech Online or Call 1-883-ONTECH2.
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%
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
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
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).
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.
Audio
High-quality speaker and microphone

Two-way audio with noise cancellation
Lights
White LED status light ring

RGB LED status light
Sensors
Nest Doorbell (wired)N/A
Nest Doorbell (battery)PIR (motion and proximity sensor)

Magnetometer
Night vision
Nest Doorbell (wired)See up to 10 feet away

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
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
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.
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
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.
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).
Book a Pro for installation
Google now makes it simple to purchase your device with professional installation at check out. Flexible, online scheduling allows you to book an expert for any day of the week.

Already purchased a Nest Doorbell? Book installation with OnTech Online or Call 1-883-ONTECH2.
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%
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
What's in the boxNest 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
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
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
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
RequirementsNest 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.
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.
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.
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.
1
Based on product weight. Excludes accessories in the box.
2
This 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.