Testseek.com have collected 64 expert reviews of the Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell .
May 2018
(80%)
64 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
4695 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Battery-powered (standard
Easy to find batteries
Too!)
Easy to use
Integrates with other Nest products
The Nest Hello captures excellent video day and night. The HDR capability means you get useful video even when the sun is shining directly into the camera. At night
You can make out objects just as well as during the day. Audio is clear and loud on both
Easy to install (assuming a level of comfort with a screwdriver and basic electrical)
Integrates well with existing Nest products
Improved video
Wide angled view and management features not found on competitive products
Nest Hello helps you quickly address visitors with pre-recorded responses
Familiar Faces feature
Image quality
Smart notifications with subscription
Compact design
Comes with preprogrammed quick responses
HDR imaging and night vision
24/7 livestreaming
Vertical 4
3 aspect ratio
Two-way audio
Light ring doubles as a nightlight
Nest's $229 Hello video doorbell looks great and works consistently well. Its optional facial recognition feature and advanced integrations with the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Google Home speakers set this smart buzzer above the rest
Great video quality
Seamless integration with Google Home and Google Assistant
Video is always streaming
So you never miss a thing
Google Assistant integration
Flexible scheduling
Facial recognition
Easy installation with detailed directions in the app
Crisp
Clear video quality
Announces names of regular visitors through a Google Home
Ability to turn off the doorbell chime
Light ring highlights doorbell for evening visitors
Bright and sharp HDR video
Video view has 4
3 aspect ratio so you can see visitors from head to toe
Optional continuous 24/7 live recording and facial recognition
Integrates well with other Google and Nest products
The editors didn't like
Limited functionality with third-party services
Tricky to install so that it's straight on either side
You'll need a Nest Connect (or Nest Guard) to use it
No manual key fallback
There's only a wedge to tilt the Hello left or right. Nest really ought to include one that can tilt up and down as well
The camera is a little spendy at $230
But you also need to pay for Nest Aware every month. Without that
The camera doesn't even sav
Only integrates with other Nest products and Google Assistant
Hardware Cost + Subscription
High bandwidth usage
Nest's cloud video storage subscriptions are the most expensive among smart doorbells
Expensive
$6-a-month subscription fee
Facial recognition requires an extra subscription
A seemingly unnecessary "chime connector" accessory comes with your purchase and is a required part of the installation for "power management" purposes whether you have a manual or a digital doorbell chime. There's no free video clip storage
Limited function without a subscription
Heavy data usage
Requires doorbell wiring for power
Uses a lot of bandwidth to upload video
Requires hardwired connection
None
Nest Aware subscription needed for the best features
Compact, well-built hardware, Straightforward installation guidance, Beautifully clear day/night video with minimal lag, Smart facial recognition and Google Assistant integration, Instant caller notifications, two-way talk and canned responses
Some features locked without Nest Aware subscription, Doorbell wiring terminals cause frustration
If you have $200 to drop on a doorbell, Nest Hello should be your choice.Updated October 19, 2018 to note that the Nest Hello doorbell can be answered on a Google Assistant smart display like the Home Hub...
Published: 2018-09-20, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
HDR video, good night vision, good and fast app, great as basic doorbell, attractive, smart addon features, with Nest Aware it is excellent as homesecurity camera, recognises guests via facial recognition
stringent wiring/power requirements, additional subscription almost a necessity, mount sits proud of the wall, privacy concerns of having a camera on your door particularly with facial recognition
The Nest Hello is an excellent smart doorbell that's still good at being a regular doorbell. If you rarely use the smart bits, it'll work OK without an add-on subscription.When you do want to use the smart functionality, a Nest Aware subscription is almos...
The Hello does its job well, notifying you when someone is at the door and allowing you to talk to them or play a preset phrase.It isn't perfect: it's expensive and – for UK homeowners – not easy or convenient to install. And after the big initial outlay...
Published: 2018-08-12, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Easy-to-use app, Great motion tracking & HD video, Useful face recognition
Has to be wired in at extra cost, Subscription required for full features, Good Wi-Fi needed for best quality
The Nest Hello isn't the cheapest smart doorbell on the market, but if you're looking for a good-looking, easy to use, featured-packed device that also doubles as an excellent security camera it offers decent value for money. For most, the five-day video...
Excellent video and image quality, Facial recognition works well, Google Assistant speaker feature is useful, Strong feature set including two-way communication and quiet time
Expensive purchase with installation, Wired install will be hassle for some, Nest Aware subscription required for best features adds yet more expense
Nest Hello is the most advanced video doorbell you can buy right now. Not only is its smaller-scale and more premium design more appealing than its competitors, it also brings a wider and more powerful feature set with it: great facial recognition and vid...
Nest's $229 Hello video doorbell looks great and works consistently well. Its optional facial recognition feature and advanced integrations with the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Google Home speakers set this smart buzzer above the rest
A seemingly unnecessary "chime connector" accessory comes with your purchase and is a required part of the installation for "power management" purposes whether you have a manual or a digital doorbell chime. There's no free video clip storage
The Nest Hello is the smartest video doorbell available today, and a really solid choice for anyone -- but it's especially appealing if you're sold on a broader Google/Nest smart home...
Design is stylish and understated, Facial recognition offers added benefits, Nest products work in tandem
Hardwiring is a disruptive nuisance, Professional installation is a costly addition, Works with Google Assistant only
Calling the Nest Hello a doorbell is underselling it a bit – it's effectively a security camera in disguise. Of course, it's difficult to say whether or not the Hello will be a worthy addition to your smart home setup until we've lived it for a while. Bu...
Excellent video and image quality,Facial recognition works well,Google Assistant speaker feature is useful,Integration with Google Smart Displays is great,Strong feature set including two-way communication and quiet time
Expensive purchase with installation,Wired install will be hassle for some,Nest Aware subscription required for best features adds yet more expense
The Nest Hello video doorbell is a lovely looking device as far as doorbells go. It is slim, sleek, sophisticated and it offers a premium finish that most people would be happy enough to have welcoming visitors to their front door.Offering facial recognit...
