Google

Nest Doorbell (Battery, 2nd Gen)

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery, 2nd Gen)

Running these analyses costs money. Buy through my links to help keep lights on! I may get a small commission.

Overall

#63 in

Smart Doorbells

according to Reddit Icon Reddit

Sentiment score47% positive
18
3
17
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAlexisoftheShire
5 months ago

I have 2 Nest Doorbell (battery) cameras. One for side door and the other for front door. I also have 1 Nest indoor camera with power and 1 Nest outdoor camera (battery) for the back yard. All work well with Google Home. The Home app displays all 4 very fast and alerts when there is movement. They are not the newest 2k models but really these 1k models work just fine. FYI.

Reddit Iconbanditelvis721
5 months ago

Google next video doorbell no issues at all! i have the battery version

Reddit IconDefinitelyNWYT
5 months ago

Personally, I think this is a low effort review. I have a 2nd gen battery which can be hardwired and is. Custom zones for notifications. It identifies the categories of person, animal, or package well. Reports when the package disappears from view. I don't ask it to identify specific people, because I can see who it is. Cam quality is good. Night vision is good. Two way voice. You get 3 hrs of events free but in reality this is longer if you haven't reviewed the event yet. You only need the subscription if you want to store 30-60 days of events or the full past 24 hours. I don't. Why? Because you can download the event to local storage for free if there's an issue. The only issue I've had is if my buddy shines his headlights directly into the cam blinding it, I can't get a picture of him peeing in my bushes.

Reddit IcondniHze
7 months ago

It's quite rare to see a wired Nest doorbell here, so far I only saw two. I have a battery one, and they are quite frustrating. The battery is miserable in a setting of a tiny front yard with many people or vehicles passing by. Not to mention now I have one year to get rid of it in favour of something that doesn't require an AI subscription as they recently announced the end of the Google One gravy train.

Reddit IconKaeylum
6 months ago

I live in Minnesota. My Google nest doorbell, on battery, is fine all winter. I have to charge it more frequently, but it still works well below freezing

6 months ago

Yes. I don't have power from the house to the doorbell sadly. Irrespective, it works in the depths of a MN winter.

Reddit Iconkevin349
11 months ago

I had similar problems in contacted support. They sent me a new device under warranty and I haven't had any problems with this one. Battery lasts 4 to 5 months without any event notifications and my door points at a walkway that is pretty active.

Reddit IconLordChappers
12 months ago

Well, me and my Google Nest Battery Doorbell will just go fuck ourselves then.

8 months ago

I've got a Google battery doorbell (rented flat with no power) and it is okay, but the footage recently has started cutting off after a couple of seconds. I'm now waiting for UniFi's 5G Dream machine (as I have to use 5G as my main Internet connection), and the second I have that I'm getting Unifi cams as well and completely ditching Google outside of the speakers (until I get good enough at HomeAssistant to get up my own speakers and assistant).

Reddit IconSettleAsRobin
8 months ago

I know PoE is their thing but their WiFi doorbell and G6 Instant camera run off WiFi and work great for me. Pair with a Dream Router 7 and you got a decent setup that requires no subscription. Price increases and stupid playback issues made me switch. It’s a shame because I really liked Nest.

Other Reddit Recommendations: