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Nest Doorbell (Wired, 1st Gen)

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 1st Gen)

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Sentiment score39% positive
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Last updated: Apr 23, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconsupamolly
7 months ago

I've been tempted to get one too, so disappointing they don't plan to sell them in the UK. I currently have my v1 doorbell powered by one of these - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B3S3WX49](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B3S3WX49) . Would the same power supply work with a US model?

Reddit Iconaltandthrowitaway
7 months ago

I have no idea why the new doorbell is only for Canada and the US. I already had to import the first nest doorbell from the US to Australia. Voltage issues shouldn't be an issue as the power brick just converts to 15-20v for the nest cam, works no different to a phone charger lol.

Reddit IconAmuro2026
5 months ago

I have the 2nd and it's trash! Hate it. I prefer the first gen over the 2nd. I might buy the 3rd

Reddit IconBluefusionUK
10 months ago

I use nest gen 1 doorbell and use the starling hub to bring it into HK - no issues.

Reddit Iconceliac-
7 months ago

Big thanks! I was able to get it installed today. A bit more trouble than my (now dead) gen 1 was, but I got it. Thanks!

Reddit Iconchnandler_bong
5 months ago

I’m also 1st gen wired, and I knew immediately when my battery died because it just doesn’t work as well anymore. I had to disable the connection to the physical chimes in the house because every time someone rang the doorbell the camera would reboot. I bought a replacement battery but haven’t had the courage to swap them out, and so I think this new camera (which I heard nothing about strangely) is my way forward.

Reddit IconFew-Professional4196
6 months ago

I replace a gen 1 for a gen 3 since the camera was peeling, I like the 2k though, I also noticed it catching more events and describe them accurately. We have to see how will be with Gemini

Reddit IconForeign_Package_925
4 months ago

My 5 year old Nest Doorbell just bit the dust. Video works but actual door button knocks it out and no inside ring or video for those 2-3 secs. I've got 6 Google Nest cameras and figured once they start going out I would move them over to Unifi cameras, but just replacing the doorbell is $130 and uses 2-wire and getting POE to that door jam in the front with stucco and brick is probably more than I can swing.

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