We’ve reviewed a lot of the security cameras and video doorbells, and the second-gen wired Google Nest Doorbell is my easy recommendation for anyone dipping their toes into home security. I still use a version of this Nest Doorbell myself, with its unparalleled AI recognition capabilities for packages (thanks, Google) and free video storage for three hours after events. If you’ve had your eye on this doorbell, now’s the time to grab it.
With Black Friday just around the corner, retailers left and right are already starting to slash prices across the board, including Amazon. And right now, Amazon has cut the price of this doorbell almost in half. Both the wired and wireless options in all colors is now discounted to just $100. Considering the doorbell usually goes for $180, a savings of $80 is pretty impressive. Grab yours now.
I use the battery version because of its easy placement, but the wired version can connect to your existing chime, so it just depends on your needs.
The device has the usual video doorbell features like motion detection, two-way audio, night vision and live views from the app. Several other features stand out, which I like more than any other smart doorbell I’ve tested.
The Nest doorbell design is particularly hardy and compact, so you don’t have to worry much about a person or the elements causing damage. Google’s AI can quickly ignore cars while identifying people and packages (including if packages suddenly disappear). In my experience, it’s reliably accurate and frequently useful. Most video doorbells do this, but they tend to lock the recognition features behind subscriptions while the Nest Doorbell offers it for free and puts only the ability to recognize familiar faces behind a paywall.
A view through Nest Doorbell via the Google Home app (blurred for privacy).
That’s not the only thing the Nest Doorbell does for free. It also offers 3 hours worth of automatic cloud video storage, another feature that’s usually subscription-only. That makes the Nest Doorbell the best option for those looking for a reliable video doorbell that doesn’t need a subscription (as long as you don’t mind using Google’s cloud services). Unlike Amazon’s more gated options, you can use this doorbell with Alexa or Google Assistant, as well as Google Chromecast devices.
Nest cams continue to get new features, including Google Home for the web that allows you to view the cameras through any online device. The doorbell isn’t completely perfect — the resolution is a bit low, for example — but it’s my preferred front door device so far.
For more home security savings, don’t forget to review our best home security deals and stop by our guide to the best cheap home security cams. We can also recommend whole home security systems on a budget. And don’t forget to check out more early Black Friday deals at Amazon.
Why this deal matters
With many of us making travel plans for the upcoming holidays, it’s important to secure our homes before we leave. A video doorbell can help you keep an eye on your front door from just about anywhere. This is the lowest recorded price ever for the Google Nest doorbell. We’ve also previously seen differences in price depending on color and whether the doorbell was wire or battery operated. But right now, all color options regardless of operation are down to $100. This product has been on the shelves for just over two years, releasing in October 2022. With a 44% discount, this offer is almost impossible to pass up.
