You can learn more about other Nest products that are still available including the Google Nest Cam and the Nest Cam Outdoor. This doorbell cam is the cream of the crop, the upper crust, the haut monde. You get it; it’s a really good doorbell camera. The Google Nest offers better video resolution, faster alerts, and smarter features than most of its competitors combined. Safe to say you’ll love adding this device to your home. Google Nest Hello features: If you get enough of those bland alerts, eventually, you just ignore them. (Or throw your phone against the wall in annoyance.) And then what’s the point of having a camera at all? The Google Nest Hello sends useful, smart alerts. It tells you what you need to know. Instead of just saying, “motion detected,” it will say, “Your camera spotted someone.” If it knows who the person is, it will even name them. “Jane Smith is at the door.” You can say things like, “Leave the package on the porch” or “Be right there” with just a few quick taps. Pretty useful for if you need to sign for a package, but the FedEx person is only going to wait 30 seconds. You’ll still get alerts on your phone, but your kid won’t wake up to the sound of the delivery person sounding the bell. The Google Nest Hello can do EBR, but it also offers continuous video recording, or CVR. That’s where your camera records everything, all the time, 24/7, and stores the footage in the cloud. You have to opt into a monthly Nest Aware Plus subscription for that, but it’s worth it if you want full-time coverage. (And if you want EBR, you’ll still need the basic Nest Aware plan.) When someone rings your doorbell, your other Google devices can announce the alert throughout the house. You don’t even need to have your phone handy. And you can control the camera with your voice and view the livestream on your TV through Chromecast. That’s pretty “smart home” to us. If you want the best of the best, then we think the Google Nest Hello is worth it, especially if you want to use other Nest products, like the Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor or Google Nest WiFi. It’s not too difficult. Plan on spending about 30 minutes to an hour getting it up and running. But if you don’t want to mess around with electrical wiring (and we can’t blame you,), then you can opt for professional installation through Google’s partner, OnTech. Google Nest Hello installation steps: That’s the gist of how to get your Google Nest Hello up and running. The app does a great job of walking you through the process, but you can also check out Google’s “How to Install Your Nest Hello” page for more information. The price is a bit high, but for the quality, we think it’s worth it. Features: The Google Nest Hello is packed full of premium features, like facial recognition, package detection, quiet time, 2K video resolution, and 8x digital zoom. Pricing: The Google Nest is a bit pricey, but we think the quality speaks for itself. Keep in mind, you’ll also want to sign up for a monthly Nest Aware subscription plan, which costs either $6 or $12 per month. Installation: The Google Nest Hello hardwires into your existing doorbell, so installation can be a bit tricky. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself, you can opt for professional installation through OnTech. If you want a cheaper video doorbell that has a lot of the same great features, check out our Arlo Video Doorbell review.
