Nest Doorbell - (Wired, 2nd Gen) - Wired Video Doorbell Camera - Doorbell Security Camera - Ivy

Excelente integración con google home, yo tengo los google nest hub y es inmediato la replica de todo. Solo hay que tener en cuenta que se requiere un voltaje de 16 a 24 volts para que se considere un transformador adecuado

When I decided to install the Google/Nest security cameras and the doorbell, I didn't want to mess with wiring, so I went with the battery doorbell. Quickly it became apparent that this was not going to work, because of the frequency with which it was necessary to remove the doorbell to bring it inside and charge the battery using USB-C. So I did the obvious thing. I bought an AC (18V) power supply to place in an outdoor outlet near the front door and ran wiring to the battery doorbell. But this was not an ideal solution either, because of some peculiar issues with the firmware in the doorbell and also with the Google "cloud" service you use for storing the videos. The most significant among these issues is that with the battery doorbell, even if you have it wired to an AC power supply, you do not get the 10-day continuous recording that you get with the security cameras and the wired (2nd gen) doorbell. You still get the 60-day recording of triggered events, but they are restricted in duration and often the triggering is delayed to the extent that you barely catch someone leaving the frame. The main reason I went with Google/Nest was that I wanted continuous recording. I did not realize that this is not available with the battery doorbell even if it is wired to an AC power supply. Anyway, that's the rub with battery doorbell. If you want the 10-day continuous recording, don't waste your time with it. And unless you think it will not be a hassle to bring the thing indoors a couple of times every week to recharge it, you'll end up wiring it directly anyway. I strongly recommend getting the wired (2nd gen) doorbell instead. A word about the wiring. When you buy a power supply, make certain the output is AC, and be aware that for the vast majority of power supplies, the output is DC. The voltage is not terribly important because the camera will tolerate a wide range of AC voltage. Most of the AC power supplies are 18V, which is well within the sweet spot of the range. The reason why it uses AC instead of DC is that most all existing doorbell wiring is low-voltage AC. It is designed to be compatible with most existing doorbell wiring. A minor upside to this is that you can't get the polarity wrong. There is no red wire and black wire. Having made the switch to the wired (2nd gen) doorbell, I am very happy with the 10-day continuous recording. I just wish that I had been aware of these considerations when I bought the batter doorbell. Although, I am repurposing it to spy on the bird house in my back yard, so it is no loss.

Over all, I like this camera, but I probably wouldn't buy another. My main issue with it is probably more software based. I feel it doesn't pick up events nearly as good as other cameras. Just about every single time it picks something up, it starts recording late, and ends recording early. Other cameras record quite a few seconds before and after an event. For example, oftentimes I'll get a notification for "animal activity" as I live in the woods. When I watch the recording, the animal, often a cat, racoon, opossum etc, will already be right in front of the camera. It didn't pick up the animal walking up to the house, even though it's clearly very visible. Then, the recording often stops while the animal is still moving and still in the frame of vision. This happens with people sometimes too, although less often. So, my main complaint is not enough recording time before/after a detection, and no way to adjust this setting. I also don't like that I can't set different notification sounds for different events. It would be nice to have a different sound for people vs animals vs cars (sometimes picks up cars driving by at night, this is somewhat adjustable with "zones"). The video quality is good. The setup/installation was easy (hardwired), and the doorbell chime adapter works well. It also fully integrates with Google, Google TV and Google Home, so I can pull up the camera on my Google TV easily, and any other device. If someone rings the doorbell, and my TV is on, I'll get a notification on the TV and can quickly view the camera on the TV if I choose to.

I’ve had two Nest/Google doorbells and they have both had the same fatal flaw: wireless connection. Make sure you set this up on a stable network. If you have a separate modem/router situation, set it up directly off of the modem network and cross your fingers you never have to change anything. If you do change your network settings, or do anything with your Google “household” and have to reconnect this doorbell, good luck. You have to factory reset and set it up as brand new. That means taking the doorbell off of the frame to get to the QR code on the back. My previous doorbell had to be set up again repeatedly due to issues with lost internet connection (lots of construction in our neighborhood) the space behind the doorbell for the wiring is so small, that eventually the wires broke and I had to replace the doorbell. Stupidly got the same doorbell and just got done having to take it off the wall, factory reset, have my phone search for it for 20 minutes, etc. huge pain in the butt. In the process of having to mess with it, one of the wires came loose from the back of the doorbell and that had to be fixed. All because my Google router died and I had to set up a new router. I feel like there’s got to be an easier, more user friendly way to do this rather than requiring the whole kit and caboodle to be removed????? In the year of our Lord 2025, I’d expect better. The new Google app sucks too. I miss the Nest app. Definitely replacing this doorbell with something more user friendly.

If you're thinking of buying this to install in Ireland (or the UK), I can confirm that it works. The only thing is that if you're coming from the 1st generation wired Nest Hello doorbell, as I was, you may need to upgrade your transformer. The 1st gen required 12V whereas this one needs 16V. I bought this one from Amazon UK and it works perfectly. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XQ2TXVQ As for the doorbell itself, the image quality is slightly better, but bear in mind that the aspect ratio is now 3:4 instead of 4:3. The main advantage is that the notification time is much faster. Installation was pretty easy. The screw holes for the base plate are the same as the 1st gen, which is handy. My only tip is that the wires need to fit within the hole in the base plate. If they don't, you won't be able to attach the doorbell.