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Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)

Ranked #18 of 27 in Best Video Doorbells: Ring, Nest, eufy, Wyze, Tapo & More (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#18

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen)

Best for: 2K Nest doorbell with 166° view

3.6/10

What we like

    Watch out for

    • Battery life not published by Google Nest

    Score breakdown

    Resolution class 20%
    Field of view 10%
    Color night vision 15%
    HDR 5%
    Local recording 20%
    Power options 10%
    Weather rating (IP) 10%
    Battery life * 10%

    * Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

    Resolution class2K class
    Field of view166 °
    Color night visionNo
    HDRYes
    Local recordingNo
    Power options1
    Weather rating (IP)65
    Battery lifeNot listed
    Resolution (maker)2K (2048 x 2048)
    Field of view (maker)166° diagonal
    Night visionInfrared
    PowerWired
    Local storageNone listed
    Weather ratingIP65
    Paid plan (maker says)6 hours of event previews included; 30 or 60 days of history need Google Home Premium Standard or Advanced, and 24/7 recording needs Advanced (maker's plan wording).
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