Which Nest Doorbell is Right for You?
To find your chime, just ring your bell and follow the sound. What do you see when you remove the cover?
Choosing Your Nest Doorbell
Step 1: Check Your Chime and Power Source
- Batteries, but no wires (Wireless chime)
This indicates the Nest Doorbell (battery).
- Batteries and wires (Electronic chime)
Proceed to Step 2: Check your transformer.
- Only wires (Mechanical chime)
Proceed to Step 2: Check your transformer.
Step 2: Check Your Transformer (If applicable)
What voltage and power rating is printed or stamped on your transformer? DC transformers are not supported.
CAUTION: Electrical currents are present. Don't touch any wires.
- Voltage: 8-24VAC
This indicates the Nest Doorbell (battery).
- Voltage: 16-24VAC
This indicates either the Nest Doorbell (wired) or the Nest Doorbell (battery).
Available Nest Doorbell Options and Features
Nest Doorbell (battery)
Requires: ? Google Home app
Features: ? Free 3-hour history (event video history included; Nest Aware subscription for more)
Compatible with: Wireless chime, Electronic chime (8-24VAC), Wired chime (16-24VAC)
Nest Doorbell (wired)
Requires: ? Nest app
Features: ? 3 hours of event clip history included (Nest Aware subscription for video history); 24/7 continuous video history (Nest Aware Plus subscription)
Compatible with: Electronic chime (16-24VAC), Wired chime (16-24VAC)
General App Requirements
- ? Google Home app required
- ? Nest app required
Video History Features Summary
- ? Free 3-hour history
3 hours of event video history included on the Nest Doorbell (battery).
3 hours of event clip history included on the Nest Doorbell (wired).
Add a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately) for more video history.
- 24/7 ? 24/7 continuous video history
Available with a Nest Aware Plus subscription (sold separately).