Nest Hello Doorbell Review with Installation Guide: Best Video Doorbell in 2018?

Nest recently entered the growing video doorbell market with their latest product, the Nest Hello. The Nest Hello is the company’s first video doorbell and is intended to compete directly with the Ring Doorbell. The Nest Hello has several features that the Ring doesn’t offer. This includes 24/7 continuous video recording, HDR video, and face recognition. Plus it integrates extremely well with existing Nest hardware and Google Home devices.

I have wanted to add a video doorbell to my growing list of smart home devices so when I heard that Nest was coming out with their own version, I decided that now was the perfect time to make a purchase.

Nest Hello Unboxing:

• Doorbell chime connector
• 15 degree wedge
• Nest Hello release tool
• Masonry drill bit and anchors
• Window decal
• Clip on wire extenders
• Wall plate mount with mounting screws
• Quick start guide

If you have purchased Nest products before, you know that their retail packages provide everything you need for installation and the Hello doorbell is no exception. There are several thoughtful accessories to assist with the installation process. They’ve even included a masonry drill bit and anchors for installations on a brick or stone surface.

Watch the video below for a step-by-step installation guide, followed by a full review.

Nest Hello Doorbell Specs:

• Camera: 1/3 inch, 3-megapixel color sensor with 8x digital zoom
• Field of View: 160 degrees diagonal
• Video Resolution: 1600×1200 at up to 30 frames per second with HDR
• Night Vision: 850 nm infrared LEDs
• Water Resistance: IPx4
• Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Operating Temperature: 14° to 104°F (-10° to 40°C)
• Dimensions: 117 x 43 x 26mm and 121.6g

Nest Hello vs Ring Video Doorbell Pro:

	Nest Hello	Ring Pro
Retail Price	$229	$249
Camera	1600×1200	1080p
Field of View	160 degrees	160 degrees
WiFi	802.11ac	802.11n
Live View	Yes	Yes
Continuous Recording	Yes	No
Face Recognition	Yes	No
Subscriptions	Starting at $5 per month	Starting at $3 per month

Nest Hello Doorbell Pros and Cons:

• Pros
  • Easy Installation
  • Great Video Quality
  • Face Detection
  • Google Home Integration
  • Light Ring Illuminates for Evening Guest
• Cons
  • Monthly Subscription Required for Smart Features

Nest Hello Review Summary:

The Nest Hello has far exceeded expectations. It is a great standalone video doorbell, made even better if you already have Nest products in your home. Its basic features work well, but its advanced features, like facial recognition really stand out. If you don’t need all that fancy add-ons, skip the Nest Aware subscription or simply look elsewhere. But if you want the smartest video doorbell around, the Nest Hello is easily the best recommendation.

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Google Home Device Compatibility List.

How to Connect August Smart Lock to Google Home

Did you know that August was the first smart lock to work with Google Home? However, you may noticed that August doesn’t appear where you would expect it to in the Google Home app. That’s because Google has yet to add August to the list of devices you can join. Fortunately, we discovered somewhat of a hack to link your August Smart Lock account to your Google Home.

How to Connect August Smart Locks to Google Home

• Install the proper apps:
  • Install the Google Home app and the Google Assistant app to your smart phone. Followed by signing in to your Gmail account. (Android and iOs compatible)
    
• “Talk to August”
  • Open the Google Assistant app on your phone and tell the assistant to talk to August by simply saying or even typing; “Ok Google, talk to August”. You will then be prompted to sign in with your August account info.

How to Control August Smart Locks with your Voice

With everything signed-in and confirmed you can now execute commands related to your August lock simply by talking to your Google Assistant. “Ok Google, talk to August” is the primary command for calling upon August however, the August Assistant seems to go through a lengthy question and answer process every time you want to check the lock. After a few moments of frustration, I realized that if you said, “OK Google, ask August to lock the front door,” it would simply work.

Some additional commands are:

• “Ok, Google, ask August to list my locks.”
• “Ok, Google, ask August check the front door.”

The first, second and third generation locks from August will work with Google Home but remember, you will need the August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge to do so.

Sure, it is a tedious little hack but that’s how you can get your August locks to pair with your Google Home.

Google Home Device Compatibility List.

What Works With Google Home? Full Device Compatibility List

Google first unveiled Assistant in May 2016 and later launched it on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, alongside a smart speaker called Google Home. More than a year later, Google has introduced new hardware, all of which have Assistant built-in.

What is Google Assistant?

Well, Google Assistant is Google’s very own voice-controlled smart assistant. It’s designed to be personal and conversational while expanding on the company’s voice controls. Think of it Google’s version of Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri.

What Works with Google Home?

Due to it’s simplicity and availability, Assistant is the perfect entry point for a connected smart-home. With hundreds of smart home devices from a variety of popular brands, you can easily control things around your house with just your voice. Here’s a list of devices that are compatible with Google Home:

August – Smart Lock Pro – Locks

Aubic – Mini Wifi Outlet / Wi-Fi Surge Protector / Wi-Fi Light Bulb – Smart Plugs

Awair – Glow – Smart Plugs

B&O – Beoplay A6  / Beoplay M5 – Speakers

Blossom – Smart Sprinkler System – Sprinkler Hubs

Canary – Flex Security Camera – Cameras

Control Nightingale – Smart Home Sleep System – Smart Plugs

Ecobee – Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat – Thermostats

Emberlight – Wi-Fi Smart Light – Lights

EufyHome – Smart Bulb – Lights

Geeni – Multi-color Bulb – Lights

Geeni – Smart Surge Protector – Smart Plugs

Grace Digital – Wi-Fi Internet Radio – Speakers

Guardzilla – All-in-One Video / Outdoor Wifi Camera – Cameras

Honeywell – Lyric Round / Lyric T5 – Thermostats

Hook – Smart Home Hub – Smart Hubs

Hoover – Rouge 970 – Vacuums

HP Print – DeskJet 3755 / Printing with Google Home – Printers

iDevices – Outdoor Wi-Fi Plug / Wi-Fi Wall Outlet – Smart Plugs

igloohome – Deadbolt 02 / Smart Lockbox – Locks

iHome – ISP6X Wi-Fi Plug / ISP100 Outdoor Plug – Smart Plugs

Insignia – Wi-Fi Plug – Smart Plugs

iRobot – Roomba 690 / 890 / Setting Up with Google Home – Vacuums

LG – Music Flow H5 – Speakers

LG – Hom-Bot VR65502LV / VR65704LVM – Vacuums

Liftmaster – MyQ Garage Controller – Garages

LIFX – Smart LED Light Bulb / Smart LED Light Strip – Lights

Logitech – Circle 2 Security Camera – Cameras

Logitech – Harmony Hub / Elite Remote Control – TVs

Lutron Caseta – Smart Light Dimmer – Lights

Lux Products – Wi-Fi Thermostat – Thermostats

Master & Dynamic – MA770 Premium Wireless Speaker – Speakers

Meross – Mini Wi-Fi Plug – Smart Plugs

MyQ Chamberlain – MyQ-G0201 – Garages

Nanoleaf – Aurora Smarter Kit / Expansion Pack – Lights

Neato – Botvac D5 / D3 – Vacuums

Nest – Learning Thermostat – Thermostats

Netatmo – Weather Station – Thermostats

Netgear – Orbi / Nighthawk X6S / Nighthawk AC1900 – Wi-Fi Routers

Netro Sprite – Smart Sprinkler Controller – Sprinkler Hubs

Nexx Garage – Smart Garage Door Opener – Garages

Pebblebee – Key Finder – Location Devices

Phillips Hue – Smart Bulb Starter Kit / E12 Color Candle Bulb / Lightstrip – Lights

Pioneer – Multiroom Digital Music System – Speakers

Powwow – Mini Wi-Fi Plug / Smart Surge Protector / Wi-Fi LED Bulb – Smart Plugs

Rachio – Smart Sprinkler Controller – Sprinkler Hubs

Ring – Video Doorbell Pro – Cameras

Samsung – Home Monitoring Kit / SmarThings Outlet – Smart Hubs

Sengled – Speaker Bulb Combo – Lights

Sensibo – Wi-Fi Air Conditioner Controller – Thermostats

Shark – ION Robot 750 Vacuum – Vacuums

Smanos – Wi-Fi Camera and Security System – Cameras

Sony – SRSZR5 Wireless Speaker – Speakers

Tado – Smart Air Conditioner Controller – Thermostats

Tile – Key Finder – Location Devices

TP-Link – Wi-Fi Smart Plug / Smart LED Bulb – Lights

Urbanears – Stammen / Baggen – Speakers

Vizio – SP50-D5 Smart cast Crave 360 / SP30-E0 Smart Cast Crave Go – Speakers

WeMo – Mini Smart Plug / Wi-Fi Smart Plug – Smart Plugs

As you can see there are a wide variety brands adding their devices to the smart home market and that list is growing everyday. Honestly, a lot of these devices can also be used with Amazon’s Alexa and are just recently receiving support for Google Home. Sure Google is playing catch-up but considering Google Home costs less than the Amazon Echo, the Google Home is quickly becoming a more attractive option for a voice-controlled assistant.

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