Name: Google Nest Doorbell (battery)
Brand: Google
Price: 179.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

How we assessed this:researched from manufacturer documentation, installation manuals and UK pricing. Not hands-on tested. Our method

Key facts

Manufacturer's RRP (researched 5 November 2026)	£179.99
Subscription	Google Home Premium (Standard): £80/year (optional) — £8 a month or £80 a year for longer event video history; Advanced plan £16 a month or £160 a year (up to 60 days). Without a plan the doorbell keeps 3 hours of event video history.
3-year cost with the optional Google Home Premium (Standard) plan (at RRP, researched 5 November 2026)	£419.99
3-year cost (RRP + required subscription, researched 5 November 2026)	£179.99
Power	battery
Installation	DIY
Works with	Google Home, Amazon Alexa
Video	HD 960 × 1280, up to 30 fps, HDR, 6× digital zoom
Field of view	145° diagonal, 3:4 aspect ratio
Night vision	Up to 3.05 m (infrared)
Wi-Fi	802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Power	Built-in rechargeable battery (6 Ah); optional 8–24 V AC, 10 VA wiring
Weather	IP54, −20 °C to 40 °C (charging 0 °C to 40 °C)
Dimensions	46 × 24.1 × 160 mm, 206 g
Warranty	2-year limited warranty
Security updates	Five years of security updates

Features

Alerts for people, parcels, animals and vehicles
3 hours of free event video history
HDR video with night vision
Vertical 3:4 head-to-toe view
Up to 1 hour of local event storage if Wi-Fi drops

Pros and cons

3 hours of free event video history
2-year warranty and five years of security updates
Works with Google and Alexa devices
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi

Highest price here (£179.99)
HD rather than 2K video
Needs the Google Home app and a Google Account
No continuous 24/7 recording, even with a plan

Installation: what UK buyers need to know

Battery-powered with a built-in rechargeable battery, or wired to existing doorbell wires (8–24 V AC, 10 VA) so your existing chime rings. Even when wired, Google says the battery must be charged indoors when temperatures fall below 0 °C. On battery only, your existing chime will not ring; alerts go to your phone and compatible Google speakers. Needs the Google Home app, a Google Account and at least 2 Mbps upload speed. If Wi-Fi drops, it stores up to one hour of recorded events locally. If the installation needs new mains wiring or a new transformer, use a qualified electrician.