# Google Nest Doorbell (battery)

*Google*

> The Nest Doorbell (battery) cannot record 24/7 and needs the Google Home app. It is an HD video doorbell that runs on its rechargeable battery or on 8 to 24 VAC doorbell wiring, and it connects over Wi-Fi. It suits Google Home users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Alexa and Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-doorbell-battery
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Google](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/google) |
| Category | Doorbell |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Doorbell[^2] |
| Where | Front door, IP54[^2] |
| Released | 2021-08-24[^3] |
| Video | HD 960 x 1280, 3:4, 30 fps, HDR, H.264[^2] |
| Field of view | 145 degrees diagonal[^2] |
| Power | Built-in 6 Ah rechargeable battery, or existing 8 to 24 VAC doorbell wiring. The wired chime rings only when wired.[^2] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth LE[^2] |
| History without a plan | 3 hours of event video history. No 24/7 recording.[^2] |
| Alexa | Yes, through the Google Nest skill[^2][^4] |

## Integration paths

**How the Google Nest Doorbell (battery) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | Wi-Fi network, Google Home app, Google Account[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Google Nest Doorbell (battery)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^2][^4] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | nest |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.google.nest |

## Releases

**Google Nest Doorbell (battery) release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021-08-05[^3] | Announced | Launch price $179.99. |
| 2021-08-24[^3] | Released |  |

## Related pages

- [Google Nest cams and doorbells](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/google-nest-cams-and-doorbells) (line)
- [Google](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/google) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Google Store (US): Nest Doorbell (battery). https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_doorbell?hl=en-US (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^2]: Google Store (US): Nest Doorbell (battery) installation and tech specs. https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_doorbell_specs?hl=en-US (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^3]: Google blog, 5 Aug 2021: New from Google Nest: the latest Cams and Doorbells are here. https://blog.google/products/google-nest/new-google-nest-latest-cams-and-doorbells-are-here/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)
[^4]: Google Home and Nest Help: Control Google Nest products with Amazon Alexa. https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/9325080?hl=en (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-11)