Google Nest Doorbells Hit Lowest Prices of the Year

If you've ever worried about porch pirates stealing packages while you're away, a video doorbell can offer some peace of mind, letting you keep tabs on deliveries no matter where you are. Google offers some of the best around, and right now, its battery-powered, second-gen Nest Doorbell is available for $129.99, which is $50 off the regular price, from Amazon and Best Buy.

The third-gen Nest Doorbell, which is wired, is also on sale for $139.99, a $40 discount, at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store. This price matches the lowest we've seen for this model. For those looking for a renter-friendly option, the battery model may be the better choice since it can be installed without any wiring. However, if you already have the wiring in place, the wired version is considered a better long-term investment.

Key Features

The wired version needs to be hooked up to your home's doorbell system but doesn't require charging. It delivers sharper 2K video with a slightly wider 166-degree field of view, compared to the battery model's lower-res 960p footage. Additionally, it offers up to six hours of built-in video previews, while the battery version includes only up to three hours of event-based history by default.

Both Nest models are great video doorbells that support alerts for people, packages, and animals without a subscription. You also get basics like night vision, two-way audio, and a tall head-to-toe view, which makes it easy to see visitors and deliveries. Both integrate well with other Google devices, too, so you can view feeds on compatible Google TV devices and Nest displays.

With a Google Home Premium subscription, which starts at $10 a month, you get access to 30 days of event-based history and a host of features, as well as alerts for familiar faces. If you subscribe to Google Home Premium Advanced, which is $20 a month, you also get 24/7 recording, the ability to quickly search your video history, and more descriptive notifications, among other useful features.