You should always follow the detailed app instructions to install and set up your doorbell. To get a preview of what you’ll need to do, you can refer to the articles below. The articles also have links to installation videos.
Important: If your Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd and 3rd gen) doesn't meet the power and voltage requirements of your home, you might need to upgrade your system transformer.
You can see your doorbell’s live video stream in the app. If you want to go back in time to see what has happened, it’s easy to do. You can also share your video stream or clips from your history with other people in different ways.
You can speak to visitors with your phone and the doorbell’s microphone, or use pre-recorded Quick Responses. Your camera will use its lights and sounds to let you know what’s happening, but you can turn them off if you want.
Your doorbell will send notifications to your phone when something happens. If you’re getting too many alerts or not enough, you may want to change the settings. You can also add a Google Home Premium subscription to get more meaningful alerts and filter out ones you don’t want.
The articles below give you an overview of what you get with a Google Home Premium subscription. It also contains other details you can use to make an informed decision before you purchase a subscription.