The Google Nest product line has a number of new additions, including the Nest Doorbell (second generation wired version). Also available today are Nest Wifi Pro and Nest Renew. Nest Doorbell is a wired doorbell that records one hour of surveillance in the event of a poor Wi-Fi network.
Users can playback and replay up to 5 clips from a 3-hour video history for free. However, if users need access to more footage recording, they will need to purchase a Nest Aware Plus subscription.
Google claims that Nest Doorbell has improved its image quality for recording events in a variety of lighting and weather conditions. Nest Doorbell prevents the fisheye distortion normally seen in security camera footage and records in high dynamic range (HDR) to capture the most detailed information. In addition, the company says the product has a smaller carbon footprint and is made from 43% recycled materials.
Available in four colors: linen, snow, ivy and off-white (pictured above), the Nest Doorbell starts at $179.99 in the US and $239.99 in Canada, although only snow and off-white are available in Canada.
