Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) vs Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK)
Smart cameras and doorbells · For the UK
- Both work with Amazon Alexa.
- The Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK) works with Google Home and Home Assistant; for the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Apple Home and SmartThings.
- They also differ on: radio, hub required, power, local recording and paid plan needed for.
Side by side
| Fact | Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) | Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[2] | Yes[1],[4] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | Yes[1],[2],[3],[4],[6] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Type | Video doorbell[1] | Video doorbell[1] |
| Power | 3 × AA lithium, optional chime wiring[1],[2] | Battery or wired (8–24 V AC)[1] |
| Local recording | Yes[2],[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Paid plan needed for | Cloud clip storage and person detection (Blink plan)[2],[5] | Event history beyond 3 hours (Google Home Premium)[1],[3] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) or Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK): which works with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) or Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK): which works with Google Home?
- Confirmed only for the Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK). The Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) isn't confirmed either way; the Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK) works directly. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) or Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) or Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) or Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK). The Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) isn't confirmed either way; the Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK) works directly. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) · Google Nest Doorbell Battery (UK)