Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US): what it works with
Google · model Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) · For the US and Canada
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Yes
Set up in the Google Home app, the Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) announces visitors on Google speakers and displays in the same home. Alexa works through the Google Nest skill, with doorbell-press announcements and live view on Echo Show, and Home Assistant gets it via the Google Nest integration. It needs existing 16 to 24 V AC doorbell wiring and no hub. Free use keeps 3 hours of event video; up to 60 days needs Google Home Premium.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Google page states Matter for this model, and no CSA listing for it surfaced in search. A German news site reports Nest cameras and 'the Nest Doorbell' listed by the CSA for Matter 1.5.1 without firmware yet, but it does not name the model. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | No Google or Apple page found that lists this doorbell in Apple Home. |
| Google Home | Yes | Set up in the Google Home app. Doorbell visitor announcements play on Google speakers and displays in the same home.[1],[5] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Through the Google Nest skill in the Alexa app. Google names this model for doorbell-press announcements once Visitor announcements is on in Google Home, and live view works on Echo Show when you ask for it.[4] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No official Google or SmartThings page found for this model; only forum posts and a 2020 article about older Nest devices. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | The official Google Nest integration uses Google's Device Access API, which costs US$5. Google's Device Access list includes Nest Doorbell (wired), added in February 2023, with WebRTC live view and clip preview.[6],[7] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Wi-Fi[1]
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Type
- Video doorbell[1]
- Local recording
- Unconfirmed
- Paid plan needed for
- Event video history beyond 3 hours (Google Home Premium)[3]
- Radio: Google's install page connects it to Wi-Fi through the Google Home app. No Google page seen states the bands for this model; press and retailer listings say 2.4 and 5 GHz.
- Hub: Needs Wi-Fi, the Google Home app and a Google Account; no hub or bridge is mentioned.
- Local control: Google does not state whether any control works without its cloud.
- Power: Google requires a transformer rated 16–24 V AC, 10–40 VA; some homes need a new one. Google also lists an optional indoor plug-in power adapter.
- Local recording: Google says it can hold up to an hour of events in the doorbell if Wi-Fi drops, but no local or microSD storage option is stated.
- Paid plan needed for: Google's comparison page lists 3 hours of event video with no plan and up to 60 days of event history with Google Home Premium.
Before you buy
- Needs doorbell wiring and a transformer rated 16–24 V AC, 10–40 VA; some homes need a new transformer.
- Video history beyond 3 hours needs a paid Google Home Premium plan.
- Home Assistant access goes through Google's Device Access API, which costs US$5.
- Apple Home support is not confirmed.
Quick answers
- Does the Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Google or Apple page found that lists this doorbell in Apple Home.
- Does the Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) works with Google Home directly. Set up in the Google Home app. Doorbell visitor announcements play on Google speakers and displays in the same home. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Does the Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Through the Google Nest skill in the Alexa app. Google names this model for doorbell-press announcements once Visitor announcements is on in Google Home, and live view works on Echo Show when you ask for it. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official Google or SmartThings page found for this model; only forum posts and a 2020 article about older Nest devices.
- Does the Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Nest Doorbell wired 2nd gen (US) works with Home Assistant directly. The official Google Nest integration uses Google's Device Access API, which costs US$5. Google's Device Access list includes Nest Doorbell (wired), added in February 2023, with WebRTC live view and clip preview. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Sources
- Install Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) - Google Home and Nest Help — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Upgrade your transformer for Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen or 3rd gen) — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Compare Nest Video Doorbells (battery & wired) - Google Store — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Control Google Nest products with Amazon Alexa - Google Home and Nest Help — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- How visitor announcements work - Google Home and Nest Help — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Google Nest - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Supported devices - Device Access — Google manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
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