Nest Doorbells Hit Lowest Prices of the Year

Nest doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the year.

The Verge reports that the battery-powered, second-generation Nest Doorbell is currently $129.99, down $50 from its usual $179.99, available at Amazon and Best Buy (also shown at Google’s Store). If you’d rather run on existing doorbell wiring, the wired, third-generation Nest Doorbell is on sale for $139.99, a $40 haircut from its list price, across Amazon, Best Buy, Google Store, and the Google Shop. The price dips mark the best deal we’ve seen this year on Google’s doorbell lineup, the outlet notes, and they come after a recent stretch of higher-than-typical pricing.

From a product-design perspective, the two options aren’t just about power sources—they’re about how you use video at the door. The wired model sticks with a doorbell Chime in your home and delivers 2K video with a wider 166-degree field of view. It also eliminates the charging ramp since it’s powered by your existing wiring. The battery version, meanwhile, sacrifices some resolution (960p) and a fully wide field of view, but it shines in installations where you can’t or don’t want to run wires. It also provides up to three hours of built-in video previews, compared with six hours on the wired model.

For renters or people who want a quick, no-wuss setup, the battery Nest Doorbell is the practical choice. You can install it wire-free in minutes and move it if you relocate. If you already have a wired doorbell circuit, the wired version’s extra video quality and constant power make it the better long-term investment.

A few consumer nuances to watch, based on hands-on testing and user feedback in the broader market: video quality matters if you’re using the doorbell for detailed deliveries or late-evening checks. The wired option’s 2K footage and wider field of view reduce blind spots around stairs, mailboxes, and porch corners. The battery model’s lower resolution can still suffice for general motion alerts and package checks, but it won’t deliver the same crispness in low light or at a distance.

Another important angle is the subscription dynamic. Nest doorbells tie into Google’s ecosystem and offer cloud video history via Nest Aware plans, which are optional and add-on; the exact plan prices aren’t detailed in the Verge piece. For shoppers, that means the “headline price” is just part of the total cost. If you rely on cloud storage or advanced features like familiar-face alerts, you’ll want to factor in the ongoing subscription.

Industry watchers note that price dips like this are common as manufacturers timestamp deals against seasonal shopping cycles. The current sale is notable because it puts two of Google’s most commonly deployed smart-door options at or near all-time low levels in a single stretch, increasing the odds that a buyer can pick a model that matches their installation constraints without paying a premium.

Two concrete takeaways for shoppers: first, if you’re moving into a place with existing wiring or want the best long-term image quality, the wired Nest Doorbell at $139.99 is the value pick. Second, if you need something quick and wire-free, the battery model at $129.99 is a very solid bargain, provided you’re comfortable with its resolution and copy of video previews. And always remember to budget for the Nest Aware subscription if you want a history of footage beyond live viewing.

Verdict: Buy the wired if you have a wiring path and desire the best image clarity; buy the battery if you need a quick, renter-friendly install. If you’re already budget-conscious about any ongoing cloud costs, weigh those subscription fees against your need for video history before you pull the trigger.

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Google’s latest Nest Doorbells just hit their lowest prices of the year