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Top Video Doorbells for 2021

It’s a new year and a new article about doorbells. What can we say? Video doorbells have added a much-needed component to a range of systems, from home security to smart homes. Who doesn’t want to know who’s at the door before they so much as bother to get up and look out the peephole? No one. That’s who. Choosing a video doorbell can be a challenging process. There are a lot of technical…

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If you want to see who’s on the other side of your door without having to get up and look yourself,…

Nest Labs, architect of the thoughtful home, today announced the Nest Hello video doorbell is now available to buy in Europe. 

With an award-winning design, Nest Hello customers will be notified when a guest is at the door even when they are not home via their mobile phone, and can choose to have a natural conversation with HD Talk and Listen. If they’re not available, a list of pre-recorded responses makes it easy to quickly and effortlessly answer visitors with one tap from the app. And just in case the baby is sleeping or you don’t want to set off the dog, Quiet Time lets you turn off your chime, right from the app, while still receiving notifications.

Nest Hello can even let you know there’s someone at your door on your Google Assistant-enabled speaker. And with a Nest Aware subscription, you can get personalised alerts based on who is at the door, such as whether it’s a family member or the next-door neighbour. 

“Your front door is where home begins. It’s the entryway to special moments with family and friends – but also the most common way burglars enter your home,” said Lionel Guicherd-Callin, head of EMEA Product Marketing for Nest Labs. “So we’ve designed a doorbell experience that makes your front door more safe and secure, yet still feels friendly. You can truly connect with your guests at the door from anywhere. Never miss a package. And have added security and peace of mind when it’s needed.” 

Nest Hello combines the familiar experience of a doorbell with all of the technology our customers love about Nest Cam:

● An HD camera designed for your front door. With a 2K image sensor at a 4:3 aspect ratio, a 160° field of view and HD video, you can see your visitors head to toe when they ring the bell. High-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging lets you see key details, even in uneven light, while night vision powered by IR LEDs lets you see when it’s dark.

● Say hello even when you can’t. Have a natural conversation using HD Talk + Listen. Echo and ambient noise cancellation make sure you hear your guests clearly, even on noisy streets. And if you are not available to talk, choose from a list of pre-recorded responses, such as “Just a moment, we’ll be right there!” or "You can leave it, thanks!", to quickly and effortlessly answer visitors from the Nest app.

● Smart and thoughtful. A light ring will show your guests the button. And Quiet Time lets you turn off your chime from the Nest app, while still receiving notifications on the Nest app. So you don’t wake up the baby or set off the dogs.

● Never miss a moment. With 24/7 video streaming, you can check what’s happening at the front door anytime from your smartphone, tablet or even your TV, or check the free 3-hour history using Sightline in the Nest app to quickly find snapshots of important moments. And with Person Alerts built-in, you’ll get a specific alert and snapshot when someone is at your door.

Makes other doorbells seem like dumbbells

When customers add a Nest Aware subscription to their Nest Hello video doorbell they get an extra layer of intelligence, and continuous cloud video storage, delivering even more precise, actionable, and effortless video monitoring.

For example, with Familiar Face alert’s powerful face recognition technology, teach Nest Hello to know if it’s a friend or stranger at your door, so you’ll know when it’s someone important.

And with Nest Aware, customers will also benefit from existing features, including 5-, 10- or 30-day video history that you can browse and share in seconds using features like Sightline, clip and timelapse creation.

Pricing, availability and installation

Nest Hello is available to order today for £229 including VAT from www.nest.com/uk. Nest Hello will be available from UK partners including John Lewis, Argos, Currys PC World, 50five, YESSS and City Electrical Factors starting mid-June.

Nest launches Hello Doorbell alongside x Yale Lock

Nest owned by Google is a hardware company that markets and sells home security cameras. Until last month, it operated independently, before being merged into Google hardware unit.

Today, the company has launched two new products – Hello Doorbell and x Yale Lock. Nest Hello is Google’s take on Ring Doorbell. Its design is less blocky than the aforementioned offering, with more curves on each…

Nest Hello

The Nest Hello is the company’s first foray into connected video doorbells. The device has the same intelligence and security as their Nest Cam plus the convenience of a doorbell.

The doorbell can sense when a someone is approaching your door and the light ring around the bell will light up and the device will then send you an alert of when someone’s at your door, even if they don’t press the doorbell. If you can’t answer the door, you can send a quick pre-recorded response like “Just a moment, we’ll be right there.”

The Nest Hello is also compatible with the Google Assistant, so then your Google Home can say “Someone’s at your door” when your Nest Hello rings. If you have a Nest Aware subscription, you can have familiar face alerts to have the Google Assistant tell you who’s at the door.

The Nest Hello is available from Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe’s and nest.com for $299 CAD ($229 USD) and is shipping now. The doorbell does require a subscription to the company’s Nest Aware service which starts at $5 CAD a month (or $50 CAD per year) to get you 5-day video history, $10 CAD a month (or $100 CAD per year) to get you 10-day video history and $30 CAD a month (or $300 CAD per year) for 30-day video history.

If you already have a Nest Cam and a Nest Aware subscription, you can add the Nest Hello to your subscription for an additional discounted cost.

Nest x Yale Lock

Nest has been working with Yale on a smart lock and now officially available. The Nest x Yale Lock has a keypad, making it key-free and is tamper-proof.

The lock can connect to Nest’s Secure system and their Hello video doorbell. So when you unlock your door with the Nest x Yale Lock, your Nest Secure system will disarm, your indoor Nest cameras will turn off and your Nest Thermostat can adjust the temperature to your liking.

The Nest x Yale Lock can send you alerts when someone tries to unlock and lock your door. The Nest x Yale Lock can automatically lock itself when you’re away using Home/Away Assist.

The Nest x Yale Lock is available now for $319 CAD ($279 USD) from Nest’s website, Best Buy and comes in three colours, Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Polished Brass.

Nest Temperature Sensor

Following in the footsteps of ecobee, Nest has announced the Nest Temperature Sensor. Place one in a room of your choice and tell your thermostat your ideal temperature and your thermostat will take care of the rest. One thing to note is that the Nest Temperature Sensor can’t detect room occupancy like ecobee’s sensors can.

The Nest Temperature Sensor only works with the 3rd-Gen Nest Thermostat or Thermostat E. Up to six sensors can be connected per thermostat. The Nest Temperature Sensor will be available individually for $49 CAD ($39 USD) or in a 3-pack for $129 CAD ($99 USD).

The Nest Temperature Sensor is available for pre-order now from Nest’s website, with it to ship in April.

Source: Nest

Nest Announces Some New Products to Make Your Home More Secure

Nest has announced its latest lineup of products, which includes a few brand new devices.  It also officially introduced us to its new outdoor security camera. The company is introducing a new alarm system called “Nest Secure” that will cost you $499 for their home security starter kit.  The kit includes all components of the Secure…