Doorbell made by Google, I tried using it on the wall for rent

Google Nest Doorbell, a battery-powered camera doorbell. Through the speaker and microphone built into the main unit, you can talk with the person in front of the doorphone and play back a pre-recorded response message.

"Google Nest Doorbell" released in Japan this fall by Google is a smart doorbell that connects to smartphones and smart speakers. I tried to find out how to use it.

Doorbell with Wi-Fi function with enhanced smartphone linkage

"Google Nest Doorbell" is a product that makes the intercom at the entrance smart. The direct sales price is 23,900 yen, which is about the same price as the best-selling TV door phone.

When it comes to video doorbells, people tend to think of them as square and black, but Nest Doorbell is round and shaped like a white bar. It has a gentle appearance that is similar to Google's smartphone "Pixel" series.

The main unit has a built-in video camera, battery, and Wi-Fi connection function. If you install it at the entrance, it will function as a door phone with wireless connection.

Although it is designed for outdoor use, it is IP54 waterproof and dustproof, and has a moderate operating temperature of -20°C to 40°C, so it can be used in places where it is directly exposed to wind and rain, or in direct sunlight. It would be safe to avoid installing it in a place where it will continue to hit for a long time.

Battery-powered Wi-Fi connection does not require wiring, but you can also supply power by connecting the wiring of the existing doorbell. In that case, it is necessary to prepare a transformer for the doorbell separately.

Every speaker in the house is ringing! The chime responds well

When the doorbell button is pressed, it makes the familiar doorbell "ping-dong" sound. If you have a Google Home-enabled smart speaker or smart display in your home, all of them will ring the bell in unison, making you aware of it. If you have a Google Nest series smart display, the video will also be displayed on the display.

On the smart speaker display side, you can connect to the intercom by pressing a voice command such as "Hey Google, answer me" or pressing the button that appears on the smart display.

The response after pressing the doorbell is quick, and I feel that it is comparable to a wired intercom. With smart speakers in every room, they all ring a bell and can be answered from any speaker. The fact that you don't have to dash to the doorphone seems to be the convenience of this system.

When the Google Nest Doorbell rings, how is it called from the smart display? (The video has sound. Some parts are processed.)

I tried using the smart display in combination with the original Google Nest Hub, but there was a slight time lag between when the video image was displayed and when the button was tapped. It was a reaction speed that I thought I might write and walk away.

Also, the sound from the doorbell to the smart display was clearly audible, but the response from the smart display to the doorbell was mixed with noise, making it difficult to hear. It may be that the installation location was an environment where Wi-Fi was difficult to reach.

In addition, the current model (2nd generation) of Google Nest Hub has an added function that allows you to operate by holding your hand over the camera with a built-in smart display. Combined with this current model, it seems to be able to respond more smoothly.

Even if there is a delivery, you can handle it from anywhere

Of course, the Google Nest Doorbell can be connected via a smartphone. You can also use it like a live camera to check the state of the entrance with your smartphone from outside.

It is also possible to respond to the intercom by voice from the smartphone. There is also a function called "quick response" that allows you to send a fixed message just by pressing a button, and you can use your smartphone to tell the delivery person who has come when you are out, "Please leave the delivery."

The response time lag depends on the performance of the smartphone (communication status and video processing performance), but if you have a stable 5G connection, you can connect live in about 2 to 3 seconds. It is considered that the response speed is sufficient for a video door phone that can be used from anywhere. If you're looking at a doorbell notification on your phone while you're in a good connection, you'll be able to respond as if you were at home.

In addition, Google Nest Doorbell also has a function to identify people and faces. It is also possible to identify and notify the movement of left luggage, dogs, cats, and cars.