One feature I forgot to mention that is NOT available if you are on battery or wired is 24/7 Video History. The Nest Doorbell (battery) does not support this. If you need that feature, take a look at the Nest Doorbell (wired), previously Nest Hello: ruclips.net/video/sqCBe83Igps/видео.html
@@elizabethjoseph2407 yes you can, I actually was using it with the Nest Doorbell Wired for awhile and it worked great. You can turn on do not disturb at the on each speaker.
I will need the 24/7 video, so can the simpler method of just using a power adapter be used with the wired Google nest doorbells, 1'st or 2nd generation? Thanks.
It's amazing to me that Google doesnt have a tutorial on how to wire in this version of the doorbell. They only have the old wired only version from 6 years ago that needs the additional chime attachment to work. Thanks for the video!
This is an incredibly informative video that answered every question I had about the Nest Doorbell (battery). I am very impressed. Thank you very much.
Doorbell transformers are RARELY located in the furnace. In most homes, the doorbell transformer is mounted on an electrical box located near the front door, in the garage or the basement.
How mine is. My father was a general contractor and every one I’ve ever worked on had a separate transformer. Never seen a furnace low voltage doubled up for doorbell use.
so I hard wired battery version, but it still won't charge. It works as it is only battery mode. I have 16V transformer, it works with wired version of doorbells, such as google nest or ring pro2. Do you know why?
Hi, please, help me, I need to connect a Google Nest Doorbell to a chime of 110v. How do I connect the transformer to 24v without affect chime voltage?
Hi Brett, I've been looking at this new doorbell as an option for our back door. Your content is more detailed than Google, so thank you for your attention to detail. Just to clarify a point-even in wired mode, I'll have to remove the doorbell and bring it inside (or a charger outside) to charge the battery? Thanks again for all of your details on covering the different ways to install this new product.
I'm also wondering how it can be charging continuously (9:42 in the video, and from Google's website: "or it can be connected to your doorbell system wires for continuous charging") without a jumper in the doorbell. The previous wired "nest hello" was using a "chime connector" which allowed the current to flow and the use of an existing chime.
@@henrydavid7417 yes, the internal resistance is high enough that it doesn't trigger the chime while charging. I've had it for months and it stays charged. One thing to note is that it won't charge past 80% or so, bit this is normal, they do that to keep the battery healthy. However since they announced that they will release a new model that can do some continuous recording (and not event based like this one), I would wait and buy the next version.
@@CorentinLeman Hey, I am about to buy two of the battery versions (Got a special offer on BH Studio), although I desire the wired version (No offer here), if I connect the battery version with wires, will I need to charge the device every few months? or once connected, I can forget about it?
@@ML-jw8kf once connected, you can forget about it. I will be waiting for a sale on the newest one and will take that one instead. The battery one can take a few sec to start recording when there is an event, and you lose some precious information. The new one can record 24/7 so won't have this issue.
Alright I am still a bit confused and wondered if you could clarify. I understand you need to charge the doorbell for it initial use, but does it then keep itself charged up? Or is the "wired" bit, nothing really to do with powering the Nest doorbell and all about using the wired chime? It's confusing, you'd imagine that being wired in (and seeing the infinite status in the Google Home app) it wouldn't need further charging after the initial one.
Bought and installed it today. You do charge it first, and then it does stay charged once wired in, and it triggers the chime (once enabled in the app). Winner.
Incredibly useful. As for your segment at 12:30,wiring without a chime, the home app setup tells me specifically : If you connect the doorbell directly to a transformer, you will need a resistor. Are you saying this is not true?
Hi Brett, Great video! I have one question, I am using a ring adapter to power my google doorbell - Power Input 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Power Output 24V DC, 0.5 A, 12 W, and on my home app it shows that the doorbell is wired (with the infinity symbol), yet on my google nest huh max, it still shows the battery level and from over 95% charged when installed, is now below 65%.. seems like the adapter isn’t using the battery?? I’m in Australia where google doesn’t sell an adapter, so using one I had from ring - which by specs does meet the best doorbell requirements?? Any help / tips?
Hi Brett! Is there a difference when using an ac adapter and a transformer to power the doorbell? I currently have a battery operated digital chime wired to my doorbell. Will the chime work with the powered setup or do I need to get a mechanical chime?
As a Nest Pro it’s worth mentioning how big of a road block the transformer can be for a wired installation. For whatever reason, region plays a big part in where a transformer can be located within the home, as can the age of the house. This is the first instance I’ve seen where the transformer is actually inside the furnace. In the Denver metro area, if the home was built post 1975, the transformer can almost always be found in the furnace/utility room, but not inside the furnace cabinet. The most common scenario, is that the furnace has a light switch/kill switch wired nearby to cut power to the system without accessing the breaker panel, and the transformer is attached usually before the switch, but sometimes after (meaning by cutting power to the furnace with the switch, the transformer also loses power). Any home pre 1975 may have the transformer installed in the attic or crawl space as well. Confusion about what a transformer is, what it looks like, where it’s located, and how to measure its output voltage accounts for 95% of requests for a Nest Pro installer. It’s wonderful that the new design has a wider voltage range, no longer needs the chime connector, and that the wire extensions are a little less bulky then the previous version
Maybe you can help me. At 10:04 he rings the doorbell and the chime piston sticks and buzzes on the first tone. Mine sounds this way but a little longer with a slightly louder buzz. I've assumed this was a problem or compatibility issue with the mechanical chime and have been talking to the useless Google support about it for hours. Is that fixable, or not really a problem? I didn't know that was acceptable and assumed it was an issue.
I'm in Denver and have the wired and battery doorbells. The wired goes offline multiple times a day. I think that may be due to the wiring but not sure. Bought the battery powered to see if that was the issue but haven't hooked it up yet.
Wouldn’t be faster to just measure the voltage across the 2 wires coming out of the existing (old door belt). If it’s 8-24VAC you are good to go….? Instead of chasing the transformer around the house?
As a technician that does this daily for customers, I think the point was to educate people who otherwise would not understand how the power connection works and runs though the house in case they previously don't understand how power gets to the doorbell wiring
Nice video to watch and learn. I have one question to seek answer / guidance from you. Following is my concern / question: I have been using 220 AC Power supplied Conventional Chime with serial connection for operations two chimes. I want one of the chime to connect on Google Nest Doorbell (Battery. Do I need to shift one chime on 24 v and let other chime remain on 220 AC V? If yes, do I need to change the Chinese or just install an Adopter to supply? My Google Nest Doorbellbis Battery operated. Why I have to connect it with 220 AC that is leading towards chime? Kindly enlighten me on these interconnected issues.
Excellent video! I typically can't watch a complete video.(and rarely comment) Most of the time it's the Presenter. You did an excellent job on this! I have a solid electrical and electonic background having trouble shot the electrical systems of locomotives for 25 years. Keeping my attention while still giving plenty of info for the newby, was spot on! Not too much info, not too little, not too wordy, just right! The video quality was excellent, other reason I would click off! I purchased this doorbell as the first of two, the second to be wired at the front door. (This one is for my slider where there is no doorbell now. ) Once i saw the screws on the back i figured there was a wiring option. Being tied up at the hospital with a family member i went on a search, and quickly found you! Great job keep it up! Going to order my second now! Thank you!
A lot of good information, but my old 6 yr old nest is going, i want something new. But great info on chime, old 1970's building, transformer, never knew this, perhaps ac guy didn't as well
Well unfortunately I live in Chicago so winters are Google nest 🔋 is kriptonite and now it's summer time my Google Nest Battery version only hold charge for a Day or 2
I understand when it is hardwired and not using the “battery” it will not charge unless it is removed and plugged in with the USB-C cable. Once changed that’s when the one hour record time would be available if the power goes out?? Let’s say I don’t charge the battery, is there an issue with the battery corroding and ultimately damaging the Nest Doorbell?
A 16V transformer is not enough to stop the battery from draining. It kept draining this the doorbell turn off. That was what happened to my battery doorbell. I just ordered the 24V transformer.
Great video as always! We have the original Nest Hello and the new model wasn't worth switching to because the new model can't do 24/7 recording (even if hard wired) which is what we love about the first gen Nest Hello. But I can see this newer model being great for people where hardwiring isn't an option.
Yeah I needed to hear this. I kinda just need one to check on packaging and see who's at the door. I don't need anything super amazing from it. I have a couple of nest displays and speakers around the house so I'm mostly in the google ecosystem and stuff but I'm not opposed to ring or blink cause I have a so echo devices to . The problem is the person that wired our door bell wired it in the back door and not the front. It's my grandparents house so the job was done before I got here 😮💨 if they did I would get the nest hello but the battery option seems perfect for the front. Would you recommend getting this? Like it may not have the 24/7 recording but is it a bad door doorbell?
So I’m using AC adapter, plugged into the house and run to the outside to my ring doorbell. It is still saying that it’s running on the battery even though it’s hooked up correctly I know there’s power there. What am I doing wrong?
So I have a question, if you wire it with the mechanical/electrical chime, is your nest camera charging? i mean the circuit will be broken right so how does it work, I am having trouble understanding it...
Maybe I missed it but is there no way to secure this doorbell to prevent it from being stolen or disabled by potential crooks. Looks like it can easily be popped off and just walk away with it.
Do you have a diagram that shows how the wires should be placed when you want to use the indoor bell at the same time as charging your Google doorbell.
I have been using my nest doorbell battery for about a year, Recently we had our front door changed and the wiring for the old door bell was moved to where I can now use them for my nest battery doorbell. Do I have to delete the doorbell from my app and reinstall it?
This sounds so confusing. I hope I can do this. There was already a nest doorbell but it not only works. I’m buying a new one. This time a battery one. I’m going to connect the 2 wires in the back and cross my fingers that it works.
When ADT installed mines it works with the indoor chime. But now it not working. And my google home telling me that my doorbell don’t work with ring chime
The house I'm currently in actually didn't have a doorbell, period... No chime or button! So the battery doorbell was a amazing product, as I already had speakers throughout my house, and then the doorbell I just charge every few months. Its set to notify through the speakers, and no wiring had to be done! It wouldn't be hard to fish some wiring through the basement, but I'm happy with the battery life as is. Great video!
I have the ADT doorbell Google nest battery form I would like to change it over to electric they having an adapter that you are to the doorbell and run it through the wall my question is the battery camera is it compatible to put the adapter wires to it will it work or will I have to get a whole new camera wired already is there a difference. I see the two screws where the wires would go and only thing I need to do is to plug it into my end door electric plug and run the wire through the holes and connected to the screws and I do that.
Wanted to add information on measuring the voltage and wiring. Personally, I would meter the wires directly at the doorbell then work back toward the chime then transformer if voltage is under 8 or over 24 vAC. Average will USUALLY be 18 to 21 (16v/40a transformer) depending on the wire gauge and length (voltage drop). Wire size should ALWAYS be 18awg, but not uncommon to see 22 or 24 awg UTP phone/internet used.
It certainly works to be able to test from the doorbell itself. I guess I just like to get to the root of the problem in case there are issues down the road then I know where it is already.
The video shows red and a white wire connected at the output of the transformer. Later when you disabled the chime you short the red and white wires together. I’m confused. Didn’t you just short the output of the transformer which would prevent the doorbell from getting power as well as the furnace thermostat?
@@montus123 No I eventually got an answer somewhere else. The amount of current passing through is so little that it's not enough to trigger the chime, basically.
Great video . Good info. I have Ring Security system, Ring Door Bell Pro, Some Ring Cameras and some Eufy Cameras. Just got the Nest Battery indoor and outdoor Camera plus the indoor wire Camera, a Nest Audio and a Nest Hub 2nd Gen. I have to say Google's AI is the bess it's always spot on when it come to identifying who or what's in the Activity zone . If Google gets a complete security system including sensors that works with Google home i would switch to Google in a beat, don't want to have some in the Nest app and some in the google home , would like everything in one place, which is the Google Home app. I'm a Apple fan boy and is deep in the Apple echo system but i also love google .
That's what I thought too, but can't find a proper answer to it, it seems useless to locate the transformer if you can directly read the Voltage at the door, maybe that's why google suggest that? because the average people don't have a multimeter?
The best review ever for Nest Doorbell Battery, I couldn't find a clear answer if the battery version can be wired or not . but you made everything clear. Thanks
Great video. I wired mine nest doorbell battery with a 24 ac power supply and it is showing that it is connected. However, when I disconnected the power supply this morning I noticed that the battery percentage had dropped from 100% to 78% in 8 days time. Did you also notice your battery draining even though you connected it via the power supply?
Thanks. I couldn't get a straight answer for wiring the doorbell straight to a transformer if I didn't want the chime. You cleared it up for me so I feel comfortable going out and buying the doorbell. Nice job!
So you’re telling me even though it wired to the chime that it’s still needs battery powered? Meaning I’ll need to charge it? 😐 I did find special power cored that would work for these types of doorbells so that you don’t have to charge it. 😏
Where are the wires from the the doorbell going to? (The ones you hooked up to the doorbell) Are they directly connected to the chime or are they going to the transformer? I'm a bit confused. There's 2 wires (red/white) going from the chime to the transformer. Then all of a sudden there are two red/white wires at the front door. Where do they come from? (I've got a new installation and don't know how to hook it up).
BRETT! Thank you so much for this video man! So funny I came across your video and YT page for how to install this! I miss working with you dude, the Samsung FSM days sure were fun and you sure do know your stuff, hope your doing well man, cheers and thanks again!
Great video, stupid question. My doorbell stopped working. I was going to just replace the chime. I bought a nest and was wondering if I could just connect the red to the white wire where the chime was and wire the nest outside?
Absolutely fabulous summary, far superior to anything from G about their product. One question - I would like to adjust the camera angle downward. I have seen mentions about being able to adjust the angle in the Nest app but I am using the G Home app. Is there anything I can do physically to the camera on the Nest itself? Otherwise I suppose I will just have to physically lower the entire device but would prefer not to do that for obvious reasons as it seems to be in the "right" place currently. Many thanks!!!
Hi, if we press a second-time battery doorbell, a speaker inside the home, does the google nest speaker play sound inside? It is not. I tried with the battery. I wonder, have you ever tried with a power connector?
Incorrect statement about the wiring connection not charging the battery. Wiring the doorbell will trickle charge the battery. It does not run off the voltage from the doorbell inside, it is a battery powered device. It uses the power from the wire to charge the battery only. Just an FYI.
I upgraded my transformer and it still runs out of battery but recharges shortly after ive missed alot of important delivery drop offs and other events
I would remove the camera and fully charge it over USB C then then attach it. This will help it have enough charge to stay charge when you have too many events.
What if u have a google assistant? Will it come sound from the assistant if you don’t have wired or will it only work on google nest hub and google speaker?
During colder weather this happened to me as well. You can remote it from the mount and there is a USB C port in the back where you can give it a full charge. It does take a while to be fully charged.
Do you ever see it being charged in the app or On Battery? It only charges up to 75% and may only be able to use the battery in extreme weather conditions.
Great video, which makes this new battery version of the Nest doorbell a stronger contender on my shortlist (despite the somewhat lower video resolution compared to the older version). But de main reason for finding this video very interesting: You are saying that the new Battery doorbell -is- compatible with existing chimes if you wire it up? I still do not entirely get how, because it does not look like there is a chime connection box supplied with it.....
@@CorentinLeman last week, I ordered this battery Nest doorbell. And I am happy to report it works beautifully with my existing mechanical 8V AC chime. I used an 8V AC transformer that can supply up to 2 AMPS (so at least the 10 VA the Nest needs. It probably works without an additional chime kit because it's own resistance is high enough for a closed circuit to power itself, but not let the chime do anything. Upon pressing of the button, it briefly 'shorts' the circuit letting the chime do it's thing.
@@EymertVRSTGT ah, interesting, so basically it uses so little continuous current that the chime'mechanism doesn't move enough. Thanks a lot for your answer!
@@EymertVRSTGT Did you try unplugging the doorbell (or removing the fuse) to see if it was indeed charging after a few days? I received mine last week, installed it, and 3 days later the battery dropped by 3% despite being plugged-in. I spent 1.5h with Google, reset it and so on, but the battery still drains so they will send me a new one. I have a 16v 10va tranformer, so that should be enough according to their specs.
If you wire it, it will stay charges up to a certain percentage and you don't need to worry about taking it off to charge it unless you experience freezing temperatures.
Very very helpful thank you, for whatever reason I upgraded my nest cam and now I’m not getting any video feed at all. The old one is now installed at my side door working like a charm. Can you tell me if I’m doing something wrong, doorbell works notifications coming to my phone and everything but no video?
This Nest doorbell has kicked my butt! Thank you for showing me how to connect the nest doorbell, and bypass the chime but still sends my nest doorbell power. I will go and buy the indoor speaker.
Obrigado Brett, seu vídeo é muito explicativo. O Google Brasil não vende esse produto no meu país e o vídeo no canal "Made by Google" não explica esses detalhes pequenos. Se possível eu peço que adicione legendas em todos os seus vídeos pois assim o RUclips faz a tradução automática para o meu idioma
Good video, very thorough. As an electrician, I would ask you to stop referring to household voltage as 110. It hasn't been 110 in many many years. It's always 120.
Hi Brett, thanks for the video, very clear. I wish I'd seen it before I installed mine. One question though, as there were only two wires going to the doorbell switch, is it not the case that the original doorbell just closed the circuit to the chime when pressed (rather than have + and - at the door), how does the Nest doorbell act as a switch and get power from the wires? I originally wired the nest to the old doorbell wires but it didn't appear as connected on the app until I changed the wires (at the chime) to the transformer + & - . This works to power the nest but bypasses the chime and is not ideal - what do I have to do to get the chime to work too??
@@henrydavid7417 Hi Henry, I have since had these questions answered on the Nest forum. If you connect the Google doorbell to the two original doorbell switch wires it is able to draw enough current through the chime's solenoid coil to charge the battery without activating the solenoid. When the doorbell button is pressed, the two wires are disconnected from the battery momentarily and shorted (just like a conventional doorbell switch). Following the discussion on the forum, I changed the wiring back to the original wiring and, although it didn't show as charging at first, after about 30 mins it did. If I'd just waited longer the first time it would have been fine 🤦 I'm not sure if this delay was because my doorbell transformer was at the lower limit in terms of power or if it's just omitted from the installation instructions, but that was my experience any way. Both chime and Nest battery charging are working fine now.
The processing is now done on device instead of relying on the cloud. This helps better detect what is sees faster and gives notifications. That being said, I am receiving way more false package deliver notifications than previous model. It thinks everything is a package.
I'm planning to install the Google Nest doorbell (battery) choosing the wired installation for my Nest. This will be a new install by an electrician as I don't currently have any doorbell or chime. The electrician confirmed he will provide the transformer (does this need to be 24 volts?). Also, please recommend any chimes (mechanical and digital) that are compatible with this type of installation.
One feature I forgot to mention that is NOT available if you are on battery or wired is 24/7 Video History. The Nest Doorbell (battery) does not support this. If you need that feature, take a look at the Nest Doorbell (wired), previously Nest Hello: ruclips.net/video/sqCBe83Igps/видео.html
Got it Brett 👍🏻
Thanks.
JaneLee 🕊️
Can you use the nest wired doorbell with the plug in adapter you showed at the end? Also can u tell the doorbell not to disturb you at night?
@@elizabethjoseph2407 yes you can, I actually was using it with the Nest Doorbell Wired for awhile and it worked great. You can turn on do not disturb at the on each speaker.
@@TechWithBrett great! Thanks for replying. Now to hunt down a UK version of the plug
What do you mean by 24/7 video history? What other history is there then? Thanks.
Like this comment if this helped you wire your Nest Doorbell.
Excellent video. Thank you
I will need the 24/7 video, so can the simpler method of just using a power adapter be used with the wired Google nest doorbells, 1'st or 2nd generation? Thanks.
Can I just use the multimeter on the doorbell wiring, rather than looking for a transformer?
Can you use a regular power supply
Can someone explain why and how he has the Nintendo switch and Wii U on his Google home app?! Really would love to know!!
See here: ruclips.net/video/AA_21SAhazM/видео.html
I've never seen a doorbell transformer that had been installed in a furnace. Must be a regional thing, because there's no basement, etc.
That's definitely an odd spot for it. Like looking for an Easter egg
It's amazing to me that Google doesnt have a tutorial on how to wire in this version of the doorbell. They only have the old wired only version from 6 years ago that needs the additional chime attachment to work.
Thanks for the video!
This is an incredibly informative video that answered every question I had about the Nest Doorbell (battery). I am very impressed. Thank you very much.
Why would someone put the transformer to the doorbell in the furnace? 😳🤷♀️. That’s crazy
I've never seen such a thing, either. It really doesn't belong there. Must be a regional thing because there's no basement, etc.
Doorbell transformers are RARELY located in the furnace. In most homes, the doorbell transformer is mounted on an electrical box located near the front door, in the garage or the basement.
How mine is. My father was a general contractor and every one I’ve ever worked on had a separate transformer. Never seen a furnace low voltage doubled up for doorbell use.
That's crazy I have never seen that either. I can see someone cutting thermostat wire if they didn't know what they were doing
@@scfanIts not. the transformer that runs the low voltage side of the furnace is separate.
Why the hell does the doorbell wiring end up in the furnace?! What madness is this!?
Yeah wtf
so I hard wired battery version, but it still won't charge. It works as it is only battery mode. I have 16V transformer, it works with wired version of doorbells, such as google nest or ring pro2. Do you know why?
Hi, please, help me, I need to connect a Google Nest Doorbell to a chime of 110v. How do I connect the transformer to 24v without affect chime voltage?
Fantastic video, far surpasses Google's official instructions. They should pay you a commission for this haha.
9:07... So... Can I steal that? Just snap it and run?
Hi Brett, I've been looking at this new doorbell as an option for our back door. Your content is more detailed than Google, so thank you for your attention to detail. Just to clarify a point-even in wired mode, I'll have to remove the doorbell and bring it inside (or a charger outside) to charge the battery?
Thanks again for all of your details on covering the different ways to install this new product.
I'm also wondering how it can be charging continuously (9:42 in the video, and from Google's website: "or it can be connected to your doorbell system wires for continuous charging") without a jumper in the doorbell. The previous wired "nest hello" was using a "chime connector" which allowed the current to flow and the use of an existing chime.
Hi @@CorentinLeman Hi @Tech With Brett , did you find the answer for it. I've the same doubt. Thanks
@@henrydavid7417 yes, the internal resistance is high enough that it doesn't trigger the chime while charging. I've had it for months and it stays charged. One thing to note is that it won't charge past 80% or so, bit this is normal, they do that to keep the battery healthy.
However since they announced that they will release a new model that can do some continuous recording (and not event based like this one), I would wait and buy the next version.
@@CorentinLeman Hey, I am about to buy two of the battery versions (Got a special offer on BH Studio), although I desire the wired version (No offer here), if I connect the battery version with wires, will I need to charge the device every few months? or once connected, I can forget about it?
@@ML-jw8kf once connected, you can forget about it.
I will be waiting for a sale on the newest one and will take that one instead. The battery one can take a few sec to start recording when there is an event, and you lose some precious information. The new one can record 24/7 so won't have this issue.
Alright I am still a bit confused and wondered if you could clarify. I understand you need to charge the doorbell for it initial use, but does it then keep itself charged up? Or is the "wired" bit, nothing really to do with powering the Nest doorbell and all about using the wired chime? It's confusing, you'd imagine that being wired in (and seeing the infinite status in the Google Home app) it wouldn't need further charging after the initial one.
Bought and installed it today. You do charge it first, and then it does stay charged once wired in, and it triggers the chime (once enabled in the app). Winner.
Incredibly useful.
As for your segment at 12:30,wiring without a chime, the home app setup tells me specifically :
If you connect the doorbell directly to a transformer, you will need a resistor.
Are you saying this is not true?
Hi Brett, Great video! I have one question, I am using a ring adapter to power my google doorbell - Power Input
100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A
Power Output
24V DC, 0.5 A, 12 W, and on my home app it shows that the doorbell is wired (with the infinity symbol), yet on my google nest huh max, it still shows the battery level and from over 95% charged when installed, is now below 65%.. seems like the adapter isn’t using the battery?? I’m in Australia where google doesn’t sell an adapter, so using one I had from ring - which by specs does meet the best doorbell requirements?? Any help / tips?
Hi Brett! Is there a difference when using an ac adapter and a transformer to power the doorbell?
I currently have a battery operated digital chime wired to my doorbell. Will the chime work with the powered setup or do I need to get a mechanical chime?
As a Nest Pro it’s worth mentioning how big of a road block the transformer can be for a wired installation. For whatever reason, region plays a big part in where a transformer can be located within the home, as can the age of the house. This is the first instance I’ve seen where the transformer is actually inside the furnace. In the Denver metro area, if the home was built post 1975, the transformer can almost always be found in the furnace/utility room, but not inside the furnace cabinet. The most common scenario, is that the furnace has a light switch/kill switch wired nearby to cut power to the system without accessing the breaker panel, and the transformer is attached usually before the switch, but sometimes after (meaning by cutting power to the furnace with the switch, the transformer also loses power). Any home pre 1975 may have the transformer installed in the attic or crawl space as well. Confusion about what a transformer is, what it looks like, where it’s located, and how to measure its output voltage accounts for 95% of requests for a Nest Pro installer. It’s wonderful that the new design has a wider voltage range, no longer needs the chime connector, and that the wire extensions are a little less bulky then the previous version
Maybe you can help me. At 10:04 he rings the doorbell and the chime piston sticks and buzzes on the first tone. Mine sounds this way but a little longer with a slightly louder buzz. I've assumed this was a problem or compatibility issue with the mechanical chime and have been talking to the useless Google support about it for hours. Is that fixable, or not really a problem? I didn't know that was acceptable and assumed it was an issue.
Do you need to find the transformer? Could you not put the multimeter on the leads inside the chime?
I'm in Denver and have the wired and battery doorbells. The wired goes offline multiple times a day. I think that may be due to the wiring but not sure. Bought the battery powered to see if that was the issue but haven't hooked it up yet.
@@The_Freem4n lol I'm watching and thinking the same thing. Can't you remove the door bell and test those wires too.
@@FullArtJai my thoughts. Any good answer to this?
Now that’s what I call an installation video! You covered everything, thanks!🙏🏻
Wouldn’t be faster to just measure the voltage across the 2 wires coming out of the existing (old door belt). If it’s 8-24VAC you are good to go….? Instead of chasing the transformer around the house?
Exactly what I did
@@dl5fse990 smart! Lol did the same
Yes! You can also measure it at the connections inside the chime box, if that’s easier (like, before removing your old doorbell).
As a technician that does this daily for customers, I think the point was to educate people who otherwise would not understand how the power connection works and runs though the house in case they previously don't understand how power gets to the doorbell wiring
@@jergervasi3331 note that if you want to do that, while the old system is connected, have someone push the button, or you won’t measure anything.
Nice video to watch and learn.
I have one question to seek answer / guidance from you.
Following is my concern / question:
I have been using 220 AC Power supplied Conventional Chime with serial connection for operations two chimes.
I want one of the chime to connect on Google Nest Doorbell (Battery.
Do I need to shift one chime on 24 v and let other chime remain on 220 AC V? If yes, do I need to change the Chinese or just install an Adopter to supply?
My Google Nest Doorbellbis Battery operated. Why I have to connect it with 220 AC that is leading towards chime?
Kindly enlighten me on these interconnected issues.
Excellent video! I typically can't watch a complete video.(and rarely comment) Most of the time it's the Presenter. You did an excellent job on this! I have a solid electrical and electonic background having trouble shot the electrical systems of locomotives for 25 years. Keeping my attention while still giving plenty of info for the newby, was spot on! Not too much info, not too little, not too wordy, just right! The video quality was excellent, other reason I would click off! I purchased this doorbell as the first of two, the second to be wired at the front door. (This one is for my slider where there is no doorbell now. ) Once i saw the screws on the back i figured there was a wiring option. Being tied up at the hospital with a family member i went on a search, and quickly found you! Great job keep it up! Going to order my second now! Thank you!
As always great job with the tutorials Brett keep it up man
A lot of good information, but my old 6 yr old nest is going, i want something new. But great info on chime, old 1970's building, transformer, never knew this, perhaps ac guy didn't as well
Junk, said it would work with 12 to 20 volts, got it installed THEN it said LOW INPUT VOLTAGE even though it had 18 volts supplied.
Well unfortunately I live in Chicago so winters are Google nest 🔋 is kriptonite and now it's summer time my Google Nest Battery version only hold charge for a Day or 2
I understand when it is hardwired and not using the “battery” it will not charge unless it is removed and plugged in with the USB-C cable. Once changed that’s when the one hour record time would be available if the power goes out?? Let’s say I don’t charge the battery, is there an issue with the battery corroding and ultimately damaging the Nest Doorbell?
A 16V transformer is not enough to stop the battery from draining. It kept draining this the doorbell turn off. That was what happened to my battery doorbell. I just ordered the 24V transformer.
Great video as always! We have the original Nest Hello and the new model wasn't worth switching to because the new model can't do 24/7 recording (even if hard wired) which is what we love about the first gen Nest Hello. But I can see this newer model being great for people where hardwiring isn't an option.
That is the feature I miss the most!
Yeah I needed to hear this. I kinda just need one to check on packaging and see who's at the door. I don't need anything super amazing from it. I have a couple of nest displays and speakers around the house so I'm mostly in the google ecosystem and stuff but I'm not opposed to ring or blink cause I have a so echo devices to . The problem is the person that wired our door bell wired it in the back door and not the front. It's my grandparents house so the job was done before I got here 😮💨 if they did I would get the nest hello but the battery option seems perfect for the front. Would you recommend getting this? Like it may not have the 24/7 recording but is it a bad door doorbell?
So I’m using AC adapter, plugged into the house and run to the outside to my ring doorbell. It is still saying that it’s running on the battery even though it’s hooked up correctly I know there’s power there. What am I doing wrong?
So I have a question, if you wire it with the mechanical/electrical chime, is your nest camera charging? i mean the circuit will be broken right so how does it work, I am having trouble understanding it...
Maybe I missed it but is there no way to secure this doorbell to prevent it from being stolen or disabled by potential crooks. Looks like it can easily be popped off and just walk away with it.
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From his other video, looks like a security key is needed to pop the doorbell off.
It is secured when it snaps in, but it can easily be removed with a security key. If it is stolen, Google does offer 1 free replacement of the device.
Do you have a diagram that shows how the wires should be placed when you want to use the indoor bell at the same time as charging your Google doorbell.
I have been using my nest doorbell battery for about a year, Recently we had our front door changed and the wiring for the old door bell was moved to where I can now use them for my nest battery doorbell. Do I have to delete the doorbell from my app and reinstall it?
This sounds so confusing. I hope I can do this. There was already a nest doorbell but it not only works. I’m buying a new one. This time a battery one. I’m going to connect the 2 wires in the back and cross my fingers that it works.
Does anybody have any issues with rain or snow, around the installed doorbell ?
When ADT installed mines it works with the indoor chime. But now it not working. And my google home telling me that my doorbell don’t work with ring chime
The house I'm currently in actually didn't have a doorbell, period... No chime or button! So the battery doorbell was a amazing product, as I already had speakers throughout my house, and then the doorbell I just charge every few months. Its set to notify through the speakers, and no wiring had to be done! It wouldn't be hard to fish some wiring through the basement, but I'm happy with the battery life as is. Great video!
hi ! can i ask which speaker you used for this battery Nest doorbell ?
@@julieaquino6673 google nest speakers of any kind like nest mini, nest hub, and nest audio speakers
At 13:21 wiring no wiring is the nest doorbell connected to the house terminals from the previous house doorbell?
I have the ADT doorbell Google nest battery form I would like to change it over to electric they having an adapter that you are to the doorbell and run it through the wall my question is the battery camera is it compatible to put the adapter wires to it will it work or will I have to get a whole new camera wired already is there a difference. I see the two screws where the wires would go and only thing I need to do is to plug it into my end door electric plug and run the wire through the holes and connected to the screws and I do that.
I don't have an existing doorbell. What do I do withe the Chime Puck?
if you wire up a second gen wireless battery google nest doorbell and i lose power will the doorbell switch to battery power automatically?
Wanted to add information on measuring the voltage and wiring. Personally, I would meter the wires directly at the doorbell then work back toward the chime then transformer if voltage is under 8 or over 24 vAC. Average will USUALLY be 18 to 21 (16v/40a transformer) depending on the wire gauge and length (voltage drop). Wire size should ALWAYS be 18awg, but not uncommon to see 22 or 24 awg UTP phone/internet used.
Brett, can you weigh in on this? I thought of this also. Isn't this much much easier than trying to find the transformer?
It certainly works to be able to test from the doorbell itself. I guess I just like to get to the root of the problem in case there are issues down the road then I know where it is already.
The video shows red and a white wire connected at the output of the transformer. Later when you disabled the chime you short the red and white wires together. I’m confused. Didn’t you just short the output of the transformer which would prevent the doorbell from getting power as well as the furnace thermostat?
With all the places one can install a 24 volt transformer in a house the Crackhead puts it in a gas furnace. Lmfao
I thought a doorbell button was just a normally open switch, so how does the electricity flow without causing the mechanical chime to chime?
Thanks!
It might have more circuitry inside to the device and bypassing the switch and only getting power from the wires.
@@montus123 No I eventually got an answer somewhere else. The amount of current passing through is so little that it's not enough to trigger the chime, basically.
Great video . Good info. I have Ring Security system, Ring Door Bell Pro, Some Ring Cameras and some Eufy Cameras. Just got the Nest Battery indoor and outdoor Camera plus the indoor wire Camera, a Nest Audio and a Nest Hub 2nd Gen. I have to say Google's AI is the bess it's always spot on when it come to identifying who or what's in the Activity zone . If Google gets a complete security system including sensors that works with Google home i would switch to Google in a beat, don't want to have some in the Nest app and some in the google home , would like everything in one place, which is the Google Home app. I'm a Apple fan boy and is deep in the Apple echo system but i also love google .
Couldn't you just use your multimeter on the wires of the existing doorbell and eliminate having to go hunt it down?
That's what I thought too, but can't find a proper answer to it, it seems useless to locate the transformer if you can directly read the Voltage at the door, maybe that's why google suggest that? because the average people don't have a multimeter?
@@montus123 You can 100% but if you need to replace it to be compatible you'll have to track it down anyway.
how can you prevent the doorbell from being stolen?
The best review ever for Nest Doorbell Battery, I couldn't find a clear answer if the battery version can be wired or not . but you made everything clear. Thanks
Every time I had a question while watching the video, the answer came up shortly as well. Very Informative video covering all options. Great job. 👍
On your test how can somebody with short legs reach the door bell !!! lol good video
I like this/ My nest doorbell is wired to the wires yet I have to charge it why is that I wonder
Great video. I wired mine nest doorbell battery with a 24 ac power supply and it is showing that it is connected. However, when I disconnected the power supply this morning I noticed that the battery percentage had dropped from 100% to 78% in 8 days time. Did you also notice your battery draining even though you connected it via the power supply?
I read on the google site that it does this to prevent the battery being damaged by overcharging?
On my second unit and third transformer.. battery still drains 🤦🏻♂️
Perfect timing! I literally just took the nest door bell out of the box. 😀👍
Excellent 👍
Where’s the jumper cable for the ring doorbell?
Thanks. I couldn't get a straight answer for wiring the doorbell straight to a transformer if I didn't want the chime. You cleared it up for me so I feel comfortable going out and buying the doorbell. Nice job!
Better than the Google tutorials. Good job!
So you’re telling me even though it wired to the chime that it’s still needs battery powered? Meaning I’ll need to charge it? 😐 I did find special power cored that would work for these types of doorbells so that you don’t have to charge it. 😏
Danny, could you share how you figured the special power cord that would work so that you don’t have to charge it?
I installed the linked Wasserstein but its still running on battery.
What a really good video and thanks for sharing.
Where are the wires from the the doorbell going to? (The ones you hooked up to the doorbell)
Are they directly connected to the chime or are they going to the transformer?
I'm a bit confused.
There's 2 wires (red/white) going from the chime to the transformer.
Then all of a sudden there are two red/white wires at the front door. Where do they come from?
(I've got a new installation and don't know how to hook it up).
Great question. Yes the red/white wires from the doorbell go to the chime. Then those wires are connected to the transformer.
Isn't the same to measure voltage at the door or at the chime instead of finding the transformer?
That's what I did exactly. gave up on finding the transformer :) and yes it should be the same voltage
BRETT! Thank you so much for this video man! So funny I came across your video and YT page for how to install this! I miss working with you dude, the Samsung FSM days sure were fun and you sure do know your stuff, hope your doing well man, cheers and thanks again!
What's up man! Glad the video helped. Those are certainly some of my greatest memories. I hope all is going well.
Thank you for that last part about the plug!!!!!
Bro, you should have vented doors on your "furnace room"?
The nest doorbell less store about Google I never heard of that
Great video, stupid question. My doorbell stopped working. I was going to just replace the chime. I bought a nest and was wondering if I could just connect the red to the white wire where the chime was and wire the nest outside?
Yes you should be able to. You will also need to add the chime connector on the chime and it should all work.
Great video! Couldn't you shoot the wires directly from the doorbell to determine voltage?
Yes you could.
Can I get some more information about the plug name etc
Is that a common thing to have doorbell wiring connected in furnace transformer?
No
Absolutely fabulous summary, far superior to anything from G about their product.
One question - I would like to adjust the camera angle downward. I have seen mentions about being able to adjust the angle in the Nest app but I am using the G Home app. Is there anything I can do physically to the camera on the Nest itself? Otherwise I suppose I will just have to physically lower the entire device but would prefer not to do that for obvious reasons as it seems to be in the "right" place currently.
Many thanks!!!
I needed to do the same with mine, and ended up mounting a standard shim behind the mount, and just used a longer screw. Not sure if that helps.
Hi, if we press a second-time battery doorbell, a speaker inside the home, does the google nest speaker play sound inside? It is not. I tried with the battery. I wonder, have you ever tried with a power connector?
There probably is a delay in how soon you can press it. I need to get another battery version and test it out.
Incorrect statement about the wiring connection not charging the battery. Wiring the doorbell will trickle charge the battery. It does not run off the voltage from the doorbell inside, it is a battery powered device. It uses the power from the wire to charge the battery only. Just an FYI.
Mine never charges .. only drains .. second doorbell and third transformer. Warm weather (for Uk!) and nobody from Google can solve?
Nice info and review for the Nest Doorbell.👍
I upgraded my transformer and it still runs out of battery but recharges shortly after ive missed alot of important delivery drop offs and other events
I would remove the camera and fully charge it over USB C then then attach it. This will help it have enough charge to stay charge when you have too many events.
What if u have a google assistant? Will it come sound from the assistant if you don’t have wired or will it only work on google nest hub and google speaker?
You will be notified on your phone with notifications, but if you have a Google speaker or nest hub it can play the doorbell sound there as well.
Can you used the power adaptor (wired) with the second gen Nest Doorbell or just the first gen?
It will work with both.
So is it always better to buy Nest Door Battery and wire it than just buying a Nest Doorbell (Wired)?
If you can't wire it up then yes. I like the wired version to have 24/7 video history.
You got to be kidding me Jesus Christ!
Merci , cette vidéo va bien me servir surtout car j'ai aussi un carillon filaire mécanique
Something weird - the box of the power adapter you showed says AC-DC, but the adapter itself says AC-AC. I was very confused for a while there.
Can't you test the voltage coming into the chime instead of looking for a transformer that you may have no idea where to find it?
how do you charge it???? it is hard wired but you stated it must be charged......
During colder weather this happened to me as well. You can remote it from the mount and there is a USB C port in the back where you can give it a full charge. It does take a while to be fully charged.
My nest battery doorbell is wired but it’s still using the battery. Any idea why?
Do you ever see it being charged in the app or On Battery? It only charges up to 75% and may only be able to use the battery in extreme weather conditions.
Great video, which makes this new battery version of the Nest doorbell a stronger contender on my shortlist (despite the somewhat lower video resolution compared to the older version). But de main reason for finding this video very interesting: You are saying that the new Battery doorbell -is- compatible with existing chimes if you wire it up? I still do not entirely get how, because it does not look like there is a chime connection box supplied with it.....
Wondering the same...
@@CorentinLeman last week, I ordered this battery Nest doorbell. And I am happy to report it works beautifully with my existing mechanical 8V AC chime. I used an 8V AC transformer that can supply up to 2 AMPS (so at least the 10 VA the Nest needs. It probably works without an additional chime kit because it's own resistance is high enough for a closed circuit to power itself, but not let the chime do anything. Upon pressing of the button, it briefly 'shorts' the circuit letting the chime do it's thing.
@@EymertVRSTGT ah, interesting, so basically it uses so little continuous current that the chime'mechanism doesn't move enough.
Thanks a lot for your answer!
@@CorentinLeman apparently :). The chime doesn't exhibit even the faintest hum.
@@EymertVRSTGT Did you try unplugging the doorbell (or removing the fuse) to see if it was indeed charging after a few days?
I received mine last week, installed it, and 3 days later the battery dropped by 3% despite being plugged-in. I spent 1.5h with Google, reset it and so on, but the battery still drains so they will send me a new one. I have a 16v 10va tranformer, so that should be enough according to their specs.
I wish the doorbell could retrieve the face recognition from google photos
Yeah that would be cool. I am much better at tagging those faces.
sorry i don't understand, if i wire it then will it stay charged/powered or do i need to unplug it and power it each time?
If you wire it, it will stay charges up to a certain percentage and you don't need to worry about taking it off to charge it unless you experience freezing temperatures.
do I really need to find the transformer? or I can just take the multimeter to check the voltage on the door bell wire?
You can test at the doorbell wired.
Very very helpful thank you, for whatever reason I upgraded my nest cam and now I’m not getting any video feed at all. The old one is now installed at my side door working like a charm. Can you tell me if I’m doing something wrong, doorbell works notifications coming to my phone and everything but no video?
This Nest doorbell has kicked my butt! Thank you for showing me how to connect the nest doorbell, and bypass the chime but still sends my nest doorbell power. I will go and buy the indoor speaker.
Obrigado Brett, seu vídeo é muito explicativo. O Google Brasil não vende esse produto no meu país e o vídeo no canal "Made by Google" não explica esses detalhes pequenos. Se possível eu peço que adicione legendas em todos os seus vídeos pois assim o RUclips faz a tradução automática para o meu idioma
Good video, very thorough. As an electrician, I would ask you to stop referring to household voltage as 110. It hasn't been 110 in many many years. It's always 120.
Hi Brett, thanks for the video, very clear. I wish I'd seen it before I installed mine.
One question though, as there were only two wires going to the doorbell switch, is it not the case that the original doorbell just closed the circuit to the chime when pressed (rather than have + and - at the door), how does the Nest doorbell act as a switch and get power from the wires?
I originally wired the nest to the old doorbell wires but it didn't appear as connected on the app until I changed the wires (at the chime) to the transformer + & - .
This works to power the nest but bypasses the chime and is not ideal - what do I have to do to get the chime to work too??
Hi Brett! can you please answer this one. Thanks in advance.
@@henrydavid7417 Hi Henry,
I have since had these questions answered on the Nest forum.
If you connect the Google doorbell to the two original doorbell switch wires it is able to draw enough current through the chime's solenoid coil to charge the battery without activating the solenoid.
When the doorbell button is pressed, the two wires are disconnected from the battery momentarily and shorted (just like a conventional doorbell switch).
Following the discussion on the forum, I changed the wiring back to the original wiring and, although it didn't show as charging at first, after about 30 mins it did. If I'd just waited longer the first time it would have been fine 🤦
I'm not sure if this delay was because my doorbell transformer was at the lower limit in terms of power or if it's just omitted from the installation instructions, but that was my experience any way. Both chime and Nest battery charging are working fine now.
How is the detection mode any better than the previous doorbell
The processing is now done on device instead of relying on the cloud. This helps better detect what is sees faster and gives notifications. That being said, I am receiving way more false package deliver notifications than previous model. It thinks everything is a package.
I'm planning to install the Google Nest doorbell (battery) choosing the wired installation for my Nest. This will be a new install by an electrician as I don't currently have any doorbell or chime. The electrician confirmed he will provide the transformer (does this need to be 24 volts?). Also, please recommend any chimes (mechanical and digital) that are compatible with this type of installation.