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Our quick take

Google Nest Hello (wired) - 4.0 / 5

Design and installation

  • Requires 16V AC-24V AC, 8VA transformer, chime and a wired doorbell Uses existing doorbell wires 430 x 117 x 26mm; 120g IPX4 weather rated

Camera and hardware

  • 160-degree angle-of-view HD camera; 8x digital zoom Night vision and HDR (high dynamic range) imaging 1/3-inch, 3-megapixel colour sensor (2K resolution)

Features and software

  • Person and facial recognition HD Talk & Listen, Quick Response Google Assistant announcements Quiet time

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To recap

The Nest Hello (wired) video doorbell is a fantastic device. It offers a lovely, premium design that is more appealing than its competitors and it brings with it a great feature set as well as excellent image and video quality.