Best Google Nest Devices: Cameras, Doorbell, Hub, Speaker, and Thermostat
The current Google Nest lineup for a smart home, from 2K cameras and a video doorbell to the Google Home Speaker and Nest Learning Thermostat, plus certified refurbished deals.
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Top picks at a glance
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
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Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
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Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery)
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Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen)
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Google Home Speaker
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| Product | #1Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)Best smart thermostat | #2Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)Best indoor camera | #3Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery)Best wire-free camera | #4Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen)Best Google video doorbell | #5Google Home SpeakerBest smart speaker |
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| Our rating | |||||
| Price | $$$ | $$ | $$ | $$ | $$ |
| Category | Smart thermostat | Security camera (indoor) | Security camera (indoor/outdoor) | Video doorbell | Smart speaker |
| Video / display | Round 600 × 600 display | 2K HDR | 2 MP sensor, 6× digital zoom | 2K HDR, square view | N/A (360° speaker, light ring) |
| Field of view | N/A | 152° diagonal | 130° diagonal | 166° diagonal | N/A |
| Power | HVAC wiring | Wired (outlet) | Rechargeable battery (6 Ah) | Wired (16–24 VAC, 10–40 VA transformer) | Wall adapter |
| Works with | Google Home, Matter | Google Home app | Google Home app | Google Home app | Google Home, Matter, Thread (border router) |
| Buy | Check pricefor Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery) (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Google Home Speaker (opens in a new tab) |
The picks, reviewed
GoogleGoogle Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
Google’s flagship learning thermostat with a large round display, a Nest Temperature Sensor in the box, and energy-saving features that can cut heating and cooling bills by up to 31%.
Pros
- Includes a Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) for hot and cold spots
- Large, sharp 600 × 600 round display with Soli Motion Sense
- Adaptive Eco, natural heating and cooling, smart ventilation
Cons
- Most expensive Nest device here
- Check wiring compatibility before buying
- Category
- Smart thermostat
- Video / display
- Round 600 × 600 display
- Field of view
- N/A
- Power
- HVAC wiring
GoogleGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Google’s newest indoor camera, with a 2K HDR sensor, a wide 152° view, and HDR night vision. It plugs in, so it never needs charging.
Pros
- 2K (2560 × 1440) sensor with HDR, up to 2K at 30 FPS
- Wide 152° diagonal field of view
- HDR night vision
Cons
- Needs an outlet
- Only short event previews without a Google Home Premium plan
- Category
- Security camera (indoor)
- Video / display
- 2K HDR
- Field of view
- 152° diagonal
- Power
- Wired (outlet)
GoogleGoogle Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery)
A weather-resistant battery camera that mounts anywhere, inside or out, with no outlet. Installing it is like hanging a picture frame.
Pros
- Battery powered: mount it anywhere, indoors or out
- Weather-resistant for outdoor use
- Magnetic mount makes recharging easy
Cons
- 1080p-class sensor (not 2K like the newer wired cams)
- Battery needs periodic recharging
- Category
- Security camera (indoor/outdoor)
- Video / display
- 2 MP sensor, 6× digital zoom
- Field of view
- 130° diagonal
- Power
- Rechargeable battery (6 Ah)
GoogleGoogle Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen)
A wired 2K HDR doorbell with a tall, square 166° view that shows visitors head to toe and packages on the step.
Pros
- 2K square (2048 × 2048) sensor with HDR
- 166° diagonal view catches packages at the door
- HDR night vision
Cons
- Needs existing doorbell wiring (16–24 VAC transformer and a chime)
- Category
- Video doorbell
- Video / display
- 2K HDR, square view
- Field of view
- 166° diagonal
- Power
- Wired (16–24 VAC, 10–40 VA transformer)
GoogleGoogle Home Speaker
Google’s 2026 replacement for the Nest Mini and Nest Audio: a round speaker with 360° sound and a light ring, built for Gemini for Home. It also works as a Thread border router and Matter hub.
Pros
- 360° sound that fills a room, with a glowing status ring
- Gemini for Home voice assistant built in
- Thread border router and Matter hub for smart-home devices
- Hardware microphone mute switch and touch controls
Cons
- Some Gemini features need a Google Home Premium subscription
- Costs more than the old Nest Mini
- Category
- Smart speaker
- Video / display
- N/A (360° speaker, light ring)
- Field of view
- N/A
- Power
- Wall adapter
Building a Google Nest home
Start with a Google Home Speaker in each room for voice control. Ask it to show who’s at the door on your phone, adjust the thermostat, or check your cameras. Add a Nest Doorbell at the front door, Nest Cams where you need eyes, a Google Home Speaker in the rooms where you just want voice control, and the Learning Thermostat to cut energy bills.
Subscriptions
Nest cameras and the doorbell include short event previews for free. Google Home Premium extends video history to 30 or 60 days and adds features like familiar-face alerts. Budget for it if you want full recorded history.
Buying refurbished Nest gear
Refurbished Nest devices are one of the easiest ways to save. Look for Amazon Renewed listings, which are inspected, tested, and backed by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee, and check each listing’s warranty length. The deals section below links straight to Renewed listings for every device in this guide.