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Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) vs Ring Video Doorbell Wired

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Key differences between Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) and Ring Video Doorbell Wired

A summary of selected recorded differences between these doorbells. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Animals (alerts): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — Yes; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — No.
Vehicles (alerts): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — Yes; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — No.
5 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac); Ring Video Doorbell Wired — No.
Automatic Replies (features): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — No; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — Yes (Quick Replies: choose a preset response and take a message from visitors when you're not available. No subscription is required for Quick Replies; a Ring subscription is only needed to review the recorded messages.).

Specifications to check side by side

Familiar Faces (alerts): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — Subscription required; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — No.
Packages (alerts): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — Yes; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — Subscription required.
People (alerts): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — Yes; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — Subscription required.
Chime (included accessories): Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) — No; Ring Video Doorbell Wired — Sold separately.

Information still to confirm

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Option 1 · Google

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Ring

Ring Video Doorbell Wired

Last updated September 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Cloud

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)Subscription required (Past 3 hours free)
Ring Video Doorbell WiredSubscription required

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Reading layout

Alerts

Animals

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Familiar Faces

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Subscription required
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Motion

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Packages

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Subscription required

People

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Subscription required

Vehicles

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes
Catalog note
802.11 b/g/n

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Ethernet

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Features

Automatic Replies

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes
Catalog note
Quick Replies: choose a preset response and take a message from visitors when you're not available. No subscription is required for Quick Replies; a Ring subscription is only needed to review the recorded messages.

Automations

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Indoor Custom Ringtone

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Not recorded

Outdoor Custom Ringtone

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Not recorded

Voice Changing

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Hub

Matter bridge

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Thread border router

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Zigbee coordinator

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Included Accessories

Chime

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Sold separately

Integrations

Alexa

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Apple Home

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Google Home

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Home Assistant

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Matter

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

SmartThings

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
Works with SmartThings certified through the Google Nest partnership
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Motion Detection

Angle Of Detection

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Not recorded
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Not recorded

Customizable Motion Zones

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Range Of Detection

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Not recorded
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: 9 m

Power

Battery Life

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Not applicable / unspecified
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Not applicable / unspecified

Rechargeable Battery

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Wired

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Storage

Cloud

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Subscription required (Past 3 hours free)
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Subscription required

Internal Storage

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): 1 hour
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

microSD card slot

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Video

24 7 Live Streaming

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

24 7 Video History

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Subscription required
Catalog note
Get continuous video recording for up to 10 days with a Nest Aware subscription.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

2k Video

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Black White Night Vision

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Color Night Vision

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Field Of View

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): 145° Diagonal
Catalog note
145° Diagonal with 3:4 ratio
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: 155° Horizontal / 90° Vertical

Hd Video

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Catalog note
HD, 960 x 1280 pixels, up to 30 FPS
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: YES (1080p)
Catalog note
1080p HD video

Hdr

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Offline Video Event History

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): 1 hour
Catalog note
If your Wi-Fi goes down, your doorbell will still record for one hour.
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Powerless Video Event History

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Privacy Zone

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

RTSP

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): No
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: No

Video Event History

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Past 3 hours
Catalog note
Captures and stores video clips of activity within the past 3 hours. | Clips up to 5 minutes in length
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Subscription required

Web Rtc

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen): Yes
Ring Video Doorbell Wired: Yes

Specifications for Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) versus Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Specification	Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)	Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Alerts
Animals	Yes	No
Familiar Faces	Subscription required	No
Motion	Yes	Yes
Packages	Yes	Subscription required
People	Yes	Subscription required
Vehicles	Yes	No
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Yes Catalog note 802.11 b/g/n
5 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	No
Ethernet	No	No
Features
Automatic Replies	No	Yes Catalog note Quick Replies: choose a preset response and take a message from visitors when you're not available. No subscription is required for Quick Replies; a Ring subscription is only needed to review the recorded messages.
Automations	Yes	Yes
Indoor Custom Ringtone	Yes	Not recorded
Outdoor Custom Ringtone	Yes	Not recorded
Voice Changing	No	No
Hub
Matter bridge	No	No
Thread border router	No	No
Zigbee coordinator	No	No
Included Accessories
Chime	No	Sold separately
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	No	No
Google Home	Yes	No
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes
Matter	No	No
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Works with SmartThings certified through the Google Nest partnership	No
Motion Detection
Angle Of Detection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Customizable Motion Zones	Yes	Yes
Range Of Detection	Not recorded	9 m
Power
Battery Life	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Rechargeable Battery	No	No
Wired	Yes	Yes
Storage
Cloud	Subscription required (Past 3 hours free)	Subscription required
Internal Storage	1 hour	No
microSD card slot	No	No
Video
24 7 Live Streaming	Yes	Yes
24 7 Video History	Subscription required Catalog note Get continuous video recording for up to 10 days with a Nest Aware subscription.	No
2k Video	No	No
Black White Night Vision	Yes	Yes
Color Night Vision	No	No
Field Of View	145° Diagonal Catalog note 145° Diagonal with 3:4 ratio	155° Horizontal / 90° Vertical
Hd Video	Yes Catalog note HD, 960 x 1280 pixels, up to 30 FPS	YES (1080p) Catalog note 1080p HD video
Hdr	Yes	No
Offline Video Event History	1 hour Catalog note If your Wi-Fi goes down, your doorbell will still record for one hour.	No
Powerless Video Event History	No	No
Privacy Zone	No	Yes
RTSP	No	No
Video Event History	Past 3 hours Catalog note Captures and stores video clips of activity within the past 3 hours. \| Clips up to 5 minutes in length	Subscription required
Web Rtc	Yes	Yes

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