Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) – Ivy | Battery Front Doorbell with HDR Video

Overview

The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery), named Ivy, blends smart sensing with everyday practicality. It uses built‑in intelligence to distinguish between a person, a package, an animal, or a vehicle and pushes alerts to your Google Home app without a subscription. This balance of insight and ease helps you stay connected to your entryway on your terms.

Key capabilities

• Live HD video with HDR and night vision that you can check from anywhere, 24/7.
• Up to 3 hours of free event video history to review what you might have missed.
• Option to extend history up to 60 days with a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately).
• Resilient storage during outages, with the doorbell capable of buffering about 1 hour of recorded events.

Installation and everyday use

• Install wired or wire‑free; the built‑in battery lets you place Ivy on most doors or connect to existing doorbell wiring with the included wire connector.
• Note that even with Nest Aware, the battery‑powered version does not provide continuous 24/7 recording.
• Two‑way talk lets you communicate with visitors from anywhere; you can request deliveries to be left or send pre‑recorded messages.
• Live video streams can be viewed hands‑free on compatible Google Nest and Amazon displays, and can double as a chime on those devices.
• The camera features a tall vertical field of view so you can see people head to toe or packages on the ground; Activity Zones help you focus on high‑traffic areas.

What to know before you buy

• Requires the Google Home app and a free Google account to operate.
• Not compatible with the Nest app or Nest site.
• Three hours of event history are included; Nest Aware extends history to up to 60 days when purchased.
• In case of Wi‑Fi or power interruptions, Ivy stores up to an hour of events to review later.

In everyday life, Ivy aims to simplify your routine—providing timely visibility, easy communication, and flexible placement. It offers possibilities for improved awareness at your doorstep, without promising guaranteed outcomes, and adapts to how you use your smart home today.