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aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is the better doorbell for a Google household, sorting people, packages, animals and vehicles on the device with no subscription, adding HDR video in a tall 145 degree diagonal frame, custom indoor and outdoor ringtones, Home Assistant support alongside Google Home and Alexa, and ringing through Google speakers and a Nest Hub, all from a compact 140 g body that hardwires in minutes using existing doorbell wiring. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra costs less and answers with a 5MP sensor, a 166 degree diagonal view, radar plus PIR and AI detection, customisable motion zones and an included aosuBase Mini that keeps 60 days of events with no monthly fee, plus the option of battery power for a wire-free install. Its package and familiar-face alerts sit behind a plan, and it works with Google Home and Alexa only. The Nest keeps just three free hours of event history. Buy aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra for resolution and long free history; buy Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) for smarter free alerts inside Google Home.
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Featureaosu Video Doorbell R1 UltraGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)Winner
Price$119.99$149.95aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
Outdoor Custom RingtoneNOYESGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
Indoor Custom RingtoneNOYESGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
Rating4.44.4Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
StorageInternal, CloudInternal, CloudTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie
Automatic RepliesNONOTie
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  • + Price: $119.99
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa vs Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
  • - Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Familiar Faces vs Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) or the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen), thanks to free on-device people, package, animal and vehicle detection, HDR video and tight Google Home integration. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra wins on price, its 5MP camera and 60 days of free local recording.

How is video stored on each?

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra records 60 days of events to an included base station with 8GB of storage. Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) keeps three hours of free event history in the cloud with a one-hour offline buffer, and longer history requires Nest Aware.

Do both need wiring?

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is hardwired only, using existing doorbell wiring, which owners often complete in a few minutes. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra can be wired or run on its rechargeable battery for about 90 days, so it suits homes with no wiring.

Which detects more without a subscription?

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen), which separates people, packages, animals and vehicles on the device for free, leaving only familiar faces to Nest Aware. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra includes motion and person alerts but charges for package and familiar-face detection.

Who should buy the aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra?

Buyers who want the sharper 5MP image, two months of recorded history at no cost, custom motion zones and the freedom to install without wiring. For a Google-centric home that values free AI alerts and a compact wired unit, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is the better choice.

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