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

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) wins overall: it is better rated, adds fast on-device people, package, animal and vehicle alerts with no plan, dual-band Wi-Fi and free short-term clips. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is cheaper and adds battery power, but it is HD, Alexa-limited and stores nothing locally.

Subscription-free intelligence versus price. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) detects people, packages, animals and vehicles on-device and keeps free clips, while the cheaper Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) offers only basic free motion and pushes recordings to a paid plan.

Yes. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is hardwired only, while the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) can run on its 2-year AA batteries or be wired. If you lack doorbell wiring, the Blink is the more flexible install.

Only the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen), which integrates deeply with Google Home (plus Alexa and Home Assistant) and rings a Nest Hub. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) works with Alexa and IFTTT but not Google Home.

Google and Nest households with doorbell wiring who want fast, accurate alerts and free short-term clips without paying to start, custom ringtones and a Nest Hub display. It is the smarter, better-connected pick.

Budget Alexa or Blink households that want a cheap doorbell with battery flexibility and a very long AA battery, and who do not need on-device smart alerts, Google Home or local storage. It suits homes without doorbell wiring on a tight budget.