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Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)

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Updated September 2026
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Is the ecobee's Apple tie-in worth giving up everything else?
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On these specs, not really: the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) wins on price, rating, integrations, storage and alerts. It flags people, packages, animals and vehicles on the device and keeps the past 3 hours of clips free. The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera answers with native Apple Home support, a wider view and a three-year warranty, but it lists no event history without a subscription. Both are wired, run on 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, have HDR and ship without a chime. Buy the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) for Google Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant, and the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera if Apple Home is non-negotiable.
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FeatureEcobee Smart Doorbell CameraGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)Winner
Price$109.99$129.99Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
Rating4.14.4Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
Warranty3 years1 yearEcobee Smart Doorbell Camera
IntegrationsAlexa, Apple HomeKitGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
StorageCloudInternal, CloudGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
AlertsMotion, People, PackagesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie
Automatic RepliesNONOTie

What the differences mean

Platforms

The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera supports Apple Home and Alexa only. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) supports Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but not Apple Home.

History and storage

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) keeps the past 3 hours of clips free and about an hour on the doorbell if the internet drops. The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera lists no event history and no local storage.

Alerts

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) lists package, animal and vehicle alerts without a plan. The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera lists people alerts, with packages behind a subscription.

View and size

The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera covers 175 degrees vertically and 187 diagonally, and owners find it physically large. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) covers 145 degrees diagonally in a slim 131 x 42 x 28 mm body that fits tight frames.

Warranty

The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera carries 3 years, against 1 year for the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen).

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What owners say

Owners of both doorbells praise a tall head-to-toe view, and both groups say installation and the chime deserve planning. Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera owners single out Apple Home integration with instant pop-ups on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, the link to ecobee thermostats and dependable behavior in extreme cold. They complain that HomeKit Secure Video is disabled, that all recording sits behind a plan, that notifications can lag, that it can need a stronger transformer and that it is large. Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) owners single out fast, accurate on-device alerts, a quick install on existing wiring and how well it rings Google Home speakers and a Nest Hub. They complain about tiny wiring screws, no chime in the box, black-and-white night vision and that 24/7 history and familiar faces need Nest Aware.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)?

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen), on integrations, storage, alerts and rating. The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera wins only on warranty and is the pick for Apple Home.

What is the biggest difference between the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera and the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)?

The ecosystem. The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera is built for Apple Home and ecobee thermostats, while the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) is built for Google Home and supports SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Do the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera and the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) need a subscription?

Both need one for a full video history. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) includes the past 3 hours of clips free, while the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera lists no free history.

Does the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen) work with Apple Home?

No, it lists Apple Home as unsupported, while the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera supports it. Both work with Alexa.

Who should buy the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera?

Apple Home households with doorbell wiring, particularly with an ecobee thermostat, who want a long warranty.

Who should buy the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)?

Google Home households with existing wiring who want accurate alerts, a slim body and free short-term clips, and who will add Nest Aware if they want more history.

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