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Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) vs Reolink Doorbell WiFi

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Google and Reolink sites.
2026 verdict
Cloud smarts or local control? The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) is the better wired video doorbell overall, thanks to alerts that know a parcel from a pet.
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
Winner
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
$193.90
Buy on Amazon USA
It recognises people, packages, animals and vehicles on the device without a plan, records 2K with HDR over a 166 degree diagonal view, and works with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant; it is also the better reviewed of the two. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi is the lower priced option and the one for local control: 24/7 recording to a microSD card or a Reolink NVR, RTSP, a chime in the box, automatic quick replies and a two-year warranty, where the Nest keeps six hours of free event clips and needs Nest Aware for 24/7 history. Choose the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) for a Google home, and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi if footage must stay on your own storage.
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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FeatureGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)Reolink Doorbell WiFiWinner
Price$193.90$149.99Reolink Doorbell WiFi
Rating4.44.1Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Doorbell WiFi
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesGoogle Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
Automatic RepliesNOYESReolink Doorbell WiFi
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie
StorageInternal, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie

What the differences mean

Where video is kept

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi records 24/7 to a microSD card of up to 256 GB or a Reolink NVR, free. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) keeps six hours of event clips and a one hour offline buffer, and 24/7 history needs Nest Aware.

Smart alerts

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) tells people, packages, animals and vehicles apart on the device. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi detects people and packages, the latter on the white model only.

Frame and HDR

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) adds HDR in a square 166 degree diagonal frame. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi uses a tall frame, 100 degrees across by 135 high, good for head to toe but narrow side to side.

Local integrations

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi offers RTSP and Reolink NVR support for a local security system. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) has no RTSP but adds SmartThings; both work with Home Assistant.

Chime and warranty

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi includes a plug-in chime and a two-year warranty. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) has no chime in the box and a one-year warranty.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Google

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)

Prime exclusive deal
$193.90
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces
  • - Price: $193.90 vs $149.99
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
Reolink

Reolink Doorbell WiFi

Prime exclusive deal
$149.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $149.99
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Automatic Replies: YES
  • - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.4
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

What owners say

Owners of both praise sharp 2K video and a straightforward install on existing wiring. Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) owners single out smart alerts that separate people, packages and vehicles, a Live View that opens almost instantly and the ring appearing on a Nest Hub, and complain that 24/7 history and familiar faces need Nest Aware, that no chime is in the box and that it can pause in deep cold. Reolink Doorbell WiFi owners single out months of footage on one card, Reolink NVR and Home Assistant integration and the included chime, and warn about its 12 to 24V power requirement, a fiddly QR-code Wi-Fi setup and a live view that does not open on its own when someone rings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) or Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) overall, for its on-device alerts, 2K HDR video and wide platform support. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi is better for 24/7 local recording with no subscription and for NVR or RTSP setups.

What is the biggest difference between the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

Where the footage lives. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi records continuously to microSD or a Reolink NVR, while the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) keeps six hours of free clips and needs Nest Aware for 24/7 history.

Do the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi work with Home Assistant?

Yes, both work with Home Assistant. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi also offers RTSP and Reolink NVR support, which suits a local-only setup.

Do the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi need a subscription?

Neither does for the basics. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi records locally with no plan. The Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen) gives free alerts and six hours of clips, with 24/7 history and familiar faces in Nest Aware.

Who should buy the Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)?

Google and Nest households with doorbell wiring who want accurate alerts for people, packages, animals and vehicles and 2K HDR video.

Who should buy the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

Buyers who want 24/7 local recording with no monthly fee, Reolink NVR or Home Assistant users, and anyone who values a chime and a two-year warranty in the box.

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