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I’m always on the lookout for a solid deal on smart home gear, and right now, there is a great price drop on one of Google’s Nest products. If you are looking to upgrade your front door security without messing with any electrical wiring, Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is currently on sale for $139.99 at Best Buy and Walmart.
This particular model is great because it is incredibly easy to set up. Since it runs entirely off a built-in rechargeable battery, it is a fantastic option for renters or anyone who just doesn’t want to fuss with existing doorbell wiring. You just mount it and you are good to go, though you still have the option to wire it for continuous power and chime integration if you want to.
But the real reason I always recommend the Nest Doorbell over competitors is what you get without having to pay a monthly fee. Out of the box, you get three hours of event video history for free. It also includes intelligent motion detection that can actually differentiate between people, packages, animals, and vehicles, sending relevant alerts directly to the Google Home app. Combined with the 3:4 portrait aspect ratio, you get a clear head-to-toe view of whoever is standing on your porch or where a package was dropped.
Naturally, it integrates seamlessly with the rest of your Google ecosystem, letting you quickly view a live stream on your compatible Google TV or Nest smart displays when someone rings the bell. At $139.99, snagging a feature-rich, easy-to-install video doorbell from Google is an incredibly compelling proposition. If you’ve been putting off upgrading your front porch, now is absolutely the time to do it.
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