Compare the Ring Pro 2 to the Google Nest Doorbell
Ring Video Doorbell Pro
- Thanks to the 3D motion sensor, you receive very accurate notifications when something happens in front of your door.
- You connect the Ring Pro to the wiring of your current doorbell.
- When someone rings the bell, you'll get a notification on your smartphone via the app.
- You can easily store recordings in the cloud. To review the footage, you have to pay a subscription fee of € 30 per year.
- The installation of this doorbell is hard. It's a good idea to hire a technician if you're not very handy yourself.
Nest Doorbell
- Via the Nest app on your smart device, you can see and talk to your visitor anywhere and anytime.
- The sound is crystal clear thanks to the noise and echo canceling.
- The Full HD camera shows your visitor from head to toe and thanks to the HDR quality, the image is very sharp during the day and in the evening.
- The installation of this doorbell is hard. It's a good idea to hire a technician if you're not very handy yourself.
- To use all features, you need a Google Nest Aware subscription. This subscription is available from € 50 per year.
Differences between Ring Pro and Nest Doorbell
| Ring Video Doorbell Pro | Google Nest doorbell | |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | 1536 pixels, HD+ | 1980 pixels, Full HD |
| Subscription costs | From € 39.99 per year | From € 50 per year |
| Dimensions | 11.4x4.7x2cm | 16x4.6x2.4cm |
| Accessories | Transformer and a window decal | Wedge and spacers |
| Installation | Technical knowledge required | Technical knowledge required |
Subscriptions
Ring Pro: recordings available for longer for € 3.99 per month
You need a Ring Protect subscription from Ring to watch your recorded videos in the cloud. There are 2 options that allow you to view footage of the last 60 days, which is twice that of Nest Aware. The Basic subscription costs € 3 per month. The Plus subscription costs € 10 per month. This more expensive subscription allows you to watch footage of more than one Ring product, which is useful if you also have Ring security cameras.
Nest Doorbell: facial recognition for € 5 per month
To activate the facial recognition of your Nest Doorbell and view recorded footage, you need a Nest Aware subscription. You can choose from 3 options, which range from € 5 per month to € 30 per month. The more expensive the subscription, the more days you'll be able to view in the cloud afterwards. For € 5 per month, you can only view the past 5 days. Each Nest Aware subscription allows you to connect multiple Nest products.
Image quality
Ring Pro: HD+
Images of the Ring Video Doorbell Pro are high quality. You can view the footage in HD quality via the app. This means faces are very clearly visible. The viewing angle of the Ring Pro is vertically a lot longer than other doorbells. This way, you'll see visitors from head to toe. The Ring doorbell also uses 3D detection, so you'll no longer get notifications of pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Nest Hello: Full HD
The Nest Doorbell has a somewhat better image quality than the Ring Pro. Because the Nest has HDR, details and contrasts are a bit more visible with this doorbell. This is especially useful if the sun is shining bright and there's a lot of backlight. The horizontal viewing angle is the same as with the Ring Pro, but the vertical viewing angle is larger. As a result, the person at the door will almost completely be in focus.
Smart Home integration
Ring Pro: Amazon Alexa
Ring doorbells are part of Amazon. This means the Ring Pro works best with Amazon Alexa. Youcan also use the doorbell with the online service IFTTT and with Samsung SmartThings. Integration with Google Assistant is possible, but works less smoothly. Keep in mind that Ring is only available in English. If you prefer to use an app with Dutch language support, the Ring Pro might be a better choice.
Nest Doorbell: Google Assistant
The Nest Doorbell is a Google product. As a result, this doorbell works best with Google Assistant. IFTTT is also an option. It's possible to use certain features of Amazon Alexa, but the doorbell lives up to its full potential with Google Assistant. You can connect the doorbell to various other smart products and control everything via the Assistant.
