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Doorbell or Outside Camera?

SZander
Community Member

New to this Connected Home stuff…

Trying to decide if I should install a Google Nest  outside camera and use my regular doorbell, or if I should just replace my regular doorbell with a Nest Doorbell and not install a camera near my front door? 

Don’t they do the same sort of thing?

 Do I need both or is just one of these Camera options enough?

 Thanks.

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beanstech
Community Member

Depending on the size of your home/front yard you may want to install both. I would start with the doorbell and see how much area is covered before adding the second outdoor camera.

Thank you for responding. That sounds like a good start.

Rubes
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Doorbell. And if you can find it, purchase the previous generation wired-only version. The 2021 version (battery) is inferior.

SZander
Community Member

Thank you, Rubes. Good suggestion.

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi there,

 

Just checking in to see if you still need assistance with this issue. Please let me know if you need further assistance. 

 

Best Regards,

Brad.

 

@Rubes thank you for your help!

Brad
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey Folks.

 

At this time, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

 

Best Regards,

Brad.