05-27-2023 10:25 AM
Hi,
I'm another user who's having this problem. I purchased the Nest Doorbell (battery) on 26 Nov 2022. When I try to reconnect the doorbell to its baseplate after charging, it won't lock in. The small "button" that's supposed to protrude enough to do so, isn't protruding enough. Based on reading many other threads* from users who've had the same issue, and who have been told that the only solution is to purchase a new doorbell (!), it's clear this product has a critical design flaw that limits its usable lifespan, and which cannot be remedied by Google beyond a replacement (which is likely to fail in the same way, shortly after warranty expiry).
So the flaw is serious, and Google cannot fix the issue within a reasonable time. (I need a battery solution, so the redesigned hex-key latch mechanism off of the updated Wired doorbell is unfortunately no use to me). Ireland's consumer rights** make it clear that this is enough for a refund. Based on this, I am ending the contract and requesting a refund. Please do get in touch on how the doorbell can be returned and refund processed.
Many thanks,
Peter
**https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer/shopping/problems-with-faulty-goods/
05-27-2023 11:29 AM
A few customers in this forum have reported carefully using a little WD-40 to lubricate the latching mechanism to get it to work again.
05-27-2023 03:52 PM
Same happened to mine today. Will try the WD40 tomorrow and see what happens.
05-29-2023 01:36 PM
Thanks MplsCustomer; I've also read however that it made things worse for another poster.
05-29-2023 02:04 PM
It is not an ideal solution for a design flaw.
To get a replacement, you need to contact Support: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
I do not know how you would go about getting a refund under Ireland's consumer rights, but I do not think a post in this forum will initiate any process at all.
05-30-2023 10:30 AM
Cheers, thanks Mpls!
05-30-2023 11:25 AM
Hi AUniqueUsername,
Happy to hear that! It looks like we can consider this one complete, so I will be locking this in 24 hours if we won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
Thanks for your help, @MplsCustomer.
All the best,
Zoe