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spencerh · 02-07-2023

Just installed my Nest doorbell. Working fine. I receive notifications in the google home app. How can I also receive notifications by email to my gmail account??

spencerh · 01-30-2023

I have an existing mechanical chime doorbell--80 y/o--and I would like to add a Nest doorbell while allowing the old mechanical chime to ring. It seems the battery Nest doorbell has the option to allow this by connecting to the existing doorbell wire...

spencerh · 01-31-2023

so I take it that you have (or have upgraded) your transformer to 16VAC.Do you NOT have any problems keeping the battery charged?Or do you have a wired version/no battery?

spencerh · 01-31-2023

Thanks for sticking with this.I am reluctant to 'upgrade' my transformer as I do not know if the higher voltage will damage my existing mechanical chime, plus it requires work!From the link you cited, it appears that the battery version of Nest doorb...

spencerh · 01-31-2023

Thanks for this comment, but my question is a little bit different. I realize my existing transformer is not sufficient for the wired Nest, so I must use the battery Nest.My question: If I use the battery Nest, will the battery be recharged by the 8V...

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