How to Setup a Nest Video Doorbell
Setting up the Nest Hello doorbell requires the Nest app, which you can download for Android and iOS. If you already have a Nest product, you’ll use the same app to manage all Nest devices.
What You Can Do for Free With Nest Hello Doorbell
Nest products that record video, such as the Hello doorbell, have two different levels of functionality. You can use the device for free, but with limited capabilities, or you can pay for Nest Aware and give your Nest camera a productivity boost. Not everyone will want or need the full capabilities Nest Aware provides. Here are the basic features everyone gets for free:
4 hours of recordingsBasic motion detectionSound detectionPeople seen (versus objects moving)
What You Can Do With a Nest Aware Account
If you decide to pay for the full feature set, you’ll be able to take your Nest Hello a little bit further with these enhancements:
Between 5-30 days of recording history (depending on the plan)Familiar faces to detect people you knowSmarter motion detectionAbility to set motion activity zones
How to Set Up Familiar Faces
Familiar faces will ask you if you know people that have come to your door. This allows you to get a sense of who is at your door, right from the notification. To turn this on with a Nest Aware subscription, you’ll need the Nest app.
How to Save Video Clips From the Nest App
A video clip saved from the Nest app on a mobile device can be 2-5 minutes long, while a clip saved on a desktop computer can be up to 60 minutes long.
