As temperatures drop, don’t forget that a (battery) doorbell can’t stand the cold

Google’s Nest Doorbell lineup offers useful features and software that gets a lot better, but with cooler temperatures starting to arrive for many, it’s time to remember that the Nest Doorbell’s battery (battery) doesn’t hold up well in the cold.

Nest Doorbell (Battery) launched in 2021 with generally good reviews. Despite some issues with the software due to the Google Home app, it was a product with good quality, performance, and solid battery life.

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But this past winter, many found a flaw in the product that previous reviews couldn’t test.

Nest Doorbell (Battery) Dislikes the cold.

When exposed to very cold temperatures, the (battery) doorbell still works, but it has been found that the device loses its charge more quickly when it starts to get cold. Even worse, charging is incredibly slow while the device is still cold, even if you bring it back inside. Many have found that recharging a doorbell battery can take a few days in warmer temperatures.

After mass confusion about why this happens, Google clarified earlier this year that the Nest Doorbell (battery) and the battery-powered Nest Cam cannot charge in temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) and 32°F (-32°F). 0) °C).

It’s also important to remember that this applies even when it’s wired. While the Nest Cam (battery) will continue to drop out of a wired connection in the cold, the Nest Doorbell (battery) cannot charge its battery in the cold and once that battery dies, it will stop working completely until you warm it up. Google explained:

In temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) and 32°F (0°C), the doorbell can continue to work, but the battery will die because it cannot be charged. If the battery runs out completely, the doorbell will lock and you’ll need to bring it inside to charge it.

If you use your Nest Doorbell (battery) in an area with temperatures often below 32°F (0°C) for extended periods – a few days of below-freezing temperatures won’t be much of a problem, but if that’s the case every day , you’ll run into issues – you’re probably better off sticking with a different device.

The new Nest Doorbell (wired) has all the same features as the new battery model at the same price but works just fine in cold temperatures with a minimum operating temperature of -4°F (-20°C) and doesn’t charge so you have to worry . A traditional doorbell combined with a Nest Cam (battery) would be a good solution if you don’t have the option of using a fully wired doorbell but can hook up a camera nearby.

Related: Nest Doorbell (wired) review: A solid upgrade awaits a better Google Home

It’s a shame Google’s doorbell suffers from this limitation, but it’s probably something beyond the new generation that can’t be fixed.

Hopefully, future battery-powered Nest Doorbells will solve this problem, but in the meantime, please keep this in mind if you’re in the market or maybe just participated in Google’s Black Friday discounts.

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