GA01318-US
ActiveNest Doorbell (Battery)
Google Nest Doorbell — battery-powered smart video doorbell.
Common Applications
Googles answer to Ring. Press the button, get a notification on your phone with live video. 24/7 recording with Nest Aware subscription. The key differentiator is on-device ML that identifies people, packages, animals, and vehicles. Works with Google Home/Assistant. Thread radio for future Matter support.
Openness & Hackability
Locked to Google Home ecosystem. Cannot flash. No local API. Cloud-dependent. However, Home Assistant has an unofficial Nest integration via Google Device Access program (requires $5 registration).
Specifications
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Battery Life
Expected battery life under normal use. BLE buttons typically last 1-2 years on a coin cell.
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2.5 months
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Battery Type
The battery used. CR2032 = common coin cell, easy to replace. AAA = higher capacity. USB-C = rechargeable.
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Rechargeable lithium-ion
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Color
Button/actuator color. Green = start/go, Red = stop/emergency, Yellow = caution, Blue = reset (per IEC 60204-1).
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Snow/Linen/Ivy/Ash
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Smart Home Integrations
Compatible smart home platforms and voice assistants.
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Google Home, Google Assistant
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IP Rating
Ingress Protection rating — first digit is dust (0-6), second is water (0-9). Higher is better.
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IP54
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Protocol
The wireless communication standard. BLE = short range, phone direct. Zigbee = mesh network, needs hub. Z-Wave = mesh, needs hub. WiFi = direct, higher power.
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WiFi 2.4GHz + Thread
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$50.23 — $85.26
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Battery Life
- 2.5 months
- Battery Type
- Rechargeable lithium-ion
- Color
- Snow/Linen/Ivy/Ash
- Smart Home Integrations
- Google Home, Google Assistant
- IP Rating
- IP54
What People Are Saying
“Locked to Google Home ecosystem. Cannot flash. No local API. Cloud-dependent. However, Home Assistant has an unofficial Nest integration via Google Device Access program (requires $5 registration).”