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The Best Video Doorbells in 2026 (and the One to Skip) · Smart Home

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)Runner-up

On-device smart alerts that work out of the box, with the paywall reserved for extras rather than the basics.

Best for: Google Home users who want capable free alerts and easy wire-free install

$$ · mid-range

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras: Wide Coverage Without the Monthly Trap · Smart Home

Google Nest Cam (battery)

Strong free basics and a clean app, held back by weak weatherproofing and a walled garden.

Best for: Existing Google Home households that want reliable free basics under a sheltered overhang.

$$$ · premium

The Best Smart Displays: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Smart Home

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Runner-up

A camera-free pick for Google households, but an older platform.

Best for: Google Assistant loyalists who want a camera-free display and can live with an older platform.

$ · budget

The Best Smart Speakers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Smart Home

Google Home Speaker

Google's new speaker replaces the Nest Audio with Gemini smarts - promising, but early and partly paywalled.

Best for: Committed Google Home users replacing an aging Nest speaker - and willing to ride out some first-generation software bumps.

$$ · mid-range

The Best Smartwatches: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets

Google Pixel Watch 4

The most cohesive-looking Wear OS watch, but it makes the most sense inside Google's own world.

Best for: Pixel and Fitbit-invested users who prioritize design and health insight over raw app breadth.

$$ · mid-range

The Best 4K Streaming Devices in 2026 (and the One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets

Google TV Streamer

Capable, but overpriced; cheaper players do the same job for most people.

Why we skip it: Pricey for what it does; independent testing found budget-tier players match or beat it

$$ · mid-range