NEST Hello is just the closest thing that to Ring doorbell solutions but it is one of the best devices as it comes from the partnership from the collaboration of NEST and Google. There are some additional edges that you can enjoy on the NEST Hello device as being one of the smartest doorbells around with the most contemporary and minimalistic design.
The doorbell is just a small device that has a call button, some motion sensors and indeed a pretty great camera. But not let the looks fool you as the doorbell comes with a battery of its own, ability to connect with Wi-Fi and allowing you an extensive control over all the alerts and features on the doorbell.
It also comes with NEST Aware subscription for you, but if you are looking for a way to use it without that subscription, here are a few things that you need to know.
Is It Possible To Use NEST Hello Without Subscription?
The first thing that would naturally come to your mind is that if it is possible for you to use a device from Google and NEST collaboration without having their paid subscription in this highly capitalist world where all these service providers and device manufacturers out there.
But YES, it is totally possible for you to use NEST Hello without the NEST Aware subscription. The basic thing is that you will be getting your hands on some basic features because you own the device, but loosing out on some features as well that might not be that basic and here is a brief account on them all.
What will you lose?
You will not be able to record any video stream from the doorbell without the subscription but the list doesn’t end here. You will also be missing out on all the advanced features such as motion sensors and such. There is one more interesting thing that you will be losing on as you will not have the alert option in case of any burglary.
The doorbell automatically triggers the alarm in such cases so that is a big con that you would be getting if you choose to miss out on the subscription of NEST Aware.
What will remain?
Now, once you are aware of the things you will be missing out on. Let’s talk about the good stuff that will still remain.
You will not be missing out on the connection and you can connect your NEST doorbell to the NEST Server easily without facing any errors at all. You will also be able to access the live footage from your doorbell that will but obviously not able to record that.
The live alerts such as in case of anyone rings at your doorbells will be still there without the slightest of delay and you will enjoy the connectivity there. All the alerts while the bell is ringed, or motion sensor alerts will be on your phone and you will enjoy a pretty seamless experience up there even if you don’t have the subscription for NEST Aware.