Cameras integration
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)vsRing Floodlight Cam
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickRing Floodlight Cam
1/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) | Ring Floodlight Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) works natively with Google Home, where Ring Floodlight Cam requires a workaround or has no support.
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported