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Google Nest vs Ring:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ring had more branded searches than Google Nest among door bell brands in New Zealand. Ring had about 3,600 branded searches, while Google Nest had 2,230. Ring made up 20.9% of all door bell brand searches we track, and Google Nest accounted for 12.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about door bell brands, Ring appeared in all five answers and Google Nest in three. Ring was mentioned before Google Nest in three out of four answers.

Among door bell brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ring, about 61% more searches than Google Nest

Ring 3.6K searchesGoogle Nest 2.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Ring, mentioned in every answer we collected

Ring in 5 of 5Google Nest in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ring, named ahead of Google Nest in 3 of 4 answers

Ring first in 3Google Nest first in 1

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Top door bell brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ring appeared in all five answers. Google Nest was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ring was listed before Google Nest in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Eufy1st
  2. Ring2nd
  3. Google Nest3rd
  4. Arlo4th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ring5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Eufy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Google Nest3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Arlo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which door bell brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Eufy
    2. 2Ring
    3. 3Google Nest

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best door bell brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Eufy
    2. 2Ring
    3. 3Google Nest
    4. 4Arlo

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best door bell brand in New Zealand for front door security?”

    1. 1Eufy
    2. 2Google Nest
    3. 3Ring

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “doorbell camera nz”

    1. 1Ring

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wireless door bell”

    1. 1Arlo
    2. 2Ring

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Google Nest or Ring more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Nest and Ring by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four door bell brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Google Nest and Ring among door bell brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Ring, Google Nest. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEufyArloRingGoogle Nest
Oct 202536.6%27.5%16.8%19.1%
Nov 202540%24.4%15%20.7%
Dec 202538.9%24.7%14.8%21.6%
Jan 202636.6%27.2%16.5%19.8%
Feb 202637.7%29.6%15%17.7%
Mar 202638.4%27.9%17.2%16.5%
Apr 202638%27.5%17%17.5%
May 202636.8%26.3%16.2%20.8%
Jun 202635.6%26.6%16.2%21.6%
Jul 202640.8%24.9%17.9%16.4%
Aug 202639.2%24.8%17.9%18.1%
Sep 202643.1%23%20.9%12.9%

How has the Google Nest and Ring comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ring took it in March 2026, Google Nest took it in April 2026, Ring took it in July 2026, Google Nest took it in August 2026, Ring took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Nest’s share of searches among door bell brands in New Zealand moved from 19.1% to 12.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.3K to 2.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ring’s share of searches among door bell brands in New Zealand moved from 16.8% to 20.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 3.6K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand door bell brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Ring overtook Google Nest to rank 3rd among door bell brands in New Zealand, with 20.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Google Nest lost share of searches among door bell brands in New Zealand, from 18.1% to 12.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Nest’s and Ring’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Google Nest

7 branded search terms

  • google nest
  • google nest audio
  • google nest cam
  • google nest hub
  • google nest protect
  • google nest wifi
  • googlenest

Ring

1 branded search term

  • ring camera

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