Arlo vs Google Nest:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Arlo had more branded searches than Google Nest among doorbell camera brands in New Zealand. Arlo had about 3,970 branded searches, while Google Nest had 90. Arlo made up 27.6% of all doorbell camera brand searches we track, and Google Nest accounted for 0.63%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about doorbell camera brands, Google Nest appeared in four of the five answers and Arlo in two. Google Nest was mentioned before Arlo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Arlo, about 44 searches for every 1 for Google Nest
Who does AI mention more?
Google Nest, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Arlo in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Google Nest, named ahead of Arlo in every answer
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Top doorbell camera brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Google Nest was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Arlo was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Nest was listed before Arlo in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Eufy1st
Google Nest2nd
Ring3rd
Arlo4th
ADT–
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
Eufy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Google Nest4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arlo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ADT0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about doorbell camera brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which doorbell camera brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best doorbell camera brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best doorbell camera brand in New Zealand for front door security?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best doorbell camera”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video doorbell nz”
- 1
Ring
- 1
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Arlo or Google Nest more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arlo and Google Nest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five doorbell camera brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Arlo, Google Nest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Eufy | Arlo | Ring | Google Nest | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.8% | 34.8% | 13.9% | 1.4% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.7% | 31.6% | 10.7% | 1% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.5% | 32% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 35% | 11.7% | 0.95% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.7% | 36.2% | 12.3% | 0.77% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.4% | 35% | 11.9% | 0.67% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 34.5% | 11.7% | 0.88% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 50.7% | 32% | 16.3% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.4% | 33.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 55% | 29.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.6% | 30.9% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.6% | 27.6% | 13.2% | 0.63% | 0% |
How has the Arlo and Google Nest comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Arlo was ahead of Google Nest in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arlo’s share of searches among doorbell camera brands in New Zealand moved from 34.8% to 27.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.8K to 4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Nest’s share of searches among doorbell camera brands in New Zealand moved from 1.4% to 0.63%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 190 to 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand doorbell camera brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Arlo lost share of searches among doorbell camera brands in New Zealand, from 30.9% to 27.6%.

In September 2026, Google Nest lost share of searches among doorbell camera brands in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.63%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arlo’s and Google Nest’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.
Arlo
4 branded search terms
- arlo
- arlo apps
- arlo mounts
- arlo security
Google Nest
2 branded search terms
- google nest doorbell
- nest doorbell
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