Even if you’re not at home, the best video doorbell allows you to see and speak to whoever is on your doorstep. The best video doorbells can also be a useful tool for preventing missed deliveries, avoiding cold callers, and even allowing those with mobility issues to ask the caller to wait a little longer.
The best doorbell cameras are classified as either using existing doorbell wiring or being battery-powered and not requiring mains electricity. Some battery-powered designs include interchangeable batteries, so if you buy an extra battery, the doorbell won’t be out of service when it needs to be recharged.
When the doorbell is pressed, the best video doorbells connect to your home Wi-Fi network and send notifications to your smartphone, enticing you to log in check the live feed, and even communicate with whoever is at your doorstep. The footage will be saved in a secure online area where it can be accessed at a later time, though this usually requires a monthly subscription.
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Here are some of the Best Video Doorbells you can buy-
1. Arlo Video Doorbell
Arlo‘s first video doorbell is, in our opinion, the best on the market right now. If you already have other Arlo devices, it’s a no-brainer; if not, it should be at the top of your list of priorities.
It is slim and stylish, and it displays extremely detailed footage. You can see the entire length of the person at your door, including any packages on the ground by their feet, thanks to the camera’s 180-degree field of view and 1:1 aspect ratio.
Because this is a mains-powered unit, we recommend having it professionally installed, but Arlo does offer a battery-powered version called the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free.
2. Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
Ring‘s nearly best video doorbell is a close second to its Arlo rival, with recordings that are just as detailed and in the same 1:1 ratio so you can see the entire length of anyone on your doorstep, as well as any packages they may have with them – though it has a slightly smaller field of view, at 150 degrees than Arlo’s rival doorbell.
It outperforms its competitor in colorized night vision. The camera applies simulated color to areas of ambient light within its field of view, such as tinting the sky blue. It doesn’t produce a full-color image, but in our testing, we found that it made nighttime footage easier to decipher.
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3. Nest Hello
The Bird’s Nest Hello has a rounded black-and-white design similar to the Arlo Video Doorbell. However, it differs in that it will not only allow you to see who is at your door, but it will also attempt to identify them using facial recognition.
The Familiar Face function captures the faces of all those who approach your door, allowing you to name those you recognize in the app. As a result, the app will send you a notification the next time they arrive at your door. The more people who visit, the larger the library of images, allowing facial recognition to improve over time.
The Nest Hello, the only mains-powered smart doorbell reviewed here, records footage at the lowest resolution.
4. Ring Video Doorbell 4
Ring’s battery-powered smart doorbell has a larger footprint than the Video Doorbell Pro, but it offers many of the same outstanding features. It can be powered by a power outlet if you prefer, and the battery is removable, so you don’t have to remove the entire doorbell from the wall to recharge it.
Images cover the same 160-degree field of view as the Ring Video Doorbell 3, and, like the Ring Video Doorbell 3, it records clear Full HD footage and even saves the four seconds of video before motion detection is activated. This is known as pre-roll, and it’s intended to help you identify what triggered the alert – but it’s in color, unlike its predecessor, which only stores black-and-white pre-roll.
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5. Eufy Video Doorbell 2K (WIRELESS)
Eufy‘s smart doorbell has the highest resolution of all the models here. As a result, the video is extremely detailed, and the 4:3 aspect ratio allows you to see the entire length of the person on your doorstep.
It’s also worth noting that you don’t have to sign up for a monthly subscription to get the most out of the Eufy Video Doorbell 2K. Rather than storing the video securely online, up to 16GB of footage – roughly two weeks’ worth – can be stored on the bundled base station, resulting in no ongoing costs.
However, the base station must be connected to your wireless router via an Ethernet cable, so make sure you have a spare port available.
6. Logitech Circle View Doorbell
When it comes to video doorbells, Apple HomeKit users don’t have many options. The Logitech Circle View is one of the few options, and it’s a good one.
We liked its 3:4 aspect ratio, which allows us to see more of our front porch, as well as its clear video quality both day and night. It also has very secure cloud storage and can recognize people based on their faces if they are in your iCloud photos.
However, the setup process, which is completed entirely within the Home app on your iPhone, could be simplified. Furthermore, the cloud storage plan ($2.99/month for 10 days of video storage) isn’t as generous as those offered by other companies.
7. Maximus Answer DualCam
While many video doorbells claim to have a wide field of view, almost none of them can see what’s going on right at your doorstep—where the vast majority of your packages are delivered.
The Maximus Answer DualCam addresses this issue by including two cameras: one that looks straight out and one that looks straight down. You’ll be able to see if there’s a package at your door—and if someone tries to steal it—this way.
Although the dual-camera setup worked well, this video doorbell has a few flaws. Its speaker is quite quiet, and there is a delay between when you speak and when a visitor hears you. Furthermore, the Maximus is incompatible with any other smart home system, such as Alexa or Google.
8. Ring Video Doorbell
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired’s low price of $60 is very appealing to those looking for a low-cost video doorbell from a reputable brand. However, there are a few exceptions that will raise the overall cost.
This is because this video doorbell does not work with your existing doorbell chime, so you’ll need to spend an extra $20 or so to purchase a Ring Chime if you want to hear the familiar ding-dong in your home.
Aside from that, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired performs admirably, produces a high-quality image, and has a slim profile. If you want to save recordings, you’ll need a Ring Protect subscription (starting at $3/month).
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