If you’re looking to enhance the security of your residence or simply wish to know who’s ringing your bell, the newest smart doorbells are here to offer peace of mind.
Modern doorbells have significantly advanced. As you approach the door, they monitor your movements, alert those inside about your arrival even before you press the bell, and provide a clear view of your face. They function not just as doorbells but also as security cameras.
If you haven’t yet installed one of these devices, the market offers a vast selection. Picking the right video doorbell can be overwhelming, with numerous aspects to consider such as field of view and whether you are willing to invest in a subscription service. To simplify your decision, I evaluated eight top video doorbells to identify the best ones.
Quick Overview
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Top video doorbell overall:
Google Nest Doorbell (battery)
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Best value video doorbell:
Blink smart video doorbell with Sync Module 2
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Top subscription-free video doorbell:
Eufy video doorbell E340
Why Trust My Reviews
With over three decades of experience testing products ranging from vacuum cleaners and robotic lawnmowers to computers and video games for various publications, and having used a video doorbell myself for several years, I am intimately familiar with their capabilities and limitations. This background gives me a solid base from which to evaluate new products.
Testing Methodology
The only way to test a doorbell is to stick it next to your front door and see how well it works. To achieve this, I mounted all eight of the doorbells I tested on a board at doorbell height and lived with this rigged-up contraption on my doorstep for a fortnight. Delivery drivers were rightly suspicious of the number of buttons and cameras, and struggled to work out whether it was them or the doorbells that were being tested.
I’m not sure whether my neighbours noticed them all or spotted the number of times I lapped my drive at various times of day and night to test the movement sensors. If they did, they were too polite to mention it.
I compared the doorbells by measuring how close I could get to the door before the motion detection was triggered, how much video was recorded and how useful that footage was.
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