April 2024
Smart Doorbells: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of smart doorbells rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 9 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 65 smart doorbell endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
35 smart doorbells were endorsed in total, only 16 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 9 Apr 2024, Google Nest Doorbell (battery) takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed smart doorbell with 6 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 smart doorbell' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Eufy: 5 smart doorbells
(#1 is Eufy S220)
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Ringside: 5 smart doorbells
(#1 is Ring Video Doorbell (2020))
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Arlo: 3 smart doorbells
(#1 is Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen)
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Wyze: 3 smart doorbells
(#1 is Wyze Video Doorbell Pro)
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Google: 2 smart doorbells
(#1 is Google Nest Doorbell (battery))
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Smart Doorbell |
TechRadar
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Tom's Guide
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Digital Trends
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Wirecutter
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Reviews.org
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Security
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Consumer Reports
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PCMag
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SafeWise
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CNET
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
- | $130 |
Google Nest Doorbell (battery)
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
8
|
1
|
2
|
|
2
|
- | $230 |
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2
|
3
|
6
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
|
3
|
- | $84 |
Google Nest Hello
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
4
|
+1 | $90 |
Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
|
5
|
-1 | $55 |
Arlo Essential Wired
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
|
6
|
- | $120 |
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
|
6
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
10
|
-
|
-
|
|
7
|
+1 | $147 |
Eufy S220
|
4
|
3
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
8
|
-1 | $60 |
Ring Video Doorbell (2020)
|
-
|
5
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
|
9
|
- | $50 |
Ring Video Doorbell Wired
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
10
|
+1 | $100 |
Wyze Video Doorbell Pro
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
|
11
|
-1 | $180 |
Eufy S330
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
|
12
|
- | $186 |
Logitech Circle View
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
5
|
3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
14
|
- | $147 |
Eufy Video 2K Battery
|
8
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
-
|
|
15
|
- | $151 |
Lorex LNWDB1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
16
|
- | $73 |
Arlo Essential Wire-Free
|
-
|
9
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
4
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
17
|
- | $110 |
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
9
|
5
|
-
|
We ranked Google Nest Doorbell (battery) #1 in April 2024 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Google Nest Doorbell (battery) as #1.
TechRadar
The best battery-powered video doorbell with facial recognition
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Clear footage during the day and at night
Easy installation
Facial recognition
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Limited features without subscription
Limited Alexa integration and no support from HomeKit
Battery isn’t swappable
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Tom's Guide
The best video doorbell overall / Editor's Choice
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Great design
Very sharp video quality
Free person, animal, package, vehicle detection
3 hours of video storage free
Works as both battery or hardwired
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No optional chime
Limited accessories
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Digital Trends
Best video doorbell overall
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Gorgeous minimalist design
Intelligent alerts
Doesn't require subscription for video history
Useful quick responses
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Fine video details are on the soft side
Inconsistent capture rates
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PCMag
Best for Google Assistant Users
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Wireless
Easy to install
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Sharp HD video
Intelligent alerts
Works with Google Assistant
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Expensive
Some features require a subscription
Doesn't work with Alexa, HomeKit, or IFTTT
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SafeWise
Best overall
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3 hours of free cloud storage
Excellent smart motion detection
Battery or wired installation
Affordable cloud storage
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Above-average price tag
Relatively narrow field of view
Low video resolution
Facial recognition requires a subscription
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CNET
Best video doorbell camera without a subscription
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Smart notifications
Free features
Great performance
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Expensive subscription
Slightly limited field of view
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We ranked Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 #2 in April 2024 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 as #1.
TechRadar
The best premium video doorbell
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Good video and audio quality
Colorized night vision
Alexa integration
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Limited features without subscription
Lacks Google and HomeKit integration
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Tom's Guide
Sees more of your front porch
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Shows more of front porch than other Ring cameras
Great video quality
Slim design
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-Wired only
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Digital Trends
Best premium video doorbell
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High resolution
High-quality video day and night
User-friendly installation
Radar detection
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Expensive
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Security
Best Video Doorbell Overall
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Wide field of view
Two-way audio
Birds-eye view feature
3D motion detection
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Subscription required to save recorded video
Not compatible with Google Assistant
Pricey
Ring’s ongoing privacy concerns
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CNET
Best high-end video doorbell camera
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The new bird's-eye-view feature
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The price
Ring's ongoing security and privacy problems
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend smart doorbells.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of smart doorbells, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Digital Trends
Wirecutter
Reviews.org
Security
Consumer Reports
PCMag
SafeWise
CNET
We ranked Google Nest Hello #3 in April 2024 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Google Nest Hello as #1.
TechRadar
The best video doorbell for facial recognition
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Clear video
Useful face recognition
Easy-to-use app
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Limited features without subscription
Limited Alexa integration and no support from HomeKit
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Reviews.org
Best technology
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Innovative AI features
Smart alerts
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Best features require Nest Aware subscription
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Security
Best for Google Assistant
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Innovative facial recognition feature
Sleek, stylish design
Worked seamlessly with Google Assistant and other Nest products
Users set custom home and away rules
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Tricky to install and setup
Subscription required to store video
Relatively expensive device
Required chime box to function
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We ranked Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen #4 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Arlo Video Doorbell 2nd Gen as #1.
Digital Trends
Best 2K video doorbell
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Available in 2K or HD
Supports wired and battery power options
Impressive viewing angle
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No color night vision
Underwhelming battery life
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PCMag
Best Overall / Editor's Choice
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Affordable
Simple wireless installation
Sharp video
Wide viewing angle
Good third-party device support
Smart object detection
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Doesn't support Apple HomeKit
Access to recorded video requires a subscription
No color night vision
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CNET
Best overall video doorbell / Editors' Choice
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Easy to install
Wide-angle view
Night vision and built-in siren
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No free cloud storage
Larger than most of its competition
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We ranked Arlo Essential Wired #5 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Arlo Essential Wired as #1.
TechRadar
The best video doorbell you can buy
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Good video quality
Slim and stylish design
Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit integration
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Limited features without subscription
Mains-powered only
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Reviews.org
Best value
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Person detection
Built-in siren
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Smart features require Arlo Smart subscription
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SafeWise
Best doorbell for smart homes
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Excellent smart home compatibility
180° field of view
911 on highest cloud plan
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Apple HomeKit support requires a hub
No free cloud storage plan
Wired installation
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We ranked Ring Battery Doorbell Plus #6 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Ring Battery Doorbell Plus as #1.
TechRadar
The best battery-powered video doorbell
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New head-to-toe view
Improved camera quality
Improved battery life
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Best features hidden behind subscription
2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
Expensive
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Tom's Guide
Best video doorbell for most people
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Expansive vertical view
1536p HD video
Easy to install and use
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Spotty package detection
No local storage
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PCMag
Best Ring Doorbell for Wide Views
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High-resolution video
Head-to-toe coverage
Color night vision
Decent third-party integration support
Intelligent motion detection
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Expensive
Some features require Ring Protect subscription
Doesn't work with Google Assistant or HomeKit
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We ranked Eufy S220 #7 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
TechRadar
The best video doorbell for viewing packages
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Two cameras provide an expanded view
No subscription required
Battery-operated
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Bulkier than most video doorbells
Doorbell out of action when unit requires charging
No HomeKit support
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Tom's Guide
A second camera lets you see packages clearly — with no subscription
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Easy installation
No subscription fees
People & package detection works well
Video stored locally
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No HomeKit support
Non removable battery
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We ranked Ring Video Doorbell (2020) #8 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best value Ring video doorbell
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Inexpensive
Customizable motion zones
Good-quality video
Works wired or battery powered
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No pre-roll feature
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Digital Trends
Best video doorbell (runner-up)
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Inexpensive
Great app experience
Privacy Zone censors specific areas
Simple installation
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No removable battery
Glitchy video and audio
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SafeWise
Best battery doorbell
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Battery, wired, or solar installation
Excellent cloud storage
Quick Replies
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Requires subscription
Limited smart home support
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We ranked Ring Video Doorbell Wired #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
TechRadar
The best affordable video doorbell
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Excellent value for money
Records clear video and audio
Works with Amazon Echo smart speakers
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Requires existing wired doorbell
Limited features without subscription
Lacks Google and HomeKit integration
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We ranked Wyze Video Doorbell Pro #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best wireless video doorbell under $100 with package detection
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Comes with chime
Battery/hardwired option
Package and person detection
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No local storage
Requires subscription to access all features
Had to remove entire assembly to recharge
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PCMag
Best for Wyze Device Users / Editors' Choice
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Produces sharp video
Wireless or wired setup
Supports voice controls
Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT
Long battery life
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Includes chime
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Doesn't support HomeKit
Some features require a subscription
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We ranked Eufy S330 #11 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
CNET
Best dual-cam video doorbell camera
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Dual cams for extra view on package
Package and human detection
Two forms of motion detection
Battery and wired options
Comes with local storage hub
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No cloud storage option
Expensive compared to some competitors
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We ranked Logitech Circle View #12 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
Security
Best Video Doorbell for Siri
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Secure cloud storage
Easy installation process
1600p HD video quality
Facial recognition
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Cannot view the feed from Androids
No battery option
Narrow viewing angles
Only works with HomeKit
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We ranked Eufy Video 2K Battery #13 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
TechRadar
The best video doorbell without subscription
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Super-detailed video
No monthly subscription required
Simple installation
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Footage in bright scenes lacks detail
Some downtime to recharge
No HomeKit support
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SafeWise
Best local storage
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Local video storage
2K video resolution
Battery or wired installation
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No cloud storage option
No expandable storage
Requires hub
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We ranked Lorex LNWDB1 #14 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
Security
Best Video Doorbell with Local Video Storage
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Affordable price
Local storage of up to 64 GB
No monthly fees
Infrared night vision
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No professional monitoring available
No cloud storage
Requires hardwiring
No person detection
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We ranked Arlo Essential Wire-Free #15 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Wireless video doorbell with package detection
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Sharp high resolution camera
Works with Google, Alexa, and HomeKit
Supports hardwired and battery installation
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Most useful features are locked behind subscription
Bulky
Nonremovable battery
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Security
Best Smart Motion Detection
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Integration with both Alexa and Google Assistant
1536 x 1536 pixel resolution
Free seven days of cloud video storage
Wired and wireless models available
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People, pets, and packages detection is only available with a monitoring subscription
Confusing app interface
Not IP rated
No professional installation option
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We ranked Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi #16 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best smart doorbells” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Ethernet Connectivity
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Sharp 2K video
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Works with voice controls
Local storage option
Pre-roll video capture
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Lacks HomeKit and IFTTT support
Setup requires wiring
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SafeWise
Best night vision
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Wired installation and plug-in chime
Local storage w/encrypted data
5GHz WiFi and IR Night Vision
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No pan/tilt
No zoom
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