Smart Doorbell Camera Review
With the help of a smart doorbell cameras, you'll always know who is at your door, even when you're not home. Tell the delivery man where to leave a package, see when guests have arrived, and know when your kids have left and returned home. Smart doorbells have been around for nearly a decade, with lots of brands entering the market offering various features and at different price points. See the top smart doorbells available today, in our handy comparison grid below.
Brand
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Skybell HD Wi-Fi Video
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DING Video
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Vivint Camera
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Price
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$194
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$180
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$199
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Pros
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Excellent video quality, free cloud storage for 7 days. Good night vision and motion detection.
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Ability to record a voice message to play whenever anyone rings the doorbell. Good night vision and motion detection. Package includes a Wi-Fi extender up to 650ft and door sensor
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Very advanced doorbell camera with smart motion detection, it learns to ignore certain objects like cars driving by on the street and can learn the faces of family members
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Cons
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Reports of poor technical support and can be difficult to set up.
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Limited viewing angle, panning feature can be slow to respond
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Not sold individually, you must have Vivint Security system installed
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Resolution
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1080p
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720p
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1080p
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Source of Power
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Hardwired
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Battery
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Hardwired
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Best For
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Techies wanting excellent video quality.
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Large households as the WiFi extender will ensure your doorbell camera connects to your network properly, and strengthens the connectivity of other devices.
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Single Family Homes that are planning or already have the Vivint Security system.
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