Top 5 Smart Doorbell Cameras & Review

Video Quality and Coverage - The outstanding and crisp resolution of a complete 1080p HD is what makes the Ring Video Doorbell Pro so much popular. With a 160 degree field of view and a live streaming option, this doorbell is no doubt one of the best ones. The infrared night vision is equally good and the video quality has a good contrast which makes it easier to spot things.

Design & Setup - The ultra-slim design of the Ring Video Doorbell Pro is what catches everyone’s attention with a width of just 1.85 inches. The doorbell also has four interchangeable faceplates. You can choose from various options of this Wi-Fi-enabled IP doorbell namely Satin Black, Satin Nickel, Venetian and Pearl White.

The setup procedure is also quite user-friendly. Everything that will be required in the installation process of this wireless doorbell will be given to you like mounting bracket, screwdriver, wood screws, drill bit, weather sealant, masonry screws and also a user guide which would help you out. After physical installation,you just have to download the app and then connect your doorbell to the Wi-Fi. The weatherproof construction of the doorbell will keep it safe and secure in all weather conditions.

HA Platform - This doorbell works perfectly with the Amazon Alexa app and you can see what is going on at your doorstep by just saying “Alexa, show my front door.”

Price - Priced at $249, this doorbell is quite costly and the price increases even more when you have to pay a monthly subscription fee of $3 for cloud storage. But with the sleek design and outstanding video quality, the doorbell is no doubt good if you are ready to spend more. Go through all doorbell camera reviews before making your purchase decision.

Design & Setup - Ring Video Doorbell wireless IP doorbell from Ring supports Wi-Fi and is aesthetically smart-looking. The doorbell measures 12.65 X 6.17 X 2.21 cm with a compact appearance but a bit larger than the usual doorbells. This Wi-Fi doorbell is made up of a black plastic material in the upper half whereas the bottom portion is metallic and various options are available for it like Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze and Polished Brass. Ring Video Doorbell doorbell supports a wireless connectivity of 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz band.

It is a DIY kind of device and easy to install. A mounting plate of dimensions 4.9X2.4 is provided along with the doorbell which is needed for its setup. A toolkit is also provided which will have all the requirements to setup the doorbell so that you can do it all by yourself. The Ring Video Doorbell has been tested and found to perform at a temperature range of -5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus the setup is quite flexible and easy. The app setup is very easy too. All you have to do is download the Ring app, create an account and click on “Setup Device”. After that you have to name your device and also state the setup location. Then you have to put your doorbell in the setup mode and go for wi-fi setup. For that you just need to connect your doorbell to the Wi-Fi. For Android devices, the wi-fi setup will occur automatically but for iPhone and iPad, you have to select the Wi-Fi option from Settings and then select the network whose name starts with “Ring”. Then you just have to enter your wi-fi password and your setup is ready.

Convenience & Accessibility - With the remote viewing feature of this Ring Video Doorbell you can easily see who is standing at your front door no matter where you are. This will prevent you from opening the door to strangers or someone you feel would be unsafe. The cloud storage of this doorbell comes with a 30-days free trial plan after which you will have to pay $3 per month to continue enjoying the storage. And if you subscribe for the entire year, it will cost you $30 which is more profitable. Though the doorbell is not compatible with web browser support, it works flexibly with both Android and iOS devices. The app is quite easy to use but it’s not much flashy. You will not get the on-demand video feature with this doorbell.

Alerts - When someone at the door presses the doorbell button, your Smartphone will start ringing immediately and you will be alerted that someone is at your door. If you tap that notification, you will get to see who has come and you will even get an option of either accepting or denying a call.With the help of the two-way-talk feature you would be able to communicate with the person standing at the door. When someone doesn’t press the doorbell but keep standing at your door, you will get a notification for that too and if this is not enough, you can enjoy a motion detection feature with adjustable sensitive zones. The motion detection of this Ring Video Doorbell is commendable and it does not give false notifications.

Video Quality and Coverage - With a 1280 x 960 pixel quality, the August Doorbell Camera has a 140-degree viewing angle which is a standout configuration. The live HD streaming of the doorbell is quite advantageous but unavailability of the night vision capabilitymakes this doorbell camera less attractive compared to the others in the same class.

Alerts - You will get instant alerts the moment someone rings the doorbell.

Audio - With the two-way audio feature, you can speak to your visitors from wherever you are. With the live streaming, you can even chat with the visitor through your compatible device.

Price - The August Doorbell is priced at $152 and it is no doubt a bit pricey keeping in mind the features that it has. Moreover, you will not even get a night vision feature even after paying so much.

Video Quality and Coverage - Although the SkyBell doorbell has a camera with a resolution of 1080p, the image quality is not upto the mark. The camera also has an infrared LED night vision which allows streaming VGA (640 x 480) Motion JPEG video. However, with the wide-angle lens of the doorbell, you can spot almost everything at every corner provided you have set it up in the right place. There is a 5X zoom available for closer watch in case you decide to see something closely.

Audio - With the two-way talk feature, you can speak to the person who has rung the doorbell and the audio clarity is very good.

Price - The SkyBell doorbell is available at a price of $225. Keeping in mind the on-demand video and the option for live video feed, this doorbell is quite good but again it is quite costly as cheaper doorbells can provide you with better features and a much clear video quality.

Video Quality and Coverage - The Zmodo Greet has a 720 pixel HD camera, which is quite good but obviously not the best. The infrared night vision is commendable as the camera can clearly record image seven though it is completely dark. You can start the black and white night mode by disabling the IR lights. One more useful feature that the camera has is that you can pan the camera so that you can get access to the best view of the person standing at your doorstep. The camera also has a 4x digital zoom.

Design & Setup - One thing for which the Zmodo Greet is widely known is its attractive appearance. This Wi-Fi enabled doorbell is certified with IP51 standard, giving it decent protection it needs from the damaging effects of the weather. It has a measurement of 6.5 x 9.3 x 4.5 inches and a weight of 1.7 pounds. The setup of this IP doorbell is quite easily owing to its DIY installation. You just need to connect the Zmodo Greet to your existing wiring and see whether it is powered on. If it does, you will know that the connection is okay. After that, you need to download the free Zmodo app. And then connect to your Wi-Fi after you have named your doorbell. After having done all this, your doorbell is ready for use.

Audio - With the two-way-talk feature, you can communicate with the person at your doorstep with ease. You can easily tell the delivery man that you are not at home so that he can leave the package at the appropriate location. You can also keep voice messages recorded for your visitors when you cannot answer them personally.

Price - Priced at $99.99, the camera is good and features are commendable especially the motion detection and the 720p camera.