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We recommend the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired) because it delivers fewer false alerts than any video doorbell we tested, accurately distinguishes between people, animals, cars, and packages, and includes the option for 24/7 recording.

Smart doorbell cameras are for people who want to be able to screen visitors the way they do phone calls. They allow you to see in real time who is at your door and decide whether you want to answer it or simply ignore it.

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Smart doorbell cameras replace an existing doorbell with a hybrid device that bundles together a ringer button, a video camera, a microphone, a speaker, and one or more sensors. In most homes with a powered doorbell, you can simply swap out your old doorbell button for a smart one and use the existing wiring; a few models require a bit more power, while others can also run on rechargeable batteries.

To test smart doorbells, we mount each contender to an outdoor rig that houses up to four doorbells and connect them to a gigabit Verizon Fios network via an indoor Wi-Fi router (approximately 40 feet from the cameras) and our upgrade pick among mesh-networking kits, the Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8). We used an iPhone 12, a Google Pixel 7 Pro, and an iPad to review the cameras and their companion apps. When issues come up, such as too many or too few alerts, we try to optimize the settings to get the best possible results for each doorbell.

Recordings are brief but reasonable. Like most battery-operated cameras, the Eufy S220 also limits recordings to 60 seconds. If motion continues beyond that time, a new clip starts recording. We found that, as with some other battery-powered cameras, this Eufy would leave a gap of about 8 seconds in between recordings. Some people may consider that to be a dealbreaker, but we think the overall steady performance and extended battery life make for a reasonable trade-off.

It depends on which brand you purchase, but generally video doorbell monitoring subscriptions will set you back between $3 and $6 per month. Ring Protect and Arlo Secure both cost $3 for a single device and $10 for more. Google's Nest Aware service costs $6 for one or more. These services tend to get you cloud storage, more advanced notifications and a few extra perks.

While some video doorbells are fairly easy to remove (looking at you, Nest), that doesn't mean they're likely to be stolen. There isn't much evidence that doorbell-swiping is common. It makes sense: you're likely to be filmed stealing the doorbell, after all. In addition, for the video doorbells that are easy to remove from the doorstep, there are just as many that are pretty rock-solid when installed.

For security purposes, your video doorbell videos are only stored with your account, which means once you've deleted a video, even accidentally, it's gone. The best way to prevent losing an important video is to download it to your phone or computer. Also keep in mind that, as mentioned above, cloud storage services may automatically delete events after 10 to 60 days, so be sure to check your doorbell camera's cloud storage frequently to avoid missing the window to save or download important videos.

As mentioned above, we like the Arlo Video Doorbell for a number of reasons, including the wide view, night vision and built-in siren. It's also easy to install, performs well and has reasonable cloud storage fees starting at just $3 a month. With a cloud storage subscription, this wired doorbell gives you access to advanced functionality like custom person, animal, vehicle and package alerts.

The Arlo Video Doorbell, our pick for best video doorbell overall and recipient of a 8.5/10 score in our review, also features HD video, a built-in siren, two-way audio, motion detection zones and arm/disarm modes.

While it's important to see people coming to your door, it isn't what I use my doorbell for most days. I use mine to see when I have deliveries and whether those deliveries are safe. This Eufy doorbell uses a two-camera system -- with a front-facing human-detecting camera and a downward-angled camera -- to capture your porch and packages. Both cameras have 2K resolution and use AI to detect people or packages. The detection is excellent, highlighting your package on the app and even telling you if that package vanishes. 

The Eufy doorbell comes with a home hub that acts as storage for your videos and a rather loud chime. If your front porch almost always has packages, this is an excellent way of tracking them. Of all the camera doorbells for the delivery-conscious homeowner, this is my recommendation.

The second-gen Google Nest Doorbell (battery) and its wired counterpart typically cost $180 (though sometimes they're discounted), and they're a breeze to set up, whether you've got doorbell wiring or not. Along with live video feeds, two-way audio, and alert notifications, the Nest Doorbell 2nd gen includes event recording up to three hours without a subscription. These features won't match the ones you get with a subscription -- with Nest Aware or another service, like Ring's or Arlo's -- but they're a solid place to start if you're hoping to just try out a video doorbell for the first time. A nice bonus? The Nest Doorbell also works well with Google Assistant-powered devices like the Nest Hub.

Editors' note, Sept. 22, 2023: A reported security breach has affected some Wyze camera users. Out of caution and until Wyze resolves its systems for reporting breaches to users, we've removed our Editors' Choice designation from Wyze products. We will update this page as we reevaluate home security cameras and accessories.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Wyze offers one of the best video doorbells for the price, with its $100 Video Doorbell Pro. Not only is this doorbell cam battery-powered (which usually adds $50 or so to a doorbell cam's price tag), but it also offers 2K resolution, a 150-degree field of view with 1:1 aspect ratio, free cloud storage and much more. Throw in an included plug-in chime and you've got an incredible deal.

While most video doorbells sit in the same space as traditional ones, the Eufy video smart lock doubles as your home lock too. The video part is about as good as the Ring in terms of visuals; the 1080p resolution is more than good enough to capture faces and the AI can distinguish -- with varying degrees of success-- the difference between someone coming to your door and other distractions happening further away. The porch pirate test (or latency test if you want to use the technical term) we describe in our "how we test" article had mixed results. The doorbell did capture the "thief" in the act but it failed to alert me in time to catch them. It sometimes takes upwards of 8 to 10 seconds to alert me about a change at the door, which is much slower than others we've tested. ff782bc1db