Best Video Doorbells 2019
Knock knock !! who is at the door? well, in today’s gadgets packed world, you do not need to worry. Today smart video doorbells let you see who is at the door through your smartphones. Here are our picks for the best video doorbells 2019.
1. Ring Video Doorbell 2
With Ring Video Doorbell 2, you get an instant alert on your phone as soon as someone presses the doorbell button. It works with iOS and Android mobile devices, and Mac and Windows PCs and claims to be the world’s best video doorbell.
Pros:
- Quick and easy to set up
- Great video quality
Cons:
- Motion detection is inconsistent as reported by some customers
2. Skybell Doorbell
The Skybell Doorbell comes with an app and lets you see the visitors when they press the doorbell. This video doorbell also lets you monitor the front door even if no one has pressed the doorbell button, by starting video using its app. You can also have a two-way audio conversation with the visitor.
Pros:
- Smooth video recording
- 480p/720p/1080p video quality selection for those who have low wifi signal
- works with Alexa
- Free cloud storage
Cons:
- the speaker quality is mediocre
- some customers have reported issues with their routers
3. Ring Video Doorbell Pro
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro lets you see, hear and speak to anyone at your door from your smartphone, tablet or PC. With 1080p HD video and infrared night vision, you can secure your home. The app with comes with Ring video doorbell pro gives you complete control over what the camera watches and let you specify the view field and objects which triggers motion alerts.
Pros:
- Lifetime purchase protection. Get your bell replaced if it gets stolen
- Lets you customize motion alerts
- Easy installation and setup
Cons:
- Some customers reported streaming and recording issues.
4. Blink Video Doorbell
Available for preorder, the Blink Video Doorbell costs almost half the price of the doorbells in the market. The doorbell was presented at CES 2019 and costs 99 bucks only. This video doorbell comes with live video streaming, motion detection, two-way audio and night vision.
Pros:
- Completely wireless
- Easy to install
- Android and iOS apps
5. August Doorbell Cam Pro, 2nd generation
August doorbell cam pro is a wired doorbell and works with Amazon Alexa. Its real-time alerts, HD video, and two-way audio make it easy to answer your door as if you were home. This video doorbell works with August Smart Locks so that you can open the door for the visitors from anywhere using your phone.
Pros:
- 24 hours free video storage
- easy installation
- Live video also works well if the internet connection is good.
Cons:
- some customers complained about the customer service
6. Nest Hello Video Doorbell
The Nest Doorbell appears to be the smartest doorbell available on the market today. Along with the features of every video doorbell, the Nest Hello provides facial recognition. Its integration with the Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Google Home speakers make it stand tall in many in the video doorbell market.
Pros:
- 160 degrees field of view
- motion, person and facial recognition with Nest Aware
- integration with Alexa, Google Home, and Nest
Cons:
- Doesn’t come with a free video storage
7. Honeywell SkyBell Video Doorbell
The Honeywell Video Doorbell lets you have a two-way conversation with visitors from your iPhone or iPad using it Two-way audio. It can also send notifications to your phone using its motion sensor. Its color night vision lets you see who is at the door at night.
Pros:
- Easy to install
- Clear streaming video
- works great in low light
Cons:
- Motion sensor appears to be sensitive
8. iseeBell Video Doorbell
The iseeBell video doorbell which comes with all the tools and wires for installation lets you see streaming video of your front door and enables you to speak to your visitors. It will also let you take snapshots and even send notifications to your devices (ios and android) through WIFI connectivity.
Pros:
- Much cheaper than Nest
- Easy in-app setup and connectivity with phone
- hi-tech Wifi doorbell
Cons:
- some customers reported it stopped working for them and they had to reinstall it again.
9. Zmodo Greet Doorbell
Like the other video doorbells, the Zmodo Greet lets you see and speak with the visitors on the door. You can also store 36 hours of video on the cloud for free and its new HD wide-angle lens gives you a clear view of your entire area.
Pros:
- outstanding support
- Great Wifi video doorbell for the price
Cons:
- some customers complained about its bracket/locking mechanism
