Best Smart Doorbell

From checking package and food deliveries to making sure the neighbor's dog isn't digging up your flowers, smart doorbell cameras have given us a whole new view of the world outside our front doors. Our experts have collected a range of smart doorbell brands that have set themselves apart on the market thanks to their video, audio, power and compatibility options. Which one would you choose?

These 10 brands were selected by our expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best for smart doorbells.

1. Arlo

For an affordable hard-wired smart doorbell, give Arlo a try. It comes with smart alerts, a high-res camera with a 180-degree field of view and one particularly good feature—notifications that come to your phone as a call rather than a message you might miss. A subscription will help you get the most out of this product.

2. Lorex

You can choose between wired and battery-powered models when you go with a Lorex doorbell, which doesn't require any fees to access its wealth of features. See every detail of what's on your porch thanks to its 2K video quality and stellar night vision. And it fits right in with your Google Home and Amazon Alexa systems.

3. Blink

Looking for a budget-friendly option that still gets the job done? Take a look at the battery-powered Blink smart doorbell, which includes free local storage, two-way audio and compatibility with Amazon Alexa. If you prefer the lower maintenance of a wired doorbell, Blink offers that too. Unlock even more, such as person detection and photo capture, with a subscription.

4. Reolink

With amazing features and a good price, the Reolink video doorbell checks all the boxes. Just wire it in and start enjoying its 180-degree field of view, 2K video and two-way audio with noise reduction. You can add voice controls thanks to its compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

5. Aqara

The wireless wonders offered by Aqara fit discreetly by your front door. It's surprising that a battery-powered smart doorbell excels with facial recognition and video processing but requires no subscription fees. And it plays nice with popular ecosystems like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and especially Apple Home.

6. Logitech

Apple doesn't make a doorbell, but that's because it doesn't have to—the Logitech wired smart doorbell plugs right into your Apple Home ecosystem. It's easy to install and then add to your iPhone, where you can quickly pull up the camera's high-res, full-color feed. With an iCloud subscription, you can unlock even more, such as connecting the doorbell to your HomeKit Secure Video cameras.

7. Wyze

Protect your porch on a budget with the Wyze smart doorbell. This surprisingly affordable hard-wired product gives you 2K video, color night vision and inexpensive storage options. Its petite size and easy integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa make it a subtle and valuable addition to your home.

8. Ring

The OG of video doorbells, Ring can make your smart home even smarter. And because Ring has been in the game for so long, you'll find options galore—from wired, battery and Ethernet power to smart locks and alarm monitoring. With top-notch video, clear audio and a wide field of view, it's no wonder why this is the most popular smart doorbell on the market.

9. Eufy

For a high-end experience and no subscription needed, try the Eufy video doorbell with a rechargeable battery, which can last for almost six months on one charge. Its state-of-the-art dual cameras can give you wide-field, full-color video, even at night. The wired version makes this doorbell an even smarter choice.

10. SimpliSafe

As pros in the home security industry, SimpliSafe knows that consumers want to keep their front doors secure. So the company has designed a streamlined wired doorbell that features 1080p video, an infrared motion sensor and full compatibility with its other security products. If you're signed up with SimpliSafe, your doorbell subscription is included.

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Susan Lanier-Graham is founder and publisher of Wander With Wonder, an award-winning online travel journalism magazine. She has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles while traveling the world over the past three decades. Susan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including various AAA publications, TravelandLeisure.com, Hotels.com, Modern Luxury, WHERE publications, Fairmont.com, Marriott.com and more. Susan is a member of Society of American Travel Writers, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and North American Travel Journalists Association. She is also a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist.

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