Top 5 Doorbell Cameras to Buy Now

Are you ready to buy a doorbell camera for your home? There are many doorbell cameras on the market offered by competing security companies. Whether you want to install it yourself or have it installed by a technician, you can be certain there is a doorbell camera that meets your needs. Some offer a basic layer of protection without a monthly subscription fee while others include comprehensive coverage at a monthly fee.

With over 20 million homes in the U.S. having a home video doorbell, and a large percentage of those being installed in the past three to five years, it seems now is the perfect time to install one in your home. These are especially convenient since home security systems and their add-ons (like the doorbell camera) are dropping in price. This was once an exciting phenomenon but will soon become commonplace with most American homes having one.  Americans are comforted having cameras and recording capabilities at their fingertips when it comes to the safety of their own homes. 

5 Best Doorbell Cameras

• SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro- Costs under $200. In order to access your video camera you need to subscribe to a SimpliSafe plan. The single camera plan is 4.99 per month for 30days of video history. 1080p resolution. A 160degree field of view. Pan & zoom capabilities. Infrared night vision. Two-way audio. Smart motion alerts with one identifying humans and the other identifying human heat sensor. Includes smart device notifications. Cloud storage. Requires standard, home doorbell wiring. Not difficult to self-install.

• Blue ADT Doorbell- Costs under $200 and can work as a stand-alone device or part of Blue ADT security system. 1080p HD resolution. 130 degrees field of view. 2 way audio. Night vision with infrared LED’s, up to 3 feet. Includes smart device notifications. 24 hours cloud storage without subscription. Both require AC power. No self-install.

• Ring Video Doorbell 2- Costs under $200, $100 annually or $3 per month for a basic subscription. 1080p HD resolution. 2-way audio. 160degree field of view. Night vision. Includes smart device notifications. Will need to subscribe to Ring Protection Plan to get cloud video storage. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 can be hardwired or use rechargeable battery power. Not difficult to self-install.

• Eufy Security Video Doorbell- Costs $159.99. One time cost. No subscription. Video resolution of 720p to 1080p. WiFi enabled smart doorbell. 30 days motion triggered video for free. High resolution HDR, 2560x1920 pixels. High dynamic range and distortion correction. Intelligent camera protection. Full HD surveillance. 1080p HD. Night vision. Includes smart device notifications. Uses rechargeable battery. Not difficult to self-install.

• Arlo Video Doorbell- Costs $150 and $3 per month for service. Wide angles enabling off to the side views. Resolution of 1536x1536 pixels. Weather resistant, good in outdoor temperatures. All Arlo camera doorbells can video with 2-way audio. Night vision. Includes smart device notifications. 30 days of Cloud video storage. Advanced motion alerts. A free 3month trial. 1:1 aspect ratio and 180 degree viewing angle. Vertical and horizontal view of your doorstep. Pre-recorded messages. Advanced motion sensing in custom zones. Accurate smartphone alerts. Can differentiate between people and other moving objects. Does not require an Arlos base station. Not difficult to install. 

Benefits of Having a Doorbell Camera

Screening visitors-When answering the door for solicitors, strangers or unwanted guests, we can feel annoyed and even scared. A growing number of people do not answer their doors anymore if they cannot see who is there. With a doorbell camera that connects to your favorite device through an app, you will be able to see and speak to whoever is there without opening the door. You can get notifications to wherever you are. Here’s to feeling safe, answering your door any time, day or night. 

Keeping an eye on the kids-You will have added peace of mind when seeing who is visiting your home when you are not there. You will also be able to see what time the kids left or returned home. No more worrying if the babysitter invited their friend(s) over.

Managing deliveries-You can speak to the driver that is delivering your packages or see if your package has arrived yet. If it is a package that you feel needs added safety, you can get home when the package has been delivered to move it indoors. 

Video evidence and deterrent-You hope you never need evidence that someone was in your home or close enough to commit an illegal act, but if it does happen it would be nice to have video evidence to fill in the blanks for the police or court proceedings to enable due process. At the very least, a doorbell camera acts as a great deterrent when the person in question knows they will be seen.

General safety and security-Adding a doorbell camera can add another layer of security that is also compatible with other security add-ons in your home. Lower insurance premiums-Insurance companies love when their customers have home security systems and they typically offer lower premiums on insuring your home.