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With a smart video doorbell, your front door\u2019s communication skills go from 1980s landline to a modern smartphone. Combining a motion-activated camera with a microphone, speaker, and buzzer, a doorbell camera sends alerts to your phone, allowing you to see who\u2019s at the door without needing to open it or even be at home. Whether you\u2019re curled up on the couch, hard at work in your office, or sunning on a beach in the Bahamas, a video doorbell keeps you in touch with what\u2019s happening on your doorstep.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve tested more than 35 video doorbells, and while there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all, like a smartphone, it\u2019s a personal choice, I have thoughts<\/em> on which are the best of the best and which work well for specific use cases.<\/p>\n

My top advice is to use the existing doorbell wires if you have them. Wired doorbells are generally cheaper, work better, and are more compact, so they tend to look nicer.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have wires and don\u2019t want to pay for an electrician to run them, try using an AC power adapter (Ring<\/a> and Google Nest<\/a> sell their own; you can also find generic ones<\/a>).\u00a0But if all else fails, I\u2019ve got recommendations for good battery-powered buzzers. Just plan to pick up an extra battery when you purchase, or factor in removing it from your door every few months to charge it for a few hours.<\/p>\n

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    Best doorbell camera<\/h2>\n
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    Nest Doorbell (wired)<\/h3>\n
    With 24\/7 recording, facial recognition, reliable smart alerts, and some free video recording, Google\u2019s wired doorbell is the best option for most people. <\/div>\n
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