8 Best Doorbell Cameras of 2024 for a Safer Home
These smart video doorbells get a ringing endorsement from our tech experts.
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To keep a watchful eye on the comings and goings of deliveries and visitors to your home, you'll want to purchase a doorbell camera. This smart device detects when someone arrives at your front door, sending you alerts and recording photos and videos that you can access using a companion app. Some also offer cloud storage for footage and nice-to-have features like night vision, two-way audio and voice control via digital assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant.
Furthermore, video doorbells can help ward off package thieves and burglars. That’s no small thing, considering that 44% of Americans report they've had a package stolen at some point in their life, a recent Security.org survey found, and that a burglary occurs every 28 seconds in the U.S, according to the latest FBI data.
To find the best doorbell cameras, the tech experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute tested over 10 models from leading brands. We spent hours viewing feeds and logging countless deliveries and visitors to real-life households. We assessed each video doorbell for criteria such as ease of installation, camera and audio quality, features and integration with other smart home devices.
Below you’ll see our top picks. For more highly-rated home security devices, check out our roundups of the best outdoor security cameras and the best smart locks to protect your home.
- Best Overall: Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell
- Best Value: Blink Video Doorbell
- Best Subscription-Free: Eufy Video Doorbell Dual
- Best Wireless: Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
- Best Hardwired: ecobee Smart Video Doorbell
- Best for Features: Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)
- Best for Home Security: Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro
- Best for Apartments: Wyze Video Doorbell Pro
Daniel Bortz (he/him) is a freelance writer in Arlington, Va who has written about home improvement for more a decade, including product reviews across every major category, from appliances to smart home technology, as well as articles on real estate, personal finance, and more. His work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Consumer Reports, Newsweek, Money magazine, among others. He’s also a licensed real estate agent who watches way too much HGTV.
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. A one-time roofer and a serial remodeler, Dan can often be found keeping house at his restored Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife and kids.