Best Smart Doorbell in 2021

Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 15:03
Last edited 03/09/2021 - 15:03

Just wanted to start a topic on these after being inspired by other Best in 2021 forum posts.

Question

What is the best smart doorbell in 2021?

Poll Options

Electrical & Electronics Doorbell

Comments

    • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 15:06
      +1

      That’s pretty easy to steal. Only reason why I am not buying it and no free replacement

      • orangetrain on 03/09/2021 - 15:07
        -2

        Energy efficiency and very easy to install. Easy to maintain too.

        Company won't be able to sell access to audio or footage to police, private investigators, strangers, insurance, etc. You can never trust internet enabled doorbells. Are you comfortable with recordings of inside? Such as how often you have sex. How much screaming/arguments there are. And more. Google will give ads of self help, condoms, etc. The motive is there and people pay hundred+ for this!

        • tallkid123 on 03/09/2021 - 15:35

          I can't believe you're not a spam bot??

  • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 15:05
    -1
    Suggested Google Nest Doorbell

    I will start with the Google’s newest Nest Doorbell

    • Franc-T on 24/09/2021 - 00:16

      I have one to replace the Kogan video doorbell I had which was terrible.

      Its brilliant, at least if you have multiple hubs etc in the house. Love the thing.

  • MrHyde on 03/09/2021 - 15:08
    +1

    Eufy

  • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 15:10
    Suggested Logitech Circle View Doorbell

    Logitech Circle View Doorbell

  • SBOB on 03/09/2021 - 15:12
    +3
    Suggested Nest Doorbell Battery

    got the new nest.
    Despite being annoyed by the '3 hours' storage being a 3 hour time window, not 3 hours of clips, its so far pretty good

    Decent image quality, motion detection/notifications seems better than my old ring, detection of person v person w/package etc

  • dandandan on 03/09/2021 - 15:38

    Eufy has been very good and no extra plans required.

  • Platinumtelecom on 03/09/2021 - 15:40

    Depends if it is retrofitted to an existing house or it is for a brand new house build.
    Brand new house, I would not go with consumer grade equipment.

    I have installed an intercom/doorbell at our new house and integrated a door release (electric strike).
    Comes with an app also. More options to integrate with security systems etc….

    Otherwise, I don't mind the ring range.

    • ntt on 04/09/2021 - 08:54

      Which one are you using for door strike and intercom?

      • Platinumtelecom on 04/09/2021 - 09:19
        +1

        I use the Akuvox R20K. There are others (bigger) than can to Face recognition, QR code etc…or even 4G if you don’t have data at the door.

        The electric strike is just Lockwood ES200

  • Master Bates on 03/09/2021 - 15:48
    Suggested RemoBell S

    Are you going to put any Poll Options?

    Here are your options: au.pcmag.com/home-security-cameras/51505/the-best-video-doorbells

  • boomramada on 03/09/2021 - 16:29
    +1

    Since when poll make a anything best? that's like saying our PM is the best, since we vote for him?
    To be best you need to review and compare, https://www.google.com/search?q=Best+Smart+Doorbell+in+2021

    https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbe…
    https://www.cnet.com/home/security/best-video-doorbell-camer…
    https://au.pcmag.com/home-security-cameras/51505/the-best-vi…

    and I like Ring Doorbell, its best for me :)

  • USER DC on 03/09/2021 - 21:58
    +2

    Yeah door bells are really hard to pick.

    There subscription models are so ridiculous that we have to pay them twice once at buying initially then constantly Every month.

    Absolutely hate this unlimited dipping model.

    And also hate someone else other than owner having access to photage for free whether that be police or company itself.

    I just haven't gone on board for just these two main reasons, apart from it already being so expensive at initially too.

    • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 22:15

      I just haven't gone on board for just these two main reasons, apart from it already being so expensive at initially too.

      Same. I just wish more of these companies supported HomeKit Secure Video So I can take advantage of iCloud storage to save videos.

    • MrHyde on 04/09/2021 - 07:14

      Eufy requires no subscription. All videos are stored in the local homebase.

  • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 22:48
    +2
    Suggested Eufy Video Doorbell 2K

    Eufy Video Doorbell 2K

  • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 22:51
    Suggested Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell

    Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell

  • Pricebeat on 03/09/2021 - 22:59
    +1
    Suggested Ring Video Doorbell 4

    Ring Video Doorbell 4

  • ace310 on 04/09/2021 - 01:56

    I think eufy supports homekit secure videos. Atleast my Indoor 2k pan n tilt has that option. Best part is no subscription. Human Detection is quite decent.

  • Bob Svargis on 04/09/2021 - 07:33
    Suggested Ubiquiti doorbell

    I have Ubiquiti networking gear and their G4 doorbell is now available in Australia. Interested in knowing if anyone else has tried their doorbell.

  • psdillon on 04/09/2021 - 12:17

    I went through this 2 years ago, and found that none of them let you store the recordings yourself, or are low quality and unreliable. My solution was to buy the cheapest and upgrade later, so I got the original Ring, which failed, so returned it and got the replacement which is the Ring 2020 model for $100, plus the $4/month storage subscription. They sell for $119 at Bunnings right now.

    Also keep in mind that you may find you want to angle the the doorbell to get a better view, so getting a popular brand means it's easier to find the mounts/wedges.

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