The Four Best Video Doorbell Cameras

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

• ✓3D motion detection uses radar to pinpoint exactly where motion occurred
• ✓Bird’s Eye View shows the path a visitor took before arriving at the door
• ✓Dual-band WiFi (2.4/5GHz) ensures stable streaming even on congested networks

• ✗Requires Ring Protect subscription for cloud recording and smart alerts ($4.99/mo)
• ✗Battery mode means recharging every 6-12 months depending on activity

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired)

• ✓Intelligent alerts distinguish person, package, animal, and vehicle
• ✓24/7 continuous recording on Nest Aware (no subscription gap)
• ✓Works with Google Home routines for lights, locks, and thermostats

• ✗Wired-only — existing doorbell wiring required for setup
• ✗HDR struggles in direct sunlight — positioning matters

Arlo Essential Wired Doorbell

• ✓1:1 square aspect ratio sees the full person and packages at the doorstep
• ✓180° diagonal FOV captures visitors from the sidewalk to the side of the house
• ✓Arlo Foresight captures 5 seconds before motion trigger — captures the approach

• ✗Arlo Smart subscription required for person/package detection ($7.99/mo)
• ✗Square format requires adjustments to existing door frame mounting

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

• ✓Local 8GB storage with no ongoing subscription costs — one-time purchase
• ✓Dual camera captures face AND package simultaneously
• ✓2K resolution is meaningfully sharper than 1080p competitors

• ✗Local storage only — if the device is stolen, footage is gone
• ✗Eufy cloud controversy has raised questions about data handling — local-only mitigates this