Recommendation for new buyers

Reviewers strongly recommend the G410 as an Editors’ Choice-level product that combines a capable 2K video doorbell with a central smart home hub, making it especially attractive for buyers who do not already own a robust hub.

Overall reviewers consistently recommend this 2K doorbell as an easy DIY option with sharp video, quick notifications, local storage, and no mandatory subscription fees, often calling it an especially good buy under about $100 while noting trade-offs like no 24/7 recording and some smart-home limitations, and long-term owners report they are still glad they bought it and encourage new buyers to grab one when it is on sale.

The wired Nest doorbell is frequently recommended as one of the best options for people entering the smart doorbell category or building out a Google Nest system, while reviewers caution that existing Nest Hello owners who are satisfied with their current 24/7 subscription may not gain enough to justify upgrading.

Reviewers frequently position this doorbell as one of the best picks for people investing in home security for the first time, citing its smart features, app experience and reasonable value despite a few compromises, and note that it is an especially easy recommendation for buyers already invested in Google or Nest speakers and displays while Alexa centric homes may be better served by a Ring alternative.

This model is widely recommended for budget conscious buyers who want robust monitoring features and dual camera coverage at the front door and who are willing to trade a bit of ultimate video sharpness for a much lower price than many flagship doorbells, and this review highlights it as a clear upgrade for existing Wyze doorbell owners despite some ongoing software and reliability quirks.

Recommended mainly for Apple centric buyers who specifically want a battery powered doorbell with HomeKit Secure Video, and who are comfortable managing its more complex feature set.

This model is an especially strong pick for existing UniFi Protect owners who want better package awareness and flexible power options, making it a recommended upgrade from the standard G4 doorbell.

Overall recommendations are strong, with reviewers viewing the Pro 2 as a feature rich upgrade over the original Ring Pro and a top choice among premium video doorbells for buyers who can justify the higher price, and this review further stresses that its much clearer, taller video and extras like 3D motion and Birds Eye View make it the preferred pick over Ring’s wired budget model for homes already invested in Ring or Alexa, while Nest remains better for Google centric households.

Often recommended as a value focused wired option for budget shoppers who want a dependable Ring doorbell and already plan to use the Ring cloud, provided they are comfortable with Alexa only integration, required subscriptions, and fewer advanced features than Editors Choice alternatives like the Ezviz DB1C, and this review reinforces that it is a sensible choice when the Pro 2’s higher price cannot be justified.

While earlier takes framed the Pro 2 as a strong wired starting point or upgrade for those committed to Ring’s ecosystem, more recent reviews still respect its image quality and radar innovation but increasingly recommend cheaper Ring or rival models instead, citing high cost and unresolved privacy concerns as reasons many new buyers may want to skip this doorbell.

Highly recommended for existing UniFi Protect users seeking a doorbell, but less compelling for homes without UniFi infrastructure.

Often framed as a go-to pick for buyers wanting a dependable, budget-friendly wired doorbell without ongoing fees, unless they insist on the latest AI extras.

It is recommended for value focused buyers who want a dependable wired or PoE doorbell with local storage and no subscriptions, accepting simpler AI and app features.

Reviewers often recommend the doorbell to buyers who already own or plan to build an Arlo camera system and are comfortable with a small monthly fee, while shoppers who prioritize sharper video, free storage, or avoiding subscriptions may find better options among rival brands.

Reviews strongly recommend the Circle View Doorbell to homeowners already invested in Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem, calling it the doorbell to beat for Apple users who want tight HomeKit Secure Video integration and strong privacy, while cautioning that people on Android or mixed platforms should choose a more cross-platform doorbell instead.

Some reviewers explicitly decline to recommend this doorbell to brand-new customers, arguing that once subscriptions or local-storage accessories are factored in, the overall proposition is weaker than many competing video doorbells, even though it can still make sense as an add-on for entrenched Blink users.

Quick replies, full color pre roll, and solid 1080p video are appealing, but the narrow vertical field of view for packages, privacy concerns, and the availability of better performing wired options like Ring Pro 2 mean this is a cautious recommendation best for buyers who specifically need a battery powered Ring doorbell.