Best Home Security & Surveillance

Narrow by brand
#41 Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
3.8

Choose it if you want a wireless Ring doorbell with sharp head-to-toe video, fast alerts, and Alexa integration. Skip it if you want local storage, broad smart-home support, or full...

Pros: Upgrade value vs previous model, Peace of mind

Cons: Law enforcement policy transparency, Community feature usefulness

#42 Reolink Video Doorbell
3.8

Best for sharp wired 2K video, local storage, and no required subscription. Skip it if you need battery power, HomeKit/IFTTT, or richer AI like package and face detection.

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs, Automation flexibility

Cons: Face recognition, Delivery package monitoring

#43 Aqara G4 Video Doorbell
3.8

Choose the Aqara G4 if you want an affordable, battery-friendly HomeKit doorbell with local storage and fast alerts. Skip it if you need rock-solid motion capture, strong package visibility, high-resolution...

Pros: lag), Ongoing ownership costs

Cons: RTSP stream availability, Motion detection

#44 Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
3.7

Good if you want sharp 1080p video, head-to-toe framing, and standout Ecobee thermostat integration. Skip it if you need battery power, local storage, HomeKit Secure Video, or dislike subscription-gated recording.

Pros: Warranty and Support, Controls and indicators

Cons: Storage, Face recognition

#45 Blink Video Doorbell
3.6

Choose Blink for a cheap, easy Alexa-friendly doorbell with wide head-to-toe coverage and long battery life. Skip it if you want subscription-free recording, strong audio, richer AI, a chime in...

Pros: Reliability (general), Automation flexibility

Cons: Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness, Pre-roll buffer

#46 Wyze Video Doorbell v2
3.6

Choose it if you want a very cheap wired 2K doorbell with local 24/7 recording and Wyze ecosystem features. Skip it if low-light clarity, no-subscription alerts, package framing, or tamper-resistant...

Pros: Quiet-time / do-not-disturb scheduling, Personalization options

Cons: Privacy, Security policy history

#47 Blink Black Doorbell
3.5

Best for a cheap, simple Blink/Alexa doorbell with local storage options. Skip it if you need strong package detection, broad smart-home support, fast live intervention, or clearer face detail.

Pros: Subscription, Power Options and Compatibility

Cons: AI features, Ongoing ownership costs

#48 SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2
3.4

Choose it if you already use SimpliSafe and want AI-backed live outdoor monitoring. Skip it if you want cheaper self-monitoring, local storage, stronger standalone-camera features, or Active Guard without wired...

Pros: Weather resistance rating (IP code), System scalability

Cons: Pre-event recording length, HomeKit integration

#49 Ring Video Doorbell Battery
3.4

Choose the Ring Battery Doorbell if you want a low-cost, easy Ring/Alexa doorbell with quick alerts and broad doorstep coverage. Skip it if you need subscription-free recordings, HomeKit/Google support, or...

Pros: Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness, lag)

Cons: Lens distortion handling, Storage