In today's world, home security is more important than ever. A video doorbell can be a great way to deter crime, keep an eye on your property, and see who's at your door even when you're not home. But with so many video doorbells on the market, it can be tough to decide which one is right for you.
What to Consider When Choosing a Video Doorbell
There are a few things to consider when choosing a video doorbell, such as:
Wired vs. Wireless: Wired video doorbells are more reliable but require professional installation. Our Mubview Wireless Doorbell like other wireless doorbells are easier to install yourself.
Video Quality: Most video doorbells offer HD video quality, but some offer even higher resolutions.
Field of View: The wider the field of view, the more you will be able to see of your surroundings.
Night Vision: Night vision is important if you want to be able to see who is at your door at night.
Two-Way Talk: Two-way talk allows you to speak to the person at your door through the video doorbell.
Motion Detection: Motion detection can help you to conserve battery life and only record video when there is movement.
Cloud Storage vs. Local Storage: Cloud storage allows you to access your video footage from anywhere, but it can be expensive. Local storage is typically cheaper, but you will need to have a place to store your video footage.
Brand: Some brands are more well-known than others, and this can affect the price and quality of the video doorbell.
Best Video Doorbells in 2024
Here are a few of the best video doorbells on the market in 2024, based on the factors mentioned above:
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is a great option for those who want a feature-rich video doorbell with excellent video quality. It offers 1536p resolution, HDR video, and a wide field of view. It also has two-way talk, motion detection, and cloud storage. It can be quite expensive.
Google Nest Doorbell (wired or battery): The Google Nest Doorbell is a great option for those who want a video doorbell that integrates seamlessly with Google Assistant. It offers 1080p video quality, a wide field of view, and night vision. It also has two-way talk, motion detection, and cloud storage. This is not readily available in South Africa yet unless you import it yourself.
Arlo Video Doorbell: The Arlo Video Doorbell is a great option for those who want a video doorbell with excellent person/pet/package detection. It offers 2K video quality, a wide field of view, and night vision. It also has two-way talk, motion detection, and cloud storage.
Reolink Video Doorbell (Wired POE): An Excellent choice but requires a serious install due to cable and wiring and also a POE port or DVR.
Mubview Wireless Doorbell: Our brand new offering which is extremely easy to install. Has Human Detection, completely wireless, No subscription needed for basic recording, Full HD, and an alarm anti-theft that goes off on the bell if it is removed.
Here's why we love this doorbell -
【Smarter Human Detection & Instant Message Alerts】 With PIR motion and human detection enabled, human activity is detected and notified to you in seconds. A Doorbell camera can reduce false alarms caused by plants, animals, or small insects.
【Two-way Audio & Voice Message】 Safely see and speak to delivery people inside your home. The doorbell camera's sound is perfectly synched up with the video and is much clearer. Or a pre-recorded 10S voice message to respond quickly no matter where you are quick.
【2K Full HD & IR Night Vision】 Doorbell camera presents you with a 2K full HD video with 145° wider view. With a starlight CMOS image sensor, this security doorbell camera will let you enjoy industry-leading video clarity and super night vision up to 33ft, taking the advanced night vision experience to you.
【Privacy Protection & No Subscription】 Enjoy wireless doorbell convenience, 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 needed! View historical footage from lifetime free cloud service with 7-day free loop recording. Save videos on a local micro SD card up to 128 GB (not included) with no hidden fees. Every moment captured is stored via advanced encryption. LIFETIME SERVICE ensures this will quickly become your favorite no-risk purchase.
【Rechargeable Battery & Stable Connection】MUBVIEW wireless doorbell camera with built-in battery and low power consumption, long-lasting power per charge. The Video doorbell only works with 2.4 GHz WiFi（𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟓𝐆）. Up and running in minutes.
Additional Considerations
When choosing a video doorbell, it is also important to consider your budget and your security needs.
Temu and Aliexpress: While these online retailers may offer lower prices, be cautious of no name brands and the negativity they could bring or their durability.
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