Doorbells

Although all video doorbells record video and play a sound when rung, they can differ significantly across their features. Here's what we'd recommend you look for when choosing a video doorbell for your home.Resolution and field of view: You should strive to get a video doorbell camera with enough resolution for your needs. Video doorbell camera resolution can range from 480p to 1080p (or even 4K resolution). While 4K resolution is not necessary for most people, 1080p provides a crisp, clear picture if you don't mind…

Ring has been in the news a few times for giving out video recordings to law enforcement, and reports of employees being able to watch video recordings at will. While Ring has denied it (as expected), those reports are still out and on the internet. So to kind of combat that, Ring has decided to add end-to-end encryption to its products. It was previously only available on a few of the “pro” doorbells. But now it is available on most of its current products.End-to-end Encryption, also known as E2EE, encrypts the data…

Photo: Chip Somodevilla (Getty Images)Amazon-owned home surveillance camera king Ring is making good on its promise to bring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to a wider range of its devices. This week, the company added the encryption secretive for audio and video to its lower-cost battery-powered doorbells and cameras which were left out of the company’s previous E2EE rollout. The addition marks Ring’s latest attempt to correct course on a product history littered with privacy and security blunders.Privacy advocates and…

Ring is now offering end-to-end encryption of video and audio on its battery-powered video doorbells and security cameras, over a year after it added the option to its hardwired and plug-in devices. End-to-end encryption lets users of the company’s video cameras keep their footage locked down, making it accessible only on their enrolled iOS or Android device. Separately, Ring is also making it easier to save recorded videos when an owner sells or disposes of a Ring device With end-to-end encryption enabled, no one but…

The best HomeKit video doorbells are a security essential with the ability to keep an eye on your precious packages through the Home app. In addition to remote viewing, some HomeKit doorbells include HomeKit Secure Video, which enables iCloud storage, Activity Zones, and Face Recognition. Plus, through automation, you can use your doorbell with other accessories like HomeKit light bulbs. Here are our picks for the best HomeKit Video Doorbells that you can buy today.HomeKit video doorbells — a sweet home security upgrade…

The ideal way to add a video doorbell to your home, is using existing wiring. Because you can install it and never worry about it again. But the Nest Doorbell Battery does have a battery inside, so you don’t need to mess with wires. But you do need to charge the battery. So how can you extend the battery on the Nest Doorbell Battery so that it lasts longer? That’s exactly what we’re going to show you today.The Nest Doorbell battery does already last quite a while on a single charge, but it’s always nice to have it last…

Amazon Prime Day is the second-best time of year to bag some smart home gadgets at excellent prices. While Black Friday and its various offshoots traditionally have deeper discounts and wider product options, Prime Day feels strategically situated on the calendar as an ideal buying season for those invested in the smart home. This is particularly true if you are looking for some bargains on Amazon Alexa devices or compatible gadgets. This year, there are some good deals to be found for Prime members this July 12th and…

In its Prime Day sale, Amazon is discounting a slew of Ring Video Doorbells, some of them are up to 30% off. So if you’ve been looking to get one for your home, then now is the time to do so.First up, is the Ring Video Doorbell (2020 release). This is the basic model, and it is now available for just $74.99, saving you $25. Now you can also get this with the Ring Chime for $99.99, also saving you $25.The Ring Video Doorbell Wired (2021 release) is on sale for $48.99. Or you can bundle it with the Ring Chime for $73.99…

Nest, owned by Google now, has quite the line up of smart home products. From smart displays, to smart cameras and even a video doorbell. It also has Nest Aware, which is a really cool subscription that gives you a lot of great features, to make the most of your Nest devices. One of those features is Familiar Face Detection. Basically, this allows your cameras to tell you who exactly it is seeing, instead of just a random person. Your cameras are able to tell the difference between friends and strangers, which is really…

Smart doorbells are very useful gadgets. They have built-in cameras, microphones and speakers so you can see, hear and speak to someone at your front door, even if you’re not home. You’ll know someone’s there because you’ll receive notifications on your phone either when they press the doorbell, or the camera detects motion. If you miss the notification or are too busy to speak to them, smart doorbells can often speak a standard reply (such as “I can’t answer right now”) and record video of the event that you can…