Ring Video Doorbell
$199.00
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Pros: Easy to install. HD video. Cloud recording. Motion
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Cons: Pricey. No on-demand video. Audio could be better.
Short battery life.
Bottom Line: The Ring Video Doorbell lets you use your
smartphone to see who is at your door before you open it.
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recording, but audio quality is inconsistent and battery life
could be better.SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro
$169.00
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Pros: Outstanding HDR video quality. Works with SimpliSafe
security devices. Easy to install.
Cons: Requires subscription to view recorded video. Doesn’t
support IFTTT or voice commands. Uses existing doorbell wiring
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Bottom Line: The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro is a sleek,
functional smart doorbell that can be incorporated into a
SimpliSafe home security system or used on its own.
Wisenet SmartCam D1 Video Doorbell
$229.99
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Pros: Sharp video quality. Face recognition. Accurate motion and
sound detection in testing. Amazon Alexa support.
Cons: Requires cloud subscription to view recorded video. Some
barrel distortion. Doesn’t work with other smart home devices.
Bottom Line: The Wisenet SmartCam D1 is a smart video doorbell
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