Best Video Doorbells
Video doorbells that show you who is at the door and what was left on the step, from dual-camera package watchers to budget wired picks.
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Top picks at a glance
Wyze Duo Cam Doorbell
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Blink Video Doorbell
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Wyze Video Doorbell v2
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| Product | #1Wyze Duo Cam DoorbellBest for package protection | #2Blink Video DoorbellBest for Blink and Alexa homes | #3Wyze Video Doorbell v2Best budget wired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | |||
| Price | $$ | $ | $ |
| Video | 2K (front) + 1080p (package camera) | 1080p HD, 135° horizontal view | 2K, 166.8° diagonal view |
| Power | Removable battery (3–6 months) or hardwired | 2× AA lithium batteries (up to 2 years) | Wired (existing doorbell wiring) |
| Local storage | microSD up to 256 GB (sold separately) | With Sync Module 2 (sold separately) | microSD up to 256 GB |
| 24/7 recording | Yes, when hardwired with a microSD card | No | Yes |
| Chime | Wyze Wi-Fi Chime included | Alerts via the Blink app and Alexa devices | Uses your existing chime |
| Weather rating | — | IP54 | IP65 |
| Buy | Check pricefor Wyze Duo Cam Doorbell (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Blink Video Doorbell (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Wyze Video Doorbell v2 (opens in a new tab) |
The picks, reviewed
WyzeWyze Duo Cam Doorbell
Two cameras in one doorbell: a 2K camera for visitors and a downward-facing camera that watches packages on the step. It runs on a removable battery or house wiring, and a Wi-Fi chime is included.
Pros
- Second, downward-facing camera covers packages on the doorstep
- 2K video from the main camera, with color night vision
- Removable battery or hardwired power
- Local microSD recording, plus a Wyze Wi-Fi Chime in the box
Cons
- The package camera records in 1080p, not 2K
- 24/7 recording needs hardwired power and a microSD card (sold separately)
- Video
- 2K (front) + 1080p (package camera)
- Power
- Removable battery (3–6 months) or hardwired
- Local storage
- microSD up to 256 GB (sold separately)
- 24/7 recording
- Yes, when hardwired with a microSD card
BlinkBlink Video Doorbell
A simple battery doorbell that runs for up to two years on two AA lithium batteries and slots into an existing Blink camera system and Alexa devices.
Pros
- Up to 2 years of battery life on 2 AA lithium batteries
- Works with Blink cameras and Alexa Echo and Fire devices
- Batteries and a mounting kit are included
Cons
- 1080p rather than 2K
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
- Local storage needs a Sync Module 2 (sold separately)
- Video
- 1080p HD, 135° horizontal view
- Power
- 2× AA lithium batteries (up to 2 years)
- Local storage
- With Sync Module 2 (sold separately)
- 24/7 recording
- No
WyzeWyze Video Doorbell v2
A wired 2K doorbell with a tall head-to-toe view and continuous local recording to a microSD card. It keeps your existing indoor chime, so installation is a straight swap.
Pros
- 2K video with a tall 166.8° head-to-toe view
- 24/7 continuous local recording to microSD
- Works with your existing doorbell chime
- Color night vision and IP65 weather resistance
Cons
- Needs existing doorbell wiring
- Single camera, so packages at the base of the door can be out of view
- Video
- 2K, 166.8° diagonal view
- Power
- Wired (existing doorbell wiring)
- Local storage
- microSD up to 256 GB
- 24/7 recording
- Yes
How to choose a video doorbell
Wired or battery? If you have existing doorbell wiring, a wired doorbell never needs charging and can record around the clock. Battery doorbells install anywhere, but they only record when motion triggers them.
Packages matter. A standard doorbell camera looks straight out and often can’t see a box left against the door. A dual-camera model like the Wyze Duo Cam Doorbell adds a second, downward-facing camera just for that.
Local storage saves money. Doorbells that record to a microSD card let you review footage without a monthly cloud subscription. Check whether the card is included; it usually isn’t.
Match your ecosystem. If you already own Blink cameras or Echo devices, a Blink doorbell slots right in. Wyze doorbells work with the Wyze app and its own cameras and chimes.