Wired video doorbells

Nest Hello

  • Features: Person detection, motion detection, sound detection, two-way talk and listen with noise and echo cancellation, quiet time, scheduling, Quick Responses, Google Assistant compatible, facial recognition, activity zones Camera specs: 160-degree FOV, 4:3 aspect ratio, night vision, HDR imaging, 1600 x 1200 video, 60fps Requirements: Wired Subscription: £5/month or £50/year for 30 days recorded video, facial recognition and activity zones

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Ring Video Doorbell Pro

  • Features: Two-way talk and listen with noise cancellation, advanced adjustable motion detection, Alexa compatible, interchangeable face plates Camera specs: 160-degree FOV, infrared night vision, 1080p Requirements: Wired Subscription: £2.50/month or £25/year for up to 30-days recorded video

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Arlo Video Doorbell

  • Features: Motion detection, two-way talk and listen, Quick Responses, Siren, Direct-to-mobile video calling, 1:1 aspect ratio, Google Assistant, Alexa compatible Camera specs: 180-degree FOV diagonal, 1:1 aspect ratio, night vision, HDR, 1536 x 1536 video Requirements: Wired Subscription: Three-months free Arlo Smart, then from £2.49 a month for 30 days cloud storage

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell

  • Features: Alerts for attempted theft of doorbell, weatherproof, Apple HomeKit compatible, person detection, video call on smartphone when doorbell rings Camera specs: HDR, infrared night vision, 1080p Requirements: Wired Subscription: MicroSD storage, no subscription required

Battery-powered video doorbells

Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus 

  • Features: Pre-roll video capture, two-way talk and listen with noise cancellation, adjustable motion detection, Alexa compatible, interchangeable face plates, quick-release removable battery pack Camera specs: 160-degree FOV, night vision, 1080p Requirements: Battery or wired Subscription: £2.50/month or £25/year for up to 30-days recorded video

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Ring Video Doorbell 3

  • Features: Two-way talk and listen with noise cancellation, adjustable motion detection, Alexa compatible, interchangeable face plates, quick-release removable battery pack Camera specs: 160-degree FOV, night vision, 1080p Requirements: Battery or wired Subscription: £2.50/month or £25/year for up to 30-days recorded video

Ring Video Doorbell 2

  • Features: Two-way talk and listen with noise cancellation, adjustable motion detection, Alexa compatible, interchangeable face plates, quick-release removable battery pack Camera specs: 160-degree FOV, night vision, 1080p Requirements: Battery or wired Subscription: £2.50/month or £25/year for up to 30-days recorded video

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Ring Video Doorbell

  • Features: Two-way talk and listen with noise cancellation, adjustable motion detection, Alexa compatible, interchangeable face plates, built-in battery pack Camera specs: 155-degree FOV, night vision, 1080p Requirements: Battery or wired Subscription: £2.50/month or £25/year for up to 30-days recorded video

Ring Door View Cam

  • Features: Two-way talk and listen with noise cancellation, impact sensor, glass viewer, privacy zones, smart alerts, Alexa compatibility Camera specs: Infrared night vision, 1080p Requirements: Battery powered Subscription: £2.50/month or £25/year for up to 30-days recorded video

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Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell

  • Features: Motion detection, two-way talk and listen, Quick Responses, Siren, Direct-to-mobile video calling, 1:1 aspect ratio, Google Assistant, Alexa compatible Camera specs: 180-degree FOV diagonal, 1:1 aspect ratio, night vision, HDR, 1536 x 1536 video Requirements: Battery Subscription: Three-months free Arlo Smart, then from £2.49 a month for 30 days cloud storage

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