Ring in the new year with the best video doorbells from CES 2022

Ring in the new yr with the best video doorbells from CES 2022

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Amidst smart dwelling house devices announced at CES, video doorbells are amidst the well-nigh popular. At CES 2022, 3 new smart video doorbells have already been launched, each with a different hook, be it dual cameras, HomeKit compatibility, or a clay-cheap toll. Hither'southward a wait at what's been appear and so far, when they'll be available and for how much, and their chances of making it on our list of the best video doorbells.

Wemo Smart Video Doorbell

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Wemo'southward smart video doorbell is interesting in the fact that it's but one of these 3 new video doorbells that work with Apple tree'south HomeKit Secure Video; when it records an event, information technology's sent to your encrypted iCloud account (starting at $0.99/month). Wemo'due south model has a 4MP camera with a 178-degree field of view, which is wider than the Logitech Circle View Doorbell's 160-degree FOV. That ways you should have a better run a risk at seeing packages, though Wemo doesn't say whether its camera has a vertical or horizontal orientation.

In addition to storing your footage in the cloud, you also get person, pet, and vehicle detection, but not packet detection — a feature missing in all HomeKit video doorbells. Judging past the press images, Wemo's camera looks fairly attractive, but very chunky compared to Logitech's video doorbell. It's also $50 more expensive. Netatmo'due south video doorbell (the 3rd HomeKit-uniform model) is an even pricier $299, but likewise has local storage. All three models take to be hardwired, too.

Price: $249
Availability: Now

Abode Wireless Video Doorbell

Abode video doorbell — (Image credit: Abode)

Abode makes ane of the best DIY smart home security systems, but of tardily it's been branching out into standalone devices that can operate independently. The Habitation Wireless Video Doorbell makes a play for affordability with a low $79 price tag — that'south cheaper past $20 than the Band Video Doorbell. Nonetheless, Abode'southward device withal provides 2K video and a Starlight sensor for total-colour night vision.

While the hardware itself is inexpensive, y'all'll have to sign up for an Abode Standard Plan ($vi/month) or an Abode Pro program ($20/month) if you want to record and salve video clips. (The Pro Plan also includes professional person monitoring, amid other things). At launch, the video doorbell will also be able to notify you lot when it detects a person; package and pet detection will as well be supported in time to come updates.

I imagine that Dwelling house priced its video doorbell this low to entice new users to its home security platform, only it looks like a skilful deal for existing customers, too.

Price: $79
Availability: Apr 2022

Eufy Security Video Doorbell Dual

Eufy dual video doorbell — (Image credit: Anker)

Eufy'south video doorbell is unusual in that it has not 1, but two cameras — 1 that points straight at the visitor, and a second that angles downwards at the front of your door, so you tin can see if there are whatsoever packages. Nosotros've but seen this configuration in one other video doorbell, the Maximus Reply DualCam. While less elegant than a single-photographic camera setup, it does let for greater coverage and helps eliminate the distortion you get with very wide-angle camera lenses.

The peak camera has a 2K resolution and a 160-degree field of view, while the lower camera has a 1080p resolution and a 120-degree FOV. In improver to person and package detection, information technology tin as well exist trained to recognize familiar faces, such as family unit members. This bombardment-powered video doorbell should final up to half dozen months on a charge. It connects to a Eufy Homebase (included) rather than Wi-Fi, and offers 16GB of free local storage.

Price: $259
Availability: February 8 (US)

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Michael A. Prospero is the deputy editor at Tom's Guide overseeing the home, smart dwelling, drones, and fitness/wearables categories, as well as all buying guides and other evergreen content. When he'south non testing out the latest running picket, skiing or preparation for a marathon, he's probably using the latest sous vide machine or another cooking gadget.