BEST Wired Video Doorbells 2022 Edition

Why not hook up the Reolink to Blue Iris and get the 24/7 recording?

You missed the Geeni/Merkury innovations doorbell which is ~$20 and works fine as long as you are able to change the internal battery every year.

I have the ring doorbell but I have the issue that I get a lag in notification and people are generally at the door. It catches movement in the yard but they are usually at the door by the time I get a notification. It also takes up 20-30 seconds to answer an activation and I dont know why. 30 seconds is a very long time when you are sitting and waiting for the software to work.

Eufy dual camera has a goos coupon on amazon US however id like a door bell that integrates with my existing chime. What would you recommend?

I'm sending my Reolink POE back, it has been very frustrating. There are no pop-up notifications on Android when the door bell is pressed, the same sound as a regular text message is used when the doorbell rings, make us miss deliveries all the time. There is no way how to add another chime, they do not support it, you cannot buy another one. It has been a very bad experience. Also I was expecting POE to be much faster/responsive. From tapping the app to actually view the live feed it takes similar time to an amazon ring doorbell over Wifi. Also I was expecting much less delay with audio, but it has been pretty much as bad as a wireless ring doorbell, you can hear yourself on it as well at times. It has been a very negative experience, to me sounds like a beta product at best. I bought it quite cheap in the UK as it was on sale, and now I can see why. Even though I don't like amazon and ring, I have to go back using it as at least it works better than reolink poe.

If you make an updated 2023 version of this video, could you spend some time on the subscription plans and (if possible) how devices have been supported over time? I've been on the Reolink wagon for a couple years now, with a cloud plan for the remote-backup of events. My subscription just expired, and I'm honestly considering switching due to their subscription plan changes.

Between the bad UI that makes it seem like they're dropping a lot of camera support, and requiring the "Upgraded Plan Series" for my Reolink doorbell ($6 or $12/month for ONE device, jumping to $25 or $44/month for multiple devices), it's gotten a lot more expensive and I'm not confident if my devices will still be compatible in another year.

How come lorex wasnt on the list? Is it a good product ?.. someone that is selling me a eufy dual camera wired doorbell for 100$ switched to lorex. I just dont know why...

Would it be possible for you to test dorrbell with displays? Like the EZVIZ HP7 for example. That would be sweet!

I have the gen 1 nest hello doorbell and the damn thing just conked out on me...again. Making me hesitant to try another. I also don't like how everything is being forced into the Google Home app. At least with the Nest app..you had access to your stream via a website accessible from a computer.

I usually like the work that you do, but in this category, you left off the ability to use an NVR (ONVIF, RTSP) which also calls into question the assertion that only the high-end cameras allow for 24/7 recording. If you have other security cameras the ability to add the doorbell recording to the NVR is a great feature. I for one looked at a number of the cameras that you reviewed and immediately eliminated any of the proprietary streaming cameras. I then tested a number of the cameras and for me the Amcrest AD410 wins (rebranded Dahua). I get 24/7 recording to surveillance station on my Synology NAS; I am able to use the Amcrest or the Synology app; with the Amcrest app providing pretty low latency 2-way communications.

You may wish to make yet another video only focusing on ONVIF/RTSP doorbells and NVR integration.

Eufy's dual camera is very innovative. I don't think my home is wired for a doorbell unless it's behind the siding and the wall was patched where a chime was placed. If wire needs to be run, I'd prefer to run CAT 6 to utilize PoE devices. Ring should be ready to update its Video Doorbell Elite since it was released in 2017; $350 for a doorbell that has a 1080p camera is way too high.

how stupid do you have to be to spend xxx on a doorbell AND a monthly sub?

Good video but SHOES PLEASE

Think Reolink is the best option, just because there's no subscription and it can actually act as a security camera with 24/7 recording. Also it has poe and normal power, as well as being bale tk integrate with alexa and Google assistant. There are basically no downsides to using it. Even price wise it's better it seems.

Have tied blink, is it worth considering?

The Reolink doorbell will only work with one chime. This was confirmed today (June 29, 2023) by an email from Reolink to me. Many people have been complaining about not being able to buy an extra chime. Extra chimes are not available because they will not work.

Google nest wired 2 cam is priced wrong. It was originally 179.00 and now 149.00

I wish there were more options for doorbell cameras that will record to an NVR, NAS, or micro SD card. It is horrible having to pay a monthly fee for a basic video doorbell. My ideal doorbell would have the 1:1 aspect ratio Arlo video doorbell camera module, along with the down facing package camera, with the ability to record to a NAS, NVR, or MicroSD card to avoid monthly fees.

I was wondering if you looked at even more budget friendly option that look very nice. Tapo and Kasa have both doorbell, wired and battery. They are 3MP and 4MP QHD resolution, some are dual lens like the Tapo D660. They offer ONVIF dual stream with audio, have starlight night vision and offer local recording on the sd card. You can buy a subscript if you want for cloud recording but most feature are all free in the app, even remote view and record.

I currently have a C225 Tapo camera and it's very nice. Is it the best? Probably not, but as my first camera at 35$CAD (had a rebate, normally I think it's 65$), it's a really good deal (i think?)

Thank you so much , you offer valuable information.

Thank you or all your videos that are really professional and really tested to the bones. Wetter it's cameras, doorbells, switches or whatever I really appreciate your objective approach to all of them. Please keep up the good work! You rock.

Thank you ❤

Excellent video. Worth mentioning that you can do also 247 recording for $350 if you buy a reolink doorbell and NVR. That's the setup I have and I really like it. It's basically a camera with an integrated doorbell, rather than the others which are a door bell with integrated camera .. I think the novelty of talking into a doorbell has worn off and most couriers won't do it now anyway as they want to move quickly to the next delivery so personally I don't mind the audio being subpar. edit.. just got to the end of the video and my comment can now be ignored 😂

too many people rip them off

^ A relative has an OG Ring Doorbell that is connected to the old doorbell through wires, but it is wired and it uses Wi-Fi. So is this doorbell wired or wireless? I'm just confused because we don't plan to do a poe/nvr system as they don't want to hire an electrician or go in the attic to install stuff do we focus on a wireless or wire doorbell?

I'm surprised you said nothing about the Arlo given that you included it, and it is WireCutter's top pick, it would seem like it worth saying something about it. Why not? (I have no bias toward it, I'd just like to get your opinion.)

BELKIN! Wins! My time at home revolves around Apple TV. I want those pop ups. It’s so easy to just install a 2nd camera above the door for 24/7 recording on a separate security system. I like things that “just work” I say if you can’t have it all. Buy two. Separate the tasks because there’s just so much we are asking for. There’s two things always by my side or in front of me at home. And it’s not a google or Amazon hub. It’s an iPhone or tv on an Apple TV. They’re always in my line of sight. All that other hub crap is just overkill. My phone goes all over the house with me.

2023 edition ?

after watching this ... I am more lost now about which one I shall buy now!!

What if my doorbell doesn’t face the street

Does it make sense to upgrade from Nest Hello doorbell (with basic Nest Aware subscription) to the new Nest 2nd gen doorbell (and keeping the basic Nest Aware subscription (keeping the subscription for other google cams in the house)?

I wish I had seen this video prior to my recent purchase of the Nest 2nd Gen Doorbell. I'm still very happy with my choice but you explained in moments what other took hours to. It would have saved me a ton of time in research. Great job.....and subscribing now.👍

Great breakdown, which one can record on a synology NAS storage and rings the existing house bell?

The Heath-Zenith HZconnect video doorbell is a real underdog. I highly recommend it

hi, i have a problem, we have the same nvr ^_^, i bought the reolink doorbell, if i use the nvr the mobile app doesn't work..
but if I want to use the doorbell, there's no problem only on the app, only so I have to dedicate a poe switch just for the doorbell.

in a nutshell, if I use nvr the app does not find the device, if I want to see it on the NVR (the doorbell) it seems that I lose the possibility of using it with the mobile app

how do you think it can be solved?

The Wyze Video Doorbell gem 1 doesn't record to local storage and actually allows you to power it via a micro-usb on the back under a ruber-covered port.

Stupid Ring , the most annoying bell ring
1st question is it Wi-Fi connected
then is easy to rob this house
I only use hard wired cameras as thieves use Wi-Fi jamming devices and rob these Ringo houses.
1st of all Jam the Wi-Fi with £45 pound Wi-Fi jammer
Cover face just in case
Knock on door
break in
Sorted

Any tips for getting the Reolink Wifi to stay connected to BlueIris? It drops quite frequently for me

is it true that reolinks are not certified below -10 C ?

I noticed you haven't included the Lorex 2k doorbell camera with no subscription to the cloud. Thanks Mate 👍

I bought the eufy. No notifications, no event recording, this thing is just a camera that lets me see outside my door when I need to, but has no other function whatsoever. And yes, I set it up properly. If this is the recommendation, you are better off without a doorbell camera. I am returning mine…

Great, informative video. Question, do you know (or does anyone know) which door chime(s) would work with the Wemo Video Doorbell? I went with your choice in the HomeKit category, and besides it being a little glitchy, my main issue is being unable to find a compatible chime. Any insight appreciated!

I've installed amcrest one and it has secret onvif ability, only problem is there is no inapp or browser based ability to give or fix ip address, but not a problem if one has a router that can fix ip based on MAC address.

I dont need 24*7 recording. Just want to see whos there when someone rings the bell . Which one is best ?