Best camera doorbells

Video doorbells ranked by value—sharp video, package views and local storage without a monthly fee, sorted by battery, wired, PoE and HomeKit setups.

By Maren Solberg Senior Product Editor

Last Updated Sep 26, 2026

1 Top pick

9K+ bought in past month

Outstanding 9.8

eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 (Dual Cameras, 2K)

★★★★★

Best-selling camera doorbell here, with a second downward camera that watches packages on the porch.
8GB built-in storage keeps clips local—no monthly subscription required.
Runs on battery or existing doorbell wiring, so it fits renters and homeowners.

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Best valueSecond camera watches packages on the porch

Best-selling camera doorbell here, with a second downward camera that watches packages on the porch.
8GB built-in storage keeps clips local—no monthly subscription required.
Runs on battery or existing doorbell wiring, so it fits renters and homeowners.

Pros

Dual cameras cover visitors and packages
Local storage with no monthly fee
Battery or wired install

Cons

Battery mode records less often than wired
No Apple HomeKit support

Who it’s for

Most homes that get deliveries and want to skip cloud fees.

Who it’s not for

You live in the Apple Home ecosystem—see #5.

1K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.6

aosu 5MP Ultra HD Wireless & Wired Video Doorbell

★★★★☆

The most-reviewed doorbell on this list, with a high owner rating.
5MP resolution makes faces and plates clearer than typical 2K doorbells.
Included base station stores video locally and doubles as an indoor chime.

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Most reviewedSharpest 5MP video, no subscription

The most-reviewed doorbell on this list, with a high owner rating.
5MP resolution makes faces and plates clearer than typical 2K doorbells.
Included base station stores video locally and doubles as an indoor chime.

Pros

5MP ultra HD video
Huge review history
Local storage on the base, no monthly fee

Cons

Base station must sit within Wi-Fi range
Single camera—no package cam

Who it’s for

Buyers who want the clearest image without paying for cloud.

Who it’s not for

Package monitoring matters most—pick #1.

3K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.5

Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (2K, Wired)

★★★★☆

Wired power means no batteries to charge and continuous recording.
Tall 4:3 view shows visitors head-to-toe plus the ground in front of the door.
Saves to microSD with no required subscription; works with your existing chime.

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Best wired Wi-FiWired, always recording, head-to-toe view

Wired power means no batteries to charge and continuous recording.
Tall 4:3 view shows visitors head-to-toe plus the ground in front of the door.
Saves to microSD with no required subscription; works with your existing chime.

Pros

Never needs charging
Tall head-to-toe field of view
Local microSD storage

Cons

Requires existing doorbell wiring
No battery option

Who it’s for

Homes with doorbell wiring that want 24/7 reliability.

Who it’s not for

You rent or have no doorbell wiring—see #4 or #7.

2K+ bought in past month

Great 9.4

eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 Kit with Battery

★★★★☆

Same dual-camera E340 as #1, bundled for battery-powered installs.
Mount it anywhere near the door—no electrician or wiring needed.
8GB local storage and no monthly fee.

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Best wire-freeDual cameras with no wiring needed

Same dual-camera E340 as #1, bundled for battery-powered installs.
Mount it anywhere near the door—no electrician or wiring needed.
8GB local storage and no monthly fee.

Pros

Dual cameras with package view
Easy wire-free install
No subscription required

Cons

Needs periodic recharging
Same camera as #1—buy one or the other

Who it’s for

Renters and doors without doorbell wiring.

Who it’s not for

You have wiring—the base E340 (#1) is the better deal.

1K+ bought in past month

Great 9.3

Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera Hub G410 with Chime

★★★★☆

Supports HomeKit Secure Video, so clips land in iCloud and show on Apple TV and iPhone.
Also works with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
Built-in hub connects other Aqara sensors—one device for doorbell and smart home.

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Best for Apple HomeKitWorks with Apple HomeKit Secure Video

Supports HomeKit Secure Video, so clips land in iCloud and show on Apple TV and iPhone.
Also works with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings.
Built-in hub connects other Aqara sensors—one device for doorbell and smart home.

Pros

HomeKit Secure Video support
Works across major smart-home platforms
Chime included in the box

Cons

Lower owner rating than the eufy and aosu picks
Best features need an Apple home hub

Who it’s for

iPhone households that want the doorbell inside Apple Home.

Who it’s not for

You do not use HomeKit—#1 or #2 is simpler value.

1K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.1

Reolink Video Doorbell PoE (2K) with Chime V2

★★★★☆

Power over Ethernet removes Wi-Fi dropouts entirely.
Highest owner rating among the Reolink picks.
Records locally and pairs with a Reolink NVR for whole-home camera systems.

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Most reliable connectionOne Ethernet cable—no Wi-Fi dropouts

Power over Ethernet removes Wi-Fi dropouts entirely.
Highest owner rating among the Reolink picks.
Records locally and pairs with a Reolink NVR for whole-home camera systems.

Pros

Rock-solid wired network connection
Chime included
Works with Reolink NVR systems

Cons

Needs an Ethernet run to the door
Harder install than Wi-Fi models

Who it’s for

New builds, Reolink camera owners and weak-Wi-Fi porches.

Who it’s not for

You cannot run Ethernet to your front door.

1K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.0

eufy Security Video Doorbell C31 (2K, Battery or Wired)

★★★★☆

Cheapest way into the eufy app with 2K video.
Battery or wired install and no subscription required.
Strong monthly sales for an entry-level doorbell.

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Best budget2K eufy video at the lowest price

Cheapest way into the eufy app with 2K video.
Battery or wired install and no subscription required.
Strong monthly sales for an entry-level doorbell.

Pros

Lowest price of the eufy line
Battery or wired
No monthly fee

Cons

Single camera—no package view
Fewer features than the E340

Who it’s for

Budget buyers who just want to see who is at the door.

Who it’s not for

Porch package theft is a concern—pick #1.

3K+ bought in past month

Good 8.9

eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 Kit with Chime

★★★★☆

E340 dual cameras plus a plug-in chime you can hear anywhere in the house.
Solves the most common battery-doorbell complaint: missing the ring when your phone is away.
Same local storage and no-subscription setup as #1.

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Best for homes without a chimeComes with a chime you hear anywhere

E340 dual cameras plus a plug-in chime you can hear anywhere in the house.
Solves the most common battery-doorbell complaint: missing the ring when your phone is away.
Same local storage and no-subscription setup as #1.

Pros

Plug-in chime included
Dual cameras with package view
No monthly fee

Cons

Costs more than the base E340
Redundant if you already have a working chime

Who it’s for

Apartments and homes with no wired chime.

Who it’s not for

Your existing chime works—buy the base E340 (#1).

1K+ bought in past month

Good 8.8

Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 with Chime (Wired/PoE)

★★★★☆

Wired or PoE power with HomeKit Secure Video support.
IP65 weather rating for exposed porches.
Higher owner rating than the G410, though with fewer reviews.

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Best PoE for HomeKitWired HomeKit doorbell built for weather

Wired or PoE power with HomeKit Secure Video support.
IP65 weather rating for exposed porches.
Higher owner rating than the G410, though with fewer reviews.

Pros

PoE or wired power
HomeKit Secure Video
IP65 weather resistance

Cons

Fewer reviews than older models
No battery option

Who it’s for

Apple Home users who can run wire or Ethernet to the door.

Who it’s not for

You need a battery doorbell—see #5 or #4.

1K+ bought in past month

Good 8.7

Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen, 2K 4MP)

★★★★☆

Wire-free Reolink doorbell with 2K 4MP video.
Local storage keeps it subscription-free like the wired Reolinks.
Fits into an existing Reolink app setup.

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Best Reolink batteryWire-free 2K with local storage

Wire-free Reolink doorbell with 2K 4MP video.
Local storage keeps it subscription-free like the wired Reolinks.
Fits into an existing Reolink app setup.

Pros

No wiring needed
2K 4MP video
Works in the Reolink app with other cameras

Cons

Newer model with fewer reviews
Lower owner rating than the wired Reolinks

Who it’s for

Existing Reolink camera owners who need a battery doorbell.

Who it’s not for

You are new to Reolink—#1 or #4 is a safer wire-free pick.

How we ranked these picks

We rank camera doorbells by everyday front-door value, not by the biggest resolution number. Best-selling, well-reviewed models lead the shortlist. Power type comes first—battery, existing doorbell wiring, or PoE—because it decides what you can install. Then we weigh subscription-free local storage, package views, image clarity and owner reviews. Smart-home support like Apple HomeKit only moves a rank when it matches the home you already have.

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