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They usually cost between $150 and $250, with some models costing slightly more or slightly less than that. This is a small price to pay for security in the minds of most homeowners, however, and a fair deal for those who are away from home a lot of the time. They want to see what is happening at their home, and if they have a doorbell camera they are essentially paying for peace of mind. Most homeowners feel that is a price they are happy to pay, because they don’t have to worry about whether someone ringing the security doorbell will realize they aren’t home and try to cause a problem. Being able to communicate through the camera and doorbell arrangement lets anyone ringing the bell think that someone is home, which can more easily deter vandals, burglars, and others who could become a problem. When we reviewed the August Doorbell Cam Pro back in 2017, it earned our Editors' Choice for its sharp video quality, clean two way audio, and easy installation.

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Amazon is selling as much facial recognition software as it can to law enforcement agencies despite recent controversies and now it's hoping its home products will attract more subsidized deployments. Local law enforcement provides the public with cheap or free doorbell cameras and swings by for the footage whenever needed. Who isn't going to feel obligated to hand this over to the cops when they come asking?Today's best Nest Hello deals?$173. 88ViewRecommended RetailerReduced Price$229$189View$229View$287. 49ViewShow More DealsWe check over 130 million products every day for the best pricesWith video doorbells, video and audio quality matter, but the real trick is getting the notifications just right. That way, you're not bombarded by alerts, but you don't miss anything important, either. The Nest Hello $199 succeeds by continuously recording video, so you never have the frustrating experience of firing up the app just to see video of someone walking away. Facial recognition lets you know who's at the door by name, and it can also distinguish between people and cars. What's more, you can separate the field of vision into multiple zones, which helps you customize the notifications. Design and InstallationThe Nest Hello video doorbell is sleek and slim, at 4. 6 x 1.

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99 View at Best Buy$139. 85View at eBay$199View at Walmart?While it does well in bright and low light environments, it struggled to produce similar results at night. While we experienced some connection problems during testing, the camera had one of the most stable connections overall. When we originally tested the camera, it wasn't compatible with any smart home platforms, but now works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and Stringify. We also like that Arlo cameras come with seven day cloud video storage at no cost, though you can upgrade to better plans starting at $9. 99 a month. In addition to less than optimal nighttime video, Arlo Q's warranty is only one year long compared to two year coverage offered by Nest and Belkin. Unlike other security cameras we tested, Netgear doesn't offer free 24/7 technical support after the first 90 days. After that, you must pay for a cloud storage plan to access 24/7 technical support. Read the full reviewExcellent Nighttime VideoSamsung SmartCam HD Pro$373. 49 View at AmazonCheck Walmart?Its daytime video is also impressive, but slightly lower quality than the top performers in our tests.