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Today, doorbells are better than they've ever been before. Thanks to the rise of smart video doorbells, you no longer have to stress about who might be showing up to your home when you weren't expecting anyone. Instead, you can look on your phone, see who it is, and even talk with whoever's at your door. If you rely on the Google Assistant for controlling all of your smart things, these are the doorbells you'll want to check out.
Best overall
Staff pick
Google Nest Hello
The Nest Hello is at the top of our list for good reason. Its camera records video at a resolution of 1600x1200 in HDR and with up to 30 frames-per-second (FPS), giving you a crystal clear view of everything. It also has night vision, supports 24/7 continuous recording, and can detect specific faces when you buy a Nest Aware subscription. It also boasts 128-bit encryption with support for two-step verification!
Free cloud storage
RemoBell S
The RemoBell S just might be one of the best video doorbell deals you can find. It captures HD video, supports two-way talk using its microphone and speaker, has an impressive 180-degree field of view, night vision, and motion alerts. What stands out is that you get three days of rolling cloud storage included at no extra cost!
Unique design
August Doorbell Cam Pro
The August Doorbell Cam Pro is one of the more unique and, in our opinion, attractive-looking smart video doorbells. It features a built-in motion-activated floodlight and can record full-color HD footage, day or night. You will get realtime alerts whenever someone approaches, and you can record up to 24 hours for free (more premium plans are available for longer recording).
Free and built-in storage
EZVIZ DB1 Wi-Fi 3MP Smart Doorbell
This affordable video doorbell from EZVIZ features a wide 180-degree field of view, IP65 weather-resistance, two-way audio, and night vision out to 16 feet. Along with 24/7 streaming, you also get free recordings for up to three hours of motion detection, or you can store footage on a built-in microSD card. Additional cloud subscription plans are also available.
Two-in-one
Maximus Answer DualCam Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
This smart video doorbell can detect motion up to 30 feet away, and it records with a 180-degree field of view in 1080p HDR on it's main camera. Main camera? Yep, you read right. This device also features a 720p camera at the bottom of the unit to eliminate potential blind spots. You also get advanced motion detection and motion-based alerts, infrared night vision, and two-way audio communication.
2K video
Eufy Security Video Doorbell
Last but not least, we have the Eufy Security Video Doorbell. This is another camera that requires existing doorbell wires in order to work, but that's because it's incredibly powerful. The camera on the Eufy doorbell records video at 2K — 2560x1920, to be exact — and in HDR. You'll find a two-way talk feature, motion alerts, weather/water resistance, and more — all without any sort of monthly subscription.
Get the doorbell that's best for your budget
When it comes to video doorbells (and, let's be honest, all technology), you can keep spending money for more and more features. However, if you just want something that'll give you a good, reliable experience with a healthy set of core features, the Google Nest Hello video doorbell is the best one to use with the Google Assistant.
With the Google Nest Hello doorbell you are treated to bright, crisp HD video with people detection, 24/7 streaming, and 160-degree field of view. My favorite feature? The ability to pre-record quick responses to doorbell ringers. How cool is that? We truly live in the future.
For a different take on the smart video doorbell, give the Maximus Answer DualCam Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell a good look. It has not one, but two cameras to maximize your coverage and eliminate blind spots, so that you don't miss anything, or anyone, approaching your home.
by Joe Maring