But you’ll need to sign up for a subscription to be able to share video clips from within the app. TP-Link’s wired Kasa Smart Doorbell is a great value at $50–it earned 3.5 stars from us–and it comes with a remote chime and local storage (you’ll need to supply your own microSD card).

This is a wired doorbell, however there is no battery-power option. Fortunately, the Arlo Video Doorbell is not only excellent, it’s also affordable at $150 (plus the not-really-optional $4.99 per month subscription for cloud services). Arlo has some excellent indoor and outdoor security cameras, and if you own some of them, you’ll want a doorbell in the same ecosystem.

The products linked above are our top picks in this category, but there are lots of competing products in this category, and we’ve reviewed most of those as well. If you’re also thinking of adding indoor and/or outdoor security cameras for additional protection, or if you intend to integrate your video doorbell with a comprehensive smart home or home security system, explore your compatibility options, so you don’t find yourself juggling two or three different apps.

Many also require a monthly subscription to store video in the cloud, so factor a few years of service into the price before you make a decision. Most video doorbells come with motion detection, night vision, and smartphone alert features, so be sure to read our full reviews for details on how they performed.

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