Best Ring Video Doorbell alternatives in 2023

Need a smart doorbell, but can't work with Ring devices? Here are some excellent Ring video doorbell alternatives.

Ring is one of the best names when it comes to smart home security, especially in the smart security camera market. However, Ring's doorbell cameras only work perfectly with Amazon's Alexa; they won't play nice with Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit, and their subscriptions can get pricey. But that's okay because there's currently plenty of competition in this segment.

Almost all the big brands have at least one video doorbell for you to consider, from Google to Logitech, and Arlo to Eufy. Then, once the smaller companies come into play, the options can be downright overwhelming. So, how do you find the best one for your front door? We've handpicked some of the best Ring video doorbell alternatives to help you decide.

Compatible with most smart assistants

The Arlo Essential is a wired video doorbell with HDR-quality 180-degree FHD video, two-way audio, motion sensor, night vision, and a built-in siren. It is compatible with Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and more. To get the best of Arlo, get their SmartHub or Base Station to control everything from one place and record videos for days.

The Arlo Essential is a wired-in doorbell device, but it can work on a wide range of electricity. With HDR-quality 180-degree FHD video, it's one of the best smart doorbells on the market. That means you can see the person standing in front of your door from head to toe and clearly see their face.

With two-way audio, the device lets you talk to visitors from your smartphone or smart home system. Having a motion sensor, it starts recording long before they touch the bell switch (or even when they don't push it). With night vision, it works almost in total darkness. There's also a built-in siren for those sneaky people.

Arlo's Essential Wired Video Doorbell is one of the most compatible we've reviewed. It works with Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and more. If you get the best of Arlo, get their SmartHub or Base Station to control everything from one place and record videos for days. You can also buy a fairly-priced service for that.

No subscription required

The Eufy Security Video Doorbell comes with its own wireless doorbell chime and a handful of features with no monthly subscription required. It features 2K, HD, and HDR resolution; two-way audio; AI detection and recognition; and hands-free use with Google Assistant and Alexa. Existing doorbell wires are required, but installing them is not too complicated.

The Eufy Security Video Doorbell comes as a packaged deal with a wireless doorbell chime, so you have everything you need to start. This video doorbell requires existing doorbell wires and installation, but aside from the technical aspect, Eufy Security knocks it out of the park in many ways. With 2K, HD, and HDR resolution, video quality is no compromise, allowing you to view everything in a crisp high-definition resolution. You'll also be able to communicate with visitors quickly and easily using the two-way audio function, enabling you to talk to anyone at your door without being physically there.

With built-in AI detection and recognition, you'll receive real-time alerts and notifications when an actual person is at your door, eliminating unnecessary false alerts when an animal walks by or the wind begins to pick up leaves. For hands-free use, you can easily integrate the Eufy doorbell into your existing smart home by connecting to Google Assistant or Alexa. The best part of this device is that no subscription, fees, or monthly charges are required, giving you access to everything the doorbell has to offer, holding nothing back.

Affordable entryway into video doorbells

The Kasa KD110 Smart Video Doorbell is an affordable and capable video doorbell with 3-megapixel 160-degree video, 2-way audio, real-time notification, and video communication. It works with Google and Amazon systems and has IP64-grade protection, making it easy to mount in rainy or dusty environments. Although it's not wireless, it is a winner due to its batteries.

The Kasa KD110 Smart Video Doorbell includes a 3-megapixel 160-degree video, 2-way audio, real-time notification, and video communication. It can also save the video to a memory card or paid cloud subscription, and it works with Google and Amazon systems. For fifty bucks, what more could you want? The Kasa KD110 is a tiny marvel of a video doorbell that is both affordable and capable.

You get a chime block to place anywhere in the house and directly control the cam's volume from the app. In addition, you can watch the front porch live through the app and talk to people in front of the bell. We weren't very impressed with the looks, but the device is as sturdy as it is capable. It has IP64-grade protection, so you can mount it in rainy or dusty environments. Shame it's not wireless, but it works fine with batteries.

Compact with customizable detection modes

The Google Nest Doorbell Gen 2 is a mid-range video doorbell with impressive detection and added customization. It is available in Ash, Ivy, Linen, and Snow colorways and in wired and battery options. Viewing the feed in HD and HDR, you can also transmit the live feed to your smartphone with no subscription needed.

Priced slightly higher than other video doorbells in this list, the Google Nest Doorbell Gen 2 can earn its price tag and then some if you've bought into Google's Assistant ecosystem. Available in Ash, Ivy, Linen, and Snow colorways, this is hands down the best-looking video doorbell we found. Before we go any further, it's important to note that we're recommending the wired version of the Nest Doorbell. The battery-powered version launched in 2021 had significant issues, many of which centered on the battery's limitations (i.e., no continuous recording and temperature shutoff issues); the wired model doesn't have these problems.

While the camera quality itself might seem a little low, Nest's impressive detection and customization help the Nest Doorbell shine amid a crowded market. Smart detection of people, animals, vehicles, and packages arriving at your doorstep allow Nest's notifications to give you a better sense of what's going on — at times, before you even tap the notification.

The Google Nest Doorbell Wired Gen 2 can view in HD plus HDR and transmit that feed live to your phone anywhere without a single cent in subscription fees. If the Wi-Fi goes down, the cam will still record for up to an hour, which you can view later. You can also add a Nest Aware subscription to record up to 60 days of activity in the cloud. Note that it only records events triggered by the motion sensor or the bell switch, not 24x7. But that should be good enough.

Changeable design with different faceplates

The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell offers a 162-degree field of view, 1080p HDR video, motion sensored alerts, and two-way communication. The device uses two sensors to detect heat signatures, human forms, and safe zones without monitoring. It also works in its powerful infrared night vision mode and can be purchased in different colored faceplates.

Slightly pricier than other video doorbells, the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell wins us with its looks and capability. It's got an 80s vibe with the colored ring around the bell switch. It also covers all the basics with a 162-degree field of view, 1080p HDR video, motion sensored alerts directly to your phone, and two-way communication.

What this video doorbell excels at is the security system. SimpliSafe's award-winning Gen 3 security subscription gives you a lot more safety, with professional agents monitoring the feed for activity and acting as witnesses for police cases. The device uses two sensors to detect heat signatures and human forms. So it won't bother you if a cat slinks about. Top this off with safe zones you don't need monitoring. The SimpliSafe Video Doorbell also works in its powerful infrared night vision mode, and you can purchase different colored faceplates.

Activity-triggered video feed

The Blink Video Doorbell is an event-generated live feed doorbell that runs on batteries or wire and sends activity-triggered notifications directly to your smartphone or smart home app. It's available in black or white and works day or night in bright sunshine, dust, rain, or near-dark. To view or record feed all the time, you will need separate hardware or a Blink subscription.

The Blink Video Doorbell system comes in various forms — with outdoor cameras, a chime, a fully integrated system, etc. It runs on batteries or wire and sends an event-generated live feed to your phone or smart home app. However, it will only work well with Alexa. Available in black or white, the device lets you answer your door with a full HD video feed and two-way audio. Thanks to advanced weatherproofing and night vision, it works day or night in bright sunshine, dust, rain, or near-dark.

Unlike other video doorbells, the Blink Video Doorbell won't let you view your front porch whenever you want to. Instead, you can see the slightly laggy feed only when the bell switch is pressed or when someone moves in front of the cam. To be able to see or record all the time, you will have to purchase separate hardware or buy a Blink subscription.

Weather-resistant durable design

The Zumimall Video Doorbell is a seriously professional doorbell with a protruding shade and a no-nonsense design. It has a 2K, 3-megapixel video feed with a 145-degree field of view and IP66 protection. It also includes a rechargeable battery that can last up to five months, a PIR sensor that senses only human bodies, and two-way audio with a noise-cancelling mic.

A relatively obscure brand, the Zumimall Video Doorbell can hold the fort on its own. First, it looks much more professional and serious than its brothers, with a protruding shade and no-nonsense design. Secondly, the video feed (2K 3-megapixel with 145-degree field of view) is great, if not the best. Protected with IP66, this video doorbell can serve in the rain, shine, or snow. With a rechargeable battery, installation is easy, wireless, and fast. The battery is claimed to last up to five months.

With a PIR sensor, this doorbell cam senses only human bodies and alerts you in a second on your phone. The two-way audio is especially good with a noise-canceling mic. Lastly, you can store all-day videos on an SD card or buy a subscription service.

Long-lasting battery

Arenti's VBell1 wireless doorbell camera has a 130-degree wide-angle lens and 1080p resolution sensor, and can see up to 16 feet with infrared. It supports two-way live audio from a smart home app or phone and works with Google and Amazon's Alexa systems. It has a 6500 mAh battery and IP65-grade protection, and comes with a chime and PIR motion sensor to detect human bodies in front of it.

Arenti's VBell1 wireless doorbell camera has a standard 130-degree wide-angle lens and 1080p resolution sensor. It can also see up to 16 feet with infrared. Whatever it sees, it can show you on your phone or record on your SD card. The design is simple yet appealing.

The VBell1 supports two-way live audio from your smart home app or phone and works flawlessly with Google and Amazon's Alexa systems. The wireless device has a massive 6500 mAh battery that lasts for months. With IP65-grade protection, you can use it in snow or storms too. It comes with a chime for your convenience and works with a PIR motion sensor to detect human bodies in front of it.

Includes mounting kit for easy install

The Logitech Circle View video doorbell is a simple design wired-in with a 4300K night light in front, wide-angle full-body HD video, color night vision up to 6 feet, and two-way audio communication. It is meant to replace existing doorbells and is compatible with Apple HomeKit Secure Video. Chime and mounting kits are included to help place the camera at a convenient angle.

Here's another door cam with a simplistic design. The Logitech Circle View video doorbell comes from one of the oldest brands. The device has wide-angle full-body HD video, color night vision up to 6 feet, and two-way audio communication. Independent, it's battery-powered with a 4300K night light in front.

This device is meant to replace your existing doorbell; therefore, installation means dealing with electrical lines. It was meant for the Apple HomeKit Secure Video, so you will get smart features like face and package recognition, rich notification, and more. Chime and mounting kits are included to help you place the camera at a convenient angle.

Large cloud-based subscription storage

The Eken Smart Wireless Doorbell Camera provides full HD live views of your front porch or steps, allowing you to communicate easily with visitors. It can sense human body motion through a PIR sensor and has okay-ish night vision. It is wire-free and has a cloud storage subscription plan to store event videos for days.

The Eken Smart Wireless Doorbell Camera with Chime can infinitely upgrade your existing doorbell-peephole combination. It provides full HD live views of your front porch or steps, letting you communicate easily with visitors or delivery persons. You can put the chime/speaker anywhere you want within a reasonable range. The Eken doorbell camera can sense human body motion through a PIR sensor and has okay-ish night vision. It will alert you before visitors even press the bell.

The device is entirely wire-free, so you can stick it anywhere with double-sided tape. Just be sure to take it off every two weeks or so for charging, as the battery isn't great. Eken has a cloud storage subscription plan to store event videos for days. It can sense the difference between humans, animals, and boxes and will alert you on the app accordingly. You can try integrating the cam with your existing smart home system, but that's not guaranteed to work.

As you're trying to figure out your best Ring alternative doorbell, consider the features you want and what you'll have to pay. First off, the best smart video doorbells must work well with Google Home and Google Assistant, and they should be compatible with your other smart home systems. Add to that whether you can work with wires or need to go completely wire-free with a battery-powered model. Next, decide which camera features matter most to you. Does the video doorbell have night vision? A motion sensor? Local backup if your network goes down? How about face recognition? And because these are outdoor devices, things like durability, weatherproofing, tamper-proofing, and quality will also matter.

All factors considered, we like the Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell the best. If you're not too mad at them for forcing users to upgrade, you get a 180-degree view with HDR-capable video, night vision, and much more. Of course, not being wireless means extra setup work, but you won't have to worry about batteries running out.

If you're looking for something similar with no added costs, the Eufy Security Video Doorbell is definitely worth considering. It lays everything out on the table for users to take advantage of. With no hidden costs or monthly subscriptions, you're getting everything you pay for right off the bat.

Looking for a cheaper alternative to a Ring video doorbell? We found that the Kasa KD110 works excellently for beginners. It covers all the standards like HD resolution, IP64 waterproofing, and compatibility with Google Assistant or Alexa.

Compatible with most smart systems

The Arlo Essential doorbell is packed with functions and features, including smart notifications that can detect people and packages. This smart doorbell has a long-lasting battery and is completely wireless with a screw-in mount that takes seconds to secure. With a wide-angle lens, your field of view can reach up to 180° to monitor just about anything happening within the camera's view.

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