5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Smart, Battery, AI,...
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
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Simon Hill Gear Mar 30, 2026 7:30 AM The Best Video Doorbell Cameras Never miss a delivery. Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Featured in this article The Best Smart Doorbell Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) $177 Amazon Runner-Up Arlo Video Doorbell 2K $130 $49 (62% off) Amazon Best Subscription-Free Video Doorbell Eufy Video Doorbell E340 $150 $100 (33% off) Amazon Best for Apple HomeKit Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 $145 $100 (31% off) Amazon As people who receive a lot of packages, we at the WIRED Reviews team have a foolproof way of making sure an important delivery shows up: step into the shower. (shocking, we know)
If you’re sitting at your desk with your shoes on, waiting and ready, I guarantee that every knock or ring will be from someone trying to sell you something or convert you to an obscure and weirdly expensive religion.
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Even if you’re working in your backyard or hungover in bed, the best video doorbell can help you tell which knocks are worth lunging for and which ones can wait until next time. Weve tested these smart doorbells for months, peering at Instacart deliveries and stray raccoons from the safety and comfort of our couches.
The Nest Doorbell is our current favorite, but youll find plenty of alternative picks that might work better for some folks. Don’t see anything you need here?
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Check out our other guides, including the Best Indoor and Outdoor Security Cameras and the Best Personal Safety Devices and Alarms . Updated March 2026: I added the Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) and Aqara G410, mentions for other doorbells from Aqara, Philips Hue, Wyze, and SwitchBot, reorganized this guide to slim down our recommendations, removed discontinued doorbells, and updated prices.
This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.
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