Doorbell Camera reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 377 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 68 posts to rank the best Doorbell Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homeautomation, r/smarthome, r/BuyItForLife, r/homesecurity, r/selfhosted. Top-rated brands include Reolink (4.5/5), Eufy (4.2/5), Ubiquiti (4.5/5).
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Reviews377
Subreddits30
Posts68
Brands47
Products59
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#1
Reolink
4.5
(99)
"Reolink maintains the integration itself, it's platinum quality, and they recently just joined the open smart home group officially"
"Reolink. Integrates very nicely with Home Assistant - they even have the Works with Home Assistant badge now"
"I can vouch for the Poe Reolink. I love mine. Hated eufy WiFi model. Mainly because of having to charge the battery so often."
"I just went with Reolink poe Wifi is nice but subject to interference and what not Biggest advantage to PoE; you can power cycle it from the switch"
"Reolink has been working very well for me. Integrates beautifully with home assistant."
"Go with the Reolink doorbell. I have mine plus several cameras hooked up to their NVR. No subscription, and can view and get alerts on your phone anywhere there is an internet connection."
"Reolink was pretty much only good option where it only needed the internet when it sensed movement."
"Yep, Reolink is great!"
"Reolink!"
"Reolink was already recommended but I’m here to second it. You can do local storage on your own wifi or store video in an sd card in the camera."
#2
Eufy
4.2
(69)
"Eufy. Just buy a second battery or hard wire. Software is good, connectivity is good."
"Eufy"
"My cameras have been flawless for 6+ years."
"Eufy has really good video quality. IMHO they are the best bang for your buck, plus military grade encrypted"
"The Eufy doorbell is the one to beat. The hardware is what you’d expect, or better IMO. The app is very well done."
"Highly recommend eufy cameras; no cloud storage fees, good video quality."
"Eufy. Period. I own an alarm company and I have eufy doorbells and cams on my properties. Excellent products."
"Eufy. No monthly fees. Best bang for the buck"
"Eufy 2k has been flawless for me. No monthly fees"
"I recommend the Eufy E340. It has excellent infrared capability, good mic and speaker quality, and reliable motion detection with alerts."
#3
Ubiquiti
4.5
(32)
"UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro and a CloudKey+ will be the best option."
"Finally one I can answer: Ubiquiti G4. Highly recommend you look into them."
"UniFi is the way to go. It’s the Apple of home networking and cameras."
"Ubiquiti are fantastic and let you control your own data."
"I bought a unifi g4 doorbell pro and learned later on that it has an nfc and fingerprint sensor in it."
"This is what I have. 2+ years now. Haven't had an ounce of trouble out of it."
"When I moved into our current home I bought a Ubiquiti doorbell + a bunch of their cameras."
"G4 pro here is great"
"One benefit is all recordings are completely local and not cloud based, if you prefer security over the recording."
"Ubiquity is amazing. I have a ton of their camera's and networking equipment"
#4
Amcrest
4.3
(23)
"Amcrest ad410 doorbell is everyone's fave."
"Amcrest AD410 is widely recommended and should fit within your budget."
"The Amcrest AD410 works perfectly with Surveillance Station."
"Amcrest AD410 has a SD card so you can store locally."
"This Amcrest one is highly recommended and can be connected to most of the self hosted NVR software's."
"Amcrest 410. easy to install and flawless with HA."
"Amcrest AD410"
"AD410 is awesome, works totally locally including human detection."
"The Amcrest AD410. There are multiple Home Assistant integration options."
"Amcrest ad410. Absolute quality."
#5
Ring
3.8
(22)
"Ring is the best. Recommend to anyone. Just bought it and love it."
"I use my Ring camera without a subscription. Works perfectly, and with an upgraded doorbell transformer, I can record 24/7."
"I went with a ring floodlight cam... has two led flood lights that sense nightrime motion. The camera works like doorbell cam. It also has two way audio."
"Very happy with our Ring camera powered with their solar panel."
"Ring all the way!"
"Really happy with the ring, I did buy the subscription when I got it though."
"Ring cameras are nice that’s what I use"
"If you're doing it yourself a Ring camera is pretty fool proof."
"No one else using Ring? We’ve had a wired Ring for ~3 years now."
"Ring wired. It just works."
#6
Nest
3.9
(15)
"I use the original nest door bell. It's facial recognition is really good."
"Nest Doorbell is one of the top recommendations from most comparison sites."
"The new Nest wired doorbell does exactly what you need."
"The new Nest wired doorbell does exactly what you need."
"I use Nest for my camera, works great all through the year."
"We have nest, and had no issues."
"No issues with either, but my preference is the nest... Nicer UI/ease of use."
"Nest is the biggest competition to Ring (and much better too)."
"It just works, and it works well."
"That would be the best one if you are looking for integration with Google Home."
#7
Aqara
4.1
(13)
"I'm on aqara and that's what I'm recommending now."
"I bought an Aqara and have been well pleased."
"Aqara G4 works like a charm."
"Aqara g4 Local storage. Cheap, 2 way audio."
"It doesn't have any subscriptions or anything and should work with the homekit apps on Homey Pro"
"Aqara G4 natively supports HomeKit with Aqara App."
"The G4 doorbell is great, my only complaint with it is the aspect ratio."
"Aqara G4 hardwired was my best option and it works well."
"Love the G4, must be hardwired!"
"Look at Aqara - lots of integrations between their doorbell and lock system."
#8
Blink
3.6
(13)
"Best "cheap" doorbell camera without a subscription. Blink by Amazon. Get a Blink Synch Module and a USB memory stick with the Blink Doorbell, and there is no subscription ever."
"My uncle has Blink & likes them."
"He said he has a Blink system and really likes it."
"Blink has been great for us."
"Blink doorbell and cavers are very good."
"Mine works fine. It’s much faster to access the stream if you pay for a subscription."
"Blink, great battery life, cheap, reliable, good quality."
"Blink are also good."
"Blink are also good."
"It was good. You can do local storage and app support without a subscription."
#9
Doorbird
4.5
(10)
"Second for doorbird. High end look. Poe doorbell with indoor chimes also on poe and multiple chimes possible."
"I love my Doorbird."
"Doorbird! Has been solid."
"I have it for some 10 years now, still works like the first day."
"Doorbird"
"DoorBird"
"We’re pretty happy with DoorBird"
"Doorbird."
"Doorbird or axis."
"Doorbird if you've got the budget"
#10
Wyze
4.1
(9)
"I personally really like the Wyze doorbell. All the features you need are for free. Stay away from Ring."
"I flashed/modded a Wyze v3 and put a ZigBee button on the door...HA automation grabs a screenie when the button is pressed. No need for a $400 Ubiquiti. 100% local."
"I have a full on 100% wyze setup and they are great. Reolink is just better, but wyze is fine."
"We have a Wyze and are happy with it."
"Just installed the new Wyze dual camera doorbell today. It is pretty nice."
"Works fine in Saskatoon winter; had one for two years now."
"Works great never had issues in past 2 years."
"Offers solutions (but they are ip cameras, not cctv or doorbell cameras)."
"I'm personally waiting for when Wyze releases their version of a doorbell."
#11
Lorex
4.3
(6)
"I have to strongly suggest Lorex. No subscription at all. No cloud storage. Can buy open box items on Lorex website and have been using them for years."
"Lorex."
"Lorex"
"Lorex!"
"Inexpensive, reliable and hard wired to existing door bell wires."
"Even better if you can use in tandem w blue iris"
#12
TP-Link
4.3
(4)
"+1 for Tapo. My doorbells are quick and they have good video quality 5mp 2k day and night."
"I have TAPO - very happy."
"I've got TP-Link TAPO. Uses an SD card to store footage."
"Another vote for Tapo here. Good setup and just works."
#13
Google Nest
4.3
(4)
"I swear by the Google/Nest setup, it's secure and reliable."
"I've had a Google Nest wired doorbell camera for a few years now. No subscription needed, and it saves events for a few hours."
"Google nest/home. Get one of the earlier/geb 1 and 2 ones."
"We’ve had Google Nest for about 5 years now. Working well."
#14
Hikvision
4.0
(4)
"I'm using a Hikvision that I paid $129 for 2 years ago that now sells for $90."
"I personally made good experiences with Reolink and HikVision cameras."
"The hikvision ones are hardwired and have local storage so no subscription fee."
"Makes one that does RTSP."
#15
Leaf Security
5.0
(3)
"I bought one that works perfectly without subscription... it works perfectly, has the same features as any other top doorbell brand like Ring/Eufy/Google Nest."
"I bought one that works perfectly without subscription... it works perfectly, has the same features as any other top doorbell brand like Ring/Eufy/Google Nest."
"I bought one that works perfectly without subscription... it works perfectly, has the same features as any other top doorbell brand like Ring/Eufy/Google Nest."
#16
eufy
5.0
(3)
"I like the Eufy doorbell cams. They are super easy to install and no subscription."
"I like the Eufy doorbell cams. They are super easy to install and no subscription."
"I like the eufy doorbell cams. They are super easy to install and no subscription."
#17
Doorbell Camera
4.7
(3)
"I was able to find a top-notch doorbell camera that ticked all these boxes, and surprising"
"I am partial to this one for its local abilities"
"So I suggest considering something POE. Also for the doorbell, try to get the doorbell that is wired and supports NFC to unlock it"
#18
ARLO
4.3
(3)
"Arlo is widely considered to be the best option in terms of privacy."
"Get something like Arlo or Eufy and you are pretty safe."
"ARLO makes a really good product."
#19
Dahua
4.0
(3)
"Dahua is also a good option that is 100% local"
"Dahua DH-DB6I; Reolink; Ubiquity"
"Dahua DHI-VTO2311R-WP (a full intercom, but can function as a doorbell)"
#20
Unifi
5.0
(2)
"UniFi/Ubiquity POE best."
"I've gone all in with unifi on cameras and doorbell."
#21
Leaf Secure
5.0
(2)
"I bought one that works perfectly without subscription from leafsecure.myshopify.com and I honestly couldn't have been happier."
"I bought one from leafsecure.myshopify.com and I honestly couldn't have been happier after my purchase, it works perfectly."
#22
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had the google nest doorbell since the start of the year and no complaints from me."
"I’ve had the google nest doorbell since the start of the year and no complaints from me."
#23
Kangaroo
5.0
(2)
"I've had Kangaroo for nearly 9 months and haven't had an issue."
"I've had Kangaroo for months now, never had an issue."
#24
Wyze Cam
4.5
(2)
"Works really well (been there 3 years) and captures all motion from the area."
"I have a wyzecam in front window."
#25
Aqara G4
2.7
(3)
"I often recommend it and would buy it again."
"If you're planning on using it in battery mode, you'll be disappointed."
"It has only recognized 20% of the people it sees."
#26
Botslab
4.0
(2)
"Botslab. My parents have one. No subscription needed, 32gb built in to record with."
"Got the doorbell and the homebase. Pretty pleased with it so far."
#27
Ezviz
4.0
(2)
"For last few years I’ve been using Ezviz db2. Subscription is optional but I’m using a SD card only."
"Ezviz have a dual camera door bell one looks down at the step for delivery's left ."
#28
Nest Doorbell
3.0
(2)
"I’ve never had issues with my nest doorbell camera."
"I can recommend against those, but don't have a good recommendation."
#29
Ring Doorbell Pro 2
5.0
(1)
"I have been very happy with performance and tech support."
#30
Amcrest Doorbell
5.0
(1)
"[this amcrest doorbell] records to micro SD card. for 24/7 recordings, set it up to record to a NVR system too."
#31
DIY Doorbell
5.0
(1)
"A DIY doorbell is the best one you can build."
#32
Blink Doorbell
2.0
(2)
"With Blink you can add a sync module and store recordings."
"They all took a crap in 8 months."
#33
Logitech Circle Doorbell
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used the Logitech Circle Doorbell cam for several years and it’s been great."
#34
Logitech
4.0
(1)
"I'd say give it a shot before totally writing it off."
#35
Tapo
4.0
(1)
"I was impressed at how good the quality is. And no monthly storage payment."
#36
UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro
4.0
(1)
"My UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro has done fine in single-digit F weather."
#37
Uniview
4.0
(1)
"Uniview"
#38
Reolink, Eufy, Unifi
4.0
(1)
"Reolinks, Eufy and Unifi"
#39
Netatmo
4.0
(1)
"Netatmo door bell No subscription Compatible with Apple HomeKit and google / Alexa platforms"
#40
Unifi Protect Cameras
4.0
(1)
"Unifi protect cameras."
#41
Aosu Ultra V8S
4.0
(1)
"Is a wired + battery version."
#42
Ring Wired Doorbell
4.0
(1)
"I'm considering this wired option for its cutting-edge features."
#43
NVR Doorbell
4.0
(1)
"Get that NVR's brand of doorbell for easy connectivity."
#44
Unifi G4 Doorbell
4.0
(1)
"You could use the Unifi G4 Doorbell. It gets power from the doorbell transformer and connects via wifi in your home."
#45
Arlo Doorbell
1.0
(1)
"Arlo is horrible."
#46
Ring Doorbell
1.0
(1)
"It's basically never charged, even after fully changing it."
#47
Simplisafe Camera
1.0
(1)
"The Simplisafe camera does not work with electronic doorbells."
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