Smart Doorbells

After living with the Ring Battery Video Doorbell (3rd Gen) and Chime for a while, my overall feeling is that it’s a solid, practical solution for anyone who wants a video doorbell without messing around with wiring. The camera quality is good enough to clearly see visitors and parcels, the head-to-...

Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus Review: solid 2K video, but the subscription stings

Overall, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus is a pretty solid choice if you want clear video, a wide field of view, and an app that doesn’t lag like crazy. The 2K image is genuinely sharper than older 1080p models, the head‑to‑toe view is actually useful for parcels, and the live view connects fas...

XTU J7 Wireless Video Doorbell Review: a budget 2K camera that mostly gets the job done

The XTU J7 wireless video doorbell is a practical budget option if you mainly care about seeing who’s at your door, getting motion alerts, and not paying a monthly fee. The 2K image quality is good enough to clearly identify people, the night vision does the job, and the motion detection can be tune...

EZVIZ EP4 4K Smart Peephole Review: a solid upgrade if you hate wired doorbells

After using the EZVIZ EP4 for a while, my overall feeling is that it’s a solid peephole camera that does what it promises without being perfect. The picture quality is clearly better than the cheap stuff, the wide angle covers the whole entrance, and the fact that you can record everything locally o...

aosu V8P Video Doorbell Review: a no-subscription 2K doorbell that mostly just does its job

Overall, the aosu V8P wireless video doorbell is a solid, no-nonsense option if you’re mainly trying to avoid subscription fees and still want clear video and basic security. The 2K image is good, motion detection can be tuned to something sensible, and battery life is respectable once you dial in t...

WUUK Doorbell Camera Wireless 2K Review: a no-subscription doorbell that mostly gets the job done

After a few weeks of daily use, I’d sum up the WUUK 2K wireless doorbell as a solid, budget-friendly option for people who hate subscriptions. The image quality is good, both day and night, the 4:3 view is practical to see people and packages, and the base station with 32GB built-in storage does exa...

EZVIZ EP4 4K Smart Peephole Review: a sharp wireless door viewer that’s good but not cheap

by Chantal Guillaume-Rousseau

The EZVIZ EP4 4K peephole camera is a pretty solid option if you want a clean, wireless way to upgrade an old-school peephole without calling an electrician. The main strengths are clear: good picture quality day and night, a wide field of view, a genuinely useful 5.5-inch indoor screen, and local m...

XPJ Wireless Doorbell Camera Review: a simple video intercom that works best if you keep expectations in check

XPJ Wireless Doorbell Camera Review: a simple video intercom that works best if you keep expectations in check

by Chantal Guillaume-Rousseau

Overall, the XPJ Wireless Doorbell Camera with 7" screen is a practical but imperfect video intercom system. It does the basics well enough: clear 1080p image, working night vision, two-way audio that’s understandable, and motion detection that definitely sees what’s going on. The big plus is the in...

ANJIELO SMART Wired Video Door Phone Intercom System Review: A no-nonsense door entry setup for small buildings

ANJIELO SMART Wired Video Door Phone Intercom System Review: A no-nonsense door entry setup for small buildings

Overall, this ANJIELO SMART wired video door phone system is a practical choice for small buildings or large homes that need multiple indoor stations and a single entrance. It’s not flashy, it doesn’t try to be a smart home hub, and the interface feels a bit old-fashioned, but the basics are covered...

ANJIELO SMART Tuya Video Doorbell Review: a packed smart intercom if you’re not scared of wiring

After using the ANJIELO SMART Tuya video doorbell/intercom for a couple of weeks, my feeling is pretty clear: this is a feature-packed wired intercom that makes sense if you want real access control (fingerprint, RFID, PIN, lock control) and not just a trendy Wi‑Fi doorbell. The hardware does what i...

Multi-Family 7" WiFi Tuya Intercom Review: budget smart doorbell for small apartment blocks

After living with this Multi-Family 7" WiFi Tuya Smart Video Intercom for a couple of weeks in a small 4-unit building, my take is pretty straightforward: it gets the job done at a reasonable price, but you have to accept some quirks. Video quality is good enough, night vision works, the wired conne...

by Jonathan Léger-Dupré

Multi-Family 7" WiFi Tuya Smart Video Intercom Review: decent wired doorbell for apartments if you’re ready to tinker

Multi-Family 7" WiFi Tuya Smart Video Intercom Review: decent wired doorbell for apartments if you’re ready to tinker

After living with this multi-family 7" WiFi Tuya intercom for a while, my overall feeling is: it’s decent and fairly practical, but clearly budget gear. The basics are there and they work: visitors ring, you see them on the 7" screen, you can talk and open the door, and you can also do all that from...

by Jonathan Léger-Dupré

Swokely 2.4G WiFi Peephole Doorbell Review: a cheap wired-style viewer with smart tricks (and some rough edges)

Swokely 2.4G WiFi Peephole Doorbell Review: a cheap wired-style viewer with smart tricks (and some rough edges)

After a couple of weeks with this Swokely 2.4G WiFi peephole doorbell, my feeling is pretty clear: it’s a practical, no-frills solution for apartments where you want a digital peephole with a screen and some smart features, without going all-in on an expensive ecosystem. The 1080p image is good enou...

WISDOM Wireless Video Doorbell WV-HD708 Review: a no-subscription kit with its own 7" screen

Overall, the WISDOM Wireless Video Doorbell with 7" Touchscreen Monitor is a practical, budget-friendly option if your priorities are no subscription fees, easy use, and having a dedicated indoor screen. It does the basics well: you can see who’s at the door in 1080p, talk to them through 2-way audi...

youkey Dual-cam Video Doorbell Review: local storage and dual camera without the monthly bill

After using the youkey Dual-cam Video Doorbell for a while, my feeling is pretty straightforward: it’s a solid no‑subscription option with a few rough edges. The hardware is better than I expected for the price. The 2K video is clear, the dual camera actually helps with parcels, the chime is loud en...

ANJIELO SMART 1080P Video Door Phone Review: wired intercom with a lot of features but some real setup headaches

by Chantal Guillaume-Rousseau

After a couple of weeks using this ANJIELO SMART 1080P Video Door Phone, my feeling is pretty clear: it’s a feature-packed, wired intercom system that works well once you’ve gone through the pain of installation and setup. The video quality is good, the audio is clear, and the multiple unlocking met...

Winnes Wireless Video Doorbell Review: a simple wired-screen option when you don’t want WiFi

Winnes Wireless Video Doorbell Review: a simple wired-screen option when you don’t want WiFi

After using the Winnes wireless video doorbell kit, my overall feeling is that it’s a practical, no-frills solution for a very specific type of user: someone who wants video at the door but doesn’t want anything to do with WiFi, apps, or cloud accounts. It does the basics: clear enough 1080p video,...

BOTSLAB 2K Doorbell Camera Wireless Review: a solar-powered doorbell that mostly gets the basics right

After using the BOTSLAB 2K wireless doorbell with the solar panel for a while, my overall feeling is that it’s a solid, practical option if you want a camera doorbell without getting locked into subscriptions. The hardware is decent, the image quality is clear enough to actually be useful, the night...

ieGeek Bell J9 Plus Review: a no-subscription video doorbell that gets the basics right