Best Video Doorbells in the UK

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 was huge to begin with and the new version builds upon its predecessor's strengths and makes an excellent case for the best video doorbell within this price range. The first thing that's been improved is the model's motion sensors. From the get-go, these are much more sensitive and accurate now yet you can also adjust the motion detection area. With adjustable motion zones, the device minimises false notifications whilst also making sure that visitors do not approach unnoticed.

Now, considering the product's price tag, the Full HD, 1920 x 1080p resolution goes without saying, capturing detailed footage so you can tell not only who is at the front door but also the tiniest items that they're holding. This is not new though. What's new is that the model's WiFi module supports the latest 802.11ac standard, offering dual-band (2.4 or 5.0 GHz) connectivity and keeping the connection stable and secure. With this module, you do not have to worry about installing WiFi extenders/repeaters to ensure the signal reaches the 'bell.

Where premium video doorbells are concerned, Night Vision and LED lights are basically obligatory, so we will not be talking about these lights that you can use to illuminate the porch at night and the IRs that make the porch and the surrounding area pretty visible even without turning the LED lights. We will also not be talking about the two-way audio setup since even doorbells that cost three times less than this device are fitted with this feature nowadays. We will, however, talk about the Ring app.

The PYBBO Video Doorbell is the most innovative-, futuristic-looking product within this selection, not necessarily what we value first and foremost where video doorbells are concerned yet we cannot say that its polished, almost elegant profile does not make the device more appealing. Having said that, what makes this product more appealing before anything else is the tech inside.

Not unlike most smart doorbells, this device comes equipped with PIR motion detection sensors, able to identify and recognise the most minute movements but also able to ignore them and detect only substantial, significant motion when you adjust the sensors' sensitivity. The idea here is to find that sweet spot where you are not receiving false notifications but also do not fail to detect visitors and intruders. The tried-and-tested ToSee app makes these adjustments pretty intuitive though, meaning you should be able to figure them out and configure the settings withing ~10 minutes tops.

From the sustainment standpoint, the device lets you choose between 8 - 24-volt AC sockets and two 18650 rechargeable batteries, which's something we would recommend taking advantage of. Even with network fluctuations, the batteries will keep the 'bell running, using the 16-gigabyte micro SD card that comes with the product to record visitors so that you can view the footage afterwards. The camera's Full HD (1920 x 1080p) native resolution will not allow you to record many hours but, on the upside, the recorded footage will be looking crisp and detailed. Plus, when the memory reaches its capacity, the camera does not stop recording videos, automatically replacing old pictures and videos with new ones.

This Ring Video Doorbell is more basic compared to the company's device that we have reviewed above but that's understandable considering that the product also costs twice less.

On the one hand, the device has its flaws even compared to video doorbells within the same price bracket, including the native HD (1280 x 720p) resolution that's enough to tell the people at the porch apart but not enough to capture detailed footage. On the other hand, the model's field of view extends 180 degrees, even more than the most expensive models, so even intruders hiding on the sides will be identified and captured too.

There's a noticeable delay between someone ringing the 'bell and the notification coming through the phone, somewhere around 3-4 seconds depending on the connection, which's not terrible by any means but not great too considering that there are devices that reduce this delay to 1 second. That being said, these devices seldom come adopting adjustable motion zones, letting you not only configure the motion sensors' sensitivity but also makes different zones around the porch more and less sensitive to varying movement degrees.

Some parts and features remain the same though. The infrared night vision mode lets you view everything before the front door even during nighttime without ambient lighting and without using the LED lights that allow you to illuminate the porch to make sure the smallest details are also visible and noticeable at night.

The GEREE Video Doorbell is an interesting proposition, we can put it that way. The device costs ~50 quid, landing somewhere between budget and the most affordable mid-range video 'bells yet its specs and construction are much more comparable to premium models that cost around and, sometimes, even above 150 quid.

To begin with, the camera inside this device records Full HD (1920 x 1080p) footage, whereas most video doorbells within this class do not go above HD (1280 x 720p). That means the camera will have no issues capturing detailed footage so that, in case necessary, you'll even be able to tell the buttons and the cuff links on the intruder's shirt (we're assuming you can only attract the most sophisticated criminals).

Not as sophisticated as the product's construction though. Whilst even most premium models' protection class caps at IPX4, meaning that they're only protected small splashes, this device boasts an IP65 protection class, making its housing resistant against downpours, direct sunlight, and most elements. That means you can install this device even onto doors that do not have any awning above them protecting the porch from rain. That also means the 'bell will last, provided that intruders do not choose to go with blunt force but that is where all video doorbells are weak.

The Accfly C093WX is the cheapest product on this list yet, despite the price, not much worse than its more expensive peers.

The HD (1280 x 720) image resolution is not great but, when you take the price into account, more than respectable since there are twice more expensive video doorbells that feature the same resolution. The advertised field of view measures 166 degrees but, more often than not, the camera fails to capture quite as much, which's unfortunate but not necessarily something we'd complain about. Besides these small flaws, the product delivers across most fronts, starting with the tech inside.

Not unlike the model's more expensive competition, the Accfly C093WX is armed with PIR motion detection tech, featuring infrared radiation sensors that are able to detect the slightest, faintest motion at the porch. The device lets you choose between three sensitivity settings to minimise false alarms yet still make sure the intruders are detected before even stepping on the porch.

Then, you can set the 'bell to send you instant notifications when visitors press the bell and when then the sensors detect any motion at all. Now, when visitors ring the bell, you'll be hearing the model's chime, the one that you have chosen from 55 pre-set melodies and, with five adjustable volume levels, the one that will be playing as loud as you want.