What is a smart video doorbell?

What is a smart video doorbell? Is it worth getting one and how much do they tend to cost?

Asked by Michael on 17th Feb 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi, a smart video doorbell is a doorbell with a camera that you can answer from anywhere in the world as long as you have Internet. You can see who is at your door from your phone. They cost around £50 wired and £100 with battery. Installing costs around £100-£150. I hope that helps"
Answered on 17th Feb 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"I have a ring doorbell myself. They are very good. Pick up motion at a good angle. Cost wise I am unsure what they are now. They are easy to install as they are wireless it’s literally fit and download the app. Your phone gets a notification each time you have motion in the view of the bell. Also, you can talk through the app when answering the door if not in or if you are in and hiding lol. I think they are pretty good hope that helps."
Answered on 17th Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"A smart video doorbell will provide real-time video and 2-way audio to answer. You connect the device to your Wi-Fi and use your smartphone to answer the doorbell. You can link the device to a smart speaker so that it chimes when the doorbell is pressed. You can also connect the smart doorbell to smart lights which will flash (helpful for those hard of hearing or profoundly deaf). Costs range from £50 to £150 depending on make/model and installation costs will be dependent on if it’s hard-wired/battery."
Answered on 19th Mar 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"As one of the most affordable options when it comes to smart doorbells, Imou’s Wired Smart Video Doorbell offers all the usual features that we’ve come to expect. A mains-powered video doorbell that sends alerts to your smartphone when someone pressed the bell, where you can then communicate with your visitor"
Answered on 7th Jul 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"A smart video doorbell is an Internet-connected device that gives you real-time video and generally 2-way audio capability to answer the caller"
Answered on 17th Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
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