One of the ways by which people generally beef up the security of their homes and offices is by installing Wi-Fi doorbell cameras that work with mobile apps. Top mobile app development companies have created so many doorbell cameras that are accompanied by mobile apps that you have to install on your phone.
Here are some of the best smart doorbell cameras with mobile apps
1. Ring Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
One of its most attractive features is the fact that it works with Alexa and it launches real-time video. Once a visitor is approaching your doorstep, it will initiate the video of the visitor and also notify you. You will get to see, hear, and speak with the visitor right from your mobile device through its mobile app developed by app development companies. This means you don’t have to be at home to speak with your visitor.
2. Homscam wireless video doorbell
This security camera was produced by Homscam and it comes with an 8G memory storage. It switches between day and night modes automatically so that its images will be very clear. The system will initiate a push notification to alert you when the sensor detects any movement around your door. It also allows you to speak with the visit from your phone in any location.
Homscam gives you a 5-year replacement guarantee on the battery of the camera. By sharing its QR code, you can monitor your property with up to four different devices. So, if there are up to four occupants in your apartment, you can have the camera send alerts to the four of you at the same time. The 166° angel-wide lens of the camera is also worthy of mention as it captures a relatively wider view.
3. Wyze Cam V2
This doorbell camera was manufactured by Wyze Labs and its attractive features include a powerful CMOS sensor, enhanced audio and motion tracking capabilities. Its distinctive feature is that it is about the smallest doorbell camera. At $19.99, it is one of the cheapest doorbell cameras in the market. It also offers free cloud storage and sharp 1080 pixel- video and photo resolutions.
4. SkyBell Video Doorbell Camera
Like all the other cameras, this camera allows you to see and speak with whoever is at your doorstep. The distinctive feature of this camera is that it captures some seconds footage before the detected motion. It also supports numerous third-party smart home devices. So, it promotes IoT. In addition, it comes with free cloud storage for recorded video. Most importantly, it supports IFTTT and Alexa voice commands. It currently costs $199.
5. Ring Video Doorbell 2
This doorbell camera alerts and rings faster than most doorbells when it detects any motion. It also gives you the option of powering it with either a removable rechargeable battery or standard doorbell wiring. It records all motion events to the cloud automatically so that you can view the events when it is convenient for you. It is compatible with a lot of smart home devices. The video storage requires an annual subscription fee of a mere $30. This video doorbell costs $200 on Amazon and $170 on Home Depot.
6. Ring Video Doorbell Pro
This doorbell camera is slimmer than Ring Video Doorbell 2 but it is not battery powered. So it requires a hardwired connection to your doorbell. Its distinctive feature is that it uses video analysis for motion detection and not infrared. So, it is less likely to respond to just any motion like a movement of leaves being blown by the breeze. However, it offers the same subscription plan, audio and video quality with Ring 2 above. It costs $230.
7. Nest Hello Doorbell Camera
This camera supports Alexa and IFTTT and it offers 160 degrees of view so you can get a wider view around your doorstep. It offers 1600 by 1200-pixel photo and video resolutions so you can be sure that you will get a very clear video of whoever is intruding. In addition, it also offers cloud storage. Once it detects any motion, it will send an alert via push notification so you will receive it on your mobile device wherever you are. However, the most striking feature of this doorbell camera is a digital zoom. It costs $199 and it is available on Walmart.
8. August Doorbell Cam Pro
This camera also supports Alexa and offers a 120-degree view. Its photo and video resolutions are actually 720 pixels. It also offers cloud storage and pushes notification. That means it will alert you through push notification whenever it detects any motion. It also costs $199.
9. WisenetSmartCam D1 Doorbell
This is another great Wi-Fi doorbell camera. It offers a 150-degree view around your doorstep. In addition, it offers 1600 by 1200-pixel photo and video resolutions. It also offers cloud storage. Its distinctive feature is that it offers dual means of alert. Once it detects any motion around your doorstep, it will alert you via push notification and by sending an email. It is currently sold at $229 on Amazon.
10. Zmodo Greet Pro with Beam
The most attractive feature of this doorbell camera is that it offers a whole 180-degree view. Its photo and video resolutions are both 1080 pixels. It also offers cloud storage and pushes notification. Currently, it can be found on Amazon. It has a current rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 553 Amazon reviews and it costs $157.99.
Conclusively, it is important to state here that the doorbell cameras outlined are 10 among the best doorbell cameras with mobile apps in the market today and you are good with any of them. Most manufacturers of these cameras partner with top app development companies to develop a mobile app with each of them. In addition, you must also bear in mind that prices of products are generally subject to change so you may not get them at the stipulated prices when you are ready to buy any of them.
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