You can’t always see everything that’s going on at home—or can you? We’ve all seen those videos posted from Ring cameras featuring people and animals taking part in a variety of not-so-desirable activities on private properties. A video doorbell is the first step in creating a smart home security network, and a few are on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.
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With features like two-way audio, smart assistant compatibility, and the ability to set motion-detection zones and sensitivity, you’ll always be aware of the events that matter. Each brand comes with its own app; there are both wireless and wired options; the latter requires existing doorbell wiring. See which one will best fit your needs below.
This Blink Video Doorbell is certified to work like a new product by the experts at Amazon and carries the same warranty as a new device. It can be mounted using the existing doorbell wiring for the convenience of not having to recharge the battery, or you can set it up wirelessly. Just note that the latter option will require a separate Sync Module. The Blink Video Doorbell gives you two-way audio, motion-detection alerts, and works with other Amazon products like the Echo Show to give you a glimpse of who’s at your door.
Blink products work without a service plan, but you'll need one if you want anything other than live streaming. The Blink Basic Plan activates video recording for a single device for $30 per year, while the Blink Plus Plan costs $100 but applies to all devices in your Blink network.
Like the Blink above, this Ring Video Doorbell 3 is certified refurbished, giving it a second chance and saving you money. This model features improved motion detection over the previous
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