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Michael Murtaugh/NYT WirecutterTop pickThe best wired doorbell cameraGoogle Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)

This doorbell captures clear audio and video, sends fast alerts, and offers free and paid cloud storage — including an option for 24/7 cloud recording.

$180 from Google Store$180 from Best Buy$180 from The Home Depot

The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) has been discontinued and replaced by the Google Nest Doorbell
(Wired, 3rd Gen). We plan to test it soon. Check out our guide to Smart Doorbell Cameras for more details.

Subscription: optional (free cloud storage)Power: hardwiredCompatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google HomeWho this is for

People who want a permanently installed way to screen visitors at the door, whether they’re on the other side of the door or the other side of the world.

Why we like it

The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) was the most accurate video doorbell when it came to identifying types of motion (person, animal, vehicle, or package), and reacted quickly when sending smartphone alerts and displaying live views. The image resolution is only 960×1280, which is lower than our other picks, but the picture is clear, and the low-res actually ends up being easier on your Wi-Fi network to allow for smoother streaming. Audio was always clear on either end, with adjustable volume and the ability to switch off the microphone when necessary. While it offers free cloud storage, you’ll only be able to access footage from the past 3 hours. If you want to keep it longer, the Google Home Premium plan (starting at $10 per month or $100 per year) can store video up to 30 days, and adds in Familiar Face Detection. In addition, if you want 24/7 recording to the cloud, you’ll he to shell out $20 a month or $200 annually for the Google Home Premium Advanced plan.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The Familiar Face Detection feature (a feature that “recognizes” and names frequent visitors) included with the Google Home Premium subscription can be faulty. It needs a good look at your visitors to work properly — and even then it still gets some wrong, but you can correct it.

The Google Home Premium plan is technically the most expensive, starting at $10 per month (or $100 per year). However, that price includes all of the cameras in your home, making it a good deal if you plan to he them inside and out. If you’re unsure about the value of the sub, you can still use the Google Nest Doorbell with the free cloud storage, but a subscription is required to get face recognition, as well as the ability to detect emergency sounds, such as a smoke alarm.

Learn more in our full review of the best smart doorbell camera.

Michael Murtaugh/NYT WirecutterTop pickThe best battery-operated doorbell cameraTP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera

This battery-powered model produces sharp 2K images, has options for local and cloud storage, and offers a lot of customization for detecting different types of motion.

$100 from AmazonSubscription: optional (local storage is free)Power: built-in rechargeable battery or hardwiredCompatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google HomeWho this is for

People who want a video doorbell, but don’t he existing doorbell wiring.

Why we like it

The TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera offers an almost comprehensive selection of features you’d want with a doorbell. It captures video in 2K and has an expansive 180-degree field of view. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts about 3-4 months, but can also be hardwired if you don’t see yourself ever charging it. You can choose between storing video locally on a microSD card for free or signing up for a cloud plan (which starts at $3.50 a month or $35 a year for one camera). If you opt for hardwiring the doorbell, you also gain the ability to record 24/7 video and he it stored locally. The D225 uses AI to distinguish between motion, people, vehicles, animals, and packages, and allows for customized notifications and Activity Zones, so you can choose precisely what triggers recordings and alerts, and what to skip.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The Tapo D225 isn’t as slick looking as our wired doorbell pick. At 5.91-by-1.97-by-1.52 inches, this unit is bulky, but that’s because of the internal battery. But if you’re in need of a battery doorbell, this one is packed with features at an excellent price.

The Tapo D225 records video which has a noticeable distortion or “fisheye effect,” which some customers say they hate. We don’t love it but it’s also needed in order to deliver the extra-wide angle, head-to-toe image.

Like our outdoor camera pick, the Tapo D225 doorbell has color night vision, which is provided by the doorbell’s LED ring. Using that may kill the battery faster, and frankly, I think images look better with standard black-and-white night vision.

Learn more in our full review of the best smart doorbell camera.