Doorbells today have gone beyond the standard press and ring. Nowadays, smart doorbells exist that can detect movement, show a live feed of whoever rings it or connect to a living room television the moment it hears or sees something. There are, of course, a ton of different features each smart doorbell possesses, but thanks to these innovative changes, the price of them is pretty staggering.

Though one shouldn't skimp out when it comes to home protection. Everyone deserves the piece of mind of being able to monitor the situation in front of their house with simple steps. Thankfully, there exists such an option for those with a strict budget.

Kangaroo Doorbell Camera + Chime ($40)

Package thieves have become more abundant in recent times, but spending a ton to protect some menial items ordered the other day is not exactly cost-effective. That is exactly why interested buyers should prioritize practicality overall. As long as it can deter thieves or even record their deeds in the act, then it should be acceptable to most.

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That's exactly what the Kangaroo Doorbell is. This device records activity taking place in front of it as well as the moment the bell is rung. Buyers should note the storage space of the recording is quite limited unless they are willing to spend more on its mobile service. It comes with a chime that can be placed anywhere in the home, be it in the living room or the bathroom.

Blink Video Doorbell ($50)

Simply put, the Blink Video Doorbell is an extremely cheap alternative for those interested in smart doorbells but are only looking for something practical yet cheap. It often goes on sale and is considered a "beginner" doorbell in terms of quality. But even that is impressive when considering the features this slick device possesses.

Very few doorbells are wireless, thankfully Blink Video is one of those few. Mitigating the hassle of connecting wires from the doorbell to the slot it should be inserted in, the Blink Video can be installed fairly easily. The doorbell even allows two-way audio from the device's own personal app, making the app another addition to make your home smarter.

Ring Video Doorbell ($65)

Ring Doorbells are undeniably the most well-known brand of doorbells out there. This Ring Video Doorbell is representative of that, even if it is the lower end compared to its brethren. Like many other smart doorbells, it can be connected to an external device to allow real-time monitoring from anywhere, but its features don't simply stop there.

A big downside of most smart doorbells today is that even with their fancy motion detection capabilities, they are easily proved useless when the area the camera shows is nothing but a pitch-black void. Thankfully, the Ring Video Doorbell has a special feature to combat this, that being the ability to swap into night vision mode.

Wyze Video Doorbell Pro ($94)

In the case of the Wyze Video Doorbell Pro, price equals quality. Though not as expensive as the doorbells that go for hundreds on Amazon and BestBuy, the Wyze Doorbell can be regarded as a "moderate" doorbell in terms of its features. It can even be stated that it's the only doorbell anyone will ever need in their life.

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Most doorbells on the lower end tend to have a simple rectangle-shaped perspective for their live feed. While fine for its purpose, the Wyze takes it a step further with a fish-eye-like lens that displays everything in the immediate area, literally widening the viewer's perspective. The camera can even differentiate between a package, a person, or an animal and give the best alert.

TOUCAN 1080P Wireless Video Doorbell ($99)

The TOUCAN Doorbell really has it all. It is undeniably worth the price, providing protection to the buyer's home without making them go broke. Just buy it and use it, with no subscriptions or limitations to its features and storage. It is both wireless and invulnerable to the forces of nature such as extreme heat, freezing cold, or pouring rain.

This device is perfect for buyers who travel a lot. Two-way talk can be accessed through its app, and 911 services can also be contacted from there. The device can even be set with a pre-recorded message to anyone who appears within its wide-angle lenses and presses its button. With night vision and instant movement/sound detection notifications, the TOUCAN is easily one of the devices you should automate in a smart home with just a few clicks in the app.

Amcrest Video Camera Doorbell Pro ($110)

A single app is all the Amcrest Doorbell needs so it can be configured to become the ultimate home surveillance device. With its wide lenses and motion tracking, anything that appears in front of it is instantly recorded, and the owner is sent a notification to watch the live feed.

This doorbell is capable of viewing over 16 feet in the dark thanks to its night vision mode. Like many other smart doorbells, it even has two-way audio to allow for communication between both parties. An SD card can also be inserted to create larger storage for the auto-recorded footage to be saved in. Other than that, buyers will need to use the app to purchase a subscription if they want to increase the device's immediate storage.

Remo+ RemoBell S ($99)

A slick and futuristic design is not very uncommon when it comes to smart doorbells, but it is the Remo+ that contends quite strongly in terms of having a simple design. Thankfully, its simplelooking facade is not representative of its abilities. While some doorbells possess night vision, this doorbell has a detection mode that's even rarer.

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Infrared vision is a perspective that only highlights heat signatures. It makes for a useful feature in both the day and night as typically it can even be used to spot living beings hiding in shrubbery or those that blend in a bit too well with the scenery. That, combined with its 180-degree angle, makes the device a powerful tool for observation.

Cree Connected Max Smart ($100)

This doorbell is versatile in that it can either be installed wirelessly or using the traditional wire. Of course, the former means no hassle with wiring, but the inevitability of having to recharge it after a few hours outdoors doesn't exactly paint it in bright light. If chosen to not be installed with wires, the device will be unable to activate any pre-existing chime.

The Cree Connected can be paired with any Alexa device or Google Assistant to gain access to its controls if the owner preferred not to use the application. An SD card can also be inserted to increase its recording capacity. Features such as person detection and motion schedules can be manipulated either using the aforementioned devices or the application.

EZVIZ Video Doorbell Camera ($107)

The EZVIZ requires wiring to be properly installed; without it, the device would be unable to perform any of its features. This device prioritizes connectivity with its owner, using a dual-band connection to ensure the signal between the two is never shut down. It can even be controlled using an Alex, adding on to the list of awesome things an Amazon Alexa can do.

As for its detection capabilities, it has been specially manufactured to recognize the outline and figure of a human being using artificial intelligence. That differentiation means the device would prioritize human detections over animalistic ones, which can either be a blessing or curse depending on how often critters or animals wander onto the property.

CEYOMUR Wireless Doorbell Camera ($99)

The CEYOMUR WIreless is a doorbell made to last. It was built with a large battery installed for it to last well over half a year, weather deterrents were also added as they may impact the battery capacity if the doorbell was left to defend itself against the heat and cold. Thanks to that over-prepared aesthetic, the owner is essentially left with a doorbell that may as well last forever.

This doorbell's app allows for more than one person to be connected to it, meaning numerous members of a family can each monitor the defense of their home should the original owner not be around to use the features. Other than that, it is automatically set to be highly sensitive to movement and notify any app holders of the movement instantaneously.

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