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We tried 14 different wireless doorbells at home for over4,700 hours.

Close up of the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera on a door

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There’s also an option for an LED flashing strobe as a visual alert.

We initially mounted ours with the included adhesive pad.

Installing and pairing the two pieces took us just 17 minutes.

Honeywell RDWL313P Home 3 Series Plug-In Wireless Doorbell displayed in its packaging on a wood table

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double-check the wireless signal is strong and stable near the video doorbell installation location, he advises.

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This allows you to pause certain (or all) notifications during specific times each day.

It’s also easy to change this schedule in the app if you want all alerts while traveling.

Person ringing a Honeywell RDWL313P Home 3 Series Plug-In Wireless Doorbell

The Honeywell RDWL313P push button is weather-resistant and operates in a temperature range of -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.The Spruce

You just get even more vertical video coverage now in the app.

The doorbell camera itself has an extra-high, 2K resolution for its wide-angle camera.

The motion sensor is so adept that it even picked up heavy rainfall.

Hand removing plastic film from the Blink Video Doorbell

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In reality, the gear has few features for users to fuss with.

There’s no Wi-Fi or accounts to log into.

The five sound levels go up to an impressively loud 115 decibels that rang clear throughout our apartment.

Hand installing the base for the Blink Video Doorbell with a screwdriver

Installing the Blink Video Doorbell was a breeze with the included mounting bracket.PHOTO: The Spruce

However, it felt less durable and less able to match your home’s decor than other options.

TheSadoTech Model Cis made of solid plastic and has no video, motion detection, or audio.

On the visual side, seven-color LED lights outline the speaker.

Hand installing the Blink Video Doorbell

Our team also had various home setups, so we covered several scenarios, including apartments and single-family homes.

Battery-powered models use rechargeable or coin-style batteries.

Opting to purchase an indoor receiver varied among our team members.

Hand installing the base for the Blink Video Doorbell with a screwdriver

We recommend considering what will work best for your lifestyle and household size.

However, Wi-Fi signal strength plays a key role in receiving timely alerts.

Keep It Compatible

Already have a smart speaker or other smart devices in your home?

Hand installing the Blink Video Doorbell

you’re free to then access those video clips from an app on your phone.

According to Buchanan, a video doorbell can increase the security of your home.

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A close up of the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera on a door

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Anton Galangis a writer who covers appliances, smart gadgets, and other home technology for The Spruce.

He further delved into product specs and other documentation to round out our recommendations.

Hands securing the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera to its mount

It’s easy to unscrew the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera from the No-Drill Mount when it needs to be recharged.PHOTO: The Spruce

A hand removing the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera from its door mount

Hands securing the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera to its mount

A hand removing the Ring Wireless Doorbell Camera from its door mount

Person installing the Eufy Security Dual Cam Video Doorbell with HomeBase

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A picture from the app of an Eufy Security Dual Cam Video Doorbell with HomeBase

This Eufy Security Video Doorbell has package detection technology and alerts.PHOTO: The Spruce

Close up of the camera on an Eufy Security Dual Cam Video Doorbell with HomeBase

A picture from the app of an Eufy Security Dual Cam Video Doorbell with HomeBase

Close up of the camera on an Eufy Security Dual Cam Video Doorbell with HomeBase

Close up of an Avantek Wireless Doorbell

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Person ringing an Avantek Wireless Doorbell

The Aventek Wierless Doorbell doesn’t have any camera or smart features, but its slim, wireless design is great for apartment living.The Spruce

Hand ringing the SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell

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SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell receiver plugged in to an outlet

The SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell receiver is super portable. You can move it anywhere in the house, as long as there’s an outlet to plug it into.The Spruce

Honeywell Series 9 Portable Wireless Doorbell

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Hands using a drill to install the Honeywell Series 9 Portable Wireless Doorbell outside

You can mount the Honeywell Series 9 Portable Wireless Doorbell with screws or an adhesive backing.The Spruce

Person installing an Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell

Each wireless doorbell was installed and tested in a home setting, giving us firsthand experience with each pick on this list.The Spruce

Base of the GE Wireless Doorbell installed on a door frame

We found that wireless doorbells that use coin style batteries are easy to install and maintain (just keep some extra batteries on hand).The Spruce

The Ring Video Doorbell 4 app showing notifications

Depending on your model, app notifications can alert you to packages and guests at your door.The Spruce

Video screenshot from an Eufy Battery-Powered Video Doorbell 2K

We found that a high resolution camera like the Eufy 2K makes it much easier to identify visitors (and night vision is key).The Spruce