SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell review: Monitor included

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. With a small video monitor in the box, SwitchBot lets you see who's at the door even when your phone's out of reach. Subscription plan doesn't add much Pairing a small monitor with this video doorbell is a no-brainer way to get more out of what has become a something of a commodity device. Part of the trouble with video doorbells is that you don't always have your phone at the ready to see who's ringing. If you're standing in the kitchen when the bell rings, but you've left your phone in the bedroom, do you rush to your phone to get a peek at who's there, or do you take a chance and just answer the door?