If you don't already have a strong smart home hub, the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 can kill two birds with one stone. Describing the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 as just another video doorbell is like dismissing the quirky VW ID. Sure, it will keep an eye on your front porch, but it can also control all the other smart devices in your home, thanks to the presence of Bluetooth, Thread, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Zigbee radios; Matter support; compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT, and Apple's HomeKit Secure Video; and a 24/7 recording option with RTSP support for hardcore users. One caveat: Its Zigbee support is limited to Aqara's own Zigbee devices. It's still a massive step up from the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 that TechHive reviewed in the spring of 2024, addressing nearly every criticism leveled at that earlier product.

Higher-resolution video, improved overall performance, and an exciting new AI-powered voice response make Swann's second video doorbell a winner. Swann, a longtime player in the security camera world, has been spreading its wings to expand into related smart home gear, including video doorbells. Its first SwannBuddy Video Doorbell, a lackluster release, hit in 2022. The all-new SwannBuddy 4K Video Doorbell expands that device's resolution and image quality considerably, resolving one of the original product's biggest shortcomings. The SwannBuddy 4K offers a familiar design to both the original SwannBuddy and most video doorbells, with a large doorbell button in the center of the device, ringed with light (briefly blue, turning red when recording), a camera lens up top, and a motion sensor at the bottom.

Amazon is running a sale on its Blink home security devices. Among the items that have seen a price drop is the Blink Video Doorbell, which is available for a record low of 30. That's half what you might otherwise pay for it. The doorbell allows you to answer your door using your phone. You can see who rang your doorbell via a 1080p video stream (there's an infrared night vision mode) and chat to them using the two-way audio feature.

A second camera adds helpful utility to this doorbell cam, but limited resolution and some wireless hiccups might give you pause. The trouble with doorbell cameras--at least as Wyze sees it--is that you don't get a great view of your surroundings with them, even with a big fish-eye lens. It's a problem that is arguably at its most serious when a delivery driver leaves a package in an unexpected place, perhaps directly beneath your doorbell cam, where its lens can't quite capture it. So, why not just add a second camera? The Wyze Duo Cam Doorbell does exactly that, offering a standard forward-facing camera lens, plus a second lens built into the bottom of the chassis, angled so that it is aimed just shy of facing directly downward.

Today, they watch us as we approach, let the people inside the home know we're coming sooner than our finger can hit the button, and give them a good look at our faces before they open the door. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. If you haven't already installed one of these handy tools, there's a huge array available. Choosing the best video doorbell can be a bewildering task, with various factors to consider, including how much of your doorstep you want to see or whether you're prepared to pay for a subscription.

Installing the Abode Wireless Video Doorbell is relatively simple, both when it comes to physically installing the device, and setting it up in the app. Physically, you'll simply screw in a base-plate, then push the doorbell into the plate to attach it. The doorbell comes with two base-plates, one of which is angled. To set the doorbell up in the Abode app, you'll open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to turn the doorbell on and connect the included chime to your Wi-Fi network. It's straightforward, and I experienced no problems while installing the device.

China has released a new draft regulation that it says is necessary to ensure the safe development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT. While it supports the innovative use of AI algorithms to improve user experience and access to information, the growth of such applications can lead to abuse. Emphasis should be placed on such tools and data resources to be used safely and reliably, said the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Regulations were needed to drive a healthy and sustainable development of generative AI algorithms, said the government agency, as it published the draft laws on its website. Under the proposed rules, operators will be required to send their applications to regulators for "safety reviews" before offering the services to the public, according to a report by state-owned media Global Times.

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The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro isn't the best doorbell you can buy. The camera doesn't offer the greatest picture; the tinny sound is below par; and with a chunky plastic design, it certainly is not the best-looking device. Why are we here then, you may ask? Because you can snag this doorbell for less than $100, and it nails everything you need a video doorbell to do. If you are not intent on saving money, there is no good reason to consider this doorbell.