

Some companies also sell solar panels that can help keep the video doorbell's battery charged. Some, such as the Ring Video Doorbell 4, have a replaceable battery, so there's no downtime while you're juicing it back up. Just remember that a battery-powered video doorbell will have to be recharged occasionally.
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If you're planning to install a video doorbell where there is no existing wiring, buying a battery-powered model is far easier (and cheaper) than hiring an electrician. Typically, there will be an 16-24V transformer providing power, which should be enough for most video doorbells. If you're replacing a traditional doorbell, a wired video doorbell makes the most sense you just have to make sure that there's enough power going to the doorbell. Video doorbells come in one of two varieties: Wired or battery powered (Some, like the Ring Video Doorbell 4 and the Nest Doorbell (battery) can do both).
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Read our full Eufy 2K Video Doorbell review. But for around $150, it's not a bad deal. However, the Eufy 2K Video Doorbell has a few drawbacks: It's a wired-only device, only supports one user (so you can't share it with family members), and has limited smart-home interoperability.

While you can sign up for cloud storage (which starts at $30/year for 30 days of storage), the Eufy 2K also has a microSD card slot, so you can save footage locally, too. The Eufy 2K Video Doorbell records good-quality video over a 150-degree field of view. Read our full Wyze Video Doorbell Pro review.

The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro doesn't look as nice as some of the other models, but for $89 - which includes a wireless chime - it's something we can overlook. Also, you need to remove the entire unit when you need to recharge its battery - which means you'll be without a doorbell for an hour or so. However, to use package detection, as well as save recordings, you'll need a Wyze Cam Plus subscription, which at $1.99 per month is cheaper than the competition. We also liked that the Wyze's camera has a 150 x 150-degree field of view, which means you see as much vertically as you do horizontally - this also means you see more of your front stoop. You get a doorbell that can be wired or run on battery power alone, an included electronic chime, and package detection. The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro is the best video doorbell under $100 while it's not perfect, it offers a lot for the money. Had to remove entire assembly to recharge
