Best smart doorbells that support Alexa 2024

I started researching the best smart doorbells compatible with Alexa because I'm an introvert by nature. Indeed, one of the things I love most about smart doorbells is the ability not to have to get off of my keister and answer every knock or ring at the front door.

We've compiled a few great picks here, but my favorite is the Ring Doorbell Battery Plus. There are plenty of good smart doorbells that support Alexa on this list, so be sure to check them out and see what might be the best fit for your situation.

At a glance

Best overall

It may seem a cop-out to pick a Ring product as my top choice, but the fact is that since Amazon purchased the smart home products company, it has been churning out quality products that work well with Alexa. Once again, the company took what was popular and successful from the previous generation models and made some tweaks to make it even better.

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus brings advanced motion detection, a new 1:1 aspect ratio for head-to-toe visitor viewing, and custom motion and audio privacy zones. It comes in a single color, but it is compatible with many first and third-party faceplates to change up the look of your doorbell. Installation is a snap with the option to go wireless due to the included battery.

This device arrived in 2023 and mostly shares many of the same features as its more expensive siblings, except pre-roll video. Pre-roll video is footage that is shot a few seconds before the button on the doorbell is pressed and can give you a bit of context about your visitor(s). If that interests you, you'll need to fork over extra cash just to get it. If it doesn't matter much to you, save money for the Ring Protect subscription!

Speaking of subscriptions, Ring's Protect plans are some of the most affordable and comprehensive around. Starting at $30 per year and up to $100 per year, they offer video history for 60 days, video saving and sharing, extended device warranties, and the ability to connect with Ring Alarm monitoring.

Best budget

Once you install your Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and ask Alexa to discover new devices, you can start checking on who is at the door on the Fire TV from the comfort of your couch. Interacting with people at the door while you are elsewhere is undoubtedly a great convenience feature, but it's also a safety feature as well. Having that heads-up of a camera and microphone at your front door can offer protection if you're by yourself and are unsure of your mysterious visitor.

This second-generation video doorbell now records in 1080p with night vision, so you get a much better viewing experience. As with its more premium models, Ring brought privacy zones and audio privacy capabilities to this entry-level device. It is motion-activated, so even if someone doesn't "ring" the doorbell, you can still see if they were snooping around your front stoop.

While it is true that Ring requires a subscription to view and access video recordings and your archive, the Ring plans start as low as $3 a month. The field of view is slightly smaller than on the Ring Video Doorbell 3, but that shouldn't make too much of a difference when it comes to most front porch spaces. While this device works on the 2.4GHz spectrum, which is good for devices further from your router, you won't be able to take advantage of the faster speeds of your 5GHz network.

Best wide view

Arlo devices typically do well in our security camera roundups because they are feature-packed for a fair price. The Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd gen) brings a lot of the same great capabilities as others on this list and bests them in one key area: field of view.

The Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd gen) has a 180-degree field of view and records at a 1:1 aspect ratio instead of 16:9 like most video doorbells in up to 2K resolution. This means you get to see more above and below your subject while still seeing much of the side-to-side.

Unfortunately, this model does miss out on the Arlo Foresight or pre-roll recording to the device. This lets you see what happens from the moment motion is detected to the point where the button is pressed and the video is recorded. To get this, you'll need to fork over more cash for a different model.

While it's unfortunate that you can't record locally, like with other Arlo cameras, you benefit from three months of Arlo's Smart cloud storage for free. After those three months are up, you'll have to pay for the subscription if you want to be able to access your recordings.

Best design

Google's latest video doorbell sports a 1080p camera capable of recording in HDR while also offering a 146-degree Field of View. Not to be confused with the Google Nest Doorbell (2nd gen, wired) version, this one is completely battery-powered, making it a great option for renters or those who don't want to fiddle around with wires. But you'll get similar smart features that you can find in our review.

As for capabilities, the Nest Video Doorbell can detect people, packages, animals, and vehicles with relative ease. And if you sign up for a Nest Aware subscription, the Video Doorbell can even detect faces. Unfortunately, the video recording is a tad bit limited, as you won't find continuous 24/7 video recording.

What makes this such an intriguing addition to the lineup is that you can now install an Alexa Skill to make the Google-made doorbell work with Amazon's Alexa. This may not be much of a problem for some, but it's not quite the "plug and play" experience you might find elsewhere.

Premium pick

The eufy brand may not be familiar to you, but you probably know its parent company, Anker, which also makes products that work with Alexa. The eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is a great value for many reasons, including its quality hardware specs and its great storage solution.

This doorbell has a wide-angle field of view and a motion-activated camera that can record five seconds before the initial alert you receive, and it can record 2K HD video for clearer playback. You also get a secondary camera that is pointed toward the ground to specifically watch for packages to let you know when it has arrived or been moved.

Speaking of video playback, the eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 comes with 8GB of local storage secured with 256-bit military-grade encryption, so your footage stays on-site and secure. Eufy does not charge any monthly or annual fees to access that storage. The device is also IP65 water-resistant and has a color night vision to help you see more in the dark.

As with most of these smart cameras, the eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 allows you to interact with visitors through the app or via Alexa, but perhaps the coolest feature is that you can set up pre-recorded responses for when you're unavailable or "unavailable." You can program the doorbell to tell the delivery person to "just leave it on the porch, please." While the AI sections work quite well, the facial recognition is less accurate.

Best for apartments

I say this doorbell is best for renters, but really, it's great for anyone who has a solid door with a peephole in it (or space for a peephole). With minimal installation, you get three products in one device — a doorbell, a peephole, and a camera. Now that's value!

Ring has done a great job in creating a product that even a layperson like me can install easily (and without wires!), and it included most of its best tech smarts in the process. That being said, if your door doesn't already have a peephole, you'll have to physically drill one. If that describes your situation, then this may not be the best option for you.

This doorbell features a 1080p HD video camera, allowing you to interact with people at your doorstep through your Alexa device or the Ring app. The camera doesn't record HDR video, and while the field of view is still better than most, it's slightly lower than the Ring Video Doorbell 2. Recordings are triggered by a motion sensor that you can customize to set motion zones and only receive notifications if those areas are activated.

One cool feature that the Peephole Cam offers that no other Ring Doorbell can claim is Knock Detection. Because this device is located where the peephole is and not where a traditional doorbell would be, some visitors may not know that you have a doorbell. So, if they simply knock on the door out of habit, you'll still get a notification that you have a guest, just like you would if they press the doorbell button. Insert your knock-knock jokes here, Alexa.

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How to choose

Alexa, who's at the door?

I'm on record saying that a smart doorbell is one of the most useful smart home devices you can get for your home. Whether you use it because you're a lazy couch potato like me or you appreciate the added safety feature of knowing who is on your property if you're home alone, a smart doorbell is a sound investment in home security.

If you are even a casual user of Alexa and Alexa devices, I recommend getting one of Ring's great products, like the Ring Doorbell Battery Plus. This device gives you full HD video, affordable storage plans, and excellent Alexa integration.

If Ring isn't for you, there are plenty of other great smart doorbell manufacturers with products that work well with Alexa, like eufy, Arlo, and even Google Nest. Regardless of your style, budget, or preference, there is bound to be a great option for you on this list.

Package notifications

A lot of our purchasing has moved online, which means there are a lot of packages being left at our doors. Unfortunately, some people have identified these packages as easy picking, but a video doorbell can help. Many doorbells have package notifications, so you can pick up your box right away without relying on an overworked delivery driver to wait for your to answer the door.

Most video doorbells support package tracking, but some, like the Eufy E340, have added a second camera specifically for packages. While a single wide-angle lens on other models is good enough to see large packages, Eufy's second camera can see the small ones leaned against the door. This is also nice if that package is a food delivery that you don't want baking in the sun until you think to check for it.