I spent 18 months testing the best video doorbells – here are my favourites
A technology reviewer spent 18 months testing smart video doorbells and has published recommendations across a range of models. Modern video doorbells function as always-on security cameras that identify visitors by face before anyone opens the door.
Why this matters: Video doorbells are sold as convenience and security. They are also cameras that record everyone who approaches your home, including neighbors, delivery workers, and strangers who never knock. The footage often goes to cloud servers you do not fully control, and in some cases directly to law enforcement. That is a different deal than a peephole. Before you install one, it is worth knowing who else can access the video, for how long, and under what circumstances.
Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy
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