Smart doorbells make it easier to keep an eye on your home while you are away. But finding the right option for your house or apartment can be tricky.

Be sure to consider the following tips when shopping for a video doorbell. Also, learn how to protect your new doorbell from hackers and steer clear of tech scams.

How To Purchase A Video Doorbell:

  • Know your power source. If you have an existing doorbell, check to see if it is hardwired or battery powered. If it is connected to two small wires, it’s hardwired. This means you can purchase a hardwired video doorbell and use the existing connection with relative ease. If there are no wires, or you’ve never had a doorbell installed, a battery powered video doorbell will be the easiest option. Keep in mind that battery powered doorbells must be recharged, but they stay on if your power goes out. Hardwired doorbells never need charging. But if your power goes out, they stop working, too.
  • Think about video storage. Doorbell cameras start…

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