SMART DOORBELLS

Want to start converting your house into a smart home? An internet-connected doorbell is the perfect ‘entry-level’ product to start. Jennifer Tuohy gives us the lowdown...

Smart doorbells use a camera, speaker, microphone, motion sensor and internet connection to detect visitors and activity on your doorstep, meaning you can stay in touch with your home via your smartphone, wherever you are.

The safety and security benefits are obvious. There’s no need to answer the door without knowing who’s there, you can protect packages while you’re away, you can direct delivery drivers, and see who got back home and when. And, during this time of social distancing, a smart doorbell is an essential tool for the vulnerable and elderly.