RING VIDEO DOORBELL WIRED

It’s never been cheaper to put up a camera-toting doorbell and start peering out at your neighbours, thanks to Ring’s new ding-dong thang. This mini option keeps all the familiar features of its pricier siblings, including two-way communication, 1080p video recording and motion alerts to your smartphone. You’ll need doorbell wiring to hook it up and a paid Ring Protect Plan subscription to get the most out of it, including the advanced motion-detection features, but you’re pretty much getting the full package here for much less cash. It looks like an easy entry point for anyone just dabbling in smart home tech en route to the ultimate connected fortress (eventually, maybe).

£49 / ring.com