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Arlo Video Doorbell

Available in white or black, Arlo’s bell is a solid device that will of course work very well with any Arlo security cams you might already have. With high-def video, HDR for balancing darker and lighter areas, night vision and a 180° viewing angle, you’re not going to miss anything that happens outside your front door – with two-way audio capabilities included as well. £180 / arlo.com

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell

This one’s on the expensive side, but it oozes style and quality – and definitely won’t disappoint when it comes to enabling you to check who’s at the door from the sofa or the office. It works with Google Assistant, Alexa and Homekit, and has two-way audio, night vision and motion alerts – plus it’s a breeze to set up and use. £270 / netatmo.com

Eufy Video Doorbell 2K (Wired)

Note the ‘2K’, which tells you this doorbell offers video quality that isn’t matched by any other model at the moment – and it’s reasonably cheap too. Besides that high-res video, the Eufy brings two-way audio, smart alerts that can distinguish between people and anything else, and local storage so you don’t have to rely on the cloud. £170 / uk.eufylife.com

Nest Doorbell (Wired)

Google’s Nest brand has a comprehensive set of smart home devices these days – all of which work seamlessly with Google Assistant – and that extends to this video doorbell. There’s around-the-clock access to the video feed, smart alerts that can tell the difference between a parcel and a pet, plus two-way audio for scaring off burglars with your singing.

£180 / store.google.com