The best HomeKit video doorbells are critical for proper home security, with the ability to keep an eye on your precious packages through the Home app. In addition to remote viewing and timely notifications, some HomeKit doorbells include HomeKit Secure Video, which enables iCloud storage, Activity Zones, and Face Recognition. Plus, you can use your doorbell with other accessories like HomeKit lights through automation. Here are our picks for the best HomeKit video doorbells for the Home app to help secure your home this Black Friday.
HomeKit video doorbells — a smart home security essential
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Secure video
The Logitech Circle View Doorbell works exclusively with HomeKit Secure Video and the Home app, which made it incredibly easy to install and get up and running during our hands-on review. This wired doorbell sports crisp HD video with HDR at a taller 3:4 aspect ratio giving you head-to-toe coverage of your front door area — perfect for keeping an eye on packages. Other highlights include iCloud storage, Activity Zones, and Face Recognition. Plus, you can use your HomePods and even some thermostats as additional chimes.
Package protector
Like the Logitech Circle View, the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell supports all of the latest HomeKit Secure Video and Home app features — including package detection. With package detection, you will receive alerts when your special delivery arrives, and thanks to a tall 178-degree vertical field of view and 1080p HD resolution, you can keep tabs on it throughout the day from all of your devices with the Home app.
Local storage
The Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell features a modern design that works with your existing doorbell wiring and chimes. Netatmo's doorbell captures and streams video in 1080p HD resolution with a 140-degree wide field of view and includes staples like two-way audio and infrared night vision. This doorbell also works with microSD cards up to 32GB for secure local storage without needing a subscription. However, HomeKit support is limited to streaming and notifications as it doesn't support HomeKit Secure Video.
Familiar view
As noted in our review, we loved how the Arlo Video Doorbell offers a unique 1:1 square aspect ratio that feels instantly familiar when viewed on an iPhone. Arlo's wired doorbell delivers great HD visuals at 1536 x 1536 resolution with HDR, and two-way audio allows you to speak with whoever is at the door. Just keep in mind that HomeKit support is for the wired version of this doorbell only and requires an Arlo Smart Hub. It also does not support recording through HomeKit Secure Video.
Secure your home with the best HomeKit video doorbells
Even though options are limited, the best HomeKit video doorbells are the perfect solution for those who want everything in the Home app. With convenient notifications, family sharing, excellent image quality, and HomeKit Secure Video on specific models, these doorbells are worth looking at if you are all-in on Apple's smart home platform. Since all HomeKit options require hardwiring, choosing a HomeKit doorbell essentially comes down to price and whether or not you need HomeKit Secure Video features.
With support for HomeKit and HomeKit Secure Video right out of the box, the Logitech Circle View Doorbell makes it easy to keep track of your precious packages with all of the latest iOS features through the Home app. Logitech's doorbell provides instant notifications for motion and doorbell events, and it records video in high-definition resolution with HDR directly to iCloud using your existing storage plan.
Are you looking for a HomeKit video doorbell with local storage and want to avoid paying for HomeKit Secure Video features? Then the Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell is the one for you. Netatmo's doorbell captures events in 1080p HD resolution to a microSD card, keeping everything local. Plus, with the ability to automate the doorbell with other accessories like HomeKit light bulbs, you can automatically set your porch lights to turn on when someone is at the door.
