Quick list
1. Best overall
2. Best compact
3. Best value
4. Best design
5. Best camera
6. Best HomeKit alternative
7. Q&A
The best HomeKit video doorbells are super useful if you want to keep your home more secure, while making it a little smarter. They connect to the Apple Home App, letting you view video feeds from your phone or iPad. You can even connect them to the best HomeKit door locks so that you can let people you trust in remotely. You can talk to delivery people while you're away from home, and even deter would-be thieves. These are our picks for the best HomeKit video doorbells.
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Quick list
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.
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.
The Aqara Video doorbell is a very well priced all in one system — the hub comes in the box, and there's nothing else needed for it to work. It can be powered by batteries, or wired in, and it'll hook up to a HomeKit setup with ease. Stick an SD card to store the cameras videos as well.
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.
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.
It might be from one of Apple's biggest competitors, but the nest doorbell will work seamlessly with your HomeKit setup. It will give you records of who came to the door, and send you notifications whenever movement is detected. It is wired, so you'll have to get it hooked in, but it's a solid option.
Best overall
The Logitech Circle view is a great all rounder, with loads of great features out of the box. Our review loved the way that it looks, as well as the support for HomeKit secure video that makes storing and viewing videos taken by your doorbell even easier.
The cameras video resolution is a super solid element of the camera as well, with a portrait style view that shows more of the vertical — perfect to help you see who is at the door. It is wired in, so there's no chance that the batteries are going to die, but it also means that if you're going to grab you'll need to make sure it's going to work with your doorbell wiring.
It's a compact, attractive device — and it's easily the best on the list.
Best compact
If you want a smart video doorbell that's small and compact, then the Wemo Smart doorbell is the way to go. It gets wired in, which means that you'll need to check for compatibility, but once it's plugged in it works seamlessly with HomeKit.
Most notable is the camera's wide-angle lens, which shows more of the front of your house, giving you a greater view of the world outside. There's support on board for HomeKit secure video, so you'll be able to store your videos securely remotely, and access them whenever you need. This doorbell also only supports HomeKit, so Apple users are fine.
It's our pick for the most compact camera because it is much smaller than all the other doorbells on the list, fitting better in place of a traditionally small doorbell.
Best Value
The Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is the best-priced doorbell on the list, coming in at $119. For a smart video doorbell, that's a great price, and given the feature list it feels like something of a smart home bargain. It is a big device, however, so make sure there's space near the door you want to put it around.
In the box, you get everything you need — and you don't even need a HomePod or HomeKit for it to work. It comes with a small hub with a speaker in it, and it connects to the Aqara app for video recording and viewing. It still connects with HomeKit, making for a great twofer if you're already within the ecosystem. It can be powered with a wired connection into your wall, or with batteries that last around nine weeks, depending on your settings. An excellent option that works super well.
Best design
If you're after a really good looking, modern doorbell, then look no further than the Netatmo video doorbell. It's got this cool, striped look, and a clean appearance for more modern homes. It's super high tech of course as well, with two way microphones so that you can talk to the person at your door while you can see them on the camera.
It's wired in, so you can easily fit it with your existing wiring. There's no battery pack here, however, so if you've got no cabling then you're going to need to get some fitted or choose a different camera doorbell. It'll connect up to HomeKit super easily as well, so you can access all your recordings through your iPhone.
Best camera
The Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell has a pretty impressive camera; it's a 1536x1536 resolution camera, with a really interesting square aspect ratio. Videos taken with the camera look brilliant, and they fit weirdly well on an iPhone screen over the Apple Home App.
In our review, we loved the look and the camera of the device, with particular attention to the new aspect ratio. It's also super easy to fit in place, although you will need to be sure that you have the correct wiring available.
The app isn't the best, however, but if you're using HomeKit and the Apple Home App, then you won't have to worry too much about Arlos less than stellar app.
Best HomeKit alternative
First of all; it's the best HomeKit alternative because getting it to work with HomeKit is a massive pain. You'll need a separate hub for it connect properly, and then you won't get the full feature set. If, however, you're looking beyond HomeKit, then the Google Nest Doorbell is an excellent option.
The camera quality is good, the device looks pretty cool, and fixing it to the wall is about as easy as can be. If you're in thick with an alternative smart home standard, then look no further.
Q&A
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 and HomeKit light switches, you can automatically set your porch lights to turn on when someone is at the door.
