MOST people think of Ring or Nest when it comes to video doorbells.
But there are other cheaper brands out there – and some people are switching to save money.
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Not only is the upfront price tag lower but many don’t charge you for storage, unlike Ring which costs £3.49 per month.
Xiaomi is one of the lesser known names when it comes to video doorbells.
And its Video Doorbell 3 has just been reduced by half price to £45.
You can view outside your home in real-time and chat to people at your door like rivals.
And the firm claims you only need to charge it up three times a year.
The big difference is the cloud storage.
Xiaomi offers free rolling 72-hour cloud storage of motion-triggered video clips.
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So after three days they are automatically deleted unless you decide to download them before.
“Sounds good to me…” one shopper said.
“I’m currently paying £3+ per month for Ring, was gonna switch to Amazon‘s Blink for £2 per month, but at £0 per month this would pay for itself in less than 2 years (as long as they don’t introduce a charge in that time).”
It’s important to mention that this particular doorbell is aimed at those in flats or apartments.
That’s because the device is not waterproof and should not be used in outdoor environments.
So bear this in mind before buying.
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.
Always do your own research before making any purchase.
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