Black Friday video doorbell deals

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For Presidents' day, there are a number of great home security deals popping up – including some great deals on home security cameras, keyless smart locks, and the best video doorbells.

We've reviewed dozens of cameras and video doorbells, and we know which features and brands make for a truly great deal. It turns out you don’t have to drop a ton of cash to protect your home; all of these deals are less than $200 and half of them are less than $100.

If you've never dipped your toes into home security, a single camera or a video doorbell is a good place to start, and these deals are a great way to get your money's worth.

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Blink Video Doorbell + 3 Outdoor 4 Smart Security Cameras : was $320 now $189 at Amazon
Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K 2 cameras: was $190 now $90 at Amazon
Arlo Video Doorbell 2K: was $130 now $60 @ Amazon
Eufy Security Smart Lock C210 : was $100 now $70 at Amazon
Philips Smart Lock with Handles, Keyless Entry Door Lock Set: was $240 now $160 at Amazon
Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Battery: was $230 now $150 at Amazon

Best Presidents' Day home security deals

Especially helpful for those who already have a set-up and perhaps just need to add more cameras, or those who are looking to start building out a home security system, this two camera bundle from Arlo includes two of its Essential Security Cameras which features 2K video, two-way audio, motion detection, night vision, real time notifications and a spotlight. The savings extend to the rest of the Essential bundles: the 3-Pack is now $135, and the 5-Pack is 51% off at $225.

If you're looking to get started with a smart security lock, Eufy's C210 can be installed in 15 minutes without any drilling and it's compatible with most U.S. deadbolts. You can control the lock from anywhere via the app because it connects to your home WiFi, but you can also use a physical key, an Apple Watch, the keypad or a voice assistant like Alexa or Google Voice Assistant in order to get inside. It also works alongside a Eufy doorbell if you have one.

This Nest Video Doorbell features a 3:4 vertical aspect ratio which provides you with a better view of your front door. It can be installed using either battery power or hardwired, and we found the video to be particularly crisp and clear during testing. It also offers three free hours of free video storage, and free package, person, animal and vehicle detection. However, there isn't any chime option and there are a limited range of accessories available as well.

What to look for in a video doorbell deal

As with any home technology purchase, you’ll want to sort out which features are important to you – and which ones are requirements to your home – before you hit that buy button. Here’s what you need to know as we ramp up to those Black Friday deals.

Battery vs wired

Installing and mounting Eufy E330 — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

If you’re already well versed in the world of video doorbells, and have installed a few in an easy-to-access location, then a wired video doorbell isn’t an issue for you. However, if you need to put your video doorbell someplace where there isn’t any power, you’ll want to look into battery-operated models.

Field of view

It’s important to consider what area you’re looking to capture with your video doorbell’s camera. Newer models have a more vertical or squarer field of view, meaning you won’t see as much side-to-side, though you will see things closer to the foot of your door–which is ideal for viewing package deliveries.

Package detection

Amazon packages on doorstep — (Image credit: Shutterstock)

Speaking of package deliveries – not all models feature package detection as a feature, so if that’s something that’s important to you, make sure it’s specifically mentioned, like with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Ring Video Doorbell (2020) – though this will usually require a subscription. The Wyze Video Doorbell Pro and Arlo Video Doorbell 2K also offer package detection, however, the Blink video doorbell doesn’t.

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Amber Bouman is the senior security editor at Tom's Guide where she writes about antivirus software, home security, identity theft and more. She has long had an interest in personal security, both online and off, and also has an appreciation for martial arts and edged weapons. With over two decades of experience working in tech journalism, Amber has written for a number of publications including PC World, Maximum PC, Tech Hive, and Engadget covering everything from smartphones to smart breast pumps.