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Best video doorbells in the UK

By COMANORA· Updated 5 November 2026· What changedResearched

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Quick picks

How we assessed this:we compared 4 products available in the UK on the criteria below, using the manufacturers' own product pages. Prices were checked at official shops and UK retailers. Documentary research, not hands-on testing. Our method
4 of 4 match
#1 No monthly fees
eufy Video Doorbell E340 (Battery Powered)Avoiding monthly fees and watching parcels left on the doorstep.
No wiring needed (battery)Recordings without a subscriptionRings your existing chime (check)
£169.99eufy UK shop (Anker)View
#2 Best support
Google Nest Doorbell (battery)Google Home households who want some video history without paying monthly.
No wiring needed (battery)Rings your existing chime (check)Some free video history
£179.99Google Store UKView
#3 Lowest upfront price
Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2KA low upfront price, if you are happy to pay for recordings.
No wiring needed (battery)Rings your existing chime (check)Recordings without a subscription
£79.99Ring UK shopView
#4 Swappable battery
Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2K PlusBattery doorbells where you want to swap the battery instead of taking the doorbell down.
No wiring needed (battery)Swappable battery packRings your existing chime (check)
£149.99Ring UK shopView

1. eufy Video Doorbell E340 (Battery Powered) — no monthly fees

The only doorbell here that keeps recordings without any subscription, with a second camera pointed at parcels. Its price was heavily discounted with a coupon when we checked.

Pros
  • No subscription needed for recordings
  • Second downward camera for parcels
  • IP65 weather rating
  • Works in a power cut in wired mode
Cons
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No Apple Home support
  • Warranty length not stated on the product page

Full details, running costs and prices →

2. Google Nest Doorbell (battery) — best support

The best-supported option here — 2-year warranty, five years of security updates and 3 hours of free video history — but the most expensive and only HD resolution.

Pros
  • 3 hours of free event video history
  • 2-year warranty and five years of security updates
  • Works with Google and Alexa devices
  • 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Cons
  • Highest price here (£179.99)
  • HD rather than 2K video
  • Needs the Google Home app and a Google Account
  • No continuous 24/7 recording, even with a plan

Full details, running costs and prices →

3. Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2K — lowest upfront price

The cheapest way into a 2K battery video doorbell from a big brand, but you will want a Ring plan to keep any recordings.

Pros
  • Low upfront price (£79.99)
  • No wiring needed
  • Tall head-to-toe view
Cons
  • Recordings need Ring Solo (£49.99 a year)
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Existing chime only rings when wired in
  • 1-year warranty

Full details, running costs and prices →

4. Ring Battery Video Doorbell 2K Plus — swappable battery

Ring's step-up battery doorbell: a removable battery pack, better low-light colour and IP55 weather rating, at almost twice the price of the standard model.

Pros
  • Removable battery pack
  • IP55 weather rating
  • Colour video in low light
  • Corner kit included
Cons
  • Recordings need Ring Solo (£49.99 a year)
  • Micro-USB rather than USB-C charging
  • 1-year warranty
  • £70 more than the standard 2K model

Full details, running costs and prices →

How we chose

CriterionWeight
Cost over 3 years, including any subscription needed to keep recordings35%
Installation flexibility: battery, wiring, existing chime25%
Video coverage and night vision (from official specifications)20%
Warranty and stated security-update period20%

Commission is not a criterion. Rankings are fixed before affiliate links are added.

What changed

  • 5 November 2026 — First version: four battery video doorbells researched from official UK shop pages and specifications.